Hard-ish Bodies is an adaptation of the award-winning theater show under the same name that aims to redefine what it means to be sexy. Hard-ish Bodies is “The Full Monty” in a “Magic Mike” world. This film is real men doing real dancing in a really sexy way. All we need now is you!
Hard-ish Bodies is an adaptation of the award-winning theater show under the same name that aims to redefine what it means to be sexy. Hard-ish Bodies is “The Full Monty” in a “Magic Mike” world. This film is real men doing real dancing in a really sexy way. All we need now is you!
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Mission Statement
Body positivity is at the core of this film. At 285lbs, our writer/director, Mike Carreon, struggled with finding moments where he felt sexy…so he created them. Hard-ish Bodies is about owning your body and proving to our audiences that too fat, too skinny, too whatever...YOU ARE SEXY!About The Project
Set in present day Austin, Hard-ish Bodies is an ensemble comedy written, directed and produced by Mike Carreon. The story follows the chubby and charming, Mitch "The Midnight Train" who struggles to believe in himself as a lead dancer. While the owner of the place, Stoney "Tex Longride", must come clean and tell the dancers that club will be torn town to make way for condos...like every other good thing in Austin. With some strong supporting female characters, both men find themselves struggling to keep it together during a busy Friday night.
Having grown up in a house full of women, my life has been scripted by the hundreds of romantic comedy movies we grew up swooning over. Throughout the years I started to realize that there were few overweight men like me as romantic leads. If they were cast as the lead, the movie would not only call attention to their weight, but use it as a joke. It was soon obvious to me that overweight men were only deemed "sexy" if there was a wacky backstory that provided an explination as to why even though he's "fat" the audience can believe that he might be found sexy if in the right circumstances.
Sadly, I've worked my whole adult like to try to justify to myself that I am sexy. It was years of self-loathing and body shaming myself until I finally said "F*ck that!" At 285lbs, I am one sexy man. Wouldn't you agree? Not to say that I don't have the occasional negative thoughts, but it's taken me a long time to be ok (and love) who I am. Before I realized it, this message of body-positivity had become my mission as a storyteller. It defined me. No, it "defines" me and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Wanting to share this message, I put up the first live Hard-ish Bodies shows in early 2016. During the live show, I found that not only were we, as cast members, owning our bodies in a way we never had before, but audiences were connecting with these vulnerable stories in a way that took Austin by storm. After winning the B. Iden Payne Award for Oustanding Production of an Improv Show, both the cast and audiences wanted more so we brought it back to the theater. After two sell out runs of the live show, Hard-ish Bodies is ready to bring it's message of body positivity and these sexy men to film.
All that's missing is you!
Incentives
$5
Parking Lot Shout Out
Thank you shout out on social media.
$10
Amature Night
Get a customized digital "Stripper Baseball Card" displaying your very own stripper name.
$25
The Guest List
Congrats! You made The Guest List. You will get to stream the video at the same time we have our premiere. Plus all previous incentives.
$50
HBe My Valentine - 1st WEEK ONLY
It's that sexy time of year again! Get a personalized Valentine's Day video made for you, your significant other, or anyone of your choosing by a member of the HB cast & crew. Plus all previous incentives.
Sold Out!
$50
Private Dance
You pick the song. We dance to it. Get a personalized video of a member of the HB cast & crew dancing to a song of your choice. Plus all previous incentives.
(note: videos will vary in length - may not last full song)
Claimed: 7 of 25
$100
Backstage Fun
You will be begging for the new year to roll around with a signed 2018 calendar featuring the men of Hard-ish Bodies. Also, sneak a peak with exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Plus all previous incentives.
Claimed: 19 of 25
$250
Make 'Em Laugh
You'll be joining the B. Iden Payne Award-winning cast & crew of Hard-ish Bodies for a weekend improv intensive. Hard-ish Bodies used improv as a tool and will be sharing how we did it with you. Class themes will include: character development, how to market a show, vulnerability, along with a few others. Travel will not be provided. Plus all previous incentives.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$500
Full Contact
Want to see where the magic happens? Get the full contact experience and join us on set for a day - travel not included. Plus all previous incentives.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$1,000
Stripper School
Get your grind on. You and a friend will join us for a private dance class taught by our B. Iden Payne Award-nominated choreographer, Carissa McAtee - travel will not be provided. Plus all previous incentives.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$3,000
Bottle Service, Baby!
You've got them dolla, dolla bills and will be joining Hard-ish Bodies as an Associate Producer. You'll help shape the film by providing your feedback throughout the post-production process. Plus all previous incentives.
Claimed: 1 of 2
$8,500
CLUB VIP
You're makin' that sh*t rain! We saved the best for last. Not only will you be joining Hard-ish Bodies as an Executive Producer, but you will be in a for a night you'll never want to forget.
You will be flown down, put up in one of Austin's finest hotels, and join Hard-ish Bodies for a romantic evening with James C. Leary. We will have a night of dinner, dancing, and special surprises that'll leave you beggin' for more. Travel will be provided within the continental U.S. Plus all previous incentives.
Claimed: 0 of 1
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$5
Parking Lot Shout Out
Thank you shout out on social media.
$10
Amature Night
Get a customized digital "Stripper Baseball Card" displaying your very own stripper name.
$25
The Guest List
Congrats! You made The Guest List. You will get to stream the video at the same time we have our premiere. Plus all previous incentives.
$50
HBe My Valentine - 1st WEEK ONLY
It's that sexy time of year again! Get a personalized Valentine's Day video made for you, your significant other, or anyone of your choosing by a member of the HB cast & crew. Plus all previous incentives.
Sold Out!
$50
Private Dance
You pick the song. We dance to it. Get a personalized video of a member of the HB cast & crew dancing to a song of your choice. Plus all previous incentives.
(note: videos will vary in length - may not last full song)
Claimed: 7 of 25
$100
Backstage Fun
You will be begging for the new year to roll around with a signed 2018 calendar featuring the men of Hard-ish Bodies. Also, sneak a peak with exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Plus all previous incentives.
Claimed: 19 of 25
$250
Make 'Em Laugh
You'll be joining the B. Iden Payne Award-winning cast & crew of Hard-ish Bodies for a weekend improv intensive. Hard-ish Bodies used improv as a tool and will be sharing how we did it with you. Class themes will include: character development, how to market a show, vulnerability, along with a few others. Travel will not be provided. Plus all previous incentives.
Claimed: 0 of 10
$500
Full Contact
Want to see where the magic happens? Get the full contact experience and join us on set for a day - travel not included. Plus all previous incentives.
Claimed: 1 of 10
$1,000
Stripper School
Get your grind on. You and a friend will join us for a private dance class taught by our B. Iden Payne Award-nominated choreographer, Carissa McAtee - travel will not be provided. Plus all previous incentives.
Claimed: 0 of 5
$3,000
Bottle Service, Baby!
You've got them dolla, dolla bills and will be joining Hard-ish Bodies as an Associate Producer. You'll help shape the film by providing your feedback throughout the post-production process. Plus all previous incentives.
Claimed: 1 of 2
$8,500
CLUB VIP
You're makin' that sh*t rain! We saved the best for last. Not only will you be joining Hard-ish Bodies as an Executive Producer, but you will be in a for a night you'll never want to forget.
You will be flown down, put up in one of Austin's finest hotels, and join Hard-ish Bodies for a romantic evening with James C. Leary. We will have a night of dinner, dancing, and special surprises that'll leave you beggin' for more. Travel will be provided within the continental U.S. Plus all previous incentives.
Claimed: 0 of 1
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