You've Got Another Think Coming Short Film

Hi!

 

Our names are Annalee Dimpfel and Alexandra Dunlop and we co-wrote the short film, "You've Got Another Think Coming", for our thesis film this year and we are now in the process of taking it into production!

 

Logline:

After being told by her assignment partner, Ben, to “think more like a man”, a flustered investigative journalism student, Maggie Thompson, imagines herself as the male protagonist of a 1970s cop show working on their project in real-time. While in her daydream, she encounters the off-hand sexism of the 70s and struggles to define how she wants to handle herself and the case under the pressure of these gender biases.

 

Why we believe the film is important to share:

In a unique and light-hearted display, You’ve Got Another Think Coming showcases and alerts audiences to the fact that the patriarchal ideas of the past are still, unfortunately, present in society today.

 

As young women in a male-dominated industry, both Alexandra and Annalee have experienced their share of sexism in the workplace. This type of discrimination was ever-present during their time as production assistants on a television show this past summer. Through their individual and shared experiences, they’ve come to realize how often they feel pressured to conform to expected gender stereotypes and thus, their own complacency in regards to the issue.

 

Inspired by these experiences, they wrote You’ve Got Another Think Coming to further the conversation on gender biases. By mixing both the present-day and the 1970s era, they hope to show that while in many ways society has evolved, there is still a long way to go.

 

With the pandemic still looming, it was important to both Alexandra and Annalee to write a film that was ultimately light and uplifting. Thus, You’ve Got Another Think Coming is a comedy, commentating on the issue by mixing a satirical 70s style cop show with a young woman finding her voice in a male-dominated industry.

 

Through the protagonist’s journey, Alexandra and Annalee were able to explore a confidence they wish to find in themselves and they hope, after watching, the audience will feel the same.

 

Alex and Annalee on set, Summer 2021

 

Any contributions that you are able to donate would be greatly appreciated and will help immensely in bringing this story to life! All funds will be used directly for production and post-production costs. As a show of our gratitude, with your permission, your name and/or your company's name will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film.

 

As well to show our appreciation, we will be offering additional incentives which will be sent out in April:

 

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We have an amazing team coming together to bring this film to life! Here is a little bit of information about each crew member:

 

Alexandra Dunlop (Co-Writer & Director):

 

 

Alexandra is a Toronto based filmmaker who specializes in writing and directing. She has experience directing two student short films (Fast Lane, Reel Love) and two short documentaries (Elegance and Espionage, Raised By James Bond). She also has experience 1st ADing on Canadian independent feature film Stel and the Violin by Studio Dreamshare Productions. She has two years of experience working in editing, production coordination, and social media promotion with the Orchestre de la Francophonie out of Montréal. Her films often have a fantastical aspect to them and serve as a form of escapism to worlds of magic, fun and hope amidst hard times.

 

Annalee Dimpfel (Co-Writer, Producer & Actor):

 

 

Annalee Dimpfel is an award-winning actress, writer, director and producer based in Toronto, Canada. Passionate about the industry from a young age, she has cultivated over 10 years of experience both in front of and behind the camera in a multitude of projects including commercials, voiceovers and short films. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Film Studies at Ryerson University, specializing in writing and producing. Throughout her time in the program, she has produced a number of projects, including her 3rd-year film, Homeward Bound, in which she also wrote, directed and acted. The film has been officially selected as part of the Indie Short Fest November 2021 season and has won multiple awards at the New York International Film Awards and the London International Monthly Film Festival.

 

She has worked for clients including Nintendo, Viacom, Wattpad and Earth Rangers.

 

Aidan Breit-McNally (Director of Photography):

 

 

Aidan Breit-McNally is an award-winning cinematographer based in Toronto, Canada who has been working in the industry for over 7 years.

 

He’s worked with companies and organizations such as AstroLab Studios, Publicis, and the CSC, to develop content for clients such as Bell and Sleep Country. He aims to create art that is both beautiful and impactful, and to always improve his craft.

 

Ethan Beard (Production Manager):

 

 

Ethan Beard is a Toronto-based filmmaker and photographer with years of experience in directing, editing and producing. Though his passions lie in the creative aspects of film production, his managerial and logistical skills as producer have helped bring to life both short fiction and documentary films in Ryerson’s Image Arts program. He has worked on numerous projects in various positions which has helped him broaden his abilities and improve his skills in all areas of film production.

 

Jesse Padveen (1st Assistant Director):

 

 

Based between Toronto and Los Angeles, Jesse Padveen is a freelance assistant director and producer in his last year of Image Arts. Having worked on short films, music videos, branded content, and other short form content, Jesse is able to focus the crew while keeping morale high. He prioritizes safety and collaboration to ensure productions run efficiently and creatively.

 

Michel Gervais (Art Director):

 

 

Michel Gervais is a documentary filmmaker and art director with a passion for drag performance. His films primarily treat sustainable practices in organic gardening, agriculture, and foraging, and how queerness manifests in rural Canada.

 

His drive for art direction arose from his love for set design in both film and photography, styling

costumes, hair and makeup artistry, paired with experience in Sound design. Michel is also a drag performer, hosting events around Toronto, including a weekly show before the pandemic, and now focuses on creating queer events in small town Ontario.

 

Michel has worked in the art department for a number of Ryerson student films, drag music videos, and photo shoots. He is currently completing his BFA in Film Studies at Ryerson University.

 

 

Alice March (Prop Master):

 

 

Alice is an emerging filmmaker and screenwriter based in Toronto, Ontario, who is devoted to all things art department. She specializes in production design, storyboarding, and set decoration, with a keen eye for pattern and detail. After graduating high school with a fine arts certificate, Alice continued her passion for painting, drawing, and printmaking in her practice of extensive visual planning, immersive set design, and curated props. She strives to create environments which are both elegant and pleasing while remaining authentic, human, and messy. She is excited to work within two vastly different prop styles; the vibrant 1970’s aesthetic, contrasted against the realistic modern day world. Her vision is for the props to be memorable and unique while remaining sensible, realistic, and used.

 

Nisara Somni (Editor & Graphic Designer):

 

 

Nisara is an adept editor with particular interest and proficiency in illustration, motion

graphics and visual arts. Working primarily on genre films, she has over seven years of editing

experience. Nisara is knowledgeable in writing and game design; furthering her awareness of

scene building as well as world and character design. She has also worked with clients to provide videography, photography and website design services; demonstrating first-hand experience in delivering artistic content as expected. Her work is centrally bold, concise and stylized. She is currently a Ryerson student in the Film Studies program. She has worked on a significant amount of student films of varying genres primarily as an editor and graphic artist.

 

Sheridan Irwin (Casting Director & Wardrobe):

 

 

Sheridan Irwin is a writer and actress based in Toronto with a passion for fashion.

 

Besides styling herself on the daily, she has years of experience in styling a few short films and a plethora of photo shoots. She is currently a Film Studies student at X University and plans on continuing her pursuits of writing, acting, and styling afterwards.

 

With a special interest in all things 60s and 70s fashion, this will be an exciting project for Sheridan to work on. She is looking forward to choosing both 70s costumes and modern day costumes that compliment each other in their colours and silhouettes.

 

Claire Brown (Make-Up):

 

 

Claire Brown is a filmmaker who has a passion for makeup artistry and history. Her passion for makeup began with her competitive dance career that she began as a child, and has been growing ever since. She has done makeup for personal projects, photoshoots, and Ryerson films. She has experience doing time-period makeup looks, and is looking forward to utilizing her makeup knowledge to accurately portray the 1970s time period in this film.

 

Rae Power (1st AC):

 

 

Rae Power is a Toronto based editor and writer who mostly works on editing commercials for industrial companies. They are currently working towards completing their degree in Film Studies at X University (formerly Ryerson University). Rae hopes to work somewhere in the horror film industry creating queer, feminist and fun horror films which challenge the societal norms of the modern era.

 

Tobias Harrison (DIT):

 

 

Tobias Harrison is a cinematographer working in Toronto and Vancouver. He is currently in his last year of Film Studies at Ryerson University and plans on pursuing a career in the camera and lighting departments following graduation. Having worked in the industry for 5 years, Tobias has experience managing media for short narrative films, documentaries, and branded content.

 

Anirudh Muruganand (BTS Photographer):

 

 

Ani is a filmmaker, photographer, and producer based in Toronto. He specializes in documentary filmmaking and has directed and produced multiple Image Arts documentary projects. Ani’s films strive for emotional connection, with a distinct focus on making a character out of his subjects. His photography is heavily influenced by leading lines, symmetry, bokeh, textures, and linear perspective, and has been featured and recognized by multiple platforms on social media. He is also the executive producer and host of a podcast sponsored by HOEM on Jarvis, a private student residence in downtown Toronto.

 

Marissa Bondi (Sound Recordist):

 

 

Marissa Bondi is a filmmaker and actor based in Toronto. She is in her third year of Film Studies at X University. She specializes in sound recording, writing, and directing. Her previous work, In The Zone, won the Audience Choice Award at Toronto Short Film Festival and was screened at Yonge and Dundas as part of X’s Maximum Exposure 2021 alongside media work Be Positive.

 

Michael Rukavina (Boom Operator):

 

 

A dedicated filmmaker with a love for the art of filmmaking. A love for being on set and working together as a team. Always dedicated to delivering the best quality possible.

 

We hope Maggie's journey will empower you, the way it has inspired us!