Maya and Olivia's Total Eclipse
A live action narrative short film
In 2017 San Francisco, two sixth-grade girls make a pact to travel far from home to see a total solar eclipse — an adventure story about friendship, dreams and reality.
Sometimes the universe seems chaotic. Like when you’re 11 years old and you’ve just started middle school with your best friend and everything’s changing all at once. And sometimes the universe makes perfect sense and the stars align, like when there’s a total solar eclipse on the calendar and you know exactly when and where it is going to happen. And you are NOT going to miss it. This is the story of two sixth grade girls, Maya and Olivia, who are from different backgrounds, and share a fascination with science and space. Maya dreams about constellations and astronomy, and Olivia wants to be a robotics engineer at NASA. When they hear that the great American total eclipse is coming, and that it won’t be visible in their city, they make a pact to get to Oregon to see it. But how will these two manage to get themselves on the path of totality? And at what price?
Director/Producer/Writer: Anne Flatté
Director's Website: www.anneflatte.com
IMDB: Anne Flatte IMDB
Consulting Producer: Paula Rivers
This film is currently in development.
Project Contact: Anne Flatté | anneflatte@gmail.com
Why This Film Matters
In Maya and Olivia’s Total Eclipse, two middle school friends chase an eclipse—but really, they’re chasing visibility for every girl who loves science but rarely sees herself on screen.
Middle school is when many girls’ confidence in science dims and they begin to lose their science identity —not from lack of ability, but from loss of confidence and encouragement.
Representation on screen matters. Male STEM characters outnumber female STEM characters 62% to 38% in film, television, and streaming content. Girls cite female STEM characters as a major factor influencing their own interest in pursuing a career in science. (The Geena Davis Institute)
This film uplifts girls in STEM on screen and shows they belong in discovery.
Support the Film
Every great story begins with a spark. Join our Galaxy of Supporters and help power this film’s journey through the cosmos!
Fundraising Goal: $45,000 by March 1, 2026 to greenlight production.
GALAXY OF SUPPORTERS
Seven levels of giving fuel this film’s journey — every contribution helps bring to life a film that celebrates curiosity, courage, and discovery.
🚀 Launch Crew — $25–$99
First lift-off! You’re helping this project take flight.
🌠 Starlight Circle — $100–$249
A bright spark lighting the way.
🌙 Lunar Explorer — $250–$499
You’ve ventured beyond Earth—thank you for exploring with us.
🌞 Solar Partner — $500–$999
You power the story—just like the sun.
🌌 Cosmic Champion — $1,000–$4,999
You expand our universe of possibility.
🌠 Supernova Circle — $5,000 and above
A brilliant force illuminating the entire project.
🌟 Galactic Benefactor — $10,000 and above
A vital presence empowering the film from concept to completion.
How to Donate:
All donations to the Maya and Olivia’s Total Eclipse film project are tax-deductible.
Donate by credit card: bit.ly/motedonate
Donate by check:
Mail a check made out to Filmmakers Collaborative SF to the address below.
Write the project name “Maya and Olivia’s Total Eclipse” on the memo line.
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Filmmakers Collaborative SF
145 Ninth Street, Suite 310
San Francisco, CA 94103Donate by Zelle or ACH: Email info@filmmakerscollaborative.org or anneflatte@gmail.com for account information.