To Do It All Again

Logline: A young man learns what it means to experience real love for the first time and the power that it holds.

Synopsis: Through movement and storytelling, he will take you on a journey encompassing life experiences throughout each milestone of his failed relationship. While coming to fruition with his emotions, he realizes that loving someone is not a waste of time and expresses how, if he could, he would do it all again. Although this is just one man’s story, the beauty of this film is that the emotions he experiences are unique yet relatable to everyone, as many people know what it’s like to love something or someone

Inspiration: To Do It All Again is inspired by a relationship within my own life. Although it was difficult, that relationship taught me the true power of what it means to love someone. Told through two very powerful art forms, To Do It All Again encompasses the unique traits of both dance and music. There is no better way to showcase the raw emotion of this film than to combine these art forms to tell the story of love and loss.

Meet Our Crew!

DIRECTOR & CINEMATOGRAPHER | CHRIS COULTER

At 23 years old, Chris Coulter has worked professionally as a cinematographer for the past three years. He has a passion for being on set and lending a hand in creating beautiful, on-screen images. As a dedicated cinematographer, Chris is excited to take on the challenge of directing and DPing To Do It All Again, thus gaining a better understanding of what it takes to create a non-narrative film from start to finish.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR | AVERY POTEMRI

Equipped with versatility in visual arts and a “dancer’s eye,” Avery Potemri is an excellent asset to our production. With a background in Commercial Dance, Avery has had the opportunity to perform in various videos and live performances. Their passion for filmmaking is based in Dance Cinematography, and this project will strongly represent the essence of bodywork and the simplicity of being human.

CHOREOGRAPHER | RYLEY POLAK

Dancer, Teacher, and Choreographer with a BFA in commercial dance. Ryley Polak has traveled internationally to dance and work alongside professional choreographers in the industry. Most recently, he was an artist in residence at Orsolina28 with choreographer Mike Tyus and danced in a Super Bowl commercial with choreography by the Emmy award-winning Mandy Moore. Ryley continues to pursue his education outside of college and teaches around the United States. As the choreographer of this project, Ryley is excited to create work and movement that is made for the camera and dedicated to the story

PRODUCER | NATALIE RING

With a background in post-production, Natalie Ring has been working as an editor within the industry for the past four years. As our producer, Natalie is responsible for overseeing the production from start to finish, including but not limited to budgeting and scheduling. Her organizational and time management skills are a vital asset, and she is excited to be a part of such a tender, ambitious project.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | JACKSON STOFKA

Jackson Stofka is a filmmaker based out of Nashville, TN. With a background in writing, directing and assistant directing, Jackson has been creating films since he was seven years old. As our assistant director, Jackson will ensure that all creatives work together smoothly and efficiently.

Budget Breakdown:

TOTAL BUDGET: $8,000

Art Department - 7% (Props, Set Dressing, Makeup, Costuming)

Locations - 31% (Location Rentals, Location Insurance)

Equipment - 12% (Camera, Grip and Electric)

Talent - 10 % (Talent & Choreographer Imbursement)

Production Accommodations - 19% (Travel, Food, Miscellaneous Production Needs)

Post Production - 11% (Editing, Music Licensing, Festival Distribution)

Contingency - 10% (Set aside for safety precautions!)

Why Donate? By donating to this production, you’ll be helping young creatives in the industry. Collectively, we are excited to create a film that promotes positive outcomes from relationships and how it provokes a unique perspective on a familiar situation.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about To Do It All Again! As students, we're aiming to create something impactful. We hope you find a connection to our story and will consider donating. Any contributions are greatly appreciated!