Join the Club

An independent short film written and directed by Easthampton’s own Melissa Dimetres.

We ran a successful fundraising campaign on Seed&Spark, but that will only cover the actual filming portion of the project. There are lots of post-production costs for which we still need to raise funds, so we are seeking additional support to help us across the finish line. With your generous tax-deductible donation through our non-profit fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas, we can bring this amazing local film project to life!

About the project

Join the Club tells the story of a teenage girl facing the loss of her dad and being forced to process her complicated emotions in her high school’s drama club. Written and directed by Easthampton’s own Melissa Dimetres (Two Eggs, Scrambled; Geriatric Millennials), this story is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt like they didn't belong and who found their people and themselves through art. We’re planning to film here in Easthampton with as much local talent and help as we can gather!

Please help us bring this amazing project to the screen by making a tax-deductible donation through our non-profit fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas. Thank you for your support!

@jointheclubfilm on Instagram:

Today we are highlighting our phenomenal, multi talented gaffer, Enrico Grillo! Swipe for Enrico’s bio and to learn more about him and his work!
It’s a Filmmaker Friday and we have to give this one to Mark Duplass! An award winning actor and director, Mark got his start making small independent films (who remembers the mumblecore era of independent cinema?). He has inspired a generation
Sneak peek at some reference frames by our amazing DoP @hunteraavisuals
THANK YOU so much to the amazing people who donated to our campaign! You are the reason we are able to make this project happen! ❤️🎉
Get to know the characters in Join the Club!
Happy Sunday binge day theater kids!
Happy Hump Day YA lovers! Stay tuned for updates on production 🎉
There’s only 2.5 hours left for us to reach our goal with @seedandspark. Thank you all so much for being a part of getting this movie getting made. 💜
SIX and a half hours left in the campaign! We have $2,400 left to raise and a matching donor to help us get there! Sending heart hands to everyone who has supported the campaign so far! Link in bio ❤️
How it feels to be on this wild ride! 24 HOURS TO GO! Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign so far! It’s because of you that this project is even possible. We have $2,900 left to go by TOMORROW. We have a matching donor to he
Pssst! Just over 24 hours left to contribute to our campaign! Link in bio 💚
We are 2 days away from getting that green light. We are so grateful for the continued support of this film. Together we can make this empowering story happen. We need $588 to hit 80% and $3588 to reach our @seedandspark campaign goal! If you c