"Counselors" Pilot
New York City, New York | Series
Comedy
"Counselors" aims to bring joy and laughter to audiences of all ages, as well as encourage viewers to not let their anxieties get the best of them. In order to bring this pilot to life... we need your help!
"Counselors" Pilot
New York City, New York | Series
Comedy
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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"Counselors" aims to bring joy and laughter to audiences of all ages, as well as encourage viewers to not let their anxieties get the best of them. In order to bring this pilot to life... we need your help!
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Every summer, teenagers across the country are thrust into leadership positions as camp counselors. It’s essentially kids leading the kids, so… it’s chaos. Speaking as someone who was a camp counselor, I can attest to that! My experience, though stressful and exhausting, is the perfect basis for a workplace comedy-- one that I feel is long overdue. We've seen the personal struggles of teachers, principals and janitors on TV before, but I feel that the mayhem both faced, and created, by camp counselors has never been adequately explored. This pilot, though, aims to fix that problem by giving audiences a look inside the excitement. Said excitement, though, can only be brought to life with your help! For our multi-day shoot this spring, we need funds for travel, catering, production design, and locations. Any amount you might be willing to donate would be greatly appreciated!
First time camp counselor Jack butts heads with veteran camp counselor Jessica, who he believes is not prioritizing the campers’ safety. Meanwhile, head counselor Brian brings in “Marlo The Magnificent” for a show-stopping performance that, he believes, will put Sydville County Summer Camp back on top.
Jack is a naturally anxious teen who has never worked with kids before. Thus, he is incredibly nervous about becoming a co-counselor (alongside Jessica) at Sydville County Summer Camp. He will try and keep his group of youngsters safe, by any means necessary… even at the expense of a potentially fun time for said youngsters.
Jessica, on the other hand, is much more laid back. Having worked as a counselor at Sydville County Summer Camp the year prior, she is not so worried about the kids’ safety. She has a much better handle on things, and thus is more focused on ensuring that her group has a fun summer.
Brian, as head counselor, is most concerned with Sydville County Summer Camp’s reputation. He is responsible for making sure that everything is up to snuff. If the camp were to go downhill… he may never be able to look at himself the same way again. Thus, he is determined to make sure things run smoothly.
Timmy is the most jaded six-year-old on the planet. Having already attended Sydville County Summer Camp the past two summers, he is sick of every activity his camp has to offer, and is desperate to find new things to see and do.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Production Design
Costs $300
Props and set decoration are both needed to make our set feel like a lived-in summer camp!
Food For Cast/Crew
Costs $2,000
To feed our cast and crew, across multiple days of shooting.... because people need food!
Locations
Costs $1,200
To secure a location where "Counselors" can come to life, as scripted!
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About This Team
We are still in the early stages of production, but right now we have...
Sam Kendall, Writer & Showrunner
Sam Kendall, a senior at NYU Tisch, is a filmmaker, puppeteer, puppet builder... and former camp counselor. He has been creating short films and web series for YouTube since 2012. These projects include "Rooming With Dino," as well as "Mo Monster And," which has featured talent from "Sesame Street," "The Tick," and Broadway's "Hamilton." Additionally, he has been interning with the NAACP Image Award-winning talk series "Sherri" since September 2024. He is thrilled to have been given the chance to finally bring this project to life!
Kate Fugitt, Executive Producer
Kate Fugitt is an award-winning producer and editor, currently a junior at NYU majoring in Film & Television with minors in Producing, Business of Entertainment Media and Technology, and Psychology. Her work has been showcased at various festivals including The Museum of the Moving Image Teen Festival, All American High School Film Festival, and The White Rabbit Film Festival. Kate is a long time member of DKA, NYU's National Cinematic Society; she has served on the executive board for the past year. She also attended NYU's Producing in London program this past summer. This past fall she interned with ScreenCrush as an editing intern, and worked as a TA at the Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center.
This project is part of the NYU Tisch course "Children's Television Production," and thus will be overseen by professor Rick Siggelkow. Rick is a director, writer and producer who's been working in entertainment for more than thirty years. He's known for numerous film and TV projects, such as "Little People," "Noddy," and "Shining Time Station," the series best known for introducing Thomas the Tank Engine to North American viewers.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Every summer, teenagers across the country are thrust into leadership positions as camp counselors. It’s essentially kids leading the kids, so… it’s chaos. Speaking as someone who was a camp counselor, I can attest to that! My experience, though stressful and exhausting, is the perfect basis for a workplace comedy-- one that I feel is long overdue. We've seen the personal struggles of teachers, principals and janitors on TV before, but I feel that the mayhem both faced, and created, by camp counselors has never been adequately explored. This pilot, though, aims to fix that problem by giving audiences a look inside the excitement. Said excitement, though, can only be brought to life with your help! For our multi-day shoot this spring, we need funds for travel, catering, production design, and locations. Any amount you might be willing to donate would be greatly appreciated!
First time camp counselor Jack butts heads with veteran camp counselor Jessica, who he believes is not prioritizing the campers’ safety. Meanwhile, head counselor Brian brings in “Marlo The Magnificent” for a show-stopping performance that, he believes, will put Sydville County Summer Camp back on top.
Jack is a naturally anxious teen who has never worked with kids before. Thus, he is incredibly nervous about becoming a co-counselor (alongside Jessica) at Sydville County Summer Camp. He will try and keep his group of youngsters safe, by any means necessary… even at the expense of a potentially fun time for said youngsters.
Jessica, on the other hand, is much more laid back. Having worked as a counselor at Sydville County Summer Camp the year prior, she is not so worried about the kids’ safety. She has a much better handle on things, and thus is more focused on ensuring that her group has a fun summer.
Brian, as head counselor, is most concerned with Sydville County Summer Camp’s reputation. He is responsible for making sure that everything is up to snuff. If the camp were to go downhill… he may never be able to look at himself the same way again. Thus, he is determined to make sure things run smoothly.
Timmy is the most jaded six-year-old on the planet. Having already attended Sydville County Summer Camp the past two summers, he is sick of every activity his camp has to offer, and is desperate to find new things to see and do.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Production Design
Costs $300
Props and set decoration are both needed to make our set feel like a lived-in summer camp!
Food For Cast/Crew
Costs $2,000
To feed our cast and crew, across multiple days of shooting.... because people need food!
Locations
Costs $1,200
To secure a location where "Counselors" can come to life, as scripted!
Share this update!
About This Team
We are still in the early stages of production, but right now we have...
Sam Kendall, Writer & Showrunner
Sam Kendall, a senior at NYU Tisch, is a filmmaker, puppeteer, puppet builder... and former camp counselor. He has been creating short films and web series for YouTube since 2012. These projects include "Rooming With Dino," as well as "Mo Monster And," which has featured talent from "Sesame Street," "The Tick," and Broadway's "Hamilton." Additionally, he has been interning with the NAACP Image Award-winning talk series "Sherri" since September 2024. He is thrilled to have been given the chance to finally bring this project to life!
Kate Fugitt, Executive Producer
Kate Fugitt is an award-winning producer and editor, currently a junior at NYU majoring in Film & Television with minors in Producing, Business of Entertainment Media and Technology, and Psychology. Her work has been showcased at various festivals including The Museum of the Moving Image Teen Festival, All American High School Film Festival, and The White Rabbit Film Festival. Kate is a long time member of DKA, NYU's National Cinematic Society; she has served on the executive board for the past year. She also attended NYU's Producing in London program this past summer. This past fall she interned with ScreenCrush as an editing intern, and worked as a TA at the Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center.
This project is part of the NYU Tisch course "Children's Television Production," and thus will be overseen by professor Rick Siggelkow. Rick is a director, writer and producer who's been working in entertainment for more than thirty years. He's known for numerous film and TV projects, such as "Little People," "Noddy," and "Shining Time Station," the series best known for introducing Thomas the Tank Engine to North American viewers.