Introduction
Story
I’m raising funds to produce my second official music video — a romantic comedy centered around a first date that takes an unexpected turn. When the guy casually asks, “So… what do you do for a living?” she confidently replies that she decided to be a star — not someday, not “trying to be”… but decided.
This story is playful, bold, and a little bit magical. It’s about believing in yourself before the world does. It’s about choosing your dreams on purpose.
As an independent artist, I’ve learned something important: if no one opens the door for you, you build your own stage. I’m deeply passionate about the arts, about storytelling, and about creating positive, uplifting content. Instead of waiting to be hired or discovered, I’m choosing to create opportunities for myself — and this music video is the next step in that journey.
Your support will help cover:
Location rentals
Production Costs
Costumes, hair & makeup
Editing and post-production
Festival and premiere costs
If we raise a little beyond the base production goal, I would also love to provide small stipends to the incredible family and friends who are generously donating their time and talent to help bring this project to life.
Every donation, no matter the size, truly makes a difference.
And if you’re not in a position to give financially, I completely understand — sharing this campaign or helping us secure filming locations would mean the world.
I’ll be posting weekly updates so you can follow the journey from script to screen. I want you to feel like you’re part of this process, because you are.
This isn’t just a music video.
It’s a statement: we are allowed to choose our dreams.
If you’d like to see my previous work and the level of creativity, talent, and heart I bring to my projects, you can watch my first music video here:
Where to watch it
This video will be posted on YouTube, social media platforms, and potentially be submitted to festivals.
No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or returns on investment are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe.
Stephanie's Bio
Stephanie is a 2010 graduate of the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and has spent the past decade pursuing her passion for storytelling through music and performance. She works across theater, TV, film, and commercials, with her most recent appearance in an upcoming true crime documentary.
In addition to acting, Stephanie writes and arranges original music, including reimagined hymns and heartfelt original songs. Music has always been more than a hobby — it’s how she connects, processes, and shares her faith and experiences with others.
When she’s not auditioning or writing music, Stephanie works at Orangetheory, cheers on the Phillies, hosts theme nights with friends, stays active in church, and treasures time with her family.
Director's Bio
Nate Lyles is a visual artist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in various formats to effectively convey narratives. Whether independently or collaboratively, he is dedicated to creating compelling work, cultivating relationships, and embracing new creative challenges. His enthusiasm for storytelling extends into filmmaking, marketing, advertising, and livestream content, providing additional avenues to express creativity.