Settling Up
New York City, New York | Series
Comedy
Settling Up is a web series about best friends - and opposites - Alex and Darcy. Almost two decades ago, they were college roommates. A divorce, a dissertation, and loads of debt later, they find themselves roommates again. They'll make it after all - if they can keep from throttling each other.
Settling Up
New York City, New York | Series
Comedy
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Settling Up is a web series about best friends - and opposites - Alex and Darcy. Almost two decades ago, they were college roommates. A divorce, a dissertation, and loads of debt later, they find themselves roommates again. They'll make it after all - if they can keep from throttling each other.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Twinkle lights
Costs $20
We use these to light an outdoor evening scene.
Editor
Costs $2,660
She put our fundraising video together and will make our episodes for us - and you!
Producer
Costs $2,000
"Producer" is insufficient. We prefer to call her "Production Goddess". We'd be lost without her.
Postcards
Costs $75
Postcards are a quick and easy way for us to get word out about Settling Up.
Festival Fees
Costs $200
We have to pay to enter festivals where Settling Up can reach a wider audience. Fees avg. $50/entry
Marketing Expenses
Costs $50
This is for DVDs, labels, and envelopes so we can mail out Settling Up and get it seen.
Composer
Costs $100
His time & music are worth so much more, but he's willing to help out at a deeply discounted rate.
Music Recording Studio Rental
Costs $100
We have to record the fabulous music Bobby Cronin is writing/arranging for us.
Boom Operator
Costs $300
The pretty pictures are so much better when there is sound.
Re-recording Editor/Dubbing Mixer
Costs $1,200
He makes sure we sound as good as we look - and helps us avoid the "badly dubbed movie" thing.
Batteries
Costs $80
Our sound is great because of our lav mics. They need lots of batteries to keep them working.
Wine glasses
Costs $15
You will see these glasses in episodes 3 and 6.
Prop Package
Costs $60
We purchased props & set decoration including items like a ceramic bird and bowl as well as a throw.
Parking
Costs $50
One of our DPs loads up his car with equipment for us. He parks near our location.
Taxis
Costs $250
To get equipment, props, food, lots of things too bulky to take on the subway to set.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Lighting Package
Costs $200
We rent lights to make our actors look pretty - and so they can generally, you know, be seen.
Paper products
Costs $20
Stuff to help us eat. Paper plates, napkins, paper cups, coffee filters, etc.
Tape - GAFFERS WHITE 2”
Costs $20
This stuff is indispensable. We use it to mark positions, hold stuff together, hold stuff apart, etc
Tape - GAFFERS BLACK 2”
Costs $20
This stuff is indispensable. We use it to mark positions, hold stuff together, hold stuff apart, etc
Expendables KIT (Large): Dry Erase Makers
Costs $7
We use these on the clapper so we know what we're filming and our editor knows what she's seeing.
Cleaning - Toilet Paper
Costs $8
Because... y' know...
Hard Drive
Costs $160
We need hard drives on which to store our hard work. They are $80 each & we need two of them.
Cinematographer
Costs $1,000
We are beyond lucky that our awesome DPs reduced their rates for us. Still need to pay our artists.
Craft Services Food
Costs $540
Our hard-working group needs nutrition to keep them going. $14/person for 6 days of shooting.
Dulling spray
Costs $12
Cameras do not like shiny surfaces. This spray helps keep the focus on the actors and off the walls.
Blackwrap / Cinefoil 24”
Costs $36
Cinefoil helps direct the light where we need it. A must when lighting pale actors (ahem, Kathleen).
Coffee
Costs $10
Long days require caffeine to keep the cast and crew happy and the cameras rolling.
Production Insurance
Costs $850
One of the characters has a dream NYC apartment. We need to insure our location stays dreamy.
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About This Team
Settling Up is so proud of our exquisite team:
Claude Bauschinger, DP
Claude is an awesome DP who does stuff like be the only guy to work the steadycam for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC. A more detailed bio to come.
Lauren Berst, Actor (Alex)
Lauren Berst: Actor and voiceover artist living in New York. A member of Amios Theatre Company, Berst has performed in their original short and long form plays for 5 seasons. Also a member of Fight or Flight a trapeze theater company. Other NY credits: St. Crispin's Day - Rattlestick, Down the Road - Carbin Lane Productions,Sacred Water - Rag and Bone Theater Company. Regional: Denver Center Theater Company for 3 seasons and Missouri Repertory Theatre. Berst is a seasoned voiceover artist who can be heard on commercials, promos and narrations for Humira, Cheerios, Dell, Verizon, HBO, Showtime, Bravo, A&E and Investigation Discovery. BFA from the University of Evansville. MFA from the National Theatre Conservatory. www.laurenberst.com
Franny Civitano, Actor (Dara)
Franny Civitano is the Program Director and frequent actor, director and producer for Amios' monthly new short play festival, Shotz. New York:Shotz (Amios), ShakesBEER (NY Shakespeare Exchange), Take Me Home (Incubator Arts Project), A Midsummer Night's Dream (In Extremis Theater Company),Featuring Loretta (Occam Rep). Regional: Sign Stage on Tour, Triad Stage, NC Shakespeare Festival, B Street Theater, NC Theater for Young People. TV/Film: One Tree Hill, many independent films. Education: BFA form the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Mateo Ervin, Sound Superstar, Actor (Cater Waiter)
Mateo is an actor who has a budding interest in all aspects of the film universe. He loves playing all manner of kooky characters, but enjoys immersing himself in any type of role. His hobbies include dancing in very high heels, eating, and trying to find a way to pass time between meals.
Amy Kersten, Producer/Co-Director
Amy is actor, writer, and producer. She created the award winning web series HOT MESS, now in it's third season. Amy is also a Senior Producer, Writer, and Actor for Lady Parts Justice created by Lizz Winstead (Co-Creator of The Daily Show). Amy is also passionate about theater. After working as an assistant producer at the Williamstown Theater Festival in 2007, she produced the first collected evening of short works by Liz Meriwether (Fox's New Girl). Amy attended the National Theater Conservatory MFA Acting program. She has produced numerous videos and short films, specializing in femme-centric comedy and social action. Amy is also an improvisor at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, and part of the Shelter Island Sylvester Manor Shakespeare ensemble. She is also currently in development for the new series Tutor Pimps with collaborator Hilary Edson Polk (General Hospital & Another World).
Ken Kotowski, DP
Kenneth Kotowski is an Air Force veteran, who studied filmmaking in college, and received his MFA in Media Production / Cinematography from CUNY’s The City College of New York. He has been shooting and lighting for over 13 years. Ken has DP’d several features, countless short films, music videos and commercials. In addition to shooting Kenneth is currently teaching filmmaking at his alma mater, William Paterson University of NJ, and working part time as a Lighting Director / Video Op at MSNBC.
My website: http://www.exit150productions.com/Home.html
My IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1214971/
My Creative District Profile: http://www.creativedistrict.com/profile/5687
My Cast & Crew Call Profile: http://castandcrewcall.com/kenneth-kotowski/
Becca Mclarty, Actor (Brianna)
Becca L. McLarty is thrilled to work with the amazing cast and crew of Settling Up. She holds her MFA in Acting from Brooklyn College and was recently seen as Julie in Yvette and the Wild Shame with Columbia Stages. She also regularly improvises with the troupes Broadway's Next Hit Musical and Weird Feelings. Other favorite credits include: Viola in Twelfth Night and Mary Jane Hanrahan in Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train. www.beccalmclarty.com
Liz Thaler, Director
Liz is an accomplished writer and director and was recently named an Artistic Associate of the Fresh Fruit Festival. Liz has her masters from LAMDA and has directed and assistant directed both in London and across the US for institutions such as the Atlantic Theater Company in NYC. Liz also has her own theater company, In Extremis, and enjoyed a full production of her play The Peddler’s Tale this past summer in NYC.
Kathleen Wallace, Creator/Writer/Executive Producer/Actor (Darcy)
Kathleen is a busy lady who is eternally grateful for your interest in Settling Up. When she is not creating/writing/producing/acting in Settling Up, she is a writer/actor/producer/cheerleader for Amios Theater Companyand an Artistic Associate of Barefoot Theater Company, and she teaches fitness for Equinox and coaches public speaking. She is also the founder and Chief Cape Advocate of Be A Superhero Day, a day of public service. Kathleen holds degrees from Yale University and the National Theater Conservatory and certificates from a couple schools in Germany. This winter she will appear as Amanda in Noel Coward’s Private Lives at the Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia.
Melissa Wolff, Actor (Diana)
Melissa is an actress and voiceover artist and also works as a writer, marketer, producer and project manager. She has appeared in numerous productions in New York City and The Berkshires and has performed in regional theaters and in the Edinburgh; Washington, DC; and New York fringe festivals. She has also recorded voiceovers for television, radio and film. Melissa is a graduate of Yale University and co-chairs the NYC Chapter of Yale in Hollywood.
Lana Yang, Sound Goddess
Lana is an awesome human being whose talents and experience will knock your socks off. More detailed bio coming soon.
Justin Yorio, Actor (Alex’s Date)
Justin is co-Artistic Director of Amios Theater Company for whom he also writes, acts, and directs. He is a graduate of both Cornell University and the National Theater Conservatory. He has been known to rock a poker table or two in his time. More info about Justin to come.
Current Team
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
The Story
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Twinkle lights
Costs $20
We use these to light an outdoor evening scene.
Editor
Costs $2,660
She put our fundraising video together and will make our episodes for us - and you!
Producer
Costs $2,000
"Producer" is insufficient. We prefer to call her "Production Goddess". We'd be lost without her.
Postcards
Costs $75
Postcards are a quick and easy way for us to get word out about Settling Up.
Festival Fees
Costs $200
We have to pay to enter festivals where Settling Up can reach a wider audience. Fees avg. $50/entry
Marketing Expenses
Costs $50
This is for DVDs, labels, and envelopes so we can mail out Settling Up and get it seen.
Composer
Costs $100
His time & music are worth so much more, but he's willing to help out at a deeply discounted rate.
Music Recording Studio Rental
Costs $100
We have to record the fabulous music Bobby Cronin is writing/arranging for us.
Boom Operator
Costs $300
The pretty pictures are so much better when there is sound.
Re-recording Editor/Dubbing Mixer
Costs $1,200
He makes sure we sound as good as we look - and helps us avoid the "badly dubbed movie" thing.
Batteries
Costs $80
Our sound is great because of our lav mics. They need lots of batteries to keep them working.
Wine glasses
Costs $15
You will see these glasses in episodes 3 and 6.
Prop Package
Costs $60
We purchased props & set decoration including items like a ceramic bird and bowl as well as a throw.
Parking
Costs $50
One of our DPs loads up his car with equipment for us. He parks near our location.
Taxis
Costs $250
To get equipment, props, food, lots of things too bulky to take on the subway to set.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Lighting Package
Costs $200
We rent lights to make our actors look pretty - and so they can generally, you know, be seen.
Paper products
Costs $20
Stuff to help us eat. Paper plates, napkins, paper cups, coffee filters, etc.
Tape - GAFFERS WHITE 2”
Costs $20
This stuff is indispensable. We use it to mark positions, hold stuff together, hold stuff apart, etc
Tape - GAFFERS BLACK 2”
Costs $20
This stuff is indispensable. We use it to mark positions, hold stuff together, hold stuff apart, etc
Expendables KIT (Large): Dry Erase Makers
Costs $7
We use these on the clapper so we know what we're filming and our editor knows what she's seeing.
Cleaning - Toilet Paper
Costs $8
Because... y' know...
Hard Drive
Costs $160
We need hard drives on which to store our hard work. They are $80 each & we need two of them.
Cinematographer
Costs $1,000
We are beyond lucky that our awesome DPs reduced their rates for us. Still need to pay our artists.
Craft Services Food
Costs $540
Our hard-working group needs nutrition to keep them going. $14/person for 6 days of shooting.
Dulling spray
Costs $12
Cameras do not like shiny surfaces. This spray helps keep the focus on the actors and off the walls.
Blackwrap / Cinefoil 24”
Costs $36
Cinefoil helps direct the light where we need it. A must when lighting pale actors (ahem, Kathleen).
Coffee
Costs $10
Long days require caffeine to keep the cast and crew happy and the cameras rolling.
Production Insurance
Costs $850
One of the characters has a dream NYC apartment. We need to insure our location stays dreamy.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Settling Up is so proud of our exquisite team:
Claude Bauschinger, DP
Claude is an awesome DP who does stuff like be the only guy to work the steadycam for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC. A more detailed bio to come.
Lauren Berst, Actor (Alex)
Lauren Berst: Actor and voiceover artist living in New York. A member of Amios Theatre Company, Berst has performed in their original short and long form plays for 5 seasons. Also a member of Fight or Flight a trapeze theater company. Other NY credits: St. Crispin's Day - Rattlestick, Down the Road - Carbin Lane Productions,Sacred Water - Rag and Bone Theater Company. Regional: Denver Center Theater Company for 3 seasons and Missouri Repertory Theatre. Berst is a seasoned voiceover artist who can be heard on commercials, promos and narrations for Humira, Cheerios, Dell, Verizon, HBO, Showtime, Bravo, A&E and Investigation Discovery. BFA from the University of Evansville. MFA from the National Theatre Conservatory. www.laurenberst.com
Franny Civitano, Actor (Dara)
Franny Civitano is the Program Director and frequent actor, director and producer for Amios' monthly new short play festival, Shotz. New York:Shotz (Amios), ShakesBEER (NY Shakespeare Exchange), Take Me Home (Incubator Arts Project), A Midsummer Night's Dream (In Extremis Theater Company),Featuring Loretta (Occam Rep). Regional: Sign Stage on Tour, Triad Stage, NC Shakespeare Festival, B Street Theater, NC Theater for Young People. TV/Film: One Tree Hill, many independent films. Education: BFA form the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Mateo Ervin, Sound Superstar, Actor (Cater Waiter)
Mateo is an actor who has a budding interest in all aspects of the film universe. He loves playing all manner of kooky characters, but enjoys immersing himself in any type of role. His hobbies include dancing in very high heels, eating, and trying to find a way to pass time between meals.
Amy Kersten, Producer/Co-Director
Amy is actor, writer, and producer. She created the award winning web series HOT MESS, now in it's third season. Amy is also a Senior Producer, Writer, and Actor for Lady Parts Justice created by Lizz Winstead (Co-Creator of The Daily Show). Amy is also passionate about theater. After working as an assistant producer at the Williamstown Theater Festival in 2007, she produced the first collected evening of short works by Liz Meriwether (Fox's New Girl). Amy attended the National Theater Conservatory MFA Acting program. She has produced numerous videos and short films, specializing in femme-centric comedy and social action. Amy is also an improvisor at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, and part of the Shelter Island Sylvester Manor Shakespeare ensemble. She is also currently in development for the new series Tutor Pimps with collaborator Hilary Edson Polk (General Hospital & Another World).
Ken Kotowski, DP
Kenneth Kotowski is an Air Force veteran, who studied filmmaking in college, and received his MFA in Media Production / Cinematography from CUNY’s The City College of New York. He has been shooting and lighting for over 13 years. Ken has DP’d several features, countless short films, music videos and commercials. In addition to shooting Kenneth is currently teaching filmmaking at his alma mater, William Paterson University of NJ, and working part time as a Lighting Director / Video Op at MSNBC.
My website: http://www.exit150productions.com/Home.html
My IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1214971/
My Creative District Profile: http://www.creativedistrict.com/profile/5687
My Cast & Crew Call Profile: http://castandcrewcall.com/kenneth-kotowski/
Becca Mclarty, Actor (Brianna)
Becca L. McLarty is thrilled to work with the amazing cast and crew of Settling Up. She holds her MFA in Acting from Brooklyn College and was recently seen as Julie in Yvette and the Wild Shame with Columbia Stages. She also regularly improvises with the troupes Broadway's Next Hit Musical and Weird Feelings. Other favorite credits include: Viola in Twelfth Night and Mary Jane Hanrahan in Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train. www.beccalmclarty.com
Liz Thaler, Director
Liz is an accomplished writer and director and was recently named an Artistic Associate of the Fresh Fruit Festival. Liz has her masters from LAMDA and has directed and assistant directed both in London and across the US for institutions such as the Atlantic Theater Company in NYC. Liz also has her own theater company, In Extremis, and enjoyed a full production of her play The Peddler’s Tale this past summer in NYC.
Kathleen Wallace, Creator/Writer/Executive Producer/Actor (Darcy)
Kathleen is a busy lady who is eternally grateful for your interest in Settling Up. When she is not creating/writing/producing/acting in Settling Up, she is a writer/actor/producer/cheerleader for Amios Theater Companyand an Artistic Associate of Barefoot Theater Company, and she teaches fitness for Equinox and coaches public speaking. She is also the founder and Chief Cape Advocate of Be A Superhero Day, a day of public service. Kathleen holds degrees from Yale University and the National Theater Conservatory and certificates from a couple schools in Germany. This winter she will appear as Amanda in Noel Coward’s Private Lives at the Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia.
Melissa Wolff, Actor (Diana)
Melissa is an actress and voiceover artist and also works as a writer, marketer, producer and project manager. She has appeared in numerous productions in New York City and The Berkshires and has performed in regional theaters and in the Edinburgh; Washington, DC; and New York fringe festivals. She has also recorded voiceovers for television, radio and film. Melissa is a graduate of Yale University and co-chairs the NYC Chapter of Yale in Hollywood.
Lana Yang, Sound Goddess
Lana is an awesome human being whose talents and experience will knock your socks off. More detailed bio coming soon.
Justin Yorio, Actor (Alex’s Date)
Justin is co-Artistic Director of Amios Theater Company for whom he also writes, acts, and directs. He is a graduate of both Cornell University and the National Theater Conservatory. He has been known to rock a poker table or two in his time. More info about Justin to come.