Film Independent’s Fiscal Sponsorship program opens the door to nonprofit funding for independent filmmakers and media artists. Donate today and help bring No Longer/Not Yet to life.
 

Logline

A humorous and heartbreaking coming-of-age drama that peels back the veneer of the suburban middle class and exposes the quiet violence and abuse that lie just beneath the surface of the American ideal.

Synopsis

For 13-year old JP Morrison, navigating bullies, puberty, and the trials of eighth grade is challenging enough, but after he is sexually abused by his male babysitter, wild dreams invade JP’s sleep. As he struggles to find a way forward, the dreams empower JP to overcome the obstacles of school, family, and life. A bittersweet drama that turns the coming-of-age narrative on its head as it explores the dark demons and quiet desperation that live just under the surface of an idyllic suburban home.

Drawing stunningly authentic performances from his young cast while at the same time blending the subtle intensity of Truffaut’s The 400 Blows with the absurdist subversion of Todd Solondz’s Welcome to the Dollhouse, Gibson Frazier’s debut feature delivers a refreshing and heartbreakingly human take on the deep rooted tradition of the coming-of-age genre while scorching the myth of American suburbia.
 

Meet the Filmmakers

Gibson Frazier — Writer/Director
As an actor, Gibson Frazier has worked with such luminaries as Steven Spielberg, Steven Soderbergh, Noah Baumbach, J.J. Abrams, and Sean Baker. A denizen of New York City’s downtown theater scene, Gibson Frazier has also originated roles in some of the most acclaimed original plays written in the last fifteen years. He was named one of the best off-Broadway actors by both THE VILLAGE VOICE and TIME OUT NEW YORK. Gibson co-wrote, produced, and starred in the indie cult hit feature film Man of the Century which was cited by the National Board of Review for Excellence in Independent Filmmaking. He was an invited participant in Werner Herzog’s second Rogue Film school.

Susie Talbot — Producer
Susie Talbot is a NY-based producer who thrives on crafting bold, culturally resonant stories with a commitment to innovation and equity. Her award-winning independent projects have screened at over 50 festivals worldwide, including Tribeca, Slamdance, Austin Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival, and Dances With Films. She has produced feature films, episodic series, and short films, working with both emerging voices and established talent.

Jesse Sperling – Director of Photography
Jesse Sperling was the Director of Photography for Happer’s Comet which was nominated for the esteemed Caligari Prize at the 2022 Berlin Film Festival and won four international Special Jury prizes and the NOVOS CINEMAS film festival. He has extensive experience in both lighting and cinematography making films on three different continents, in work ranging from the commercial to the experimental from narrative fiction to documentary, and always striving to imbue his images with humanity and bring his subjects’ inner story to the forefront.

Kevin Birou — Editor
Kevin Birou recently served as an additional editor on Tim Blake Nelson’s feature The Life and Death of Wilson Shedd. Prior to that, he co-edited seven episodes of the Apple TV+ limited series The Crowded Room, and was an additional editor on Max’s The Staircase.  Kevin has edited several independent films, including Unspoken (Official Selection, BFI Flare: London Film Festival), Crimson, Here Awhile, and Disfluency, which won Best Narrative Feature at the Austin Film Festival.  His portfolio also includes numerous short films, music videos, and commercials.  Kevin began his career as an assistant editor on three Steven Spielberg films — West Side Story, Ready Player One, and The Post. Kevin is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he specialized in film production.

The Feelies — Original Music and Soundtrack
Formed in Haledon NJ in 1976, The Feelies have released six albums- including their critically acclaimed and influential debut Crazy Rhythms, which was voted 49 in the top 100 albums of the 1980s by Rolling Stone magazine and chosen by Spin Magazine as #49 of the best alternative records of all time. Their music has left an indelible mark on the landscape of rock and roll. Supporting the release of their first four albums the band appeared on the The Late Show With David Letterman and in concerts with The Patti Smith Group, REM, and Bob Dylan as well as touring with Lou Reed. Their music has been featured in the films Married to the Mob, Something Wild, Prelude to a Kiss, The Truth About Charlie, The Squid & the Whale, and Ricki and the Flash. Rolling Stone has cited The Feelies as “a template of formal perfection.” They have influenced bands like REM, Yo La Tengo, Real Estate, and WEEZER.

Make a donation to No Longer/Not Yet.

Contact

For inquiries, please contact fiscalsponsorship@filmindependent.org.