Help us reach our goal...
Why Donate?
We are on the brink of bringing “This Blows,” a heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age short film, to life. This project is more than just a film—it’s a love letter to the awkward, beautiful transition from childhood to adulthood. We are looking to raise $80,000 to make this dream a reality, and every bit of support, big or small, will help us get there.
Why this film matters:
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You were once Addie.
“This Blows” captures the humor and innocence of growing up through the eyes of an 11-year-old girl whose innocent question to her babysitter sets off a frantic, funny, and creative chain of events. It embodies the universal joys and struggles of growing up, and we believe this story will resonate deeply with anyone who’s experienced that awkward transition.
Representation In The Film Industry
Supporting this project also means supporting women in film crucial step in balancing an industry where only 10.6% of directors on the top 100 highest-grossing films in 2022 were women the top 250 domestic grossing films in 2021, 17% were directed by women .
Less than 2% of writers in the top 100 grossing films in the past decade openly identify as LGBTQ. This highlights the need for more representation and storytelling from LGBTQ perspectives.
Women made up 32% of producers in the top 250 grossing films of 2022.
We’re shooting for the stars!
“This Blows” is aiming for Oscar-qualifying festivals like Sundance, Tribeca, SXSW, and TIFF in 2025. This short will also serve as a proof of concept for a feature film, an essential step in our journey as filmmakers.
Your contribution will go directly toward key production needs, including:
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Props and Locations: Creating the authentic, relatable world where the story unfolds.
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Crew Meals and Craft Services: Feeding our hardworking cast and crew during production days.
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Wardrobe, Hair, and Makeup: Ensuring the characters' looks bring the story to life.
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Equipment: High-quality filming gear to capture the perfect shots.
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Festival Submissions: Entry fees to prestigious film festivals like Sundance and SXSW.
We’re also looking for in-kind support to help bring the film to life. If you have any of the following resources or services available, your help would be invaluable:​
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Equipment: Have cameras, lighting, or other gear? We’d love to borrow or rent it.
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Craft Services: Help feed our cast and crew during filming.
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Wardrobe, Hair, Makeup: Donate your skills to help our characters come to life.
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Lodging: Host one of our cast or crew members.
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Transportation: Own a van, truck, or car that could be useful on set?
Please reach out at molly@girlinthehotdogsuit.com if you’re interested in contributing any of these services or resources.​