Sister President
Los Angeles, California | Series
Comedy
"Sister President" is a depiction of Black Girl Magic at the helm of The United States of America, and an antidote to the powerlessness that so many people feel right now. It is an expression of love for culture and country, and an admonishment to meet opportunity head-on, however imperfectly.
Sister President
Los Angeles, California | Series
Comedy
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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"Sister President" is a depiction of Black Girl Magic at the helm of The United States of America, and an antidote to the powerlessness that so many people feel right now. It is an expression of love for culture and country, and an admonishment to meet opportunity head-on, however imperfectly.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
SISTER PRESIDENT is a comedy about two sisters
who find themselves in a complex, unexpected situation
with supremely undesirable consequences for failure.
In other words...
Their response to the unspoken question “Am I my sister’s keeper?”
is a resounding “YAAAAS, QUEEN!!”
From Showrunner, Nicole J. Butler:
In 2017, I didn't like what I saw happening to my country, nor to the US political system. I, along with other people, expressed feelings of powerlessness. Then I remembered that the pen is, indeed, mightier than the sword. As an artist I have the ability AND responsibility to create work that spotlights what I see around me. As a citizen, I have the right to do so.
Soooo... I’ve written a whole season that I think you’ll love and shot the first episode as a proof of concept. I am putting wonderfully-skilled colleagues to work in front of AND behind the camera… and I will be paying them, because I believe it’s important to pay people whose work we value so that they can afford to LIVE and continue to create.
THE SISTERS:
Nicole J. Butler & Michelle N. Carter
play sisters "Shona & Kitara Washington" respectively.
Shona Washington (played by Nicole J. Butler) is a low-key creative-type who is happiest when her calendar is filled with an alternating combo of empty days and creative pursuits. Externally-imposed structure exacerbates her anxiety issues, so she thrives on having complete control of her own life... which is NOT the current state of affairs. Her fashion sense is more "comfort" than it is "Chanel". Quietly astute with an unquiet mind, she needs a little extra time to process things, but always comes out ahead.
Kitara Washington (played by Michelle N. Carter) is “boughetto” at it's finest. Hood, but not ratchetly so. Her intelligence is often underestimated but she can think circles around the vast majority most people in the time that it takes them to blink. Fast-talking problem-solver… if only her mouth could get her OUT of trouble as quickly as it gets her into it! Well-dressed in the latest "it" brands and she never pays full-price for anything because she’s about her coin.
LOVE IT SO FAR?
GOOD!
I'D LIKE YOU TO JOIN ME.
Yup, YOU!
I NEED:
* 500 followers in order to receive special filmmaker perks from Seed & Spark. Click the blue "FOLLOW" button and we can make that happen right now!
*Commitments for 80% of our financial goal or I receive no donations at all. $13,356 is the magic number for "Sister President" to get the green light!
* To reach $4,500 in the first 48 hours of this campaign. Easy. Pledge what you can!
I am asking you, personally, to partner with me in order to get this project done and out into the world. If you'll contribute what you can financially and spread the word, you have my word that I will endeavor to give you a show that will make you laugh, make you think, and hopefully - make you feel empowered. Because you are. Right now, this is in your hands. Thank you so much!
If only this were possible...
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Skilled Technical Crew
Costs $6,300
Video clarity, good lighting, & crisp audio are the most important components to this process.
Production Insurance
Costs $3,600
SAG-AFTRA requires Gen. Liability & Workers Comp insurance in case of injury or property damage.
Performers
Costs $3,000
SAG-AFTRA minimum is $125/day per performer + pension & health payments.
Hair, Makeup, and Wardrobe
Costs $1,500
Essential components of creating believable characters onscreen.
On-Set Meals
Costs $1,200
This will feed our cast & crew healthy meals on shoot days for the entire season.
Crowdfunding Fees
Costs $795
Seed & Spark, like all other crowdfunding platforms, charges a platform-usage fee. (5%)
Marketing & Festivals
Costs $150
We would like "Sister President" to have a successful first season and grow into successive seasons!
Incidentals
Costs $150
Covers "little" things that add up quickly: script copies, gaffers tape, batteries, memory cards...
Share this update!
About This Team
Actress/Writer/Producer, Nicole J. Butler, is a Chicago-native Hawkeye
who has appeared in- or voiced- well over 100 television shows and commercials,
in addition to performing in live theatre. She has written, produced, and directed
for stage and screen. Nicole has also been a SAG Foundation guest speaker, and
a writer for actors’ trade publication, Backstage. One of her most-loved projects
to-date is the role of "Cheryl" in State Farm's viral "She Shed" commercial.
Through it all, for Nicole, one goal has been paramount:
“...to tell the stories of those whose voices otherwise go unheard.”
Actress, Michelle N. Carter, is a Richmond, VA native and graduate of
Virginia Commonwealth University where she earned a B.F.A in acting.
For the past 19 years, she and her husband have called Los Angeles home
where she has worked on several tv shows and national commercials including
Grey’s Anatomy, Grimm, Mom, The Librarians, Toyota, Southwest and Chick-Fil-A.
In her free time, you’ll find her cheering on the Atlanta Braves and VCU Rams
with their 3-year-old daughter or volunteering
with different organizations around town.
Actor/ Director, Elgin Burnette, is a military brat and University of Iowa alumnus.
He committed his life to the arts at an early age, acting on stage and screen,
as well as behind the scenes in television production.
“Sister President” is his directorial sequel.
Popular YouTuber, MzBrazell (whose government name is "Cheryl Ford"),
makes her acting debut in "Sister President"!
She brings her ever-present down to earth personality
and is as enjoyable in this project
as she is to her 30,000 subscribers on her channel.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
SISTER PRESIDENT is a comedy about two sisters
who find themselves in a complex, unexpected situation
with supremely undesirable consequences for failure.
In other words...
Their response to the unspoken question “Am I my sister’s keeper?”
is a resounding “YAAAAS, QUEEN!!”
From Showrunner, Nicole J. Butler:
In 2017, I didn't like what I saw happening to my country, nor to the US political system. I, along with other people, expressed feelings of powerlessness. Then I remembered that the pen is, indeed, mightier than the sword. As an artist I have the ability AND responsibility to create work that spotlights what I see around me. As a citizen, I have the right to do so.
Soooo... I’ve written a whole season that I think you’ll love and shot the first episode as a proof of concept. I am putting wonderfully-skilled colleagues to work in front of AND behind the camera… and I will be paying them, because I believe it’s important to pay people whose work we value so that they can afford to LIVE and continue to create.
THE SISTERS:
Nicole J. Butler & Michelle N. Carter
play sisters "Shona & Kitara Washington" respectively.
Shona Washington (played by Nicole J. Butler) is a low-key creative-type who is happiest when her calendar is filled with an alternating combo of empty days and creative pursuits. Externally-imposed structure exacerbates her anxiety issues, so she thrives on having complete control of her own life... which is NOT the current state of affairs. Her fashion sense is more "comfort" than it is "Chanel". Quietly astute with an unquiet mind, she needs a little extra time to process things, but always comes out ahead.
Kitara Washington (played by Michelle N. Carter) is “boughetto” at it's finest. Hood, but not ratchetly so. Her intelligence is often underestimated but she can think circles around the vast majority most people in the time that it takes them to blink. Fast-talking problem-solver… if only her mouth could get her OUT of trouble as quickly as it gets her into it! Well-dressed in the latest "it" brands and she never pays full-price for anything because she’s about her coin.
LOVE IT SO FAR?
GOOD!
I'D LIKE YOU TO JOIN ME.
Yup, YOU!
I NEED:
* 500 followers in order to receive special filmmaker perks from Seed & Spark. Click the blue "FOLLOW" button and we can make that happen right now!
*Commitments for 80% of our financial goal or I receive no donations at all. $13,356 is the magic number for "Sister President" to get the green light!
* To reach $4,500 in the first 48 hours of this campaign. Easy. Pledge what you can!
I am asking you, personally, to partner with me in order to get this project done and out into the world. If you'll contribute what you can financially and spread the word, you have my word that I will endeavor to give you a show that will make you laugh, make you think, and hopefully - make you feel empowered. Because you are. Right now, this is in your hands. Thank you so much!
If only this were possible...
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Skilled Technical Crew
Costs $6,300
Video clarity, good lighting, & crisp audio are the most important components to this process.
Production Insurance
Costs $3,600
SAG-AFTRA requires Gen. Liability & Workers Comp insurance in case of injury or property damage.
Performers
Costs $3,000
SAG-AFTRA minimum is $125/day per performer + pension & health payments.
Hair, Makeup, and Wardrobe
Costs $1,500
Essential components of creating believable characters onscreen.
On-Set Meals
Costs $1,200
This will feed our cast & crew healthy meals on shoot days for the entire season.
Crowdfunding Fees
Costs $795
Seed & Spark, like all other crowdfunding platforms, charges a platform-usage fee. (5%)
Marketing & Festivals
Costs $150
We would like "Sister President" to have a successful first season and grow into successive seasons!
Incidentals
Costs $150
Covers "little" things that add up quickly: script copies, gaffers tape, batteries, memory cards...
Share this update!
About This Team
Actress/Writer/Producer, Nicole J. Butler, is a Chicago-native Hawkeye
who has appeared in- or voiced- well over 100 television shows and commercials,
in addition to performing in live theatre. She has written, produced, and directed
for stage and screen. Nicole has also been a SAG Foundation guest speaker, and
a writer for actors’ trade publication, Backstage. One of her most-loved projects
to-date is the role of "Cheryl" in State Farm's viral "She Shed" commercial.
Through it all, for Nicole, one goal has been paramount:
“...to tell the stories of those whose voices otherwise go unheard.”
Actress, Michelle N. Carter, is a Richmond, VA native and graduate of
Virginia Commonwealth University where she earned a B.F.A in acting.
For the past 19 years, she and her husband have called Los Angeles home
where she has worked on several tv shows and national commercials including
Grey’s Anatomy, Grimm, Mom, The Librarians, Toyota, Southwest and Chick-Fil-A.
In her free time, you’ll find her cheering on the Atlanta Braves and VCU Rams
with their 3-year-old daughter or volunteering
with different organizations around town.
Actor/ Director, Elgin Burnette, is a military brat and University of Iowa alumnus.
He committed his life to the arts at an early age, acting on stage and screen,
as well as behind the scenes in television production.
“Sister President” is his directorial sequel.
Popular YouTuber, MzBrazell (whose government name is "Cheryl Ford"),
makes her acting debut in "Sister President"!
She brings her ever-present down to earth personality
and is as enjoyable in this project
as she is to her 30,000 subscribers on her channel.