CNT Productions' ultimate goal is to create opportunities for underrepresented artists to share their skills and stories in unique ways. You are helping us break boundaries by giving us the tools we need to continue telling these stories!
CNT Productions' ultimate goal is to create opportunities for underrepresented artists to share their skills and stories in unique ways. You are helping us break boundaries by giving us the tools we need to continue telling these stories!
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Mission Statement
Created by a diverse cast, crew, and writers' room, CNT showcases marginalized voices in roles we don’t typically see ourselves in- both on and offscreen.About The Project
“We do not have the right, in the name of social justice, to bore people to death.”
- Assata Shakur
Inspired by American rebel, Assata Shakur, CNT Productions pushes boundaries in the name of social justice. No topic is taboo; we strive to make the most difficult conversations digestible through humor, performing arts, and open discussion.What began as a live sketch comedy show addressing politics, social issues, and pop culture at Carnegie Mellon University’s Playground Festival, evolved into a radio show and podcast. In the last year, CNT is now a video production company with CEOs Ariel Zucker and Daryl Paris Bright as the driving force behind this creative endeavor.
CNT Productions has a diverse group of contributors. We are comprised of a group of artists who write, act, dance, produce and direct works of poetry, comedy, and drama. There are now 25 artists spanning the country from New York to California sharing ideas and concepts that are relevant, engaging, and thought provoking.
Our first sketch comedy series, Not Your Type, features Daryl Paris Bright, who challenges what it means to be both black and a woman in spaces that don't typically represent those identities accurately.
Created by a diverse cast, crew, and writers room, this comedy series showcases marginalized voices in roles we don’t typically see ourselves in, both on and off the screen.
From online dating pains, to the pressures of a strong social media presence, “Not Your Type” offers absurdist commentary on our generation’s most common experiences, while taking comedic leaps to create simple connection.
Our first episodes include Dating Misapps, a story about a bachelorette haplessly looking for love who instead encounters personified dating apps that appear in her room without warning...
...while "Not Like Other Girls" challenges the cliche saying by making the love interest, Heather, a literal alien.
Not Your Type takes on political satire with Donna Trump, where a woman seeking a promotion is told to display more “presidential” leadership skills in order to get the same recognition as a male coworker...
...and Apocalypse Beauty Routine features special guest, Chanté Adams (Roxanne Roxanne, Monsters and Men), who portrays a YouTube influencer attempting to maintain society’s beauty standards in the midst of a zombie apocalypse.
Episodes in pre-production include Use What You Got, a sketch about code switching with classically trained opera singers moonlighting as rappers to reach commercial success, and Wing Bros, which follows a woman fresh out of the closet whose fratboy brothers are not-so-helpfully coaching her to flirt with women from a male perspective.
But, CNT not only produces comedy - we dive into other genres as well. Our next project includes our Spoken Word Choreopoem series, featuring L.H. Gonzalez, Isabel Pask, and Daryl Paris Bright. This three part series explores similar identity issues like "Not Your Type," but in the context of poetry, music, and dance. Chapter 1: "Papi Runs" tells the story of a genderqueer Afro-Latinx unravelling the complexities of their father's past.
Chapter 2: "This is Not a Love Letter" celebrates the resilience of women in a culture full of body politics through a young woman's experience with abortion.
Our last chapter,"Black Girl Poem,"explores the dynamic of a black woman directly addressing black men regarding catcalling and sexual harassment in the African-American community.
Spoken word is often told live - an intimate experience that we want to make more accessible. We will expand this series in order to continue paving the way for nuanced stories of poetry coming to life onscreen.
We at CNT Productions strive to take unprecedented steps in storytelling. Help us to continue pushing those boundaries with you.
Incentives
$10
Thank You Note
Thank you so much for your contribution to CNT Productions! Your money is going directly towards making the voices of underrepresented voices heard, and we would like to personally thank you for that!
$10
An Entry to CNT Open Mic Event
Check out performance and network with local artists at this dope event hosted by CNT Productions.
In New York and LA only.
Claimed: 25 of 200
$25
CNT Sticker
Perfect for laptops, water bottles, bumpers, and exes.
Claimed: 40 of 200
$50
Special Thanks Credit, Thank You Note and Sticker
You're amazing, and we want everyone to know it! We'll personally thank you in the credits of one of our videos. We'll also send you a thank you note and sticker while we're at it.
Claimed: 25 of 50
$55
Get Personalized Social Media Shout-Out from Victoria Pedretti
Big Fan of Haunting of Hill House? Well get your own personal shoutout from up and coming star Victoria Pedretti who is featured in our spoken word poetry video: This is Not a Love Letter.
Claimed: 13 of 20
$75
"Use What You Got" Trapstarz Personalized Voicemail
Pimp out your voicemail with a personalized voicemail from the Trapstarz: Trayshawn (Harron Atkins) & Shaquisha (Daryl Paris Bright)!
Claimed: 3 of 75
$100
CNT Poster and Sticker
Perfect for daily inspiration and righteous indignation.
Claimed: 10 of 60
$100
One-On-One Coaching With Siddiq Saunderson
Got an audition coming up, or don't even know how to get your foot in the door? CNT's own Siddiq Saunderson (Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Messiah, Boomerang) will talk you through it all on a hour long skype session. Just prepare a monologue, poem, or speech and Siddiq will handle the rest!
Claimed: 1 of 5
$150
CNT Signed Poster and Sticker
Get your favorite writers, directors and actors to sign a personalized limited edition CNT poster!
Claimed: 4 of 40
$200
Personalized Message from an Icon
Name an icon and one of our CNT performers will transform for your own personalized video!
Claimed: 2 of 30
$250
Willow's Body Scrub
Is your skin prepared for the next Zombie Apocalypse (or climate change)? Are you afraid that when you rub your ankles together you just might start a forest fire? Fear not! Willow's Body Scrub will have your elbows moistured for the GAWDS! (includes a personalized message from your favorite Apocalypse survivor, Willow aka Chante' Adams!)
Claimed: 1 of 5
$275
Portrait
Receive a personalized portrait of you or someone/thing you love from one of our resident artists!
Sold Out!
$300
"Thinkin Thots" Twerkin Lesson with Monia Ashibi
Learn how to shake ya moneymakah with a personalized twerk lesson from our favorite choreographer, Monia Ashibi! Available for Los Angeles area contributers only.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$350
Dinner Date with one of the Dating Apps
Cuffing season is among us! Why use Tinder on your phone when you can get dinner & a date with the personified version?! (Netflix & Chill not included.) Available for contributers in Los Angeles and New York City areas only.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$375
Make a Cameo Appearance!
Haven't you always wanted to appear in our hilarious, star-studded sketch comedy series: Not Your Type? Well now is your chance!
Sticker and thank you note included.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$400
Spoken Word Lesson from Daryl Paris Bright (with Tips on Giving your Best at a Poetry Jam)
Get your own lesson in the flow of poetry through performance with CNT's own Daryl Paris Bright.
Claimed: 0 of 3
$450
Directing Consultation with Ariel Zucker
Have a great story to tell, but don't know where to start? Get tips on how to direct both theatre & film with CNT's own Ariel Zucker. If you need help making a shot list, assembling a team, or simply learning the basics of directing, Ariel will talk you through it.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$475
Basketball Lesson with BlackPeopleMeet (John Clay III)
Oh, so you like Love & Basketball? Well, now is your chance to get your own basketball lesson with BlackPeopleMeet, aka John Clay III, now starring in Choir Boy on Broadway. Available for New York City area contributers only.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$500
Sponsorship
Do you have a product, business, or work of art you'd like to share with our audience? We'd like to promote your content on our social media platforms, as well as credit you in one of our sketches!
Sticker and thank you note included.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$550
DONNA TRUMP hosts your Party
Have you ever wanted a party that was just "GREAT," "FANTASTIC," "THE BEST." Well, Donna Trump is just the person to host your next big event. There's even a game that includes throwing Pie in Trump's face. It can't get any more "fantastic" than that. Available for New York City area contributers only.
Claimed: 0 of 2
$700
Stylized Photoshoot
Not Your Type allows actors to play roles they are not typically offered in this industry. We'll help you transform into any character (real or fictional) you so choose, and take the high quality photos to prove it!
Sticker and Thank You Note Included.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$800
Sit in on CNT Writer's Room
Want the inside scope on CNT's Writer's Room? Be part of the experience for $800 Just remember, BYOB (of wine)!
Claimed: 1 of 3
$1,000
Associate Producer Cred
Join CNT's production team! All credit, no work. ;)
Sticker and thank you note included.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$3,000
Executive Producer cred
Join CNT's production team! All credit, no work. ;)
Sticker and thank you note included.
$5,000
Be on Set as Executive Producer
Be part of the magic that happens on a set full of CNTs, and get the Executive Producer credit to make it official.
Sticker and thank you note included.
Claimed: 0 of 2
$10,000
ALL OF THE ABOVE
YEP, you read that right. You get every single incentive and our undying love for a really long time...
Claimed: 0 of 2
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Thank You Note
Thank you so much for your contribution to CNT Productions! Your money is going directly towards making the voices of underrepresented voices heard, and we would like to personally thank you for that!
$10
An Entry to CNT Open Mic Event
Check out performance and network with local artists at this dope event hosted by CNT Productions.
In New York and LA only.
Claimed: 25 of 200
$25
CNT Sticker
Perfect for laptops, water bottles, bumpers, and exes.
Claimed: 40 of 200
$50
Special Thanks Credit, Thank You Note and Sticker
You're amazing, and we want everyone to know it! We'll personally thank you in the credits of one of our videos. We'll also send you a thank you note and sticker while we're at it.
Claimed: 25 of 50
$55
Get Personalized Social Media Shout-Out from Victoria Pedretti
Big Fan of Haunting of Hill House? Well get your own personal shoutout from up and coming star Victoria Pedretti who is featured in our spoken word poetry video: This is Not a Love Letter.
Claimed: 13 of 20
$75
"Use What You Got" Trapstarz Personalized Voicemail
Pimp out your voicemail with a personalized voicemail from the Trapstarz: Trayshawn (Harron Atkins) & Shaquisha (Daryl Paris Bright)!
Claimed: 3 of 75
$100
CNT Poster and Sticker
Perfect for daily inspiration and righteous indignation.
Claimed: 10 of 60
$100
One-On-One Coaching With Siddiq Saunderson
Got an audition coming up, or don't even know how to get your foot in the door? CNT's own Siddiq Saunderson (Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Messiah, Boomerang) will talk you through it all on a hour long skype session. Just prepare a monologue, poem, or speech and Siddiq will handle the rest!
Claimed: 1 of 5
$150
CNT Signed Poster and Sticker
Get your favorite writers, directors and actors to sign a personalized limited edition CNT poster!
Claimed: 4 of 40
$200
Personalized Message from an Icon
Name an icon and one of our CNT performers will transform for your own personalized video!
Claimed: 2 of 30
$250
Willow's Body Scrub
Is your skin prepared for the next Zombie Apocalypse (or climate change)? Are you afraid that when you rub your ankles together you just might start a forest fire? Fear not! Willow's Body Scrub will have your elbows moistured for the GAWDS! (includes a personalized message from your favorite Apocalypse survivor, Willow aka Chante' Adams!)
Claimed: 1 of 5
$275
Portrait
Receive a personalized portrait of you or someone/thing you love from one of our resident artists!
Sold Out!
$300
"Thinkin Thots" Twerkin Lesson with Monia Ashibi
Learn how to shake ya moneymakah with a personalized twerk lesson from our favorite choreographer, Monia Ashibi! Available for Los Angeles area contributers only.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$350
Dinner Date with one of the Dating Apps
Cuffing season is among us! Why use Tinder on your phone when you can get dinner & a date with the personified version?! (Netflix & Chill not included.) Available for contributers in Los Angeles and New York City areas only.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$375
Make a Cameo Appearance!
Haven't you always wanted to appear in our hilarious, star-studded sketch comedy series: Not Your Type? Well now is your chance!
Sticker and thank you note included.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$400
Spoken Word Lesson from Daryl Paris Bright (with Tips on Giving your Best at a Poetry Jam)
Get your own lesson in the flow of poetry through performance with CNT's own Daryl Paris Bright.
Claimed: 0 of 3
$450
Directing Consultation with Ariel Zucker
Have a great story to tell, but don't know where to start? Get tips on how to direct both theatre & film with CNT's own Ariel Zucker. If you need help making a shot list, assembling a team, or simply learning the basics of directing, Ariel will talk you through it.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$475
Basketball Lesson with BlackPeopleMeet (John Clay III)
Oh, so you like Love & Basketball? Well, now is your chance to get your own basketball lesson with BlackPeopleMeet, aka John Clay III, now starring in Choir Boy on Broadway. Available for New York City area contributers only.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$500
Sponsorship
Do you have a product, business, or work of art you'd like to share with our audience? We'd like to promote your content on our social media platforms, as well as credit you in one of our sketches!
Sticker and thank you note included.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$550
DONNA TRUMP hosts your Party
Have you ever wanted a party that was just "GREAT," "FANTASTIC," "THE BEST." Well, Donna Trump is just the person to host your next big event. There's even a game that includes throwing Pie in Trump's face. It can't get any more "fantastic" than that. Available for New York City area contributers only.
Claimed: 0 of 2
$700
Stylized Photoshoot
Not Your Type allows actors to play roles they are not typically offered in this industry. We'll help you transform into any character (real or fictional) you so choose, and take the high quality photos to prove it!
Sticker and Thank You Note Included.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$800
Sit in on CNT Writer's Room
Want the inside scope on CNT's Writer's Room? Be part of the experience for $800 Just remember, BYOB (of wine)!
Claimed: 1 of 3
$1,000
Associate Producer Cred
Join CNT's production team! All credit, no work. ;)
Sticker and thank you note included.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$3,000
Executive Producer cred
Join CNT's production team! All credit, no work. ;)
Sticker and thank you note included.
$5,000
Be on Set as Executive Producer
Be part of the magic that happens on a set full of CNTs, and get the Executive Producer credit to make it official.
Sticker and thank you note included.
Claimed: 0 of 2
$10,000
ALL OF THE ABOVE
YEP, you read that right. You get every single incentive and our undying love for a really long time...
Claimed: 0 of 2
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Current Team
About This Team
We are a bi-coastal team made up of young, passionate femme-millennials who are politically aware, but not always correct. Our goal is to use humor to make the most difficult conversations digestible. Every week, CNT gathers for a virtual writers room, supporting in each other's process. Among us are Producers, Directors, Writers, Poets, Editors, Cinematographers, and Performers. Read more about our collective by clicking on the bios below!
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