Born Still
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Western
Born Still is a short Western film that turns themes often associated with male-focused crime, pursuit, and retribution on its head and concentrates on the power dynamics between three women left behind on the homefront.
Born Still
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Western
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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Born Still is a short Western film that turns themes often associated with male-focused crime, pursuit, and retribution on its head and concentrates on the power dynamics between three women left behind on the homefront.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Born Still follows the lives of three women
Esther, Harriet, and Rose.
Our story shows what happens after all the men have left to fight in The Civil War.
The Homesman
This film explores the secret hardships endured by those abandoned during wartime.
Our film gives voice to the women and those unable to fight during the Civil War.
Because their stories are as important.
The Good Time Girls
We haven't seen a film like
this being made, and the time has come.
Semi Finalist in Screencraft's 2018
Short Screenplay Contest
"The writer has crafted a really engaging period piece and that's probably not the first time they've heard that (nor, I'm sure, will it be the last.) I only saw a couple of episodes of Godless and all I really remember is Jeff Bridges yelling at a college friend of mine; I don't remember a lot of feminism but this is a welcome departure from the typical machismo and bravado of these sorts of films."
-ScreenCraft
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Alexandra
Jessica
Ashley
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Wishlist
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Location
Costs $5,000
Location really can enhance the world created in a film, and our ideal location will do just that!
Camera Equipment
Costs $5,350
High quality equipment is an essential element in filmmaking.
Cast & Crew
Costs $4,115
We can't tell you how much we value crew. It takes a village, and we love to pay our amazing crew!
Lighting
Costs $3,000
High quality lighting really gives a film that little extra something. An actors best friend.
Food
Costs $1,700
Getting hungry just thinking about it!
Staying Safe
Costs $1,000
To keep our cast & crew safe on set we will hire a professional horse wrangler & stunt coordinator.
Editing
Costs $1,000
This is includes post production editing, sound, music, and all that fun stuff!
Horse Rangler
Costs $1,000
A professional horse wrangler on set is a must to make sure everyone including the horses are safe.
Set Design
Costs $1,500
To deliver authenticity in our film we will need specific details for our set.
Music
Costs $500
Ever watched a movie and the music just blew you away? Happens to us all the time.
Costumes
Costs $1,156
We could try and hand sew our costumes to really embrace the era...but we also have a film to make.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Writer
Ashley Platz
Writer/Ester
Ashley Platz has been acting, writing and producing for over a decade. Her film Testing won best short at NYC Indie Film Fest where Ashley also took home Best Actress and won honorable mention at Women's Independent Film Festival. She is also a published poet and an activist.
Producers
Alexandra Bayless & Jessica Borne
Alexandra Bayless
Producer/Harriet
With a background originally in theatre, Alexandra graduated with her BFA in acting from UNC Greensboro. A university film acting class catapulted her enthusiasm for acting in film/tv as well as producing. Since moving to LA, she has been acting, producing and creating SPFX makeup for films and tv series.
Jessica Borne
Producer/Rose
Jessica Borne studied at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London where she received her MA in Acting for Screen. Since then she has gone on to star in BAFTA Nominated director Janis Pugh's film in The Befuddled Box of Betty Buttifint. Jessica is currently living in Los Angeles producing, as well as acting in film.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Born Still follows the lives of three women
Esther, Harriet, and Rose.
Our story shows what happens after all the men have left to fight in The Civil War.
The Homesman
This film explores the secret hardships endured by those abandoned during wartime.
Our film gives voice to the women and those unable to fight during the Civil War.
Because their stories are as important.
The Good Time Girls
We haven't seen a film like
this being made, and the time has come.
Semi Finalist in Screencraft's 2018
Short Screenplay Contest
"The writer has crafted a really engaging period piece and that's probably not the first time they've heard that (nor, I'm sure, will it be the last.) I only saw a couple of episodes of Godless and all I really remember is Jeff Bridges yelling at a college friend of mine; I don't remember a lot of feminism but this is a welcome departure from the typical machismo and bravado of these sorts of films."
-ScreenCraft
For behind the scenes updates like this,
follow us!
Sharing our campaign on any of your social media platforms is a wonderful way to contribute as well.
So share away!
We want to give you
a virtual hug and
thank y'all for considering our project!
-
Alexandra
Jessica
Ashley
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Location
Costs $5,000
Location really can enhance the world created in a film, and our ideal location will do just that!
Camera Equipment
Costs $5,350
High quality equipment is an essential element in filmmaking.
Cast & Crew
Costs $4,115
We can't tell you how much we value crew. It takes a village, and we love to pay our amazing crew!
Lighting
Costs $3,000
High quality lighting really gives a film that little extra something. An actors best friend.
Food
Costs $1,700
Getting hungry just thinking about it!
Staying Safe
Costs $1,000
To keep our cast & crew safe on set we will hire a professional horse wrangler & stunt coordinator.
Editing
Costs $1,000
This is includes post production editing, sound, music, and all that fun stuff!
Horse Rangler
Costs $1,000
A professional horse wrangler on set is a must to make sure everyone including the horses are safe.
Set Design
Costs $1,500
To deliver authenticity in our film we will need specific details for our set.
Music
Costs $500
Ever watched a movie and the music just blew you away? Happens to us all the time.
Costumes
Costs $1,156
We could try and hand sew our costumes to really embrace the era...but we also have a film to make.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Writer
Ashley Platz
Writer/Ester
Ashley Platz has been acting, writing and producing for over a decade. Her film Testing won best short at NYC Indie Film Fest where Ashley also took home Best Actress and won honorable mention at Women's Independent Film Festival. She is also a published poet and an activist.
Producers
Alexandra Bayless & Jessica Borne
Alexandra Bayless
Producer/Harriet
With a background originally in theatre, Alexandra graduated with her BFA in acting from UNC Greensboro. A university film acting class catapulted her enthusiasm for acting in film/tv as well as producing. Since moving to LA, she has been acting, producing and creating SPFX makeup for films and tv series.
Jessica Borne
Producer/Rose
Jessica Borne studied at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London where she received her MA in Acting for Screen. Since then she has gone on to star in BAFTA Nominated director Janis Pugh's film in The Befuddled Box of Betty Buttifint. Jessica is currently living in Los Angeles producing, as well as acting in film.