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SCRIPT SYNOPSIS
In a not-too-distant future where Texas secedes from the Union and declares that childless women over 35 must be euthanized, four trapped career-driven city gals flee to a remote ranch in Nowhere, Texas. Off the grid and on each other’s nerves, can these women find the balls to survive in a world that wants them dead?
WHY THIS STORY?
Women's voices remain grossly underrepresented in film and TV. (Duh.)
So, SADDLE UP, Y’ALL — these women are gonna make some noise... especially since politicians are practically square dancing
on our uteruses!
Our story sparks dialogue about losing our rights to bodily autonomy. A depressing topic -- but humor can come from the darkest places. Laughter is the Great Connector and people who smile more have a longer life expectancy... hence why this is a kickin’ comedy! LADY KINGS OF TEXAS will challenge and inspire women to take up space and reclaim their voices.
Our four badass main characters -- just like the all-female team creating them -- embody how women can (must) unite to tackle the major challenges ahead.
The end goal? Women feel seen & heard when watching this movie, you laugh so hard you piss your pants, and then all of us go straight to the polls!
(...But maybe change your pants first.).
OUR COMBINED EXPERIENCE
Our team is a powerhouse of talent, ready to rock the film industry with our diverse, award-winning experience both in front of and behind the camera. We are all set to combine our superpowers and filmmaking prowess to create a rollercoaster of laughs, drama, and pure magic -- with a message!
We have:
$850K previously fundraised for video projects
37 awards won
2 feature films made
185 IMDB credits for onscreen acting
74 video projects produced
1264 hours of producing on this project so far -- and counting!
Team: Carly Christopher
THE TEAM
CARLY CHRISTOPHER-
Producer/Actor
Meet Carly, who splits her time between Austin, TX, and Jackson, WY. This talented artist wears many hats: professional actor, witty content creator, and wordsmith-extraordinaire. Her sidesplitting social media posts and TikTok (with over 2.7 million likes) have won the hearts of thousands of followers. She's also the go-to gal for commercials, having starred in over 70 ads for big names like Jeep, Home Depot, Nissan, and more. You can catch her shows like Duster by producer J.J Abrams (Max ) and The Really Loud House (Nickelodeon). She gives back by being a board member of The Alchemy Theatre and Creative Action in Austin, and a member of the University of Texas Performing Arts Leadership Committee.
Team: Giovannie
GIOVANNIE CRUZ-
Producer/Actor
Meet Giovannie, the multi-talented Puerto Rican artist who bounces between the bright lights of Los Angeles, California, and the big hats of Dallas, Texas. You might have spotted her shining in big-budget hits like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 (Marvel) or The Suicide Squad (Warner Bros.). But wait, there's more! She's also part of the cast for the anticipated sequel Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley, helmed by Eddie Murphy and Jerry Bruckheimer. Plus, she's flexed her vocal cords as an anime voice actor and rocked as music director for various Sony's FUNimation Productions and Crunchyroll Productions.
Elisabeth is an award-winning filmmaker & actor based in the Big Apple. The Yale alumna's comedy chops have been reviewed as "especially funny (New York Times), "razor-sharp" (Washington Post), and "hilarious" (Times Herald-Record). Take the Lead named her one of its “50 Women Can Change the World in Media & Entertainment”. Onscreen appearances include CBS's Bull & FBI, Amazon's Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Marvel's Daredevil, and the upcoming AppleTV+ Lady in the Lake. Among the 58 projects she’s produced, Elisabeth created the hit digital comedy series Redheads Anonymous; featured in USA Today, Huffington Post, and Tubefilter, it garnered dozens of awards and nominations at festivals worldwide.
ELISABETH NESS-
Producer/Actor
Team: Elisabeth Ness
Team:Kenneisha
Hailing from the land of Dallas, TX, Kenneisha boasts an impressive resume including stellar performances in Love & Death (HBO Max), Grey's Anatomy (ABC), Secrets of Sulphur Springs (Disney+), and Dallas (TNT). She's rubbed elbows with Hollywood bigwigs like David Oyelowo, William H. Macy, and Brittany Snow, and even snagged a gig as the voice of "Lady Aurelia Hammerlock" in the Borderlands series, much to the delight of gaming fans. Brace yourself for more of Kenneisha's talent as she appears in a reocurring role in the Paramount+ series Lawman: Bass Reeves. Yeehaw!
KENNEISHA THOMPSON-
Co-Producer/Actor
KATHERINE DUDAS -
Writer/Director
Team: Katherine Dudas
Katherine Dudas directed, co-wrote, and edited the feature film Juniper, which premiered at the prestigious Santa Barbara International Film Festival and received rave reviews and several offers for distribution. Juniper was acquired by STX Entertainment and sold to Showtime and Paramount+. Katherine's work has been featured on Whohaha, Funny or Die, Reductress, and Bustle. She's performed in comedy shows Off-Broadway and on a team at Upright Citizens Brigade. Her digital comedy show has over half a million views. Coming from an improv comedy background, she is dedicated to telling heartfelt and truthful stories through a comedic lens. Her second feature film is currently in post-production.
WHY WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
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We are an ultra-low-budget film (defined as under $300K) being funded by donations and grants, including monetary and in-kind contributions of food, gear rental, locations, etc.
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Our film is fiscally-sponsored by The Film Collaborative, a fantastic 501(c)3, making donations tax-deductible.
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This is a labor-of-love project, so we are all wearing multiple hats to keep our budget tight, as well as being thoughtful about where every cent is allocated!
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The beautiful Texas landscape is an important character in our film, and we will be relying on the kindness of its community! In return, we’ll infuse revenue into the local economy and support creative film industry professionals in Texas -- all while advocating for women’s bodily autonomy.
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We’re committed to ensuring a safe set that abides by all SAG-AFTRA guidelines, which creates certain budgetary considerations!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
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$25k+ = Executive Producer credit + invitation to set
+ invitation to premiere + all below
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$15k+ = Co-Executive Producer credit + all below
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$10k+ = Virtual meet-and-greet with team + all below
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$5k+ = Exclusive film memorabilia + all below
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$1k+ = Your name in the “Special Thanks” credits +
all below
PLUS: A tax deduction for your donated amount, VIP news updates from the filmmakers including behind-the-scenes, special invitation(s) to any screening of our film near you, AND the priceless gift of supporting women filmmakers!
SUPPORT
WHAT IS THE FILM COLLABORATIVE?
The Film Collaborative is a wonderful 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to helping filmmakers with all aspects of filmmaking in addition to fundraising and distribution.
WHAT DO THEY DO?
The Film Collaborative offers select fiscal sponsorships to worthy filmmakers with socially-conscious projects that pass its extensive application process (as Lady Kings of Texas has done). This sponsorship extends The Film Collaborative's tax-deductible status to donors contributing to our film through them. They are also assisting us with grant applications and strategy for festival submissions and distribution.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
When you donate to our film, you receive a tax deduction for your contribution.
WAYS TO DONATE
Pick your fave tax-deductible way! Donations to The Film Collaborative can easily be made via PayPal/credit card; they can also be made (fee-free!) by ACH, check, 401k distribution, Donor-Advised Fund, etc. Initiate yours now via one of the buttons below*. Thank you for helping us tell this story!!
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CONTACT US
Let's stay in touch!
Email: ladykingsoftexas@gmail.com
Phone: 323-405-4814
Address: Nowhere, Texas
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