Summary

Hi, I’m Marg. I’m a senior at NYU Tisch Film & TV in the process of creating “The Dolls”, my thesis film. 
At it's​ core, 'The Dolls' is about unconventional relationships, finding identity, and escaping the cycle of isolation. But here's a more concise description: 

Our Characters: 

By supporting my film, you will be helping a queer and female creative team as well as a story that aims to bring awareness to the plight of loneliness in the digital age. 

Meet Our Crew:

What We Need & What You Get

In order to make 'The Dolls' come to life, we are looking to raise $8,000. 

This will be going towards production costs, which we've outlined here: 

If the campaign doesn't meet it's goal, we will be prioritizing the funds for the comfort of those involved. Whatever we get, we will make sure everyone is fed, secure with the stunts and content of the script, and compensated. Safety is our priority. 

But enough about us, let's talk about you. 

By donating to our film, you have the chance to receive a personalized video from the doll herself: Miki! Just make sure to be family friendly, or she might show up in your house... 

You can also receive specialty props from the film after shooting, such as Miki's bloodied dress, Amari's heart, Miki's box, and Juno's pasties- among others. As well as prints, stickers, and buttons designed by yours truly. 

The highest doners will be credited as an executive producer, which grants you the bragging rights of having produced a film! Yay! 

The Impact

Growing up, I’ve moved about eleven times, to four different states and three different countries, having to assimilate to my environment each time. Doing so,  I’ve always felt a separation from other people. Realizing my queer and nonbinary identities just added more complications to the mix; I often feel that I am incapable of love- that it's something unreachable for me, as I hold a lot of guilt for who I've become. 

With “The Dolls”, I wanted to explore loneliness through a feminine and queer perspective- having been rejected through not fitting into the expectations set for you in being socialized as a woman, and learning to form your own identity outside of these expectations. 

Here are some incentives you will be supporting through donating- 

Queer Community: 
We aim to build solidarity and relatability with the queer community. Featuring a queer cast, crew, and narrative. We will also be looking to LGBTQ organizations for funding and support. The goal is to build a small community of our own through our shared experiences.

Awareness: 
In the digital age of dating apps and mass media, it can be difficult to form meaningful connections- let alone romantic ones. We want to spread awareness of loneliness in the 21st century. Perhaps we are not as alone as we thought.

(Asian) Women/ Femmes: 
Miki’s experience finding identity outside of fetishization is one many Asian women have to deal with, and we seek to find an audience that relates and sees themselves within this struggle. 

Risks & Challenges

'The Dolls' is a small-scale, student film with a tight budget and schedule. Though we've mapped out the budget, there is a chance the spendings will go over its limits simply based on unknown expenses such as crew transportation or necessary rentals. Should that happens, I am willing to pay out of pocket. No matter what, a film will be made!

Rewards will go out from May to July. Digital media will go straight to the emails provided. The $100 Tier prop reward will require pick-up or shipping arrangements at the doner's convenience.

We aim to complete the final film by January 2025. However, there could be unexpected bumps along the post-production road that would hinder release. Again, a film will be made no matter what! All doners will be notified should there be any delays.

Other Ways You Can Help

If you don’t have the means to contribute, please feel free to spread the word through sharing our campaign and following our Instagram and TikTok: @its_mikis_room 

Thank you so much for viewing my campaign. Miki loves you all <3