I CAN'T SLEEP WITHOUT YOU

A new comedy about looking for love...or at least a good night's sleep

https://wefunder.com/sleepyfilm

Total raised on Wefunder: 0

Total investors: 0

Quick facts

  • Sleepy feature film announced
  • Producers Renee Miller and Andrew M. Jackson added to team.
  • West of Center short film "I Can't Sleep Without You" wins 14 awards at festivals around the world.
  • Company’s first project, "The High Captain" embarks on an award-winning coast to coast run.
  • Joe Jatcko founds company in 2018.

Team profiles

I CAN’T SLEEP WITHOUT YOU

A new comedy about looking for love...or at least a good night's sleep

EARLY BIRD TERMS: $49,800 LEFT

$10,200

of a $60,000 goal
INVESTMENT TERMS
Revenue Share Loan
25% of revenue  1.2X  1.4X payback multiple
Secured by assets of I CAN'T SLEEP WITHOUT YOU.
$100, $1K, $10K, $20K, $50K

Highlights

1
Sleepy feature film announced
2
Producers Renee Miller and Andrew M. Jackson added to team.
3
West of Center short film "I Can't Sleep Without You" wins 14 awards at festivals around the world.
4
Company’s first project, "The High Captain" embarks on an award-winning coast to coast run.

Team

Pitch Deck

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A High-Concept Romantic Comedy for a Sleep-Deprived Generation

Want to book a meeting with the director?

What if you literally couldn’t sleep alone?

I Can’t Sleep Without You is a smart, elevated romantic dramedy about two insomniacs navigating modern dating in a world that feels increasingly disconnected. It’s emotionally grounded, culturally relevant, and built around a simple high-concept hook that audiences instantly understand.

Why We’re Building This — And Why Now

Modern dating is exhausting. Sleep deprivation is epidemic. Loneliness is rising.

This film speaks directly to that cultural moment—without cynicism. It offers humor, heart, and the reminder that connection is still possible, even in a fractured world.

This isn’t just another indie romance. It’s a commercially viable, festival-positioned feature expanding on an award-winning short film with proven audience appeal.

As an investment, we’ve structured this project intentionally:

  1. A contained, performance-driven story
  2. Proven short-film validation
  3. Experienced leadership team
  4. Strategic festival timing
  5. State incentive eligibility
  6. Strong streaming acquisition comparables

We believe independent film works best when creative integrity and financial discipline align. That’s how we operate at West of Center Films.

If this story resonates with you—creatively or strategically—we’d love to have you with us.

We're not looking for funders--we're looking for partners.

The "sweet-spot" for indie film

We are raising $1,000,000 to produce the film at a SAG-level standard, hire experienced cast and crew, and qualify for Colorado’s film incentive rebate (up to 22% of the budget). With Sundance relocating to Boulder in 2027, we are strategically positioned to be part of Colorado’s next cinematic wave.

Independent romantic dramedies continue to deliver strong streaming acquisition deals and outsized returns relative to budget. This project sits squarely in that lane—thoughtful, funny, emotionally resonant, and highly marketable.

We invite you to help us bring this story to life.

Let’s make something meaningful.

And maybe help a few people finally get some sleep.


Overview