Our series delivers fresh and relevant content with an old sitcom flare. We're creating a relatable show that also highlights real world issues. Through impressions, parody, homages, and physical comedy, we'll have you laughing out loud while touching your heart (with consent of course).
Our series delivers fresh and relevant content with an old sitcom flare. We're creating a relatable show that also highlights real world issues. Through impressions, parody, homages, and physical comedy, we'll have you laughing out loud while touching your heart (with consent of course).
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Story
Mission Statement
In addition to our show starring a Black man and a Jewish woman, it's incredibly important to us to hire underrepresented groups in front of and behind the camera. Not only to increase representation in our industry but to get different perspectives and fresh stories.About The Project
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Before reading any further, watch our pilot HERE . We made it just for you!
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The year was 2016. Alex Pires had recently moved to the NYC area. In fact he sat in his Jersey City apartment watching sitcom after sitcom, without a laugh to be heard. Was he broken? Did he lack a sense of humor? Was he going to be stuck like this FOREVER?! "Not today!" thought Alex as he rose from his un-made bed and stepped over to his desk. It was there that Alex Pires decided he was going to create a comedy that was all encompassing: Over-the-top and down-to-earth, original and parodying, serious and silly! The comedy that would save laughless boys and girls from around the world. The greatest sitcom EVER MADE.
Ok so maybe that's a liiiiitttle over dramatic. The truth is, Alex decided to write a series made up of the type of comedy that he himself enjoyed. He wrote a few episodes with the help of some friends but had trouble getting it off the ground. It was in 2018 that he met Stephanie Windland in an acting class and thought "That girl is a mess like me. She's perfect". And thus P's in a Pod was born!
(A picture of us in acting class. We weren't kidding about the mess)
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We believe that the best comedy derives from the truth, and in today's world, we are in dire need of some truth telling. However, we are also in need of a good laugh. With our show, we want to start conversations about important subject matters, but we want to laugh while doing it. The perfect response to our show would be "Wow I think about this all the time, I've just never said it out loud". Life's hard and also hilarious. Both are important!
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As humans, we're always searching for people and situations to relate with. We want to make your search easier. By bringing on different directors each episode, and gathering a cast and crew of various backgrounds, we want to create relatable content for all types of people. There are so many stories and perspectives that need to be heard and we're here to give them to you..jpg)
We shot the pilot completely out of pocket, so if you liked that, imagine what we could do with a real budget. We're determined to bring you a series with quality and content. By joining us on this journey you're not only gifting yourselves a full season of Pete and Polly's shenanigans, but you're helping out a team of independent artists make their dreams a reality.
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Your support is the best currency out there. However, it won't help feed our cast and crew. By raising $15,000, we'll be able to pay our incredible crew, to provide quality footage and sound, and an editor to bring it all together. We'll also be able to pay for shooting locations (so you're not getting an entire series that takes place in a living room), festival submissions so that our series can be seen by some pretty big people, and of course food for our cast and crew. So you can help us by pledging as much as you're willing and able to and by sharing the campaign on social media as well as with your family and friends. We're excited to have you join us on this journey and we guarantee you a funny and relatable show in return.
Love your new best friends,
Pete and Polly
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Along with sending you updates on Seed and Spark, we'll also be updating our website with big news, fun behind the scenes footage, and more episodes as we continue to create our series. Join in on the advenutre HERE!
Incentives
$10
See your name on the screen!
We're so grateful that you wanted to help make our dreams come true, so we'll be giving you a personal thanks at the end of one of our episodes. Watch to find out which one!
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$15
Social Media Shout-Out!
You're so amazing that we wanna tell the world about it! for $15 you'll get a thank you in the credits and we'll also give you a shout-out on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages. If you have an awesome project that you're working on as well, let us know and we'll shout that out too!
$20
Poster Art
Along with your special thank you in the credits, we'd love to send you a link to an exclusive P's in a Pod poster (Not pictured below). Share it, print it, hang it up in your bathroom, whatever your little heart desires!
$50
First Dibs
You gave us $50 so you definitely deserve to get a special sneak peek at what you helped fund. We'll send you a digital copy of our second episode before it's released to the world!
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
$80
Let your voice be heard!
We already know you're a generous person based on this contribution, but are you a creative one as well? Give Alex and Stephanie your idea for a "P's on a couch" instagram video and we'll make it happen (with full credit for you of course).
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
$100
First Dibs on Full Season
We are so incredibly thankful for your generous contribution, so the least we can do is make your wait time shorter. Get a link to each episode before anyone else and brag about it to all of your closest friends and family (just no spoilers please).
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
$200
Get to Know Us
If you're gifting us this incredible amount of money, you should get to know us too! For $200 you'll receive a private 10 minute Q & A with the creators of the show, where you can get all the behind the scenes info that your heart desires.
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
Claimed: 2 of 15
$300
Pick An Impression
For $300, creator and resident impressionist Alex Pires, will learn a new impression just for you and record a personalized video. Who knows, he might be thanking you for his SNL career one day.
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
Claimed: 1 of 20
$350
Stephanie Sings A Song
For just $350, Stephanie will write a personalized parody and sing it for you. Just pick the song you want parodied, give her a few details about yourself, and she'll take it from there.
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
-Social Media shoutout
Claimed: 1 of 20
$400
Special Cameo
Whether you're a seasoned actor or have never even seen a movie, we want YOU to make a special appearance in one of our episodes. You did help make these epsiodes possible after all.
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
Claimed: 1 of 10
$500
Big Time Producer
Ok you might be an angel on earth, or we have some really great black mail on you. Either way, we're very grateful and happy to list you as a Producer in the credits of every episode. You'll also be invited to a screening when the episodes launch.
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
$600
Come to a viewing
It would be our true pleasure to have you and a guest attend a screening of the first three episodes with our family and friends (before the season is even finished!). It'll be a fun night with food, laughs, and all things P's in a Pod. Having you there will only make it even more special.
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
- Producer Credit
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Claimed: 1 of 15
$1,000
Head Honcho
You're officially our Executive Producer and our new closest friend. You'll be invited to a screening of every episode, welcome on set while we film, and we'll update you as our process moves forward. You'll also have your own title card in each episode.Welcome to the team.
$15,000
The Whole Package
We could never truly thank you enough for this incredible gift, but we can try. You'll recieve every incentive listed along with a private screening with cast and crew for just you and whomever you'd like to bring. This will also include food and drinks of course because along with the completion of our show, we will be celebrating YOU and your heart of gold.
Includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
- Links to each episode as soon as they're ready
- An impression from Alex
- A song written by Stephanie
- Creative control on a "P's on a Couch" clip
- Executive Producer Credit
- Private Screening
- On-set visits
- Bragging Rights
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
See your name on the screen!
We're so grateful that you wanted to help make our dreams come true, so we'll be giving you a personal thanks at the end of one of our episodes. Watch to find out which one!
$15
Social Media Shout-Out!
You're so amazing that we wanna tell the world about it! for $15 you'll get a thank you in the credits and we'll also give you a shout-out on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages. If you have an awesome project that you're working on as well, let us know and we'll shout that out too!
$20
Poster Art
Along with your special thank you in the credits, we'd love to send you a link to an exclusive P's in a Pod poster (Not pictured below). Share it, print it, hang it up in your bathroom, whatever your little heart desires!
$50
First Dibs
You gave us $50 so you definitely deserve to get a special sneak peek at what you helped fund. We'll send you a digital copy of our second episode before it's released to the world!
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
$80
Let your voice be heard!
We already know you're a generous person based on this contribution, but are you a creative one as well? Give Alex and Stephanie your idea for a "P's on a couch" instagram video and we'll make it happen (with full credit for you of course).
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
$100
First Dibs on Full Season
We are so incredibly thankful for your generous contribution, so the least we can do is make your wait time shorter. Get a link to each episode before anyone else and brag about it to all of your closest friends and family (just no spoilers please).
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
$200
Get to Know Us
If you're gifting us this incredible amount of money, you should get to know us too! For $200 you'll receive a private 10 minute Q & A with the creators of the show, where you can get all the behind the scenes info that your heart desires.
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
Claimed: 2 of 15
$300
Pick An Impression
For $300, creator and resident impressionist Alex Pires, will learn a new impression just for you and record a personalized video. Who knows, he might be thanking you for his SNL career one day.
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
Claimed: 1 of 20
$350
Stephanie Sings A Song
For just $350, Stephanie will write a personalized parody and sing it for you. Just pick the song you want parodied, give her a few details about yourself, and she'll take it from there.
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
-Social Media shoutout
Claimed: 1 of 20
$400
Special Cameo
Whether you're a seasoned actor or have never even seen a movie, we want YOU to make a special appearance in one of our episodes. You did help make these epsiodes possible after all.
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
Claimed: 1 of 10
$500
Big Time Producer
Ok you might be an angel on earth, or we have some really great black mail on you. Either way, we're very grateful and happy to list you as a Producer in the credits of every episode. You'll also be invited to a screening when the episodes launch.
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
$600
Come to a viewing
It would be our true pleasure to have you and a guest attend a screening of the first three episodes with our family and friends (before the season is even finished!). It'll be a fun night with food, laughs, and all things P's in a Pod. Having you there will only make it even more special.
Also includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
- Producer Credit
Claimed: 1 of 15
$1,000
Head Honcho
You're officially our Executive Producer and our new closest friend. You'll be invited to a screening of every episode, welcome on set while we film, and we'll update you as our process moves forward. You'll also have your own title card in each episode.Welcome to the team.
$15,000
The Whole Package
We could never truly thank you enough for this incredible gift, but we can try. You'll recieve every incentive listed along with a private screening with cast and crew for just you and whomever you'd like to bring. This will also include food and drinks of course because along with the completion of our show, we will be celebrating YOU and your heart of gold.
Includes:
-Thank you in credits
- Social Media Shoutout
- Links to each episode as soon as they're ready
- An impression from Alex
- A song written by Stephanie
- Creative control on a "P's on a Couch" clip
- Executive Producer Credit
- Private Screening
- On-set visits
- Bragging Rights
- Updates
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Current Team
About This Team
MEET THE SQUAD
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Creator/Actor/Producer
Alex J. Pires is a New York City based SAG/AFTRA Actor represented by Stefanie Field Entertainment and Paradigm. He has completed the two year acting program with Anthony Abeson. Recent credits include: The Marvel/Netflix series The Punisher. Film Credits include Altered Hours, Filling In and Texture, all available on Amazon, and a nationwide Capitol One commercial. In addition, Alex has hosting expereince working with companies such as Xfinity, Samsung, Intel, Culturelle and more. AlexJPires.com
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Producer/Actress
Stephanie Windland is a born and raised New Yorker and she doesn't let you forget it. She is currently represented by Peggy Becker at Parkside Talent Management. This is her first time producing a series and she could not be more excited about the people she gets to do that with. Recent credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Belle) at La Comedia Dinner Theater, My Mother, My Sister, and Me (originated the Role of Robin) at The Bickford, Dead and Buried (Perdue) at Dreamcatcher Rep, and Henry's Law (Annie) with Playwrights Theater of NJ. She currently studies Improv at UCB, acting with Anthony Abeson, and voice with Amy M. Stewart. You may have seen her performing around NYC with her comedy troupe The Flying Luango Brothers. Stephaniewindland.com
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Producer
Sean T. McGrath is a New York based Producer, Writer, and Actor. As the Co-Artistic Director of The NOW Collective he has written for and produced In The Pipeline and Apartment Complex, two plays written collaboratively as well as a number of readings including Matt McLachlan's The Murder Play with Jack and Melissa, Terilyn Elise Eisenhauer's Lovelocked, Dana Brooke's In Between the Hours, and Lucky, which he also wrote. With thew company he will be producing the upcoming world premiere of Alex Riad's The Wild Parrots of Campbell, which will run at The Cherry Lane studio theater in the winter of 2019. He is also the Producer of the upcoming short film, Mi Único, written by Adrian Burke and directed by Ron Phippen.
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Assistant Director
Alexandra Faye Sadeghian is an Assistant Director and an Actor from New York, NY. New York Film Academy Alumni, Alexandra began working with Troma Entertainment fresh out of school where she would later cast and act in their Feature Film, “Shakespeare’s Shitstorm”. She is currently working on multiple projects, both in front of and behind the camera as well as being an employee of award-winning production company, Legacy Pictures. You can reach her at [email protected] or Instagram handle @alexandrafaye16.
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Director of Photography
Marc is a self-shooting Producer/Editor/DP and Editorial Photographer based out of Bushwick. He grew up in the Midwest but was fortunate to travel a lot from an early age and always knew he needed something bigger. New York has been a place where being behind the camera has allowed him to connect with people from an amazingly diverse set of backgrounds and he doesn't plan on slowing down any time soon. marcparroquin.com
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Production Sound Mixer
Artur is a represented Actor, Director, Producer and Singer/Musician based out of Harlem in New York City. He also works behind the camera as a Sound Mixer/Recordist and has coached on-camera acting/movement with talent from various backgrounds and levels of experience.
iamartur.com
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