Sara finally lands a job with a big-time corporation, Milton & Milton, and must learn to cope with the challenges of working on a dysfunctional team while avoiding the ever-looming corporate layoff. All she needs to keep her job is you!
Sara finally lands a job with a big-time corporation, Milton & Milton, and must learn to cope with the challenges of working on a dysfunctional team while avoiding the ever-looming corporate layoff. All she needs to keep her job is you!
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Mission Statement
This project is produced by Shannon Phipps (Phipper Films) and Caitlin Carleton (Red Sage Productions), both woman-owned companies. This project will be produced by women, directed by a woman, edited by a woman and stars a woman. We partner with companies owned and populated by talented women.About The Project
MEMO
To: Everyone wishing to partner with hard-working producers to create a hilarious show that pokes fun at corporate America.
From: Phipper Films and Red Sage Productions
Date: July 2017 (Production Begins)
Re: Corporately Challenged
Dear Funny People,
No. This isn't a memo about adhering to break times, limiting the number of copies you make or executive parking spots. It's a helpful memo (imagine that?) to introduce Corporately Challenged, a new comedic series created by Shannon Phipps and Caitlin Carleton.
What's it About? This series follows Sara, a somewhat-recent college grad, as she navigates the world of corporate America. The lessons she learns from her co-workers (the obsessive, the nerd, the sleaze and her powerless boss) will leave you squirting Dr. Pepper out of your nose...if you're drinking DP, that is.
We chose corporate America as our backdrop because Shannon spent so many years doing time in that exact scenario. It really doesn't matter whether you've worked for a Fortune 500 company or Pete's Auto Sales, people are people and you will be able to identify every quirky character from your own life in this series. And that's how we connect with you, through shared experiences and stereotyping.
Why Us? We, Shannon and Caitlin, met through a filmmaker's support group. We hit it off immediately and found that we had a lot in common. We both loved to create. We were both trying really hard to get work and we were both getting nowhere fast. So, we decided to pull our crafts together (screenwriting/directing/acting/producing) and make our own path, through the entertainment weeds, to production success. Shannon used her past corporate experience to write a hysterical series that she will also direct. Caitlin used her producing powers to begin developing the series and will use her stellar acting skills to bring the lead character, Sara, to life.
Why you, you ask? Why not you, is the better question! If I know you, you want to help an amazingly talented group of women achieve comedy success, giving you content that leaves your stomach sore from laughing, right? Right! So get in now, and be a ground-level supporter!
And let’s face it, you need a pet project that makes you laugh a little. Turning the tragedy of work into a comedy is not cheap. State-of-the-art equipment, experienced artists and an actual office means we’ll need to raise $20,000. So, jump on board and let’s make this thing, together!
Incentives
$9
Clocked In!
THANK YOU for coming to work in helping us get this thing started. Your name will be front and center on the Corporately Challenged website. Your contribution is essential in helping us make this series a reality. Now, doesn't that feel good?
$19
Perfect Attendance Award!
To thank you for showing up when we needed you most, we're going to let everyone know about it by sending you a shout-out on our show website and a special meme for your favorite social media platform.
$29
You're Hired!
Welcome to Milton & Milton, the company at the heart of Corporately Challenged. We're sending you a special M&M corporate badge (digital/printable) with your Picture, New Corporate Title and Start Date so you can prove to your friends that you are our newest employee.
$49
Take a Break!
It's the law! And while you're on break, you can show off your new Milton & Milton/Corporately Challenged mug. What a way to sip on your favorite beverage! (Delivered to addresses in the USA only)*
*Plus, you get all previous incentives!
$59
Performance Review!
There's no reason to worry about this review because we already think you're great! And to prove it, we're giving you early access to view Corporately Challenged episodes before anyone else.*
*Plus, you get all previous incentives!
$79
Employee of the Month!
You're the best of the best so we're sending you an Employee of the Month Award (hard & soft copies) signed by the creators of Corporately Challenged. Show it off on your cubical or Facebook wall to let everyone know that you're no slacker! (Delivered to addresses in USA only)*
*Plus, you get all previous incentives!
$99
You've Been Promoted!
Congratulations on making it to middle management! In addition to moving up in the world you'll receive an on-screen Special Thanks credit on our first episode and we're sending you a letter detailing why you were promoted signed by the creators of the show. Plus, you get the snazzy Welcome to Middle Management meme to share wherever you hang out online.**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 7 of 50
$99
You're Fired!
Ever feel like quitting your job? Now you can! Send us the reasons you want to quit your real job and we'll send you a letter of termination, signed by the creators of Corporately Challenged. Plus, you'll get to share your newfound liberation with our 'You're Fired!' meme and, to show you we still love you, you'll receive an on-screen Special Thanks in the credits of our first episode.**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 2 of 50
$149
Window Office!
We're giving you a view...of the series, that is! You'll get a digital copy of the first season of Corporately Challenged along with a copy of the script signed by the creators and cast of the show. **
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 1 of 20
$199
Team Builder Lunch!
What better way to get to know our team than to hang out on the set and have lunch with us? You and a friend will go behind the scenes to watch us film and have lunch with the cast and crew. Does not include travel to/from Los Angeles, hotel or transportation to the set. **
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$299
Lunch with the Boss!
You're big time now! We're putting you on set as a background actor where you'll have lunch with the cast and crew. Does not include travel to/from Los Angeles, hotel, or transportation to the set.**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 2 of 4
$499
Employee of the Year!
You're our #1 and to show you how much we love you, we're naming a character after you (or a friend) in one episode! (Subject to approval)**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 1 of 4
$749
Skip-Level Meeting
You're running with the big dogs now! We're giving you (or a friend) a speaking role in one episode, lunch with the cast and crew, a piece of memorabilia autographed by the cast and creators, and your name will be included in the on-screen credits of the episode.**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$999
Executive Parking Spot!
This is what you've been waiting for all of your career! While you bask in the convenience of executive life we're making you Assistant Producer. We'll keep you informed about our filmmaking process by including you on Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production communication so that you'll see what it's like to work in show business. We'll even give you an Assistant Producer on-screen and IMDb credit and an invitation to have lunch with the cast and crew on set. Does not include travel to/from Los Angeles, hotel, or transportation to the set.**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 0 of 2
$1,999
Business Partner!
You've made partner and the perks are all about you! We are adding your company logo or picture (Subject to Approval) to an office item prop, the end credits in one episode, our website, and on our Facebook page. Now who's looking smart? You, that's who!**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$4,999
Corporate Sponsor!
You've earned our top incentive! We're adding your logo or picture (Subject to Approval) to an office prop in every episode, and to the end credits of every episode, and on the Corporately Challenged website, and on our Facebook page. You are a master!**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.Claimed: 0 of 1
$4,999
Promotion to CEO!
You've earned our highest position! We're making you an Executive Producer of the series where you'll receive top level communication as we move through the Pre-Production/Production/Post-Production stages of this project. We'll also list you as an Executive Producer on the IMDb page and in the end credits of every episode, have lunch with the crew on set and get early access to the series episodes. Does not include travel to Los Angeles, hotel or transportation to the set.**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
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Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$9
Clocked In!
THANK YOU for coming to work in helping us get this thing started. Your name will be front and center on the Corporately Challenged website. Your contribution is essential in helping us make this series a reality. Now, doesn't that feel good?
$19
Perfect Attendance Award!
To thank you for showing up when we needed you most, we're going to let everyone know about it by sending you a shout-out on our show website and a special meme for your favorite social media platform.
$29
You're Hired!
Welcome to Milton & Milton, the company at the heart of Corporately Challenged. We're sending you a special M&M corporate badge (digital/printable) with your Picture, New Corporate Title and Start Date so you can prove to your friends that you are our newest employee.
$49
Take a Break!
It's the law! And while you're on break, you can show off your new Milton & Milton/Corporately Challenged mug. What a way to sip on your favorite beverage! (Delivered to addresses in the USA only)*
*Plus, you get all previous incentives!
$59
Performance Review!
There's no reason to worry about this review because we already think you're great! And to prove it, we're giving you early access to view Corporately Challenged episodes before anyone else.*
*Plus, you get all previous incentives!
$79
Employee of the Month!
You're the best of the best so we're sending you an Employee of the Month Award (hard & soft copies) signed by the creators of Corporately Challenged. Show it off on your cubical or Facebook wall to let everyone know that you're no slacker! (Delivered to addresses in USA only)*
*Plus, you get all previous incentives!
$99
You've Been Promoted!
Congratulations on making it to middle management! In addition to moving up in the world you'll receive an on-screen Special Thanks credit on our first episode and we're sending you a letter detailing why you were promoted signed by the creators of the show. Plus, you get the snazzy Welcome to Middle Management meme to share wherever you hang out online.**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 7 of 50
$99
You're Fired!
Ever feel like quitting your job? Now you can! Send us the reasons you want to quit your real job and we'll send you a letter of termination, signed by the creators of Corporately Challenged. Plus, you'll get to share your newfound liberation with our 'You're Fired!' meme and, to show you we still love you, you'll receive an on-screen Special Thanks in the credits of our first episode.**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 2 of 50
$149
Window Office!
We're giving you a view...of the series, that is! You'll get a digital copy of the first season of Corporately Challenged along with a copy of the script signed by the creators and cast of the show. **
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 1 of 20
$199
Team Builder Lunch!
What better way to get to know our team than to hang out on the set and have lunch with us? You and a friend will go behind the scenes to watch us film and have lunch with the cast and crew. Does not include travel to/from Los Angeles, hotel or transportation to the set. **
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$299
Lunch with the Boss!
You're big time now! We're putting you on set as a background actor where you'll have lunch with the cast and crew. Does not include travel to/from Los Angeles, hotel, or transportation to the set.**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 2 of 4
$499
Employee of the Year!
You're our #1 and to show you how much we love you, we're naming a character after you (or a friend) in one episode! (Subject to approval)**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 1 of 4
$749
Skip-Level Meeting
You're running with the big dogs now! We're giving you (or a friend) a speaking role in one episode, lunch with the cast and crew, a piece of memorabilia autographed by the cast and creators, and your name will be included in the on-screen credits of the episode.**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$999
Executive Parking Spot!
This is what you've been waiting for all of your career! While you bask in the convenience of executive life we're making you Assistant Producer. We'll keep you informed about our filmmaking process by including you on Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production communication so that you'll see what it's like to work in show business. We'll even give you an Assistant Producer on-screen and IMDb credit and an invitation to have lunch with the cast and crew on set. Does not include travel to/from Los Angeles, hotel, or transportation to the set.**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 0 of 2
$1,999
Business Partner!
You've made partner and the perks are all about you! We are adding your company logo or picture (Subject to Approval) to an office item prop, the end credits in one episode, our website, and on our Facebook page. Now who's looking smart? You, that's who!**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$4,999
Corporate Sponsor!
You've earned our top incentive! We're adding your logo or picture (Subject to Approval) to an office prop in every episode, and to the end credits of every episode, and on the Corporately Challenged website, and on our Facebook page. You are a master!**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.Claimed: 0 of 1
$4,999
Promotion to CEO!
You've earned our highest position! We're making you an Executive Producer of the series where you'll receive top level communication as we move through the Pre-Production/Production/Post-Production stages of this project. We'll also list you as an Executive Producer on the IMDb page and in the end credits of every episode, have lunch with the crew on set and get early access to the series episodes. Does not include travel to Los Angeles, hotel or transportation to the set.**
** Plus, you get all incentives from $9-$59.
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Current Team
About This Team
Our clever writer, Shannon Phipps, has been writing screenplays since 2003. She completed the Gotham Writer's Workshop courses, Screenwriting I & II and attended the Screenwriter’s/Story Expo and Pitchfest where she learned from some of the best in the business. She currently co-writes MOW's with a WGA writer.
The fabulous Caitlin Carleton has been performing on stage and screen for 12 years. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Caitlin fell in love with performing at a very young age, putting on plays in her back yard and making movies with friends. Since then, she's come a long way on both the stage, playing Ginger in Rosemary with Ginger, Ellen in Eastern Standard and Helena in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and on the screen, playing the hilarious Helen in comedic series This Web Series and appearing in Unconscionable and Asphalt Angels.
Our amazing S&S video editor, Tana Akers, has loved film since she can remember. She was part of a student led video production group, shooting and editing projects ranging from live musical performances to event promotional videos. She currently works in production for Advisors Excel where she films and edits video for financial advisors telling their stories. Her passion is working on short films and motion graphics in both 2D/3D animation.
Keeping us energized and promoted is our brilliant social media strategist, Jami Stephens. This girl is a certified Social Marketer who's passionate about helping self-employed entities, like filmmakers, get the most out of their time in the digital world. Her mission is to guide those she works with, so they can most effectively and efficiently reach and expand their target audience.
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