Jimmy's and Jenny's, a TV Sitcom Pilot
Mineola, New York | Series
Comedy, Family
Jimmy’s and Jenny’s is a feel-good, family oriented, goofy sitcom about man-child, George and his feisty friend, Maya, who are forced to work together with his kooky family in a fun & loud Greek diner that ends up being their second home. Set in present time Long Island with flashbacks to the 80s.
Jimmy's and Jenny's, a TV Sitcom Pilot
Mineola, New York | Series
Comedy, Family
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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Jimmy’s and Jenny’s is a feel-good, family oriented, goofy sitcom about man-child, George and his feisty friend, Maya, who are forced to work together with his kooky family in a fun & loud Greek diner that ends up being their second home. Set in present time Long Island with flashbacks to the 80s.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Jimmy's and Jenny's features two shows in one: a modern sitcom about a Greek diner in the present, and a feel-good throwback show about that same diner in the 80s. It's a contrast between today's fast-paced, tech-consumed world and “simpler times” prior to the internet generation.
The two sync up as our six main characters come together and learn through flashbacks to find answers for the present.
The show is diverse. No matter who you are or how messed up your life is, everyone is accepted in this fun, loving, warm and wacky diner. It has Greek roots, but it’s really about everyone. At its core, it’s about getting along, helping each other out, and creating a diverse family of friendships.
Heartwarming to GenX, reminiscent for Boomers, & featuring lessons for Millennials and Zoomers, this multicultural, multigenerational diner is proof we all have more in common as humans than that which divides us.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
Dealing with failure in both career and love life, irresponsible man-child George, buys and tries to run his late dad‘s old diner while managing his eccentric cousins as his staff, getting inspiration from his late parents through flashbacks, and constantly getting yelled at by his best friend Maya... who is reluctantly running the diner for him.
PILOT DESCRIPTION:
Living on Long Island, George, our main character, is a Greek-American in his 40s obsessed with comic books and the NY Yankees.
With his acting career failing and having discovered the love of his life, Gina, just got engaged, George feels his life is at a crossroads and seeks advice from his best friend, Maya, a divorced, feisty Israeli.
Convinced happiness awaits her in New Orleans, Maya seizes this opportunity to help both herself and George. She pushes him to finally grow up and buy her Diner, so she can leave for her own dream of starting a more care-free life in New Orleans.
A flashback to his happy childhood in the 80s, when that same diner was owned by his late dad, convinces George to buy it, since he feels this magical diner is the only place he can truly feel at home.
Lacking funds, George turns to his uncle, who agrees to invest under specific conditions. Since George is clueless about running a business, his uncle demands that Maya help George run the diner and that he hire his eccentric cousins as his staff. These conditions force Maya to hold off on her dream. For now, she is stuck helping George prove his competence to his uncle by teaching him responsibility, how to run the business and how to manage his chaotic and unprofessional cousins.
THE HEART:
The flashbacks to the 80’s, back when that diner was owned by George’s parents (Jimmy and Jenny), help George find clarity and answers to his struggles in the present. They are insightful and allow the audience to explore George’s childhood and his parents’ lives as Greek immigrants in 1980's America. They make this show into a charming dual experience.
The Kookoos! (AKA our supporting characters):
Valerie is Maya’s best friend and a waitress at the diner. She is free-spirited, obsessed with social media, doesn’t take her job too seriously, but super loyal to Maya.
Nick is George’s cousin, a real goofball with a side of mystery. He is the busboy at the diner and has a huge crush on Valerie.
Cathy is George’s cousin and is also a waitress at the diner. She is married with two kids and is quick-tongued and tough as nails.
Telly is George’s cousin from Greece. He’s only been in America for a couple of years. He is the eccentric cook, and self-proclaimed greatest chef in Greek cuisine who thinks this diner is beneath him.
The chaos comes to a screeching halt when George’s ex, Gina walks into the diner….
WHY US? WHY NOW?
The creators of the show, George and Maytal, have been trying to write this show for years, but were always busy with other projects that came up. George was about to star in an off-broadway production, and felt like he was about to get his major break… but then Covid hit. Broadway along with NYC and the rest of the world got shut down. This was heartbreaking and a huge turning point.
Inspired by his late dad’s positive attitude and ability to turn any negative situation into a positive one, George decided to turn this heartbreak into an opportunity to finally write and film this pilot, which is based on his hero, his dad, Jimmy!
Maytal and George turned this horrible situation around and decided to bring laughter and love to a world in pain, in the form of a feel-good sitcom, that everyone can relate to and enjoy!
***We will have a Covid compliance officer to ensure a safe set in accordance with all regulations.
Meet Jimmy and Jenny:
CHARACTER DYNAMICS:
George and Maya are besties! (...when they're not trying to kill each other)
George and Nick - goofiness overload/experts at nothing/masters of nonsense
Maya & Valerie are #BestiesGoals
Get yourself a man who looks at you the way Nick looks at Valerie...
George and his Kooky Greek Cousins:
Cathy:
Nick & Telly:
WHAT WE NEED:
Why 35K? We are making a SITCOM pilot. That’s a massive (and delightful) endeavor. This money not only goes to building our set, it goes to all the wonderful people working on our set as well as post-production.
We want to make sure we tell a great story of Greek and Isreali heritage, with the production quality to match. We’ve already secured a studio space to shoot this production (so exciting!), but we need to pay all the talented people.
We even have FIFTY episodes/FIVE seasons in the pipeline.
This is just the beginning, and you can be involved from the start.
Here’s a short breakdown of what things cost in this industry:
Average Network Pilot: $3.5 Million
Average Indie Pilot: $200K
What We Need: $35K
Average Cost of a diner cup of coffee: $2 (Just felt we should include it)
That’s $35K in 45 days! Check out our WISHLIST!
If we go beyond our goal?! OPÀ! We have some great additions up our sleeves...
FINAL GOAL: $60K. If we get this, we will shoot more content AND hire a PR team to get us Emmy buzz and some fabulous press!
This is the ultimate goal, and with your help, we know we can make something everyone can enjoy... and with the quality of a Greek Grandmother’s family Souvlaki recipe!
HOW TO HELP US:
FOLLOW
Follow our campaign to stay up-to-date on all things Jimmy's & Jenny's! It's 100% free! Plus Seed&Spark will reward us— the more followers we get, the more we unlock products and services courtesy of Seed&Spark!
PLEDGE
To get our "greenlight", we have to collect 80% of our crowdfunding goal to keep our funds. No pledge is too small!
PRIVATE OFFER/BARTER GIFT
Do you perhaps have a service or item you can donate or loan? Check out our wishlist and feel free to email us about it at [email protected].
TELL A FRIEND, SHARE OUR SOCIALS & FOLLOW!
Wanna help us spread the word? share this on Instagram/ Twitter/ Facebook:
Help support an awesome sitcom pilot about a wacky Long Island Greek diner. It's about goofy people, good times and food - pledge your support & join the crew of #JimmysAndJennys! www.seedandspark.com/fund/jimmys-and-jennys
#actorslife #filmmaking #sitcom #comedy #pilot #SupportTheArts
If you know anyone who likes: NYC, Long Island, Diners, Mineola, Fun, Greeks, Food, Comedy, Sitcoms, Kooky People, Laughter, Family, Love and Friendships - Please share this project with them!
OUR SOCIALS:
LIKE us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jimmysandjennys
FOLLOW on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysandjennys
VISIT our WEBSITE: JimmysandJennys.com
A NOTE FROM THE CREATOR:
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast
Costs $6,000
This pays all the the actors involved (plus background talent).
Crew
Costs $11,500
All the talent behind the scenes who make this magic possible! Camera, lights & sound crew. PA, DA..
Post Production
Costs $4,000
This pays for all editing all footage and sound! This is what brings it to life!
Set Design/ Props
Costs $2,500
Pays for everything needed to dress the set and make it look authentic for present day and the 80s.
Equipment Rentals
Costs $3,000
This pays for all equipment on set; Cameras, Lights, Sound equipment.
Food
Costs $3,000
Help us feed everyone on set! actors, film crew, stray cats etc.
Locations
Costs $1,500
This pays to rent the places we need to film!
Insurance
Costs $2,000
This covers the cost of any insurance we may need.
Marketing
Costs $1,500
This covers the cost of promotions, publicity and advertising (including sending any smoke signals).
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
George Papadimatos (Co-Creator/Writer)
George Papadimatos is an actor, producer, writer and stand-up comedian. He is of Greek descent, born and raised in Mineola, NY. He’s studied with acclaimed acting teachers, including his mentor, Academy Award Nominee, Chazz Palminteri. George landed lead and supporting roles in TV shows and films, including a recurring role in HBO's “The Deuce.” Being a HUGE comic book buff, he accomplished one of his biggest goals by landing a Co-Star role on the Netflix series “Daredevil.” He recently booked a role on the Series “Wholly Broken,” and "Riding the D with Dr, Seeds," both on Amazon Prime. He starred alongside Lawrence Gilliard Jr. in the Off Broadway Play “Broken Windows.” George is known as the “Biggest Yankee Fan In Mineola.” His stand-up comedy act is a tribute to his late dad, who taught him the greatest gift of all is LOVE and LAUGHTER.
Maytal Angel (Co-Creator/Writer)
Maytal Angel is a NYC Actress/ Producer/ Writer with a background in singing and dancing. She was born and raised in Israel and upon completing her military duties she moved to New York City to pursue the performing arts. Maytal wrote and recorded original songs, danced on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and was a singer at The Queen Pride Parade. She produced and hosted her own TV show (“The Foxxi and Bambi Show”) and landed acting roles in theater productions, films, TV shows and web shows across the country. She produced her own original series, “The Road To Hollywood”, which documents her acting and traveling solo across the U.S. for two years (Watch trailer). The show received great reviews on TV, radio shows, newspapers, podcasts and magazines.
Sarah Seeds (Creative Consulting Producer)
Sarah Seeds, is on the SAG-AFTRA Board and is a member of the Television Academy. She's written & produced pilots, sketches, short films, and commercials. You can see her in "The Mint," "American Fango," & "Sarah Q." Her series "Riding the D with Dr. Seeds" was featured on Amazon Prime for over a year, and now has distribution on PLEXTV (WATCH). She plays a principal role in the TV Pilot, "After Life," and recently shot the lead in the film, "Powerful Stuff." She is attached to two upcoming features and two series in leading roles. She is producing five projects in various stages of production.
Carie Karavas (Writer)
Carie Karavas is a tough, street smart, wisecracking stand-up comic. She has been taking the New York City and the national comedy club scene by storm. Her tough exterior along with her hard-hitting style of delivery keeps her audiences constantly on guard for big laughs. She's appeared on Comedy Central, New Joke City and has been featured at the world-famous Montreal Comedy Festival, (Mohegan Sun, Vegas). She’s had a guest appearance on the CBS show Kevin Can Wait, and had a one hour Comedy Special on Amazon Prime.
Vanessa Bontea (Line Producer)
Vanessa Bontea is a Chinese-Hungarian, American actress, producer, and host. She’s been acting and producing for the past ten years and has booked many acting roles in film, tv, theater and new media including a co-star on Law & Order: SVU. Her latest short film “Catfight” is making the festival rounds and a movie she produced called “Mouse”; is currently also in festivals and winning some awards. Her exposure to many different perspectives in life informs a lot of her creative aspirations and work. She loves the New York hustle, collaborating and bringing to life stories we have yet to experience.
Melissa Capista (Writer)
Melissa Capista is an actor, producer, and graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC. She is a creator and writer on the television comedy pilot, The Apartment (a Finalist for “Best TV Pilot” at the 2019 LA Femme International Film Festival in LA, “Official Selection” at the 2019 Orlando Film Festival, and 2019 Portland Comedy Short Film Festival). She's appeared in national commercials and on Off-Broadway stages throughout New York. You can catch her in films streaming on Amazon Prime and DirecTV, including A Box Came to Brooklyn, Christmas Eve: Panic at the Pole, and Blind Trust.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Jimmy's and Jenny's features two shows in one: a modern sitcom about a Greek diner in the present, and a feel-good throwback show about that same diner in the 80s. It's a contrast between today's fast-paced, tech-consumed world and “simpler times” prior to the internet generation.
The two sync up as our six main characters come together and learn through flashbacks to find answers for the present.
The show is diverse. No matter who you are or how messed up your life is, everyone is accepted in this fun, loving, warm and wacky diner. It has Greek roots, but it’s really about everyone. At its core, it’s about getting along, helping each other out, and creating a diverse family of friendships.
Heartwarming to GenX, reminiscent for Boomers, & featuring lessons for Millennials and Zoomers, this multicultural, multigenerational diner is proof we all have more in common as humans than that which divides us.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
Dealing with failure in both career and love life, irresponsible man-child George, buys and tries to run his late dad‘s old diner while managing his eccentric cousins as his staff, getting inspiration from his late parents through flashbacks, and constantly getting yelled at by his best friend Maya... who is reluctantly running the diner for him.
PILOT DESCRIPTION:
Living on Long Island, George, our main character, is a Greek-American in his 40s obsessed with comic books and the NY Yankees.
With his acting career failing and having discovered the love of his life, Gina, just got engaged, George feels his life is at a crossroads and seeks advice from his best friend, Maya, a divorced, feisty Israeli.
Convinced happiness awaits her in New Orleans, Maya seizes this opportunity to help both herself and George. She pushes him to finally grow up and buy her Diner, so she can leave for her own dream of starting a more care-free life in New Orleans.
A flashback to his happy childhood in the 80s, when that same diner was owned by his late dad, convinces George to buy it, since he feels this magical diner is the only place he can truly feel at home.
Lacking funds, George turns to his uncle, who agrees to invest under specific conditions. Since George is clueless about running a business, his uncle demands that Maya help George run the diner and that he hire his eccentric cousins as his staff. These conditions force Maya to hold off on her dream. For now, she is stuck helping George prove his competence to his uncle by teaching him responsibility, how to run the business and how to manage his chaotic and unprofessional cousins.
THE HEART:
The flashbacks to the 80’s, back when that diner was owned by George’s parents (Jimmy and Jenny), help George find clarity and answers to his struggles in the present. They are insightful and allow the audience to explore George’s childhood and his parents’ lives as Greek immigrants in 1980's America. They make this show into a charming dual experience.
The Kookoos! (AKA our supporting characters):
Valerie is Maya’s best friend and a waitress at the diner. She is free-spirited, obsessed with social media, doesn’t take her job too seriously, but super loyal to Maya.
Nick is George’s cousin, a real goofball with a side of mystery. He is the busboy at the diner and has a huge crush on Valerie.
Cathy is George’s cousin and is also a waitress at the diner. She is married with two kids and is quick-tongued and tough as nails.
Telly is George’s cousin from Greece. He’s only been in America for a couple of years. He is the eccentric cook, and self-proclaimed greatest chef in Greek cuisine who thinks this diner is beneath him.
The chaos comes to a screeching halt when George’s ex, Gina walks into the diner….
WHY US? WHY NOW?
The creators of the show, George and Maytal, have been trying to write this show for years, but were always busy with other projects that came up. George was about to star in an off-broadway production, and felt like he was about to get his major break… but then Covid hit. Broadway along with NYC and the rest of the world got shut down. This was heartbreaking and a huge turning point.
Inspired by his late dad’s positive attitude and ability to turn any negative situation into a positive one, George decided to turn this heartbreak into an opportunity to finally write and film this pilot, which is based on his hero, his dad, Jimmy!
Maytal and George turned this horrible situation around and decided to bring laughter and love to a world in pain, in the form of a feel-good sitcom, that everyone can relate to and enjoy!
***We will have a Covid compliance officer to ensure a safe set in accordance with all regulations.
Meet Jimmy and Jenny:
CHARACTER DYNAMICS:
George and Maya are besties! (...when they're not trying to kill each other)
George and Nick - goofiness overload/experts at nothing/masters of nonsense
Maya & Valerie are #BestiesGoals
Get yourself a man who looks at you the way Nick looks at Valerie...
George and his Kooky Greek Cousins:
Cathy:
Nick & Telly:
WHAT WE NEED:
Why 35K? We are making a SITCOM pilot. That’s a massive (and delightful) endeavor. This money not only goes to building our set, it goes to all the wonderful people working on our set as well as post-production.
We want to make sure we tell a great story of Greek and Isreali heritage, with the production quality to match. We’ve already secured a studio space to shoot this production (so exciting!), but we need to pay all the talented people.
We even have FIFTY episodes/FIVE seasons in the pipeline.
This is just the beginning, and you can be involved from the start.
Here’s a short breakdown of what things cost in this industry:
Average Network Pilot: $3.5 Million
Average Indie Pilot: $200K
What We Need: $35K
Average Cost of a diner cup of coffee: $2 (Just felt we should include it)
That’s $35K in 45 days! Check out our WISHLIST!
If we go beyond our goal?! OPÀ! We have some great additions up our sleeves...
FINAL GOAL: $60K. If we get this, we will shoot more content AND hire a PR team to get us Emmy buzz and some fabulous press!
This is the ultimate goal, and with your help, we know we can make something everyone can enjoy... and with the quality of a Greek Grandmother’s family Souvlaki recipe!
HOW TO HELP US:
FOLLOW
Follow our campaign to stay up-to-date on all things Jimmy's & Jenny's! It's 100% free! Plus Seed&Spark will reward us— the more followers we get, the more we unlock products and services courtesy of Seed&Spark!
PLEDGE
To get our "greenlight", we have to collect 80% of our crowdfunding goal to keep our funds. No pledge is too small!
PRIVATE OFFER/BARTER GIFT
Do you perhaps have a service or item you can donate or loan? Check out our wishlist and feel free to email us about it at [email protected].
TELL A FRIEND, SHARE OUR SOCIALS & FOLLOW!
Wanna help us spread the word? share this on Instagram/ Twitter/ Facebook:
Help support an awesome sitcom pilot about a wacky Long Island Greek diner. It's about goofy people, good times and food - pledge your support & join the crew of #JimmysAndJennys! www.seedandspark.com/fund/jimmys-and-jennys
#actorslife #filmmaking #sitcom #comedy #pilot #SupportTheArts
If you know anyone who likes: NYC, Long Island, Diners, Mineola, Fun, Greeks, Food, Comedy, Sitcoms, Kooky People, Laughter, Family, Love and Friendships - Please share this project with them!
OUR SOCIALS:
LIKE us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jimmysandjennys
FOLLOW on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysandjennys
VISIT our WEBSITE: JimmysandJennys.com
A NOTE FROM THE CREATOR:
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast
Costs $6,000
This pays all the the actors involved (plus background talent).
Crew
Costs $11,500
All the talent behind the scenes who make this magic possible! Camera, lights & sound crew. PA, DA..
Post Production
Costs $4,000
This pays for all editing all footage and sound! This is what brings it to life!
Set Design/ Props
Costs $2,500
Pays for everything needed to dress the set and make it look authentic for present day and the 80s.
Equipment Rentals
Costs $3,000
This pays for all equipment on set; Cameras, Lights, Sound equipment.
Food
Costs $3,000
Help us feed everyone on set! actors, film crew, stray cats etc.
Locations
Costs $1,500
This pays to rent the places we need to film!
Insurance
Costs $2,000
This covers the cost of any insurance we may need.
Marketing
Costs $1,500
This covers the cost of promotions, publicity and advertising (including sending any smoke signals).
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
George Papadimatos (Co-Creator/Writer)
George Papadimatos is an actor, producer, writer and stand-up comedian. He is of Greek descent, born and raised in Mineola, NY. He’s studied with acclaimed acting teachers, including his mentor, Academy Award Nominee, Chazz Palminteri. George landed lead and supporting roles in TV shows and films, including a recurring role in HBO's “The Deuce.” Being a HUGE comic book buff, he accomplished one of his biggest goals by landing a Co-Star role on the Netflix series “Daredevil.” He recently booked a role on the Series “Wholly Broken,” and "Riding the D with Dr, Seeds," both on Amazon Prime. He starred alongside Lawrence Gilliard Jr. in the Off Broadway Play “Broken Windows.” George is known as the “Biggest Yankee Fan In Mineola.” His stand-up comedy act is a tribute to his late dad, who taught him the greatest gift of all is LOVE and LAUGHTER.
Maytal Angel (Co-Creator/Writer)
Maytal Angel is a NYC Actress/ Producer/ Writer with a background in singing and dancing. She was born and raised in Israel and upon completing her military duties she moved to New York City to pursue the performing arts. Maytal wrote and recorded original songs, danced on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and was a singer at The Queen Pride Parade. She produced and hosted her own TV show (“The Foxxi and Bambi Show”) and landed acting roles in theater productions, films, TV shows and web shows across the country. She produced her own original series, “The Road To Hollywood”, which documents her acting and traveling solo across the U.S. for two years (Watch trailer). The show received great reviews on TV, radio shows, newspapers, podcasts and magazines.
Sarah Seeds (Creative Consulting Producer)
Sarah Seeds, is on the SAG-AFTRA Board and is a member of the Television Academy. She's written & produced pilots, sketches, short films, and commercials. You can see her in "The Mint," "American Fango," & "Sarah Q." Her series "Riding the D with Dr. Seeds" was featured on Amazon Prime for over a year, and now has distribution on PLEXTV (WATCH). She plays a principal role in the TV Pilot, "After Life," and recently shot the lead in the film, "Powerful Stuff." She is attached to two upcoming features and two series in leading roles. She is producing five projects in various stages of production.
Carie Karavas (Writer)
Carie Karavas is a tough, street smart, wisecracking stand-up comic. She has been taking the New York City and the national comedy club scene by storm. Her tough exterior along with her hard-hitting style of delivery keeps her audiences constantly on guard for big laughs. She's appeared on Comedy Central, New Joke City and has been featured at the world-famous Montreal Comedy Festival, (Mohegan Sun, Vegas). She’s had a guest appearance on the CBS show Kevin Can Wait, and had a one hour Comedy Special on Amazon Prime.
Vanessa Bontea (Line Producer)
Vanessa Bontea is a Chinese-Hungarian, American actress, producer, and host. She’s been acting and producing for the past ten years and has booked many acting roles in film, tv, theater and new media including a co-star on Law & Order: SVU. Her latest short film “Catfight” is making the festival rounds and a movie she produced called “Mouse”; is currently also in festivals and winning some awards. Her exposure to many different perspectives in life informs a lot of her creative aspirations and work. She loves the New York hustle, collaborating and bringing to life stories we have yet to experience.
Melissa Capista (Writer)
Melissa Capista is an actor, producer, and graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC. She is a creator and writer on the television comedy pilot, The Apartment (a Finalist for “Best TV Pilot” at the 2019 LA Femme International Film Festival in LA, “Official Selection” at the 2019 Orlando Film Festival, and 2019 Portland Comedy Short Film Festival). She's appeared in national commercials and on Off-Broadway stages throughout New York. You can catch her in films streaming on Amazon Prime and DirecTV, including A Box Came to Brooklyn, Christmas Eve: Panic at the Pole, and Blind Trust.