Introduce Yourself : I know it's Monday, but I'm still introducing myself..... by Rachel Mersky

Hello. I'm Rachel Mersky, and I'm a filmmaker / web designer / co-founder of IIWII Studio in Philadelphia, PA. We are currently producing a short film called Last August out in the Main Line of Philadelphia and Reading/Wyomissing area. It's a short film that combines the Coming of Age tale with allegorical science fiction to create what I think is a unique yet relatable tale of youth. Testament to works like Children of Men and Blindness, the "science" of this story actually plays a secondary role to the personal struggle of the characters, in this case, a group of fifteen-year-old kids trying to enjoy their summer together, hoping to develop their budding social and romantic relationships in a world becoming increasingly bleak. And as summer winds down in the suburbs, doesn't it always feel like its own little apocalypse? We have finally picked our fantastic cast of teenage actors, and rehearsal began this past weekend. We have one more this weekend, and then we shoot in two weeks! It's really happening. For more information, check out our Kickstarter (which only has 4 days left -- any help is fantastic! Plus, we are offering GREAT rewards, including a FREE video shoot or a FREE logo design by some of our friends and co-workers!) : http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/436316944/last-august-a-short-film