Early Birds (Pilot Episode)

A$160
of $5,000 targetyrs ago
Closed on 5th May 2013 at 1:00AM.

UPDATES: We had our first casting session this week! We're very excited about the actors we saw. Now we need to get a budget ready to let a television station know for filming on their premises.

We are filming promos in 2 weeks time.






**About This Project**


Early Bird:may refer to: A "lark", or "morning person", who usually gets up early in the morning and goes to bed early in the evening


**Synopsis**


This is a comedy mockumentary on breakfast TV in the same vain of The Office, Summer Heights  High, Modern Family etc.. about Brian, an unconventional host of a breakfast  television show, mid 30's  and thrown into a  world he is not used to.  Getting the hang of being a professional but not losing his daggy, larrikin ways, he likes to have a drink and a good time but how will his colleagues feel about him?


A female host he has immediate chemistry with, a female newsreader that is very career focused and wants the top job, a blokey sports presenter, a depressed weather man, an entertainment reporter  who lives the high life and expects a certain lifestyle and an executive producer who is his boss but also his mate. (spoilers been removed)

This is centrally a character based show that just happens to take place in
the TV world. The show uses real life news stories but are tweaked for comedy
purposes, but it's the interaction between the characters that will have
people tuning back in.

(an example shot of what the cast might look like)


**BUDGET:**


Let me just tell you what your pledge will mean to me and the production. It would mean I could pay well known or up and coming actors to improve the quality of the show which in effect could help the overall casting of the show and popularity. I believe one of the biggest draw cards to a successful show is not only the writing but the cast.


It means I can pay for location releases for scenes I have written and not have to take the cheap route relating to props and costumes too. I can also pay for a larger, experienced crew and camera/sound gear. In addition to the production there is post production where I will have to pay an editor to put it all together, marketing and trademarks which can be expensive and general promotion of the show. Every cent raised will go towards this project as I am too passionate about getting it off the ground. If I do reach my target I encourage you to keep pledging as any extra funds will also be put into this project or the possibility of a full series if this show gets picked up.


**FANS OF TODAY SHOW FUNNY BITS**

If you are one of my loyal fan/subscribers of my page "Today Show Funny Bits" then perhaps throw a pledge my way for the 5 years I have worked putting all the videos together for your enjoyment for free for a project that I really want to make in relation to the videos.

Today Show Funny Bits Facebook Page

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I will be updating this page as this project progresses including video promos, cast additions, behind the scenes photos and accompanying production companies added.

You guys are welcomed to pledge any amount, either to help me fund my project or say thanks for the 5 years of Today Show Funny Bits videos Ive put together for free in my spare time. Receive a special thanks on facebook and a personalized message

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Receive a special thanks in the credits for pilot episode of Early Birds

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Receive special thanks in credits for pilot episode, link to an exclusive video for TSFB

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You've earned a Producer (by name only) credit in the episode Early Birds you helped fund. Plus all above rewards

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Signed poster of cast and crew for the pilot episode of Early Birds, digital download of pilot episode of Early Birds plus all of the above rewards

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DVD copy of the pilot episode of Early Birds plus all above rewards.

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DVD copy of the pilot episode of Early Birds, Script, and all of the above rewards. Plus An invitation to the screening of Early Birds pilot episode with cast and crew

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You will get to come on the set for a shooting day on Early Birds, this is only open to residents of Australia who can make their own way to Sydney. Set visit will include becoming an extra or cameo in show. International high amount pledges I will work out a suitable reward for you if you cant travel.

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