Sidney Butler

Stella with the World on Her Shoulders

[30min family dramedy]
Created & Written by: Sidney Butler
Directed by: Christopher Cole

THE STORY

When a young, African American woman loses her job and apartment in New York City, she is forced to return home to her family in the suburbs. While there, she keeps her true intentions hidden and observes how much their lives have changed without her. 

WHAT IS THIS TV SHOW REALLY ABOUT?

“This TV show is about going home again. But more importantly it’s how you can struggle to relate to your family in your twenties. I know when I go home, I don’t eat certain things I used to eat when I was growing up, or I don’t realize one of my family members is going through a rough time. It’s hard, especially when you move away from home and your new life isn’t as interconnected like it was when you were younger. I hope this pilot relates to other people in that way. I hope people identify and see parts of themselves in Stella. ”

STELLA (FULL LENGTH) TITLE SEQUENCE

Original Song by Lillie Rebecca McDonough

STELLA SCREENING & BEHIND THE SCENE PHOTOS

STELLA ILLUSTRATED POSTER

FUN FACTS!

  1. Originally, the pilot was set in Houston, TX but once it was chosen to go into production at NYU, we changed the location to Connecticut.

  2. Stella's house is actually the home of the other Advanced TV Showrunner. After we were having a tough time securing a location, she graciously offered us her home. 

  3. We began filming in November and finished filming December 2016 after shooting three non-consecutive weekends. 

  4. We shot the interior mansion birthday party scene at the Assistant Director's apartment on the Upper East Side, while the exterior was Burr Homestead in Fairfield, CT.

  5. I’m featured in the title sequence. It’s a mix of archival footage from my life and the lead actress’ life

 
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