The world needs more fun now! Our dark comedy is delightfully unique: Ferris Bueller meets David Lynch at PeeWee's Playhouse. It's a surreal cartoon come to life about the eternal quest for love, with unexpected plot twists and fantastical characters.
The world needs more fun now! Our dark comedy is delightfully unique: Ferris Bueller meets David Lynch at PeeWee's Playhouse. It's a surreal cartoon come to life about the eternal quest for love, with unexpected plot twists and fantastical characters.
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Mission Statement
The Wonderful World of Hunter Wood is a kaleidoscope of eras and genres. In keeping with that world, our cast and crew encompass the diverse races, ages, genders, and preferences of our home in Los Angeles. We are based on an equal male/female partnership. We defy stereotypes always.About The Project
Do you believe in love at first sight? Hunter Wood does. He also believes in Sasquatch, aliens, and fantastical things his best friend Tim scoffs at. But anything is possible in Hunter's world, and that includes winning the love of the new girl in the neighborhood. Even if she has zero interest in him.
We have shot the Pilot episode and it's ALMOST ready for viewing.
Production for the Pilot of The Wonderful World of Hunter Wood was two days of fun and hard work in May 2017, capping off several months of planning and scraping together costumes, sets, props, and a fantastic and dedicated cast and crew. We created magic from a tiny budget using personal funds. We’re thrilled with how it has come together so far.
We are editing, working with sound and music, designing the opening sequence and an overall look for the series. The Pilot episode will soon be finished and we'll share it with friends and contributors first. As a supporter of this campaign, you will have access to a special preview of the Pilot before anyone else.
Ferris Bueller meets David Lynch at PeeWee's Playhouse.
This show is a surreal cartoon come to life. Though the comedy is dark, we have purposely kept the look and the feel of the show bright and fun. We are weary of dystopias. The world’s a mess, we know it. We want to inject a more positive flavor into your life and into this show.
You could say Hunter lives in the past. But it's a non-specific past, mixed with artifacts of the past 60 years. His idyllic anywhere American neighborhood is filled with characters, creatures, and beings who are extraordinary.
What's next?
The next step is to shoot the remaining five episodes. Each episode is approximately 5-7 minutes long. That makes for a running length for the season, including the pilot, of around 40 minutes of potential binge-watching. With efficient scheduling, we expect to be able to shoot all the episodes in six days.
We will cast more actors, make and purchase more props, costumes, and special effects, pay our cast and crew for six days, feed everyone, and rent equipment. Much of the groundwork has already been laid - we have cast & crew on board, locations identified, some costumes and props waiting, computer and editing systems purchased and ready to go.
We need YOU.
The most important element we still need is YOU - The Audience. By joining us in the creation of The Wonderful World of Hunter Wood, you are getting in on the ground floor of a fun and unique adventure. We promise it will lift your spirits and show you a world you've never seen before.
Here's how to participate, in order of importance:
- Click "Follow."
- Tell someone about us.
- Make a contribution to join us.
It won't cost you a penny to FOLLOW US! Click the button at the top of the page that says "Follow" and win the project a package of much-needed filmmaking goods and services. (We need 500 followers to qualify.)
Clicking "follow" on our campaign is as good as a monetary contribution, and telling someone else to follow us is the next step!
If you know someone who might enjoy The Wonderful World of Hunter Wood, please tell them!
Incentives
$1
Follow Us
It won't cost you a penny to Follow Us! When enough people click the button above, we'll receive a package of vital filmmaking services. (500 followers needed.)
If you want to jump aboard with a contribution of only $1, we'll send you a private link to watch the series Pilot before the general public.
$5
Loaner Heart
Can we borrow your heart? You'll have our undying gratitude if you can do this small favor. You'll receive:
- An official thank you via social media.
- A private link to watch the series Pilot before the general public.
$15
Grip Strengthener
Thanks for making us all stronger. At this level, you will receive:- A personalized gif or meme from the show with your name on it, suitable for sharing.
- An official thank you by social media and in the credits.
- A private link to watch the series Pilot before the general public.
$25
Sasquatch
Sasquatch stalks the street of Hunter's neighborhood. Contributors at this level will receive:
- A swatch of actual Sasquatch fur from the big guy himself.
- A personalized gif or meme from the show with your name on it, suitable for sharing.
- An official thank you by social media and in the credits.
- Private links to view the Pilot and the finished series before the general public.
$50
Neuro-Helmet
To celebrate your superior brain power, you will receive:
- An autographed script for Episode 2: Control the Heart
- Original love poem written by Hunter Wood.
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
$75
Maniacal Hand Puppet
What do hand puppets have to do with it? We can't tell you yet! At this level, you get:
- Autographed script for Episode 5: Bottomless Pit of Love.
- Custom bad advice from Ms. Vera the Hand Puppet. Results not guaranteed.
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
$100
Pine Cone of Power
FYI: Pine cones are great Sasquatch bait. At this contribution level, you'll receive:
- A digital collection of our favorite Sound Effects from the show, featuring birds, aliens, the grip strengthener, screaming, squishing, footsteps, and more!
- Autographed copy of Pilot script: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter.
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
$200
Limited Edition: Brain-sucking Alien
Hunter is right: his neighbor IS a brain-sucking alien. At the $200 level, one fortunate LA area contributor will receive:
- A one-night only loan of the actual Brain-Sucking Alien costume head and tentacles. It lights up! Perfect for Halloween! (Los Angeles area only)
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$250
Manimal
To enhance your manliness (regardless of your gender) you will receive:
- An invitation to our Premiere party in Hollywood for cast, crew, friends, and invited guests. (Expected date Jan 2018, travel not included.)
- A vial of manly elixir potion and a custom chest wig, as seen in the Manimal episode, plus an autographed script from Episode 1: Manimal Love.
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
$500
Vampire Sexiness
Vampires: scary, sexy, immortal. They have it all. We can't promise that, but we will give you:
- An invitation to join us on location and meet the cast as we shoot a scene from the series. (October in LA area, travel not included.)
- An invitation to our Premiere party in Hollywood for cast, crew, friends, and invited guests. (Expected date Jan 2018, travel not included.)
- Autographed script of Episode 3: Bela Lugosi is Not Dead
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
$1,000
Requited Love
Hunter says, "The quest for requited love is the best justification for our existence."
Supporters who join us at this level will receive:
- Stephen and Marina will shoot and edit a 3-minute-long mini-documentary on a subject of your choice.
- An invitation to our Premiere party in Hollywood for cast, crew, friends, and invited guests. (Expected date Jan 2018, travel not included.)
- An invitation to join us on location and meet the cast as we shoot a scene from the series. (October in LA area, travel not included.)
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$1
Follow Us
It won't cost you a penny to Follow Us! When enough people click the button above, we'll receive a package of vital filmmaking services. (500 followers needed.)
If you want to jump aboard with a contribution of only $1, we'll send you a private link to watch the series Pilot before the general public.
$5
Loaner Heart
Can we borrow your heart? You'll have our undying gratitude if you can do this small favor. You'll receive:
- An official thank you via social media.
- A private link to watch the series Pilot before the general public.
$15
Grip Strengthener
Thanks for making us all stronger. At this level, you will receive:- A personalized gif or meme from the show with your name on it, suitable for sharing.
- An official thank you by social media and in the credits.
- A private link to watch the series Pilot before the general public.
$25
Sasquatch
Sasquatch stalks the street of Hunter's neighborhood. Contributors at this level will receive:
- A swatch of actual Sasquatch fur from the big guy himself.
- A personalized gif or meme from the show with your name on it, suitable for sharing.
- An official thank you by social media and in the credits.
- Private links to view the Pilot and the finished series before the general public.
$50
Neuro-Helmet
To celebrate your superior brain power, you will receive:
- An autographed script for Episode 2: Control the Heart
- Original love poem written by Hunter Wood.
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
$75
Maniacal Hand Puppet
What do hand puppets have to do with it? We can't tell you yet! At this level, you get:
- Autographed script for Episode 5: Bottomless Pit of Love.
- Custom bad advice from Ms. Vera the Hand Puppet. Results not guaranteed.
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
$100
Pine Cone of Power
FYI: Pine cones are great Sasquatch bait. At this contribution level, you'll receive:
- A digital collection of our favorite Sound Effects from the show, featuring birds, aliens, the grip strengthener, screaming, squishing, footsteps, and more!
- Autographed copy of Pilot script: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter.
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
$200
Limited Edition: Brain-sucking Alien
Hunter is right: his neighbor IS a brain-sucking alien. At the $200 level, one fortunate LA area contributor will receive:
- A one-night only loan of the actual Brain-Sucking Alien costume head and tentacles. It lights up! Perfect for Halloween! (Los Angeles area only)
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
Claimed: 0 of 1
$250
Manimal
To enhance your manliness (regardless of your gender) you will receive:
- An invitation to our Premiere party in Hollywood for cast, crew, friends, and invited guests. (Expected date Jan 2018, travel not included.)
- A vial of manly elixir potion and a custom chest wig, as seen in the Manimal episode, plus an autographed script from Episode 1: Manimal Love.
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
$500
Vampire Sexiness
Vampires: scary, sexy, immortal. They have it all. We can't promise that, but we will give you:
- An invitation to join us on location and meet the cast as we shoot a scene from the series. (October in LA area, travel not included.)
- An invitation to our Premiere party in Hollywood for cast, crew, friends, and invited guests. (Expected date Jan 2018, travel not included.)
- Autographed script of Episode 3: Bela Lugosi is Not Dead
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
$1,000
Requited Love
Hunter says, "The quest for requited love is the best justification for our existence."
Supporters who join us at this level will receive:
- Stephen and Marina will shoot and edit a 3-minute-long mini-documentary on a subject of your choice.
- An invitation to our Premiere party in Hollywood for cast, crew, friends, and invited guests. (Expected date Jan 2018, travel not included.)
- An invitation to join us on location and meet the cast as we shoot a scene from the series. (October in LA area, travel not included.)
- Official Thank Yous, private viewing links, and Hunter Wood accessories.
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About This Team
Stephen Kurowski and Marina Tait have been a filmmaking team since 2000. Together we've made award-winning short films, documentaries, music videos, family histories, and promotional spots. We created the video interview series Project Everyone. We throw kick-ass dance parties. We love art, the offbeat & quirky, and a good laugh.
We've gathered together a dynamic and talented team of actors and filmmakers to create our first web series, The Wonderful World of Hunter Wood. We feel incredibly grateful to make something new with all these exceptional people.
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