fishing
Los Angeles, California | Series
Crime, Romantic Comedy
Duncan wants love. Casey wants justice, but their Catfisher’s unknown identity poses a slight problem for them both. Fishing is a series about love, technology, and lying. This dark and timely comedy is written, crewed up, and ready to rock your understanding of modern love.
fishing
Los Angeles, California | Series
Crime, Romantic Comedy
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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Duncan wants love. Casey wants justice, but their Catfisher’s unknown identity poses a slight problem for them both. Fishing is a series about love, technology, and lying. This dark and timely comedy is written, crewed up, and ready to rock your understanding of modern love.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
TO CATFISH
[ cat (an animal) + fish (another animal)]
Verb. The act of creating a fake online profile in order
to fraudulently seduce someone.
In the world of online dating there are three kinds of people - the catfishers, catfishees, and well...everyone else. It’s impossible to tell which one you’ll be, and still, there are the brave few who venture into the cyber-unknown. This is their story.
Dun dun.
FISHING is a comedy web series that explores the world of online dating and current attitudes toward cyber-identity and authenticity through the eyes of eight distinct people in search of love, purpose and justice. This is a series for lovers of Romantic Comedies, Crime shows, and Shakespeare, alike. We’ve got crime, we’ve got jokes, we’ve got mistaken identities, we’ve got forbidden love, we’ve got it all!
In a scooby-doo-mystery-meets-comedy-of-errors chain of events, each episode takes on a new format, from the perspective of a particular character, while continuing a serialized storyline. The first 12-episode season is fully written, cast, and crewed up. All we need is your support to raise the funds to pay all these talented people and complete production!
We have not one, but five lovers who worked very hard on writing this show for you. Now we have not one but four directors ready to bring it to life. Who are these people you ask? Are they cute? Yes. Are they single? Results may vary. Check out the TEAM page to learn more ;D
anonymity
love vs. infatuation
dishonesty & trust
loyalty & relationships
authenticity & the internet
friendship
defining success
the future of relationships
defining loneliness
power of technology
DUNCAN -Duncan isn’t just a hopeless romantic, he’s a hopeless romantic that’s been kicked in the metaphorical nuts hundreds of times, giving his heart the title of “most resilient.” Unspectacular and unassuming. A hopeless romantic, perhaps to a fault. He downloaded Tinder first week of college and has been swiping ever since. His favorite director is Zach Braff and his favorite song in High School and also College was "Check Yes Juliet." While Duncan never says die to love, his friends have developed the scar tissue for him. Where Duncan is naive and optimistic, his friends are pragmatic and, perhaps, jaded. However, all that could change after he meets Monica, the girl of his dreams (like actual dreams, because they have never met before).
CASEY - Casey is the Girl Next Door™ if the Girl Next Door really did get a pony for her birthday, but then let you ride it because she’s a sweetheart. She's a Type A Princess, with an effortless cool, and aesthetic even influencers aspire to. Her favorite film is Legally Blonde but she listens to A Seat At the Table on repeat.
GREG - He’s the most charming person you’ll ever meet, though you wouldn’t know it until you’ve already given him your phone number, twitter, insta, address, and prime parking spot. He’s just nerdy enough to be “trendy.” Have you HEARD Michael B. Jordan likes anime? Greg is most likely the guy who got him into Naruto. He’s Duncan’s number one fan and coach, meaning he has the patience of a saint. A Charmed boy, can talk his way into any room or out of any situation. He's nerdy as all hell, but that doesn't detract from his major game in the romance department.
JANET - Janet is the type of girl who would dropkick you for saying she’s “not like most girls” - what does that even MEAN. She’s a straight shooter who will always take the logical way out. That being said, she does have a soft spot for her misguided friends, Duncan and Greg. She’s more a pragmatist than anything else, but don’t underestimate her. Ever. It will be your undoing. In short, Janet takes some getting used to, and Greg is most likely already your best friend.
BENJI - BENJI is the quintessential millennial gay: whip smart and not afraid to shove it in your face all while telling you exactly what you’re doing wrong. He may watch you drown for his amusement, but he’ll also be the one to throw you a life preserver right before you slip under the water for good (he wants the recognition).
DANI- DANI is the epitome of validation through likes and social media followers, but she uses it for good. She’s all about empowering people through means that are usually looked down on in society (you like to lick whip cream off a stranger’s sternum? GO YOU!) She loves, loves, loves herself and encourages others to love her too, but also love themselves. She aspires to be famous for no reason and then launch a lifestyle line and have her own cooking show.
MONICA - The woman behind the curtain. Maybe a catfisher, maybe a scammer, maybe in love? We'll find out.
BOBBY & THEO - bumbling docu-series team behind an action doc show uncovering catfishers and scammers alike. They are always 2 steps behind and almost never get the full story. But they cute.
We are so happy to be working with Pitch Her Productions, a 501c3 Fiscal Sponsor, making all our contributions tax deductible!
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Festivals and Marketing
Costs $200
We wanna spread the gospel of Fishing far and wide -namely to a select group of festivals int the US
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Make our Set Eco-Friendly!
Costs $300
We're a disposable bottle-free set, among other green initiatives our crew has to reduce set waste!
Hair & Makeup!
Costs $300
Make our actors look prettier than they already are!
Editing!
Costs $1,500
Edit, Sound & Color!
1 Ton Grip Truck!
Costs $1,500
All the C Stands and Apple Boxes a girl could ask for.
Insurance & Clearances!
Costs $1,700
To protect our gear, our cast, our crew, and locations!
The Banana Stand!
Costs $1,000
Just in case. We may need more cable. More shoot days. More lights. We will try to limit that.
Misc!
Costs $750
Marketing, expendables, printing costs, signage, Loss & Damages, and other unknowns!
Frame.io!
Costs $300
Help us store and track episode versions, and collaborate among team members to efficiently edit!
You're Invited!
Costs $300
For our premiere party space reservation costs!
Hard Drives!
Costs $500
Data storage is expensive, especially when you have 12 episodes to shoot, back up and store!
Arri Alexa Camera Package!
Costs $5,500
After many camera tests, the Alexa Mini gives us the quality image needed to go from page to screen.
Transportation!
Costs $300
To safely transport our gear from location A to Location B.
Music!
Costs $700
Music licensing fees for music used in episodes! The soundtrack to the characters' life and yours!
Can You Hear Me Now? Good!
Costs $750
Sound Mixer and Kit rental fee!
Costumes!
Costs $200
For thrifting, purchasing, or renting minimal items plus a honey fund for cleaning and mending!
#Female Filmmaker Friday!
Costs $1,900
ALL of our directors are badass ladies. Support their livelihood and art! Help us pay them!
Casting!
Costs $3,000
Help us afford our talented cast and rehearsal space!
Pay our Crew!
Costs $9,000
Again with the mutiny. We wanna avoid it. People should be paid for their time and skill.
Props!
Costs $200
People own things! We gotta get enough of them to make them feel real!
Art!
Costs $600
We have locations, now we gotta make 'em look pretty! Or crappy. Depends on the scene, really.
Location, Location, Location!
Costs $2,000
Production by the book! Location rental, fees and permits to make our production design shine!
Feed The Crew!
Costs $2,500
A well-fed crew is a happy crew! We need them happy to prevent a mutiny!
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
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MEET US - WE ARE GREAT!
Alicia Carroll (Creator, EP) - Alicia is a writer, producer, theater lover, TEDxspeaker, and recovering moviepass subscriber. She hails from the east coast and still does not understand LA weather or food or traffic, but she's learning. Alicia holds a B.A. from Emerson College with a focus in producing for television and film. She currently writes for New Form’s Facebook Watch series Text Stories, and assists Erica Shelton Kodish in her overall deal with CBS Television Studios. Alicia advocates for consent-aware entertainment, which she discussed in her 2016 talk at TEDxBeaconstreet in Boston. In addition to developing her own work, she produces theater with See What Sticks LA., and serves as an ambassador for Ghetto Film School’s Roster program. Alicia is a 2019 Film Independent: Project Involve Fellow and Women In Film: Insight Fellow.
Adanne Ebo (Producer) a graduate of Spelman College and Northwestern University School of Law, is a producer and content creator. She had one of her earliest bouts with critical thinking when her church dedicated an entire sermon to the “evils” of Harry Potter. She loves dark comedy, animation, sci-fi, and fantasy, and currently works in business affairs at Endeavor Content. Her passions also include video games, fashion, and anime, along with training to become the Avatar—master of all four elements.
Megan Herring (Producer) Hailing from the wilderness of Montana, Megan is a young independent producer who drinks too much coffee and works for the head of production at Circle of Confusion. Whilst learning from one of the most respected producer's in the biz she also crews on a dive (SCUBA) boat and snacks on the occasional burrito. She made her start in the film industry working on set as an Assistant Director/UPM while attending the University of Southern California. Her resume includes positions at Bad Hat Harry, Good Universe, Abrams Artists Agency, Magnolia Entertainment, and now Circle of Confusion where she is honing her craft and learning from some of Hollywood's best and brightest. She's incredibly honored to be bringing YOU a story of love, triumph, and betrayal.
Sarah Weber (Line Producer) grew up in the heart of Silicon Valley, and had a slight irrational fear of technology and the internet until the end of high school. This last year, she was a bridesmaid for one of her best friends who met her husband on Tinder (Sarah was there when they matched). She currently works as a production coordinator on CNBC's The Profit. Her past credits include WAGs LA (E!), WAGs Miami (E!), The Partner (CNBC), and E! Live From the Red Carpet.
Rachel Borders (Director) is a writer and director based in Los Angeles. She recently co-wrote an episode of the new FOX legal drama Proven Innocent. Before this, she was staffed as a Story Editor on the final season of DirecTV’s Rogue. She's also worked as the Writers’ Assistant on NBC’s Chicago Justice and CW’s Life Sentence. Rachel’s short film This Remains, starring Sosie Bacon (13 Reasons Why), was recently selected as one of six films in the Soho House Short Film Series. Originally from Chicago, Rachel attended Brown University where she received a dual degree in Literary Arts & Psychology. A graduate of both UCB and Groundlings, she performs musical and long-form improv around Los Angeles.
Lauren Cabanas (Director) is a filmmaker from a small town in North Jersey. She has her BFA in Film production from Emerson College and has worked on several prominent short films and web series including last year’s breakout hit, Eighty-Sixed. Lauren recently released her short documentary, Second Hand on Dazed as one of "Ten Independent Short Films to Binge instead of Netflix" She was catfished and subsequently blackmailed into doing this project. She’s excited.
Chandler Smidt (Writer, Producer) is an LA based writer, constantly avoiding the sun. Hailing from Bellevue, WA with a degree in Screenwriting from Chapman University, she currently works as Showrunner’s Assistant to Jessica Queller on SUPERGIRL. She enjoys avoiding things she should have done weeks ago and pretending to go to the gym.
Lauren Bradley (Writer, Dani) - hails from the great state of Texas and has been acting and writing her whole life. As a child, her dad would call out emotions, and Lauren would throw herself into them full force until she was given the next one. After a brief foray into journalism in college, Lauren moved out to LA with stars in her eyes. Since then, she's worked both as a writer and an actor, with her most recent work being Spirit Riding Free for Dreamworks/Netflix. Her hobbies include crafting, doggos, queso and Disneyland. The stars are still in her eyes.
Justin Cordua (Writer) is a cable-knit sweater cursed to walk the Earth forever posing as a human man. He went to Emerson College in Boston, MA, where he wrote for a bunch of shows and repeatedly fell asleep on public transit. Currently he works at Hungry Man Productions in Culver City, making commercials and explaining to confused callers that a different company is responsible for the feather in their TV dinner. His most recent project is talking his roommates into getting plants for the apartment, because he really thinks it would help with the whole vibe.
David Carliner (Writer) graduated from Emerson College in 2017 and moved west where he splits his time between comedy and knitting. He is the author of Gay By May, a small book that isn’t available anywhere now but that does exist. He’s a lifetime Scorpio but only recently began identifying with his sign. David lives in the woods and only comes out to charge his phone and stock up on pita chips.
Haley Shepherd (Casting) - A lover of bowling shirts with a hatred for bowling, Haley is your local crotchety grandma. She works in television casting by day, but by night she's either finishing her latest jigsaw puzzle or reading library books and sucking on hard candies in the rocking chair she refurbished. All of these are true. Haley also likes to go camping, when not reminiscing on a supposed past-life on the Oregon Trail. Her cat has 200% more personality than she does.
Silvia Lara (Cinematographer) is a filmmaker born in Mexico and raised back and forth in both Mexico and Los Angeles. Her complete body of work includes music video, documentary, commercial and experimental projects in a variety of formats including 8mm, 16mm and 35mm film. She holds an associate’s degree in English & Literature and a bachelor’s degree in film from UCLA, specializing in cinematography and was a Cinematography Fellow at the world renowned American Film Institute Conservatory in Hollywood, Ca.
Columbia Crandell (Production Designer) is a production designer and video producer. She has created content for brands such America’s Funniest Home Videos and TOCA Football. Recent production design projects include: AFI short film “I Want To Marry a Creative Jewish Girl”, indie feature “Psychos and Socios”, UCLA short film “The Lonely Hearted Birthday Bash”. Hailing from Southern California, she graduated from Emerson College in 2016, and is excited to put down some roots in Los Angeles. Finding stories and artists that speak from the heart is most important to her, as well as supporting her friends’ voices!
Brionna Rowe (Costume Designer) is an aspiring IATSE Local 705 costumer from the DMV area. She got her start in college working as a wardrobe intern on two CBS productions. She has two degrees; one in Fashion Design and another in Costume Design for TV & Film from FIDM in Los Angeles, CA. She currently lives in LA working on productions in their costume departments.
María Alejandra Lasalle (Editor) is a Los Angeles based video editor originally from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. After interning at DreamWorks Animation during her final semester at Emerson College, she followed her love of animation working as an Assistant Editor on the TBS animated series Final Space, and is currently working on the show’s second season. She’s also delved into the live-action scene through documentaries such as: Imagining a Better World and Shadow Man: The Sammy Nestico Story. She has also recently worked as a VFX Editor on STX Films/Huayi Brothers' Mile 22. Her experience also includes editing several short films, music videos, reels, radio plays, and podcasts. When she’s not pushing buttons, she enjoys watching Monty Python clips and partaking in casual sarcasm.
Illisa Greenberg (Editor) is an aspiring television drama editor. She is currently a Post PA on the FOX show Ghosted, and before this was a Post PA on a few films. She worked as an editor on the first season of the web series Twenty, and is currently working on the second season. She's also cut a multitude of short films, news segments, music shorts, and reels. Her true passion is eating poke bowls.
Pitch Her Productions (Fiscal Sponsor): Pitch Her Productions is a non-profit production company formed for the purpose of encouraging, fostering, and promoting the advancement of women in the film industry, including the creation of more roles for women, both in front of and behind the camera. We seek to enhance the female voice and to inspire girls and women of all ages. Our desire is to create work that benefits female artists and filmmakers, a demographic which has historically been underrepresented in the film industry.
Tyler Ramirez (Duncan) was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL and received his BA in Acting/Directing from Emerson College in Boston, MA. While at Emerson, Tyler was lucky enough to be involved with many projects both on and off the stage. His favorites include Mrs. Warrens's Profession, where he played Sir George Crofts, and The Dressmaker, which he was directed. Tyler relocated to Los Angeles in the Fall of 2017, and was most recently featured in the music video for Michael Blume's Blunder.
Sidne Phillips (Casey) a graduate of the USC School of Dramatic Arts, is thrilled to be a part of the Fishing team. Since leaving school, she has successfully overcome her post-grad existential crisis and has been a part of various projects, including Monologue Slam UK: LA Edition, "More Guns! The Musical" at Second City Hollywood, and the short film "Torch." You may have seen her as a trophy presenter at the 69th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, or as your favorite local barista.
Brian Falduto (Benji) is an Actor & Songwriter as well as a professional LGBT Life Coach & Advocate. He was named one of the "20 most influential, outspoken, & optimistic individuals on the planet" by PrideLife Magazine in June 2017. Brian is best known for playing the role of "Billy" in the 2003 film School of Rock. His studio album Stage Two is out now & available digitally everywhere! For more, visit www.brianfalduto.com or subscribe to Brian Falduto on YouTube. :) @brianfalduto #loveyourself #loveoneanother #lovelife <3
Damian Joseph Quinn (Greg) is a fresh face to LA. Graduated from NYU in May as the most outstanding actor and scholar, and is a fresh babe trampling through the fields of Hollywood. Damian is a waterbender, a huge fan of the Alabama Shakes, an explorer, and a bachelor. ;)
Hester Wei (Janet) was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating from Belmont University with a degree in psychology, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. She currently lives in LA with her dog Rufus and works as an actress and wardrobe stylist.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
TO CATFISH
[ cat (an animal) + fish (another animal)]
Verb. The act of creating a fake online profile in order
to fraudulently seduce someone.
In the world of online dating there are three kinds of people - the catfishers, catfishees, and well...everyone else. It’s impossible to tell which one you’ll be, and still, there are the brave few who venture into the cyber-unknown. This is their story.
Dun dun.
FISHING is a comedy web series that explores the world of online dating and current attitudes toward cyber-identity and authenticity through the eyes of eight distinct people in search of love, purpose and justice. This is a series for lovers of Romantic Comedies, Crime shows, and Shakespeare, alike. We’ve got crime, we’ve got jokes, we’ve got mistaken identities, we’ve got forbidden love, we’ve got it all!
In a scooby-doo-mystery-meets-comedy-of-errors chain of events, each episode takes on a new format, from the perspective of a particular character, while continuing a serialized storyline. The first 12-episode season is fully written, cast, and crewed up. All we need is your support to raise the funds to pay all these talented people and complete production!
We have not one, but five lovers who worked very hard on writing this show for you. Now we have not one but four directors ready to bring it to life. Who are these people you ask? Are they cute? Yes. Are they single? Results may vary. Check out the TEAM page to learn more ;D
anonymity
love vs. infatuation
dishonesty & trust
loyalty & relationships
authenticity & the internet
friendship
defining success
the future of relationships
defining loneliness
power of technology
DUNCAN -Duncan isn’t just a hopeless romantic, he’s a hopeless romantic that’s been kicked in the metaphorical nuts hundreds of times, giving his heart the title of “most resilient.” Unspectacular and unassuming. A hopeless romantic, perhaps to a fault. He downloaded Tinder first week of college and has been swiping ever since. His favorite director is Zach Braff and his favorite song in High School and also College was "Check Yes Juliet." While Duncan never says die to love, his friends have developed the scar tissue for him. Where Duncan is naive and optimistic, his friends are pragmatic and, perhaps, jaded. However, all that could change after he meets Monica, the girl of his dreams (like actual dreams, because they have never met before).
CASEY - Casey is the Girl Next Door™ if the Girl Next Door really did get a pony for her birthday, but then let you ride it because she’s a sweetheart. She's a Type A Princess, with an effortless cool, and aesthetic even influencers aspire to. Her favorite film is Legally Blonde but she listens to A Seat At the Table on repeat.
GREG - He’s the most charming person you’ll ever meet, though you wouldn’t know it until you’ve already given him your phone number, twitter, insta, address, and prime parking spot. He’s just nerdy enough to be “trendy.” Have you HEARD Michael B. Jordan likes anime? Greg is most likely the guy who got him into Naruto. He’s Duncan’s number one fan and coach, meaning he has the patience of a saint. A Charmed boy, can talk his way into any room or out of any situation. He's nerdy as all hell, but that doesn't detract from his major game in the romance department.
JANET - Janet is the type of girl who would dropkick you for saying she’s “not like most girls” - what does that even MEAN. She’s a straight shooter who will always take the logical way out. That being said, she does have a soft spot for her misguided friends, Duncan and Greg. She’s more a pragmatist than anything else, but don’t underestimate her. Ever. It will be your undoing. In short, Janet takes some getting used to, and Greg is most likely already your best friend.
BENJI - BENJI is the quintessential millennial gay: whip smart and not afraid to shove it in your face all while telling you exactly what you’re doing wrong. He may watch you drown for his amusement, but he’ll also be the one to throw you a life preserver right before you slip under the water for good (he wants the recognition).
DANI- DANI is the epitome of validation through likes and social media followers, but she uses it for good. She’s all about empowering people through means that are usually looked down on in society (you like to lick whip cream off a stranger’s sternum? GO YOU!) She loves, loves, loves herself and encourages others to love her too, but also love themselves. She aspires to be famous for no reason and then launch a lifestyle line and have her own cooking show.
MONICA - The woman behind the curtain. Maybe a catfisher, maybe a scammer, maybe in love? We'll find out.
BOBBY & THEO - bumbling docu-series team behind an action doc show uncovering catfishers and scammers alike. They are always 2 steps behind and almost never get the full story. But they cute.
We are so happy to be working with Pitch Her Productions, a 501c3 Fiscal Sponsor, making all our contributions tax deductible!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Festivals and Marketing
Costs $200
We wanna spread the gospel of Fishing far and wide -namely to a select group of festivals int the US
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Make our Set Eco-Friendly!
Costs $300
We're a disposable bottle-free set, among other green initiatives our crew has to reduce set waste!
Hair & Makeup!
Costs $300
Make our actors look prettier than they already are!
Editing!
Costs $1,500
Edit, Sound & Color!
1 Ton Grip Truck!
Costs $1,500
All the C Stands and Apple Boxes a girl could ask for.
Insurance & Clearances!
Costs $1,700
To protect our gear, our cast, our crew, and locations!
The Banana Stand!
Costs $1,000
Just in case. We may need more cable. More shoot days. More lights. We will try to limit that.
Misc!
Costs $750
Marketing, expendables, printing costs, signage, Loss & Damages, and other unknowns!
Frame.io!
Costs $300
Help us store and track episode versions, and collaborate among team members to efficiently edit!
You're Invited!
Costs $300
For our premiere party space reservation costs!
Hard Drives!
Costs $500
Data storage is expensive, especially when you have 12 episodes to shoot, back up and store!
Arri Alexa Camera Package!
Costs $5,500
After many camera tests, the Alexa Mini gives us the quality image needed to go from page to screen.
Transportation!
Costs $300
To safely transport our gear from location A to Location B.
Music!
Costs $700
Music licensing fees for music used in episodes! The soundtrack to the characters' life and yours!
Can You Hear Me Now? Good!
Costs $750
Sound Mixer and Kit rental fee!
Costumes!
Costs $200
For thrifting, purchasing, or renting minimal items plus a honey fund for cleaning and mending!
#Female Filmmaker Friday!
Costs $1,900
ALL of our directors are badass ladies. Support their livelihood and art! Help us pay them!
Casting!
Costs $3,000
Help us afford our talented cast and rehearsal space!
Pay our Crew!
Costs $9,000
Again with the mutiny. We wanna avoid it. People should be paid for their time and skill.
Props!
Costs $200
People own things! We gotta get enough of them to make them feel real!
Art!
Costs $600
We have locations, now we gotta make 'em look pretty! Or crappy. Depends on the scene, really.
Location, Location, Location!
Costs $2,000
Production by the book! Location rental, fees and permits to make our production design shine!
Feed The Crew!
Costs $2,500
A well-fed crew is a happy crew! We need them happy to prevent a mutiny!
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
MEET US - WE ARE GREAT!
Alicia Carroll (Creator, EP) - Alicia is a writer, producer, theater lover, TEDxspeaker, and recovering moviepass subscriber. She hails from the east coast and still does not understand LA weather or food or traffic, but she's learning. Alicia holds a B.A. from Emerson College with a focus in producing for television and film. She currently writes for New Form’s Facebook Watch series Text Stories, and assists Erica Shelton Kodish in her overall deal with CBS Television Studios. Alicia advocates for consent-aware entertainment, which she discussed in her 2016 talk at TEDxBeaconstreet in Boston. In addition to developing her own work, she produces theater with See What Sticks LA., and serves as an ambassador for Ghetto Film School’s Roster program. Alicia is a 2019 Film Independent: Project Involve Fellow and Women In Film: Insight Fellow.
Adanne Ebo (Producer) a graduate of Spelman College and Northwestern University School of Law, is a producer and content creator. She had one of her earliest bouts with critical thinking when her church dedicated an entire sermon to the “evils” of Harry Potter. She loves dark comedy, animation, sci-fi, and fantasy, and currently works in business affairs at Endeavor Content. Her passions also include video games, fashion, and anime, along with training to become the Avatar—master of all four elements.
Megan Herring (Producer) Hailing from the wilderness of Montana, Megan is a young independent producer who drinks too much coffee and works for the head of production at Circle of Confusion. Whilst learning from one of the most respected producer's in the biz she also crews on a dive (SCUBA) boat and snacks on the occasional burrito. She made her start in the film industry working on set as an Assistant Director/UPM while attending the University of Southern California. Her resume includes positions at Bad Hat Harry, Good Universe, Abrams Artists Agency, Magnolia Entertainment, and now Circle of Confusion where she is honing her craft and learning from some of Hollywood's best and brightest. She's incredibly honored to be bringing YOU a story of love, triumph, and betrayal.
Sarah Weber (Line Producer) grew up in the heart of Silicon Valley, and had a slight irrational fear of technology and the internet until the end of high school. This last year, she was a bridesmaid for one of her best friends who met her husband on Tinder (Sarah was there when they matched). She currently works as a production coordinator on CNBC's The Profit. Her past credits include WAGs LA (E!), WAGs Miami (E!), The Partner (CNBC), and E! Live From the Red Carpet.
Rachel Borders (Director) is a writer and director based in Los Angeles. She recently co-wrote an episode of the new FOX legal drama Proven Innocent. Before this, she was staffed as a Story Editor on the final season of DirecTV’s Rogue. She's also worked as the Writers’ Assistant on NBC’s Chicago Justice and CW’s Life Sentence. Rachel’s short film This Remains, starring Sosie Bacon (13 Reasons Why), was recently selected as one of six films in the Soho House Short Film Series. Originally from Chicago, Rachel attended Brown University where she received a dual degree in Literary Arts & Psychology. A graduate of both UCB and Groundlings, she performs musical and long-form improv around Los Angeles.
Lauren Cabanas (Director) is a filmmaker from a small town in North Jersey. She has her BFA in Film production from Emerson College and has worked on several prominent short films and web series including last year’s breakout hit, Eighty-Sixed. Lauren recently released her short documentary, Second Hand on Dazed as one of "Ten Independent Short Films to Binge instead of Netflix" She was catfished and subsequently blackmailed into doing this project. She’s excited.
Chandler Smidt (Writer, Producer) is an LA based writer, constantly avoiding the sun. Hailing from Bellevue, WA with a degree in Screenwriting from Chapman University, she currently works as Showrunner’s Assistant to Jessica Queller on SUPERGIRL. She enjoys avoiding things she should have done weeks ago and pretending to go to the gym.
Lauren Bradley (Writer, Dani) - hails from the great state of Texas and has been acting and writing her whole life. As a child, her dad would call out emotions, and Lauren would throw herself into them full force until she was given the next one. After a brief foray into journalism in college, Lauren moved out to LA with stars in her eyes. Since then, she's worked both as a writer and an actor, with her most recent work being Spirit Riding Free for Dreamworks/Netflix. Her hobbies include crafting, doggos, queso and Disneyland. The stars are still in her eyes.
Justin Cordua (Writer) is a cable-knit sweater cursed to walk the Earth forever posing as a human man. He went to Emerson College in Boston, MA, where he wrote for a bunch of shows and repeatedly fell asleep on public transit. Currently he works at Hungry Man Productions in Culver City, making commercials and explaining to confused callers that a different company is responsible for the feather in their TV dinner. His most recent project is talking his roommates into getting plants for the apartment, because he really thinks it would help with the whole vibe.
David Carliner (Writer) graduated from Emerson College in 2017 and moved west where he splits his time between comedy and knitting. He is the author of Gay By May, a small book that isn’t available anywhere now but that does exist. He’s a lifetime Scorpio but only recently began identifying with his sign. David lives in the woods and only comes out to charge his phone and stock up on pita chips.
Haley Shepherd (Casting) - A lover of bowling shirts with a hatred for bowling, Haley is your local crotchety grandma. She works in television casting by day, but by night she's either finishing her latest jigsaw puzzle or reading library books and sucking on hard candies in the rocking chair she refurbished. All of these are true. Haley also likes to go camping, when not reminiscing on a supposed past-life on the Oregon Trail. Her cat has 200% more personality than she does.
Silvia Lara (Cinematographer) is a filmmaker born in Mexico and raised back and forth in both Mexico and Los Angeles. Her complete body of work includes music video, documentary, commercial and experimental projects in a variety of formats including 8mm, 16mm and 35mm film. She holds an associate’s degree in English & Literature and a bachelor’s degree in film from UCLA, specializing in cinematography and was a Cinematography Fellow at the world renowned American Film Institute Conservatory in Hollywood, Ca.
Columbia Crandell (Production Designer) is a production designer and video producer. She has created content for brands such America’s Funniest Home Videos and TOCA Football. Recent production design projects include: AFI short film “I Want To Marry a Creative Jewish Girl”, indie feature “Psychos and Socios”, UCLA short film “The Lonely Hearted Birthday Bash”. Hailing from Southern California, she graduated from Emerson College in 2016, and is excited to put down some roots in Los Angeles. Finding stories and artists that speak from the heart is most important to her, as well as supporting her friends’ voices!
Brionna Rowe (Costume Designer) is an aspiring IATSE Local 705 costumer from the DMV area. She got her start in college working as a wardrobe intern on two CBS productions. She has two degrees; one in Fashion Design and another in Costume Design for TV & Film from FIDM in Los Angeles, CA. She currently lives in LA working on productions in their costume departments.
María Alejandra Lasalle (Editor) is a Los Angeles based video editor originally from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. After interning at DreamWorks Animation during her final semester at Emerson College, she followed her love of animation working as an Assistant Editor on the TBS animated series Final Space, and is currently working on the show’s second season. She’s also delved into the live-action scene through documentaries such as: Imagining a Better World and Shadow Man: The Sammy Nestico Story. She has also recently worked as a VFX Editor on STX Films/Huayi Brothers' Mile 22. Her experience also includes editing several short films, music videos, reels, radio plays, and podcasts. When she’s not pushing buttons, she enjoys watching Monty Python clips and partaking in casual sarcasm.
Illisa Greenberg (Editor) is an aspiring television drama editor. She is currently a Post PA on the FOX show Ghosted, and before this was a Post PA on a few films. She worked as an editor on the first season of the web series Twenty, and is currently working on the second season. She's also cut a multitude of short films, news segments, music shorts, and reels. Her true passion is eating poke bowls.
Pitch Her Productions (Fiscal Sponsor): Pitch Her Productions is a non-profit production company formed for the purpose of encouraging, fostering, and promoting the advancement of women in the film industry, including the creation of more roles for women, both in front of and behind the camera. We seek to enhance the female voice and to inspire girls and women of all ages. Our desire is to create work that benefits female artists and filmmakers, a demographic which has historically been underrepresented in the film industry.
Tyler Ramirez (Duncan) was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL and received his BA in Acting/Directing from Emerson College in Boston, MA. While at Emerson, Tyler was lucky enough to be involved with many projects both on and off the stage. His favorites include Mrs. Warrens's Profession, where he played Sir George Crofts, and The Dressmaker, which he was directed. Tyler relocated to Los Angeles in the Fall of 2017, and was most recently featured in the music video for Michael Blume's Blunder.
Sidne Phillips (Casey) a graduate of the USC School of Dramatic Arts, is thrilled to be a part of the Fishing team. Since leaving school, she has successfully overcome her post-grad existential crisis and has been a part of various projects, including Monologue Slam UK: LA Edition, "More Guns! The Musical" at Second City Hollywood, and the short film "Torch." You may have seen her as a trophy presenter at the 69th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, or as your favorite local barista.
Brian Falduto (Benji) is an Actor & Songwriter as well as a professional LGBT Life Coach & Advocate. He was named one of the "20 most influential, outspoken, & optimistic individuals on the planet" by PrideLife Magazine in June 2017. Brian is best known for playing the role of "Billy" in the 2003 film School of Rock. His studio album Stage Two is out now & available digitally everywhere! For more, visit www.brianfalduto.com or subscribe to Brian Falduto on YouTube. :) @brianfalduto #loveyourself #loveoneanother #lovelife <3
Damian Joseph Quinn (Greg) is a fresh face to LA. Graduated from NYU in May as the most outstanding actor and scholar, and is a fresh babe trampling through the fields of Hollywood. Damian is a waterbender, a huge fan of the Alabama Shakes, an explorer, and a bachelor. ;)
Hester Wei (Janet) was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating from Belmont University with a degree in psychology, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. She currently lives in LA with her dog Rufus and works as an actress and wardrobe stylist.