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8 years, 9 months ago - Cassiah Joski-Jethi

I'm an award nominated writer/director and I'm working with group of female filmmakers who have teamed up to create the unique short film POLLY which tackles the dark truth of how societal and cultural pressure can push young people to the edge.

As women in this industry, pursuing producing, screenwriting and directing, there's a lot we want to drive forward and change. One thing is creating films that have focus on women and the pressures of society on us.

Polly, is set in a world where teenage girls must live to the expectations of a cult-like society obsessed with doll-like perfection; one girl, Polly, doesn’t quite fit in and in her search for acceptance, commits an unthinkable act.

This is an exciting, daring and innovative new short film that will explore the pressures of societal femininity and how young people are able to combat this. As a team of women behind the project, we're fighting to break into and change a male dominated industry.

With stylistic influence from Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands, POLLY promises to be a visual treat, as well as sending an important message.

To achieve our ambitious vision, we need the support of contributors to help make it a reality. If anyone can support us, we would greatly appreciate it, or does anyone know any investors or sponsors who may be interested in what we're doing?

Our campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/polly-an-all-female-feminist-short-film-feminism/x/15114645#/

Thanks!