Hi! My name is Jolie Criscione and I'm a Sophomore in the film conservatory at SUNY Purchase. This Spring, I will be beginning production and fundraising for my sophomore narrative entitled, "Leaving the Breakfast Cold".

This story follows Elise, 22, who sees an opportunity to reconnect with her estranged, older brother when he reaches out in need of a place to crash. In doing so, she holds on to her childhood memories of the connection they once shared. But as she is met face to face with her brother, Patrick, 34, she slowly starts to realize something is... off. As her expectations slowly deflate, she begins to learn in pieces the real reason he's shown up at her door. Elise must come of age by differentiating the boy Patrick once was and who he has become, even if doing so involves severing their connection completely.

To bring my film to life, I am aiming to raise $1,000 for this project. This money will be for the production and only the production.

Funds raised will be used on...

Each and every donator will get a special thanks in the ending credits of the film. Thank you so much for donating and helping make this film a reality! No donation is too small, and every cent helps! (: