A comedy short film. Dating with Anxieties.

*1/1/24 UPDATE*

The release of our teaser trailer launches our PHASE 2 of raising money to reach the rest of our fundraising goal. In addition, we have added incentives to donations of a certain amount. Thank you to all who have donated thus far!

*INCENTIVES*

All the best,

Nancy

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*UPDATE*

We finished filming! Now onto post-production. The rest of the money we're raising will go towards anything for post and film festival marketing.

We look forward to sharing the final product once it's ready to be seen :)

All the best,

Nancy

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Hi Everyone!

My name is Nancy and I’m raising money for a comedy short film, Anxiety, which I wrote and will be directing at the end of October.

LOGLINE: When a couple meets for their first date, two unwelcomed but familiar guests do all they can to sabotage the connection.

This project serves as a proof of concept for a potential TV show or series, where I plan to build a world of internal characters, such as depression, shame, guilt, and others who are not always visible but play a significant role in our lives. By exploring "their" world, we can gain a better understanding of these complex emotions and the impact they have on our daily lives. This is also a great opportunity to illuminate the internal struggles we each grapple with, yet ultimately share as a universal human experience at some point in our lives.

As a writer/producer, my goal is to create stories that connect people from all walks of life by capturing the essence of our shared human experiences through a comedic, yet grounded lens.

The funds raised will be used in the following ways:

A little bit about us…

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CAST

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SHANNON J SHARPE | "Mia/Naomi"

Shannon is delighted to be a part of this amazing production. Shannon is a child of Broadway. She is from Long Island and has been acting on stage since she was three. While receiving her undergraduate degree in Communication and Rhetorical studies from Syracuse University, she performed in the Edinburgh Film Festival to five-star reviews. She also studied Commedia dell’arte in Florence Italy and has performed Molière in Italian!

While studying television, Radio, and Film for her master's degree at Syracuse’s Newhouse School Shannon wrote, starred, and produced countless film shorts and new media series.

After moving to L.A. Shannon has entangled herself in all forms of the arts. She has starred in A Raisin in the Sun at the Westchester Playhouse. She has worked for numerous agents and casting directors to learn all sides of the business and found a new love in Stand-up comedy! Through her continued work on stage and screen, Shannon has become a full member of the Sag-Aftra union and the Actors Equity stage union. Shannon has appeared on Jane the Virgin, Rae Sremmurd's album visuals, and countless film festivals. She is thrilled to be part of the Anxiety Production and looks forward to working with such talented individuals.

TYLER COOK | "Luke/Mason"

Tyler Cook (Edward R. Murrow). Grew up in Northern California performing on stage throughout school while he wasn’t wrestling. Since arriving in Los Angeles he’s performed in The Bird House (Native Voices), Les Miserables (Malibu Performing Arts), The Birthday Boys (Upright Citizens Brigade), and many more. For the past 5 years he’s been rockin’ a rather large beard in an attempt to get to play some different roles and boy oh has he ever. For those out in the audience who enjoy salsa, you’ll be excited to know that he has been The Pace Cowboy for the past few years. He’s also been on American Horror Story (FX), Shameless (Showtime), 2 Broke Girls (CBS), and Parks and Rec (NBC) to name a few network credits. He receives training at Hollywood’s Theatre Craft with coach and mentor Rick Walters whom he would like to thank for continued guidance and friendship, he is forever grateful for this individual. He’s also an avid adventurer whether it’s spearfishing, climbing, or surfing. Tyler is also involved with Young Story Tellers, NKLA, and MPTF. He’s excited to see what new opportunities come with his new clean look. For more info, you can find him on IMDB.

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PRODUCTION TEAM

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NANCY SANCHEZ | Director, Writer, Producer

Nancy Sanchez is a Filipino/Chinese/American writer and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. With her film distribution and marketing background, she’s able to think big picture during the initial writing/development stage and then transition to a detail-oriented mindset once the execution phase of production/distribution begins. She’s produced shorts including LINES, which was an official selection at the 2023 LA Shorts Fest. ANXIETY, a finalist in the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards, will be her directorial debut. Nancy’s intention with

her projects is to create stories that connect people from all walks of life by capturing the essence of shared human experiences through an authentic, comedic lens.

ZACK MATZGANIS | Producer

Zack Matzganis is a creative producer and award-winning director with nearly 20 years of production experience in the entertainment industry. With a passion for creative problem-solving and an eye for style, he’s blazed a trail for himself producing and directing commercial and branded content for companies such as Disney, Warner Bros, DC, and Mattel, among others. Zack’s constant pursuit of making great films and content with great people is what drives him to continue his journey through the industry and bring the vision of amazing projects to life.

SETH COLTAN | Producer

Seth Coltan is a Los Angeles-based Actor/Producer. As an actor, he appears in the upcoming Netflix series 'Griselda' and has had roles in '9-1-1', 'NCIS', 'The Big Bang Theory', 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' and many more. As a Producer, he has worked on educational interviews for people wanting to learn about the entertainment industry and wrote /produced /starred in the semi-autobiographical comedy 'obSETHed'. As someone who experiences bouts of anxiety himself, he hopes this project will reach a wide audience so people will see they are not alone when it comes to their own anxiety.

SAMUEL OTT | Director of Photography

Samuel Ott is a cinematographer and documentary filmmaker from the heart of Missouri. His first documentary short as director/cinematographer, It Was Good Talking To You, was awarded Best Short Doc at DOC LA Film Fest. His cinematography work has screened at SXSW, HollyShorts and Big Sky Documentary Film Fest, and his commercial work has received a Vimeo Staff Pick and screened at the Berlin Commercial Awards. His latest short doc as co-director/co-cinematographer, The Last Carnival, premiered at Seattle International Film Festival in 2023, and his first feature documentary as director/cinematographer, To Love the Void, had its world premiere at Brooklyn Film Festival in 2023.

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We appreciate all your support in helping us bring this project to life.

Thank you,

Nancy