AngryMom

When Enough is Enough.

Project type: Fiction Short
Project status: Development
Director/Producer/Writer: Casey DeStefano
Director of Photography: Mark Doering-Powell, ASC
Post Production Supervisor: Taz Goldstein
Production Supervisor: Gina Jones-Roche
Advisor: Rob Moniot

Email: casey@d-stef.com
Facebook: @AngryMomTV
 
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Logline

A soccer mom fed up with the abuse women endure, starts a vigilante hit squad to punish those who harm them. Justice gets messy, but she’s determined to tip the scales—one meltdown at a time.

Synopsis

Martha Stewart meets Tony Soprano—with a side of righteous fury.

Felix Finch is a mousy suburban mom whose volunteer work blends into the background of her community. But beneath the yoga pants and Costco runs, she’s harboring a much darker purpose.

Enter Sydney, a woman trapped in a marriage to a well-respected District Attorney who is a “walking red flag.” She needs an abortion—except Sydney lives in a state where lawmakers have decided her uterus is their business. Desperate, she turns to Felix for help. Pushed to the brink, Felix snaps. One violent confrontation and Mr. District Attorney is left permanently… rearranged.

See, Felix has her own trauma. As a teenager, she was shamed, ostracized, and all but burned at the stake for having an abortion. Watching women suffer day after day whether it be sexual violence, domestic abuse or attacks on their autonomy under a system built to break them, she decides… enough is enough.

So, what’s a pissed-off, hot mess of a volunteer to do? Form a secret vigilante network of women who take justice into their own hands. What starts as a compassionate mission quickly escalates into a high-stakes battle against powerful forces.

AngryMom is a razor-sharp, darkly comedic drama about rage, resilience, and the women you really don’t want to piss off.
 

Meet the Filmmakers

Casey DeStefano — Director/Producer/Writer
Casey DeStefano is an accomplished International Producer/Director and Writer who currently resides in Holmdel, New Jersey.

She has over 25 years of experience in television and film. Among her early directing efforts, Casey worked in children’s television, where she directed award-winning shows for Nickelodeon and The Disney Channel. She has directed multiple episodes of the BAFTA and Emmy-winning Even Stevens, the Emmy-nominated That’s So Raven, and Whoopi Goldberg’s Just for Kicks.

Her most exciting adventure was when she produced for the 15-time Emmy Award-winning travel competition reality show The Amazing Race. Here, she learned how to engage effectively with a broad range of culturally diverse groups and gained vast experience in establishing contacts and setting up productions all over the world.

Her producing/directing/writing/crew credits include: What Not to Wear, Ghost Whisperer, Transformers, Speed 2, and The X-Files. Casey has worked with notable companies, such as NBC, FOX, HBO, DreamWorks, Universal Studios, Columbia Pictures, and Touchstone Pictures.

Mark Doering-Powell, ASC — Director of Photography
Mark Doering-Powell’s cinematography bridges numerous styles and genres such as his early work on Everybody Hates Chris, for which he was nominated twice for an Emmy in outstanding cinematography.

Mark has also lensed numerous other pilots such as Workaholics, Growing Up Fisher, Jane by Design, and My Boys. Three series have required period looks: Everybody Hates Chris, Glory Daze and Hindsight.

Mark recently shot 3 seasons of Grown-ish, which follows Zoey (Yara Shahidi) through her college years. In 2021 he received an Emmy nomination for outstanding cinematography for the episode “Know Yourself” directed by Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry. Mark also lensed the Kenan Thompson pilot, directed by Chris Rock, as well as 4 seasons of Just Add Magic for Amazon. Mark lensed several early digital projects such as Pearl Harbor II: Pearlmageddon and WB’s Family Affair.

Mark Doering-Powell is honored to be a member of the American Society of Cinematographers, as well as the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and one of the early members of the Visual Effects Society.

Mark began his career as a Focus Puller, working his way up as Camera Operator and 2nd Unit Cinematographer with a background in visual effects. He graduated from the film program at Pratt Institute School of Art & Design in Brooklyn, NY.

Taz Goldstein — Post Production Supervisor
Taz Goldstein is an award winning filmmaker who directed and produced for Universal Pictures, Walt Disney Studios, Fox Television Studios, FX, TBS, Worldwide Pants, MTV, Sony Electronics, Fuji Film, Adobe, and many other companies that don’t look as impressive on a list. Taz recently executive produced the award winning feature documentary, Spinning Plates. Taz is also the author of the Peachpit Press book, Filmmaking with the iPad & iPhone.

Gina Jones-Roche — Production Supervisor
Gina Jones-Roche is a highly regarded production supervisor in the television and film industry, known for her exceptional skills in budget management and innovative problem-solving. With an impressive track record that spans several years, Gina has contributed to notable projects such as Godfather of Harlem and The Best Man: The Final Chapters. Her work on popular series like The Flight Attendant and films including Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn and Bel Canto showcases her dedication and expertise in the field.

Respected by her peers, Gina is recognized for her ability to navigate complex production challenges while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Her creative solutions and unwavering work ethic set her apart, making her a trusted leader in production coordination and supervision. Gina’s vast experience not only enhances project outcomes but also inspires those around her, solidifying her reputation as a standout professional in the industry.

Rob Moniot — Advisor
Big Picture Entertainment CEO. 2024 Short Listed Academy Award Finalist. Writer/Director/Producer in the entertainment industry with over thirty years of experience in several facets of the business, including the marketing of major motion pictures. Currently prepping feature film directorial debut, with two others in active development.

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