Prepare Yourselves Accordingly
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Three years ago, my father passed away from esophageal cancer. Afterwards, my family and I learned that finding laughter is a vital necessity in the grieving process. I've always been fascinated by the subject of physician-assisted death. So I wrote something that would marry the two subjects.
Prepare Yourselves Accordingly
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Comedy, Drama
1 Campaigns | California, United States
Green Light
This campaign raised $10,205 for production. Follow the filmmaker to receive future updates on this project.
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Three years ago, my father passed away from esophageal cancer. Afterwards, my family and I learned that finding laughter is a vital necessity in the grieving process. I've always been fascinated by the subject of physician-assisted death. So I wrote something that would marry the two subjects.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Laura is only 25 and has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. After finding out she doesn’t have long to live and that it won’t be a pretty journey, she decides to exercise her legal right to physician-assisted death. But before she departs, she has a few things to say to her loved ones.
So why should you help us? What makes us so special? We want to share a unique story about being young and confronting one's looming death, in a humorous way. There is nothing funny about dying. I've seen it firsthand. But I truly believe that if those who are left to grieve can't find a way to laugh again, they are doomed. Life -- and death -- is scary. But more importantly, life is funny and inspiring and so beautiful. We want to share this perspective with you.
We will bring a character to life who will not let death control her remaining days. A character who won't let death put a filter on her authentic, unapologetic self.
If you knew you had a limited time left on Earth, what would you tell your loved ones? It's a very simple "what if". Not so simple when you're dealing with Laura. What will she say...?
(*Below is a collage of reference shots and color palettes/tones we will be drawing inspiration from*)
Thank you so much for all of your support in bringing this story to fruition! You won't be disappointed.
-Kevin & Charlotte
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Insurance
Costs $1,250
Insurance for location and talent.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Additional Camera Expenses
Costs $250
Additional Camera Expenses
Location
Costs $500
Misc. location expenses.
Lighting
Costs $740
Lighting expenses
Festival Costs
Costs $500
Festival submissions and possible travel.
Makeup and Wardrobe
Costs $400
Makeup and wardrobe expenses.
Set Decoration
Costs $500
Misc. props and set decoration.
Talent
Costs $1,500
Fair wages for vital actors.
Craft Services
Costs $700
FOOD.
Teradek Bolt Pro 300 Wireless HDMI/SDI
Costs $150
Uncompressed Video & Audio Transmission
Crew
Costs $2,500
Fair wages for vital camera, sound, and grip crew members.
Dana Dolly
Costs $100
Camera movement
Slate
Costs $10
Audio marker, etc.
Filter Pack
Costs $30
Filters
Anton Bauer Digital G90 Gold Mount Battery
Costs $70
Battery
Cooke Speed Panchro S1/S2 Six Lens Set
Costs $650
Lense Kit
RT Motion MK3.1 Wireless FF
Costs $125
Gives you solid, reliable, precision wireless control of cinema lenses.
Wooden Camera Directors Monitor Cage
Costs $25
Helps you watch your videos on-the-go allowing any LCD to be attached on it.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Kevin Curran
Writer/Co-Director/Producer
Likes: Quentin Tarantino, Harry Potter, and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dislikes: The slurping noise when someone eats cereal, the name Meegan, and the Dallas Cowboys.
Christopher Brennan
Co-Director/Editor
Likes: The Philadelphia Flyers, M. Night Shyamalan/Jeff Nichols, and The Village.
Dislikes: The Pittsburgh Penguins/New York Rangers, Autocorrect, and Traffic.
Charlotte Grace
Actress/Story Credit/Producer
Likes: Tom Hardy, Classic Rock bands, Kill Bill: Vol. I & II, and popcorn.
Dislikes: Loud chewing of food, DIVAS, bad writing, and black licorice.
Jeremy Belack
Director of Photography
Likes: Street Photography, HBO, Roger Deakins, Sports!
Dislikes: Selfies
Patrick Brennan
Assistant Director
Likes: The Philadelphia Flyers, Spielberg/Fincher, and Back to the Future.
Dislikes: Sidney Crosby, groups who take up an entire sidewalk and don't move, and people who don't believe in the Loch Ness Monster.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Laura is only 25 and has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. After finding out she doesn’t have long to live and that it won’t be a pretty journey, she decides to exercise her legal right to physician-assisted death. But before she departs, she has a few things to say to her loved ones.
So why should you help us? What makes us so special? We want to share a unique story about being young and confronting one's looming death, in a humorous way. There is nothing funny about dying. I've seen it firsthand. But I truly believe that if those who are left to grieve can't find a way to laugh again, they are doomed. Life -- and death -- is scary. But more importantly, life is funny and inspiring and so beautiful. We want to share this perspective with you.
We will bring a character to life who will not let death control her remaining days. A character who won't let death put a filter on her authentic, unapologetic self.
If you knew you had a limited time left on Earth, what would you tell your loved ones? It's a very simple "what if". Not so simple when you're dealing with Laura. What will she say...?
(*Below is a collage of reference shots and color palettes/tones we will be drawing inspiration from*)
Thank you so much for all of your support in bringing this story to fruition! You won't be disappointed.
-Kevin & Charlotte
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Insurance
Costs $1,250
Insurance for location and talent.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Additional Camera Expenses
Costs $250
Additional Camera Expenses
Location
Costs $500
Misc. location expenses.
Lighting
Costs $740
Lighting expenses
Festival Costs
Costs $500
Festival submissions and possible travel.
Makeup and Wardrobe
Costs $400
Makeup and wardrobe expenses.
Set Decoration
Costs $500
Misc. props and set decoration.
Talent
Costs $1,500
Fair wages for vital actors.
Craft Services
Costs $700
FOOD.
Teradek Bolt Pro 300 Wireless HDMI/SDI
Costs $150
Uncompressed Video & Audio Transmission
Crew
Costs $2,500
Fair wages for vital camera, sound, and grip crew members.
Dana Dolly
Costs $100
Camera movement
Slate
Costs $10
Audio marker, etc.
Filter Pack
Costs $30
Filters
Anton Bauer Digital G90 Gold Mount Battery
Costs $70
Battery
Cooke Speed Panchro S1/S2 Six Lens Set
Costs $650
Lense Kit
RT Motion MK3.1 Wireless FF
Costs $125
Gives you solid, reliable, precision wireless control of cinema lenses.
Wooden Camera Directors Monitor Cage
Costs $25
Helps you watch your videos on-the-go allowing any LCD to be attached on it.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Kevin Curran
Writer/Co-Director/Producer
Likes: Quentin Tarantino, Harry Potter, and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dislikes: The slurping noise when someone eats cereal, the name Meegan, and the Dallas Cowboys.
Christopher Brennan
Co-Director/Editor
Likes: The Philadelphia Flyers, M. Night Shyamalan/Jeff Nichols, and The Village.
Dislikes: The Pittsburgh Penguins/New York Rangers, Autocorrect, and Traffic.
Charlotte Grace
Actress/Story Credit/Producer
Likes: Tom Hardy, Classic Rock bands, Kill Bill: Vol. I & II, and popcorn.
Dislikes: Loud chewing of food, DIVAS, bad writing, and black licorice.
Jeremy Belack
Director of Photography
Likes: Street Photography, HBO, Roger Deakins, Sports!
Dislikes: Selfies
Patrick Brennan
Assistant Director
Likes: The Philadelphia Flyers, Spielberg/Fincher, and Back to the Future.
Dislikes: Sidney Crosby, groups who take up an entire sidewalk and don't move, and people who don't believe in the Loch Ness Monster.