YOU HAVE TO BREAK THE RULES TO MAKE SHIFT HAPPEN

A new series about finding your misfit, makeshift family, and going after your dreams together

A female take on the tech industry, the show follows an aspiring startup founder and an eclectic group of techies and creative artists who realize they need each other to flourish in this new world. With this tenacious and motivated cast and crew, we wrote, fundraised, and filmed the pilot episode of our series.

THE STORY

MAKESHIFT SOCIETY

Alex has always dreamed of building a startup, but has always taken the safe route. When she is fired by her tech bro boss, she discovers a co-working space of misfit founders, each running their own eccentric business. She decides to embark on an adventure to build her own startup, and make her own rules.

MEET THE TEAM BRINGING THIS STORY TO LIFE

On the set of Makeshift Society, Serena Schuler directing Samir (Nardeep Khurmi) — On the set of Makeshift Society, Serena Schuler directing Nardeep Khurmi (LAND OF GOLD, Tribeca Film Festival)

THAT’S A WRAP!

The pilot episode is ready. Next, we head to screenings and distribution. Want to host a screening? Get In Touch

THE CAST

Siobhan Doherty (PLEA, SUPERFLUOUS)

Tommy Beck (STAR WARS: TALES FROM THE GALAXY'S EDGE)

Carla Lee (NICE TAN, SF Sketchfest)

E. Ambriz deColosio (BLINDSPOTTING, Sundance Film Festival)

Amy Shank (UPRIGHT CITIZEN'S BRIGADE)

Nardeep Khurmi (LAND OF GOLD, Tribeca Film Festival)

KEY CREW

PRODUCER — Maira Memmi
THE CURSE (Showtime), BLINDSPOTTING (TV Series, Starz), and BLINDSPOTTING (Feature Film, Sundance Film Festival)

EDITOR — Jaime Sukonnik
BARBIE (Directed by Greta Gerwig), DON’T WORRY DARLING (Directed by Olivia Wilde)

CHIEF LIGHTING TECHNICIAN — Vanessa Woo
BEEF (Netflix), BLINDSPOTTING (TV Series, Starz)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR — Hilton Jamal Day
LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO (Sundance Film Festival)

MAKEUP DEPARTMENT HEAD — Josie Rodriguez
PAINT, THIS IS US (NBC), 13 REASONS WHY (Netflix)

BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOS

Follow our journey on Instagram and Twitter as we bring this story to life.

Inspiring conversation with @serena_schuler on her journey going from tech to film with @lanechangepod. Hope this encourages people to make their own lane change! #womenintech #womeninfilm #femaledirector #careerchange #ladyboss #makeithappen #makes

The cast takes a break in between camera setups. They were such pros especially on this day, when we filmed the longest scene of the pilot. 🎥🎬🌟#TBT #behindthescenes #actorslife #MakeshiftSocietySeries #pilotepisode

Badass 2nd AC Annie Li wields the Sony Venice on the set of Makeshift Society. #womeninfilm #womenbehindthecamera #behindthescenes #bts #MakeshiftSocietySeries #makeshifthappen #ifyoucanseeityoucanbeit

Actors @thathayleygoldstein and @amykshank hanging out after the Makeshift Society screening for our supporters in Seattle. 🎥👠🍿🎞 #actorslife #makeshiftsocietyseries #womeninfilm #comedians #mediatour #femalefounder #tvseries

Three cheers to our supporters in Seattle who came out to the screening of Makeshift Society at SIFF Film Center! Special thanks to our host Andrea Grosso Kaempf for sponsoring the festivities, so we could celebrate in style 🥂🍿📽️ And to actors @a

ORGANIZATIONS WE LOVE

Here are amazing groups that are paving the way for a new generation of diverse founders.

LET’S BRING THIS STORY TO AUDIENCES

YOUR SUPPORT WILL FUND FILM FESTIVAL SCREENINGS AND DISTRIBUTION OF MAKESHIFT SOCIETY

Donations are tax-deductible through our fiscal sponsor, Cinefemme, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to advancing women in film. We accept contributions on our website (see “Donate Here” button below), checks, and from charitable funds. Please make checks to "Cinefemme," with memo line "Makeshift Society," and mail to:

Cinefemme, 1507 7th Street #477, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Cinefemme Federal Tax EIN #: 52-237-4579

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