Jesse's Girl
Jesse's Girl
by Caitlin Norton
Caitlin Norton
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At her bridal shower, a bride-to-be acknowledges her doubts, begs for help and takes action—with catastrophic consequences.
At her bridal shower, a bride-to-be acknowledges her doubts, begs for help and takes action—with catastrophic consequences.
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Inclusion Statement
Jesse's Girl features a nearly all-female cast aged 21 to 65 years old. Our production crew was one third female and we reviewed an equal number of male and female applicants. The film addresses values, emotion and sexuality in a non-judgmental and inclusive manner.About The Project
A short film about love, trust, self, family and deciding how your future will unfold.
Caitlin Norton and Keegan Uhl share a passion for this story, and have built it together over 2 years. Now, we are close to the finish line!
For a pictoral history of the project, tune in to the ongoing posts on instagram.com/jessesgirlfilm and instagram.com/mkeeganuhl
And here is a quick n' dirty:2007:
Caitlin is an actor in New York.
Keegan is a filmmaker in Los Angeles.2013:
Caitlin’s cousin weds Keegan’s former roommate; they drink champagne and line dance with toddlers in Miami.
2014:
Caitlin moves from New York to Los Angeles, with a husband and a cat.
Keegan stands Caitlin up for Thai food.
They connect over croissants and discuss a short film script Caitlin wrote.
Keegan thinks it’s great and they start developing it.
2015:
Caitlin writes drafts.
Keegan gives notes.
Caitlin writes drafts.
Keegan gives notes.
Keegan knocks up his wife.
2016:
Twenty-three drafts later, they are ready to shoot.
Keegan’s son is born three weeks early, five days before the planned shoot.
Tears are shed, alcohol is consumed.
The shoot is rescheduled.
Pre-production details fall into place.
The shoot goes off like a whizz-bang rodeo, and Jesse’s Girl is in the can!
2017:
Keegan and Caitlin edit the movie in Keegan’s garage.
A crack team of post-production specialists is lined up.
Keegan and Caitlin ask for your help to pay the team.
An online campaign is conducted at SeedandSpark.com
You provide generous contributions, supporting two people you believe in!
Jesse’s Girl is finished and submitted to film festivals.
2018:
Jesse’s Girl is accepted into and wins every film festival in the universe.
Keegan goes bankrupt and moves into a van down by the river.
Caitlin succombs to the seduction of fame and has a baby by T-Pain.
Incentives
$5
HIGH FIVE!
See how easy it is, the price of a coffee or a beer is all it takes. Thank you so much for your contribution, we couldn’t do it without you!
Claimed: 12 of 1000
$15
SOCIAL MEDIA SHOUT OUT
We will sing your praises on social media for contributing to our film. We want the world to know you are a total badass who supports independent film.
You will receive an exclusive pre-release digital screener of the film!
Claimed: 4 of 1000
$25
PERSONALIZED BRAG BADGE + YOUR NAME IN THE CREDITS
We will email you a still frame "brag badge" from the film proudly announcing that you support independent film, personalized with your name, which you can share on social media or print out and send to your grandmother.
We will list your name in the “Thank You” section of the film’s credits, because you helped make it happen!
You will receive an exclusive pre-release digital screener of the film!
Claimed: 22 of 1000
$55
FINE LEATHER GOODS REWARD #1
You receive a superior quality leather keychain stamped with, “I Support Independent Film” from One Star Leather Goods (.com). Bangorang!
We will list your name in the “Thank You” section of the film’s credits, because you helped make it happen!
You will receive an exclusive pre-release digital screener of the film!
Claimed: 11 of 60
$135
FINE LEATHER GOODS REWARD #2
You receive a leather covered pocket memo book with your name or custom personalization stamped on it from One Star Leather Goods (.com)—a $60 value! Awesome!
We will list your name in the “Thank You” section of the film’s credits, because you helped make it happen!
You will receive an exclusive pre-release digital screener of the film!
Claimed: 9 of 25
$250
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT
You’re basically Harvey Weinstein (but much better looking) and we will credit you on both IMDB and in the film’s end credits as an Associate Producer!
You will receive the “I Support Independent Film” keychain!
You will receive an exclusive pre-release digital screener of the film!
Claimed: 6 of 20
$750
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT + 2 VIP TICKETS
Two tickets to the Los Angeles premiere (travel and lodging not included). We will credit you on both IMDB and in the film’s end credits as an Executive Producer!
You will receive the customized leather memo book!
You will receive an exclusive pre-release digital screener of the film!
Claimed: 2 of 5
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$5
HIGH FIVE!
See how easy it is, the price of a coffee or a beer is all it takes. Thank you so much for your contribution, we couldn’t do it without you!
Claimed: 12 of 1000
$15
SOCIAL MEDIA SHOUT OUT
We will sing your praises on social media for contributing to our film. We want the world to know you are a total badass who supports independent film.
You will receive an exclusive pre-release digital screener of the film!
Claimed: 4 of 1000
$25
PERSONALIZED BRAG BADGE + YOUR NAME IN THE CREDITS
We will email you a still frame "brag badge" from the film proudly announcing that you support independent film, personalized with your name, which you can share on social media or print out and send to your grandmother.
We will list your name in the “Thank You” section of the film’s credits, because you helped make it happen!
You will receive an exclusive pre-release digital screener of the film!
Claimed: 22 of 1000
$55
FINE LEATHER GOODS REWARD #1
You receive a superior quality leather keychain stamped with, “I Support Independent Film” from One Star Leather Goods (.com). Bangorang!
We will list your name in the “Thank You” section of the film’s credits, because you helped make it happen!
You will receive an exclusive pre-release digital screener of the film!
Claimed: 11 of 60
$135
FINE LEATHER GOODS REWARD #2
You receive a leather covered pocket memo book with your name or custom personalization stamped on it from One Star Leather Goods (.com)—a $60 value! Awesome!
We will list your name in the “Thank You” section of the film’s credits, because you helped make it happen!
You will receive an exclusive pre-release digital screener of the film!
Claimed: 9 of 25
$250
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT
You’re basically Harvey Weinstein (but much better looking) and we will credit you on both IMDB and in the film’s end credits as an Associate Producer!
You will receive the “I Support Independent Film” keychain!
You will receive an exclusive pre-release digital screener of the film!
Claimed: 6 of 20
$750
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT + 2 VIP TICKETS
Two tickets to the Los Angeles premiere (travel and lodging not included). We will credit you on both IMDB and in the film’s end credits as an Executive Producer!
You will receive the customized leather memo book!
You will receive an exclusive pre-release digital screener of the film!
Claimed: 2 of 5
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Current Team
About This Team
Caitlin Norton has been working in the business for over ten years. She writes deep, complicated, human characters and creates stories she can proudly stand behind. Caitlin delights in playing women coming to terms with who they are in all their challenging, complex, vulnerable glory. Caitlin is a brilliant actor and storyteller and has a burning passion for this short film. She has boundless energy and is a joy to collaborate with in front of the camera and behind it. Check out her imdb here.
M. Keegan Uhl started as editor and is now a writer/director working on material he is passionate about. He has won awards for commercial directing as well as short films. He directed a 140 minute web series that was picked up by ABC television and is developing a feature film. Keegan seeks to tell stories about real people in real, crazy situations. He is compassionate, energetic and dedicated to making Jesse's Girl the best it can be. He has a keen eye and a unique ability to immediately rally a team behind him. You can see his work here.
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