And Breathe
Austin, Texas | Film Short
Drama, Nature
And Breathe is a story about letting go of the past and the ego to find healing and inner peace through conscious breath. Whether you are letting go of a relationship, like Maya, or just looking for understanding in the world, it all comes back to breath. Breathe with us, and become your true self.
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And Breathe is a story about letting go of the past and the ego to find healing and inner peace through conscious breath. Whether you are letting go of a relationship, like Maya, or just looking for understanding in the world, it all comes back to breath. Breathe with us, and become your true self.
About The Project
- The Story
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- The Team
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Mission Statement
The Story
Where a story begins is a beautiful moment. Sometimes it's a lightning strike and other times more like baking. The ingredients are there (built everyday in experience and conversations) and one day you look around and decide that you have everything you need to tell a delicious story. And Breathe has been fermenting and simmering for a long time. The idea first came to me in 2012, at that point it was all about being aware and listening to the signs (literal and figurative) that the universe sends you. There were fun parts, but it wasn't quite right. The character of Maya was vague. There wasn't a lot of plot or action. No one wants to watch a film about a character driving to work. The souffle didn't rise. And then Brittany cast me in Behind the Nose, which was the most fun film I had ever worked on.
2013
The next draft came in 2014. The core of the story, Maya's journey to let go of the past and find healing in the present stayed, but I added another character and made it more of a dialog. I was addressing more subject matter, but muddying the true point of the film. I wasn't satisfied with the script; it lacked the punch and impact it had before. It was all tell and no show (not a good place for a film script). At that point Brittany and I began working on another project with our friend, Jessica. The next two years became dedicated to The Naked Feminist.
2016
The Naked Feminist was a super collaborative project and I wore a ton of hats: co-writer, co-director, co-star, producer, etc. Damn, I learned a lot! And after it was over, I jumped into another big project-planning my wedding!
(Yeah, I had to include a wedding photo. - My husband is my DP, co-producer, best friend and collaborator. He's awesome.)
In 2016, I was working on another screenplay, when a scene from And Breathe came to me. At this point it had been a long time since I had looked at either of the previous drafts. I revisited the two different scripts and took the scenes I liked best from each and added a few new scenes. And it worked. The souffle rose. I shared it with some trusted friends and got great feedback. I made some edits and here we are!
And Breathe is a film about letting go of the past and the ego to find healing and inner peace. We all have our baggage - relationships, self-worth issues, finding our place in the world in tumultuous times, and more. We hope that And Breathe will speak to you when you need it the most and help you find your personal strength.
I am so excited to share And Breathe with you!
-Molly
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Crew Stipends
Costs $2,000
Our hardworking, professional crew comes at a cost, and we want to pay them what they're worth.
Cast Stipends
Costs $750
Our actors are true artists, and we can't wait to compensate them fairly.
Food
Costs $1,000
We know the way to a cast & crew's heart is delicious snacks and meals!
Equipment
Costs $1,350
Canon 7D Camera, Boom Pole, Wireless LAV mic x2, 3 Cine Lenses, 7" field monitor, Monitor/Recorder, 8' Jib Crane, 6' slider track
Post-Production
Costs $500
Time is money and editing, sound mixing, color correction and scoring are not a quick job. This will help us get started with post.
Festival Submissions
Costs $400
We would love to experience this film with you, on a big screen, at some film festivals!
Cash Pledge
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Where a story begins is a beautiful moment. Sometimes it's a lightning strike and other times more like baking. The ingredients are there (built everyday in experience and conversations) and one day you look around and decide that you have everything you need to tell a delicious story. And Breathe has been fermenting and simmering for a long time. The idea first came to me in 2012, at that point it was all about being aware and listening to the signs (literal and figurative) that the universe sends you. There were fun parts, but it wasn't quite right. The character of Maya was vague. There wasn't a lot of plot or action. No one wants to watch a film about a character driving to work. The souffle didn't rise. And then Brittany cast me in Behind the Nose, which was the most fun film I had ever worked on.
2013
The next draft came in 2014. The core of the story, Maya's journey to let go of the past and find healing in the present stayed, but I added another character and made it more of a dialog. I was addressing more subject matter, but muddying the true point of the film. I wasn't satisfied with the script; it lacked the punch and impact it had before. It was all tell and no show (not a good place for a film script). At that point Brittany and I began working on another project with our friend, Jessica. The next two years became dedicated to The Naked Feminist.
2016
The Naked Feminist was a super collaborative project and I wore a ton of hats: co-writer, co-director, co-star, producer, etc. Damn, I learned a lot! And after it was over, I jumped into another big project-planning my wedding!
(Yeah, I had to include a wedding photo. - My husband is my DP, co-producer, best friend and collaborator. He's awesome.)
In 2016, I was working on another screenplay, when a scene from And Breathe came to me. At this point it had been a long time since I had looked at either of the previous drafts. I revisited the two different scripts and took the scenes I liked best from each and added a few new scenes. And it worked. The souffle rose. I shared it with some trusted friends and got great feedback. I made some edits and here we are!
And Breathe is a film about letting go of the past and the ego to find healing and inner peace. We all have our baggage - relationships, self-worth issues, finding our place in the world in tumultuous times, and more. We hope that And Breathe will speak to you when you need it the most and help you find your personal strength.
I am so excited to share And Breathe with you!
-Molly
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Crew Stipends
Costs $2,000
Our hardworking, professional crew comes at a cost, and we want to pay them what they're worth.
Cast Stipends
Costs $750
Our actors are true artists, and we can't wait to compensate them fairly.
Food
Costs $1,000
We know the way to a cast & crew's heart is delicious snacks and meals!
Equipment
Costs $1,350
Canon 7D Camera, Boom Pole, Wireless LAV mic x2, 3 Cine Lenses, 7" field monitor, Monitor/Recorder, 8' Jib Crane, 6' slider track
Post-Production
Costs $500
Time is money and editing, sound mixing, color correction and scoring are not a quick job. This will help us get started with post.
Festival Submissions
Costs $400
We would love to experience this film with you, on a big screen, at some film festivals!
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Team TeamWork Productions:
TurtleDove Films: