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ONE MORE SHOT: A Film About Making Modern Families

How one couple’s journey to parenthood unites them with millions of others struggling to conceive

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ONE MORE SHOT: A Film About Making Modern Families

ONE MORE SHOT: A Film About Making Modern Families

ONE MORE SHOT: A Film About Making Modern Families

ONE MORE SHOT: A Film About Making Modern Families

ONE MORE SHOT: A Film About Making Modern Families

How one couple’s journey to parenthood unites them with millions of others struggling to conceive

How one couple’s journey to parenthood unites them with millions of others struggling to conceive

How one couple’s journey to parenthood unites them with millions of others struggling to conceive

How one couple’s journey to parenthood unites them with millions of others struggling to conceive

Noah Moskin
Noah Moskin
Noah Moskin
Noah Moskin
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$20,000 USD 229 backers
53% of $37,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

THE FILM AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT:

ONE MORE SHOT is a personal documentary about the struggles of infertility and the complex social, scientific and cultural issues that have accompanied our arduous quest  to start a family. Along the way we’ve connected with others who have created their families in alternative ways and we share their stories in this film. The infertility community is a quiet one. We want this film to give a voice to people who have had trouble speaking up for themselves. And with millions of people in the  United States living with infertility, it likely effects your life or the life of somebody you know or care about, whether you know it or not.

We can't do anything less than tell our story and bring awareness to infertility  and bring that story to the public as a professional-quality feature length film (go big or go home). Stylistically, we shot it in a very raw and personal way. Like many others, ours is a powerful story, full of heartbreak and laughter and hope.

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In 2012, experts estimated that around five million births have been aided by modern reproductive technologies. Psychological impact surveys have shown women with infertility experience anxiety and depression similar to those diagnosed with cancer and other major illnesses. Yet, few talk about it openly and honestly. They often suffer in silence, confused by the various interventions available, and live in constant fear that their dream of having a family may never be realized. This documentary addresses these issues from a personal point of view and redefines the answer to the age old question of "where do babies come from?" 

We were completely ignorant of this subject until we tried to begin our family four years ago, and found we were unable to conceive. As we sought a solution, we began documenting our journey as a way of reflecting and coping with the overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial cost of creating a baby. We filmed all the important events, decisions, and results in real time, exposing the emotional roller coaster ride of our struggle to build a family. Our documentary follows us from our first appointment with a Reproductive Endocrinologist through various medical interventions including laparoscopic surgeries, Intrauterine Insemination, and In-Vitro Fertilization, and third party reproduction. We expose the relational impact infertility has on a couple and family in a raw, honest way.

Throughout our journey, we have interviewed many other couples who have experienced the same struggle and found alternative ways to construct their families. Through IVF, surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, adoption, and miraculous natural conceptions, these infertility “survivors” instill a sense of hope that creating a family when all hope seems lost is possible.

This is our story and one that millions of us share: a story of acceptance, survival, love, determination and family. It’s a heartwarming, often gut-wrenching, sometimes ridiculous documentary revealing the joys and pitfalls of the quest to become parents, even under the most adverse circumstances. It's about getting up every time life knocks you down.

WHO WE ARE:

Maya and Noah Moskin are both the directors and producers of this project as well as the subjects of the film. 

Maya Grobel Moskin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a strong inclination for advocacy. She works as a psychotherapist and is currently writing a book about their journey to parenthood. She also writes and runs her own blog chronicling her battle with infertility, Don’t Count Your Eggs (www.dontcountyoureggs.typepad.com).

Noah Moskin has worked as a freelance television producer for more than a decade, specializing in reality and docudramas. His experience in the unscripted world is a huge asset when it comes to taking hundreds of hours of footage spread out over several years and boiling it all down to a dynamic and engaging story. 

Gabriel Peters-Lazaro is the director of photography and producer. With over 15 years experience in documentary production, he holds an MFA in Film Directing and Producing from UCLA and since 2009 has been a researcher and instructor at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.

Bobbie Bencio is the story producer. Her amazing brain for story and slick skills on the Avid make her a necessary part of the team. She's experienced in unscripted and docudrama, meaning she's skilled at crafting emotional stories from real life events.

Alon Levitan is the composer. He graduated from UC Berkeley with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree in Music, Anthropology, and Psychology. He has spent over a decade working in Los Angeles as a film/TV composer, producer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist composing original music for numerous documentaries.

Just as Maya and Noah have been determined to find a way to make a baby, they are also determined to make this film. With our combined experience in the television and film industry and a commitment to creating a great movie about making modern families, we feel confident this film will be made. But we can't make it without your help.



WHERE WE ARE IN THE PROCESS:

We have shot 98% of the film and are currently deep in the editing process. Of course, a baby would be our happy ending! Upon completion of this film, we will aim for a multi-platform approach to distributing our doc including festivals, theatrical release, and digital distribution. Our ultimate goal will be to get this film to as many people as possible and normalize the infertility conversation.

HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED:

How you finish a film can be as much of a challenge as beginning one. There are a lot of costs associated with post-production and finishing a project. Below are some of the most expensive lines in the budget. Please note that these rates are drastically reduced from normal fees as a result of already calling in favors and enlisting the help of talented friends who are passionate about the project.

EDITING - We're working with top notch professional editors with years of television and film experience. And while they're providing their skills for a fraction of their normal rates, we need to be able to give them the hardware and resources to allow them to take our film to the next level. ($20,000)

MUSIC AND LICENSING - Music is big part of every film. So is getting the right permissions and licensing agreements to be able to use music in the project. We will feature both original scores and popular music cues. ($5,000) 

ANIMATION AND GRAPHICS - We're tackling subjects - infertility and assisted reproduction technology - that can be tough to explain. We'll need animation and graphics to help us tell our story and communicate these topics in an accessible way. ($5,000)

COLOR CORRECT - Color correction is one of the most important and under appreciated parts of a production. It truly is the difference between a project looking "fine" and looking cinema quality. We prefer the latter. ($5,000)

SOUND MIX - Sound is so, so important. And as much of the doc was shot in a "run and gun" fashion, we'll need a pro's help to make our audio sound perfect. ($2,500)


We feel we can tell our story well for the pledged goal above. Any additional funds raised will allow us to create a more polished product with additional features. But make no mistake, every dollar is vital to finishing this project. If we don't meet our pledged goal, Indiegogo will take a higher percentage of what we raise, making it that much more challenging for us to get to the finish line. So be a part of our team. You may like our story. You may just like documentaries. You may have a similar one of your own or know someone who does. This is your chance to help us be a loud voice in what has always been a very quiet conversation.

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Patron of the Arts

$10 USD
You like our story. You like documentaries. You're probably a hit at parties. Find us on the street and we'll give you a big hug to thank you for your investment.
1 claimed

Tweet-tweet

$15 USD
Twitter shoutout. You're rad and people need to know about it.
2 claimed

Movie Night!

$25 USD
Receive an HD digital download of ONE MORE SHOT upon its official release. You'll also receive a Twitter shoutout from us, which will remind all your friends just how awesome you are.
71 claimed

Here's Looking at You

$50 USD
HD digital download of ONE MORE SHOT upon its official release. You'll also get a video thank you from our team.
33 claimed

One More BIG Shot

$75 USD
HD digital download of the ONE MORE SHOT doc. HD digital download of bonus ONE MORE SHOT content (additional scenes and interviews).
8 claimed

Everything But the Girl

$125 USD
Until Criterion Collection calls, this is the definitive version of the film. HD digital download of the ONE MORE SHOT doc. HD digital download of bonus ONE MORE SHOT content (additional scenes and interviews). HD digital download of even more bonus special ONE MORE SHOT content included extended interviews. Bring a hanky.
24 claimed

Investing in our Future

$250 USD
Hug and/or high-five. HD digital download of the doc (the future!). HD digital download bonus features. HD digital download exclusive extra black album platinum scenes. Your name in the closing credits (you're so rad).
10 claimed

Coffee Talk

$250 USD
Digital download of ONE MORE SHOT doc. 30-minute Skype session (or meet IRL if you're in LA) with Maya and/or Noah. We can discuss the film, or maybe you're going through your own family-building journey. Whatever it is, let's talk about it.
1 out of 5 of claimed

Conversations

$250 USD
So you can't swing your own personal memoir session with writer, Lawrence Grobel. With this great perk, Mr. Grobel will send you his CONVERSATIONS collection, with a personalized autograph. Five books documenting amazing people, from Pacino to Capote. And, of course, HD digital download of ONE MORE SHOT.
1 out of 2 of claimed

I'm on the list!

$500 USD
Hug and/or high-five. Twitter shout out (OMFG! RT!). HD digital download. HD bonus digital download. HD digital download exclusive extra black album platinum scenes. Name in the closing credits ("there I am!"). Invite to a screening (we'll let you know when we're nearby, transpo on you, subject to scheduling).
3 out of 10 of claimed

Dinner and a Movie

$1,500 USD
Dinner with Maya and Noah. Must be LA local or in town for a visit. If you want to donate this amount and don't live here, Maya and her mom can send you some kick-ass baked goods! Oh yeah, you'll also get the top-tier-exclusive-everything digital download of the film.
0 out of 3 of claimed

Follow Me Around

$8,000 USD
The producers of One More Shot will help you tell your own family's story. Our team will come with their fancy gear and spend a day (up to 8 hours) documenting the stories and memories of your family. You get all of the high-quality footage as well as a 10-min edited piece, delivered digitally and on DVD or BluRay. This is a highly customized service, details are subject to change and should be discussed directly with producers. For SoCal residents only, subject to scheduling and availability.
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Like a (Studio) Boss

$10,000 USD
Besides our eternal gratitude, you'll get the aforementioned hug, HD digital download of all the tiers, special thanks in the credits, a VIP invite to a screening of your choice (you're a baller so you're cool to get there on your own), oh, and an executive producer credit.
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The Interview

$25,000 USD
This bespoke perk is one of a kind. For your investment, you'll receive the top digital film package. Then we'll turn the spotlight on you. World renowned writer and celebrity interviewer Lawrence Grobel will make you his next subject. He's interviewed everybody from Marlon Brando to Al Pacino. And now you. Full six-hour one-on-one interview followed by a 5,000 word article and transcript for your memoirs. If you've got a story to tell, this is the man to talk to. Contact us for more details.
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