This project started almost a year ago when we launched a screenwriting contest at DePaul University with the aim of connecting writers with production students by asking them to write an original series . The prize? Getting their series produced. This is the execution of that promise.

This opportunity is unique in that it gives us as students the opportunity to produce something very close to that of a TV show at least in style, structure and story if not in length. This is the best way for a lot of students to experience something simply not available to them if not for this opportunity since most TV shows would only allow them to intern or be an assistant, this allows us to gain experience in real roles doing the work film professionals really do.

The show is about Amy Laurel, a small town florist who was mistreated by her ex husband, Jasper Teller who she used to run the her flower shop with. This begins her quest to rid the world of cheaters and abusers. To do it she uses her unique knowledge of plants and their many poisons in an attempt to hide her trail. As tension mounts and the police close in, Amy's criteria for killing become broader and broader.  What will happen if the police find out who the killer really is?

Crystal Antonio, Creator

Crystal Antonio is the writer/creator of The Florist. She is currently finishing up her MFA at DePaul in screenwriting. 

Jeffrey Podany, Exec. Producer/ Show Runner

Jeffrey Podany is a Junior at DePaul studying production. He created the screenwriting contest which this script came out of and wrote this page.... He's also directing part of the series and is in charge of most of the creative decisions related to it as show runner....

Leah Thomas,  Producer

Leah Thomas is a Junior at DePaul University. She's studying screenwriting. She originally thought that she would be doing costumes on this show but is now learning the ins and outs of producing... Someday she hopes to create and run her own television show.  

Marcus Aubin, Director

Marcus Aubin is a Sophomore at DePaul. He's studying production as well and his main focus is directing. He just premiered his short film Medicine (which had a very successful indiegogo) recently and is excited to work on a new and interesting project. He will be directing part of the series.

Julio Padilla, Director

Julio Padilla is a grad student at DePaul who is very interested in production. He will be directing a portion of the series. 

Brandon Hoeg, Supervising Cinematographer

Brandon currently studies cinematography at DePaul University. He's loved making movies from a young age. He thoroughly enjoys the collaboration process that goes into filmmaking, more than anything. 

Angela Mcllvain, Art Director

Angela Mcllvain is a fourth year scenic design student at DePaul's Theatre school. She's designing all of the sets and environments for this show.

Madison Briede, Costume Designer 

Madison is a fourth year costume design student at DePaul's theatre school.  She loves retro and vintage designs so she's especially excited to work on this show in particular!

But wait... There's more! This is a big project that needs a bunch of crew to make it possible so here they are:

Andrew Ochwat 1st AD William Ackerman 2nd AD

Julianna Hartke Script supervisor 

Max Rood DP  Jaxi Alegria Gaffer 

Robert Pate Art Hand/Indiegogo video maker Michael Koenig Props  

Zoe Krueger Makeup Allison Millar Costume Assistant

Manuel Rodriguez Sound Anna Henderson Sound

Bryce Broadrick Sound/Indiegogo video Chloe Erb Editor

Patrick Hoffacker Assist Editor   Phoebe Bostwick DIT

Ben Bruskin Music Supervisor   Keith Sutton  Storyboard artist  

Maggie Armendariz Production Artist/Art for this page

* This represents the crew at the time this page was written, more people are being added on a daily basis.*

$8000 may seem like a lot of money, but for a production this size thats a very boot strap budget. We are getting our equipment for free from DePaul which saves us a significant portion of money. However, producing a  five episode series that totals around 35 minutes costs quite a bit of money across food/transportation for our 20+ person crew,  the cast, location fees, costumes,  dressing our amazing sets and props.  Point is, all money donated goes directly to support production of the show and to do such a great script justice requires a lot of resources. You can see a breakdown of our budget below.

As with any film production there are always going to be a number of challenges, but we will do our best to overcome any obstacles in our way.  We have a great team in place so those issues shouldn't be too hard to overcome. 

Other Ways You Can Help

If you can't contribute at this time it would really help us out if you could share our campaign on whatever platforms you use so that those who can contribute can hear about our campaign that would be swell!

No questions yet. Will be updated as they come in.