A theatrical stage play reimagined as a cinematic experience
The Story
“Stand By Mother” When a mysterious book comes alive in the hands of a curious boy, he finds himself on a magical, musical journey without ever leaving his garage. Dance, song and aerial performance combine as Felix learns about planet Earth and the dangers it faces in this moving and charming eco-fable for kids, by kids.
Based on a stage play and filmed entirely in an intimate theatrical setting, STAND BY, MOTHER uses non-professional child actors to bring an authenticity and a playfulness to its urgent themes. As Felix navigates his adventure alongside a cast of quirky characters, he learns through music and dance that he can shape not just his own future but the future of us all.
Blending theatre and cinema, education and enchantment, STAND BY, MOTHER brings the climate crisis to life in an inspiring and unforgettable way.
The Origin
“Stand by, Mother. We Are Here” began as a personal passion project between the Director & her two young daughters to create something meaningful together.
In the winter of 2024 they decided to write an environmental children’s play in the hopes to inspire more people to take action in protecting our planet. However it quickly turned into a beautiful community project with so many people involved that are near & dear to them.
Most of the children in the production are under the age of 10 and have no prior acting experience. The parts were written for their Individual unique special souls to provide an authenticity to the powerful messages they are delivering.
The play enjoyed three successful runs whose proceeds were donated to local charities. In September 2025, the play evolved into a film in the hopes to inspire more people to help take care of our planet.
Stills of Stand By Mother
The Director's Statement
It is my dream for more children and families to be able to watch this film.. I am hoping to partner up with schools and/or non profits that provide educational tools for children in the hopes to spread more awareness about these important issues that we are all facing.
Press
“Stand by Mother gives children a chance not only to learn environmental science, but to feel it. As a scientist and educator, I love how it distills the complexity of the many assaults on our planet into a form that is accessible through a child’s eyes—an especially powerful perspective, since today’s children are the ones who will bear the consequences most directly”
– Douglas McCauley, Professor of Ocean Science at UC Santa Barbara and Faculty Director at the Schmidt Data Science for the Environment Center at Berkeley
“As a professor in conservation and marine biology, I spend a great deal of time thinking about how we build environmental awareness across generations. I think a resource like Stand by Mother has is so valuable because it meets children where they are—through art, movement, and narrative—and helps make stewardship feel personal and possible”
– Hillary Young, Professor of Ecology at UC Santa Barbara and Vice-Chair of the Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology Department
The Team
-Written & Directed Kerrilee Gore
-Produced by Shimmy Shimmy Productions & NSNo
-Starring Dakota Lotus
-Introducing Emmet Long
-Director of Photography and Editing Noah Freeman Hecht
-Original score Bobby Tahouri
-Including original music by Martin Gore
-Produced by James Dudley & Trent Mata
-Aerial & Acro Choreography Autumn Lotus
-Dance choreography Oola & Talulah Carin Tahouri
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