Neighborhood Watch: Inglewood (Pilot)
Inglewood, California | Series
Comedy
Inglewood is full of life, humor, and unforgettable people — but that story rarely gets told. We're making a mockumentary comedy pilot that finally puts the comedy in our community. Join the block.
Neighborhood Watch: Inglewood (Pilot)
Inglewood, California | Series
Comedy
1 Campaigns | California, United States
3 supporters | followers
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$540
Goal: $5,755 for production
Inglewood is full of life, humor, and unforgettable people — but that story rarely gets told. We're making a mockumentary comedy pilot that finally puts the comedy in our community. Join the block.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Neighborhood Watch: Inglewood follows a tight-knit — and deeply dysfunctional — group of volunteers who have spent years keeping their block safe. When their street is officially named the safest in Inglewood, they call an emergency meeting to celebrate and plan their next move. What unfolds in that room makes one thing very clear: the greatest threat to the neighborhood has been sitting in the living room the whole time.
Shot in the mockumentary format and set entirely in Inglewood, the pilot is a character-driven ensemble comedy built around the kind of people every neighborhood has — the ones who are too loud, too involved, and absolutely convinced they know best. Think Abbott Elementary energy, Inglewood address.
Inglewood is one of the most upbeat, alive cities in Southern California. It has energy, personality, and some of the most unforgettable people you'll ever meet on a block. But when Inglewood shows up on screen, the story is almost always told dramatically — the crime, the tension, the stakes. What gets left out is what actually makes the city worth living in: the everyday relationships, and the family feeling being in a close-knit community brings. That's the Inglewood I grew up around.
And that's the story I wanted to tell. So I did — from scratch, and independently, because I believe this story deserves to be told by someone who's actually from Inglewood. Someone who got their school uniforms on Market St., saw the Lakers play at the Great Western Forum, played at Darby Park, and chose to return there after college to put down roots — like me. Every decision, every frame, every casting choice has been made with intention. And now I need your help to make it real.
Every dollar raised goes directly into production. Our $5,505 goal covers our cast of 9, a full two-day crew, camera and sound gear, production design, catering, post production, and our initial festival run. You can see exactly how every dollar is allocated in our WishList — there's no mystery here, just a tight budget and a team ready to make the most of it.
Whether you give $25 or $1,000, you're not just backing a pilot — you're backing a perspective that doesn't get enough screen time. You're backing an Inglewood story told by someone who actually grew up there. And you're helping prove that independent, community-made comedy can find its audience without a studio co-sign.
The watch is active. Join the block.
**AI used for the show poster mock up
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Audio Kit - 2 day rental
Costs $250
Crisp sound is everything in a mockumentary. This covers mics, boom, and recorder rental.
Set Dressing
Costs $200
These details will allow us to make the set feel familiar and warm, like it's been lived in for years.
Lighting Package - 2 day rental
Costs $150
Good lighting gives an indie project like mine a more polished and professional look.
Catering & Crafty
Costs $450
A fed crew is a focused crew. This covers all meals and snacks for the full cast and for the duration of filming.
Post Production
Costs $700
Covers our editor stipend, sound mix, music licensing, and storage drives — everything that turns raw footage into a finished pilot
Crew - 2 day hold
Costs $1,300
Covers our DP, 1st AD, camera operator, sound mixer, gaffer, and PAs for both shoot days — the people who make every frame possible
Props
Costs $200
The binoculars, clipboards, and signage are what make the Neighborhood Watch feel real and ridiculous.
Cast
Costs $1,450
Our cast of 9 brings the Neighborhood Watch to life. This covers every actor's rate across both shoot days — no cast, no comedy
Expendables
Costs $200
Every production has last-minute needs. This covers the small stuff — extension cords, batteries, and anything else that comes up.
Film Festival Fees
Costs $280
This covers submission fees for our initial festival run - Getting our pilot in front of the right audiences and industry eyes.
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About This Team
Destiny Dennis | Writer, Director & Co-Producer Destiny Dennis is an Inglewood native and the creative force behind Neighborhood Watch: Inglewood. As the creator, every element of this project reflects her vision for reshaping Inglewood's story driven by a cast of familiar characters — loud, funny, and full of life. She wrote this project, because she was tired of waiting for someone else to do it.
Jodiee Danielle | Co-Producer Jodiee brings both roots and range to this project. Inglewood born and South LA raised, she understands intimately the community this show is celebrating. As co-producer, she's the backbone of making sure this vision gets executed with the care and intention it deserves.
Kelly Flicks | Director of Photography Kelly Flicks is an Inglewood native whose eye for visual storytelling will bring the world of the show to life on screen. Having a DP who is from the community isn't just a creative choice — it means every frame is shot with genuine love for the city.
This isn't a project about Inglewood made by outsiders looking in. This is Inglewood telling its own story — from the writing room to the camera.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Neighborhood Watch: Inglewood follows a tight-knit — and deeply dysfunctional — group of volunteers who have spent years keeping their block safe. When their street is officially named the safest in Inglewood, they call an emergency meeting to celebrate and plan their next move. What unfolds in that room makes one thing very clear: the greatest threat to the neighborhood has been sitting in the living room the whole time.
Shot in the mockumentary format and set entirely in Inglewood, the pilot is a character-driven ensemble comedy built around the kind of people every neighborhood has — the ones who are too loud, too involved, and absolutely convinced they know best. Think Abbott Elementary energy, Inglewood address.
Inglewood is one of the most upbeat, alive cities in Southern California. It has energy, personality, and some of the most unforgettable people you'll ever meet on a block. But when Inglewood shows up on screen, the story is almost always told dramatically — the crime, the tension, the stakes. What gets left out is what actually makes the city worth living in: the everyday relationships, and the family feeling being in a close-knit community brings. That's the Inglewood I grew up around.
And that's the story I wanted to tell. So I did — from scratch, and independently, because I believe this story deserves to be told by someone who's actually from Inglewood. Someone who got their school uniforms on Market St., saw the Lakers play at the Great Western Forum, played at Darby Park, and chose to return there after college to put down roots — like me. Every decision, every frame, every casting choice has been made with intention. And now I need your help to make it real.
Every dollar raised goes directly into production. Our $5,505 goal covers our cast of 9, a full two-day crew, camera and sound gear, production design, catering, post production, and our initial festival run. You can see exactly how every dollar is allocated in our WishList — there's no mystery here, just a tight budget and a team ready to make the most of it.
Whether you give $25 or $1,000, you're not just backing a pilot — you're backing a perspective that doesn't get enough screen time. You're backing an Inglewood story told by someone who actually grew up there. And you're helping prove that independent, community-made comedy can find its audience without a studio co-sign.
The watch is active. Join the block.
**AI used for the show poster mock up
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Audio Kit - 2 day rental
Costs $250
Crisp sound is everything in a mockumentary. This covers mics, boom, and recorder rental.
Set Dressing
Costs $200
These details will allow us to make the set feel familiar and warm, like it's been lived in for years.
Lighting Package - 2 day rental
Costs $150
Good lighting gives an indie project like mine a more polished and professional look.
Catering & Crafty
Costs $450
A fed crew is a focused crew. This covers all meals and snacks for the full cast and for the duration of filming.
Post Production
Costs $700
Covers our editor stipend, sound mix, music licensing, and storage drives — everything that turns raw footage into a finished pilot
Crew - 2 day hold
Costs $1,300
Covers our DP, 1st AD, camera operator, sound mixer, gaffer, and PAs for both shoot days — the people who make every frame possible
Props
Costs $200
The binoculars, clipboards, and signage are what make the Neighborhood Watch feel real and ridiculous.
Cast
Costs $1,450
Our cast of 9 brings the Neighborhood Watch to life. This covers every actor's rate across both shoot days — no cast, no comedy
Expendables
Costs $200
Every production has last-minute needs. This covers the small stuff — extension cords, batteries, and anything else that comes up.
Film Festival Fees
Costs $280
This covers submission fees for our initial festival run - Getting our pilot in front of the right audiences and industry eyes.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Destiny Dennis | Writer, Director & Co-Producer Destiny Dennis is an Inglewood native and the creative force behind Neighborhood Watch: Inglewood. As the creator, every element of this project reflects her vision for reshaping Inglewood's story driven by a cast of familiar characters — loud, funny, and full of life. She wrote this project, because she was tired of waiting for someone else to do it.
Jodiee Danielle | Co-Producer Jodiee brings both roots and range to this project. Inglewood born and South LA raised, she understands intimately the community this show is celebrating. As co-producer, she's the backbone of making sure this vision gets executed with the care and intention it deserves.
Kelly Flicks | Director of Photography Kelly Flicks is an Inglewood native whose eye for visual storytelling will bring the world of the show to life on screen. Having a DP who is from the community isn't just a creative choice — it means every frame is shot with genuine love for the city.
This isn't a project about Inglewood made by outsiders looking in. This is Inglewood telling its own story — from the writing room to the camera.