The Pet Peeve Police
Los Angeles, California | Series
Adventure, Comedy
We would love to be able to make a series that calls out society for it's bad habits and create a positive influence by making people think twice about their actions; using comedy as our weapon. Wouldn't it be great to feel validated when you see us taking care of a pet peeve you can relate to?
The Pet Peeve Police
Los Angeles, California | Series
Adventure, Comedy
1 Campaigns | California, United States
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We would love to be able to make a series that calls out society for it's bad habits and create a positive influence by making people think twice about their actions; using comedy as our weapon. Wouldn't it be great to feel validated when you see us taking care of a pet peeve you can relate to?
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
When two women are fed up with the inconsiderate people of this world, they decide to take matters into their own hands and become vigilantes in the process.
#RiddingThe WorldofInconsiderateDouchesOnePetPeeveAtATime
Don't you just hate it when people don't consider their actions? We do too! The idea for The Pet Peeve Police came one day to Sarah when she was fed up with having to deal with numerous inconsiderate people. She then called Melissa and said I think I have a great idea for a series and we should do it together. Melissa was all "Hell yeah! Let's call these douches out!"
The Pet Peeve Police were born!
In addition to each episode featuring a hilarious and relatable pet peeve, the episode will also feature pop culture references and homages to famous films/TV. We are stoked to be able to involve and interact with our audience on social media when they discover the references.
We have already shot and completed the first episode of the series, and have 7 more episodes we need to shoot and edit to complete season one. With your help our Pet Peeve Police dreams can become a reality!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Set Photographer
Costs $600
We would love to have an on set photographer to capture all of the BTS and special moments.
Craft Service for Crew and Cast
Costs $1,000
People are happy when they are fed. So we are trying to keep our crew & cast happy and not hungry.
Hair and Makeup Stylist
Costs $850
We will need a hair/makeup stylist that can help make sure everyone on camera is camera ready :)
Paying our Crew
Costs $11,000
We appreciate our crews time & talents. But, that time & talent isn't cheap! Plus, they have gear!
Props and Set Dressing!
Costs $350
Gadgets and Gizmos for the Pet Peeve Police- Foghorn Lasso and many more!
Art Director
Costs $1,200
Art Director to come and transform places- Pet Peeve Police HQ, Sensei's Laire, Childhood bedroom
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About This Team
Sarah Delpizzo is the co-creator, co-writer and lead of The Pet Peeve Police. Sarah has always loved acting and the art of filmmaking and believes that stories can change people's lives. She grew up dancing, doing theater, and making films. It was only natural for her to go into the entertainment industry to follow her passion of acting and filmmaking. She received a BA in TV/Film Production from Hofstra University, and continued to study acting at The Neighborhood Playhouse in NY as well as, UCB NY before moving to LA. Sarah continued to study her craft by attending a 2 yr Meisner program at The Ruskin School of Acting where she is a theater member. Since then she has worked on numerous films and theater shows that have been featured in festivals. As for her work behind the camera, her credits include producing a feature documentary, web series, and shorts, as well as, working at Bloomberg News, being a development coordinator, and currently an entertainment columnist for My LA Lifestyle magazine. She was recently informed that her feature film Croi Briste is a finalist on the WIF/Blacklist feature screenplay lab.
Sarah is a firm believer in the concept of the best way to create peace and bring people of different cultures, religions, politics etc is through artistic endeavors. She is stoked to work on this series and shed a comedic light on everyday pet peeves.
Biggest Pet Peeve- People giving unsolicited advice.
Melissa Graver is the co-creator, co-writer and co-lead of The Pet Peeve Police. Melissa's interest in acting started at a young age, although it wasn't in front of the camera, it was behind the scenes helping in school productions; at the time she was too shy to be on stage. In high school she joined PACE (a performing arts program), but acting was still more of a hobby. It wasn't until seeing Spring Awakening on Broadway and being so deeply moved by the talent, that she realized she wanted to pursue acting professionally; which prompted Melissa to take her first acting class and the rest is history.
After graduating college with a degree in Psychology and a Theater minor from the University of New Hampshire, she got accepted to the prestigious William Esper Studio in NYC where she completed a Two-year Meisner program in acting. She's also studied improv at Upright Citizen's Brigade and The Groundlings.
Melissa got her first role in the indie film, The Winning Season, joined SAG, and moved to LA where she's been doing commercials, TV, film, theater, voice-overs, and web-series galore ever since.
Melissa's love of acting naturally transitioned to a love of writing and filmmaking. She wrote, produced, and acted in her first short film, Code Name: Tuffin that got accepted to festivals AND coincientally was her first team-up with Sarah. You can also see Melissa in the comedy feature, Why Him opposite Bryan Cranston and Megan Mullally and most recently she's once again lent her voice to Earbud Theater's (http://earbudtheater.com) After The Haunting.
Biggest Pet Peeve- Unnecessary fees, particularly from ATMs/banks.
Director
PJ Germain is a multi-talented, award winning filmmaker residing in Los Angeles, CA. Born and raised in New York to a culturally diverse French-Haitian / West Indian family, P.J. began developing an eye behind the camera at the ripe age of 4, watching a host of American and Foreign films with his parents and shooting stop motion movies with a VHS almost camera twice his size.
Biggest Pet Peeve- When people walk diagonally across the cross walk.
Director of Photography
Jeff Billings is a Los Angeles-based Cinematographer whose roots in filmmaking started in New York—after graduating from Hofstra University's BA in Film Production program—and working at a specialty lighting rental house and as a set lighting technician on independent features. After migrating to California, Billings had the opportunity to work with Oscar-winning Cinematographer, Janusz Kaminski, as Camera Production Assistant on Funny People (2009). Jeff attended The American Film Institute Conservatory MFA in Cinematography Program where he honed his visual storytelling skills. Since then Billings has been working as a Director of Photography, Gaffer, and Colorist—lensing, lighting, and finishing films, television, commercials, and music videos. Jeff has always been fascinated with the history and future of film technology and storytelling. (jeffbillingsdp.com)
Biggest Pet Peeve- People driving slow in the left lane.
Producer
Sabrina Cooper was born and raised on a tiny reservation in the middle of Louisiana, Sabrina, is a true southern girl at heart! At the age of 13, she became a professional dancer which continued through her high school years. Being from an area, which is below poverty level, she knew that college was not an option for her, so the year after she graduated high school she opened her first dance studio at the age of 19. In the end, she didn't let her hardships stand her in her. Sabrina not only enrolled herself into Full Sail University, but was also accepted and attended AFI's producing fellowship program.
We should mention here that Sabrina was born without a left hand. She would be the first Native American “handicapped” woman producer in Hollywood! She is a unicorn in the bright lights of Los Angeles! She currently owns her own production company called Black Castle Productions where she develops feature films and TV shows.
Biggest Pet Peeve- When people are late.
Social Media Guru
Darius Washington doesn't really have a hometown having lived in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas and Florida before landing in Los Angeles, California.
Allen Zaki is a native to California Allen currently resides in Los Angeles and shoots as a local in LA and New York. He discovered his passion for photography while exploring the Great Barrier Reef & Sydney Opera House on a trip to Australia. On set he is about collaborating with his clients and bringing new ideas and concepts to the table. Give him your coffee order and we'll meet you on set!
Biggest Pet Peeve: When I order food, “do you want me to order something for you?” And she responds, “No. I’m not hungry”. But as soon as I get my food she asks, “Can I have some?”
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
When two women are fed up with the inconsiderate people of this world, they decide to take matters into their own hands and become vigilantes in the process.
#RiddingThe WorldofInconsiderateDouchesOnePetPeeveAtATime
Don't you just hate it when people don't consider their actions? We do too! The idea for The Pet Peeve Police came one day to Sarah when she was fed up with having to deal with numerous inconsiderate people. She then called Melissa and said I think I have a great idea for a series and we should do it together. Melissa was all "Hell yeah! Let's call these douches out!"
The Pet Peeve Police were born!
In addition to each episode featuring a hilarious and relatable pet peeve, the episode will also feature pop culture references and homages to famous films/TV. We are stoked to be able to involve and interact with our audience on social media when they discover the references.
We have already shot and completed the first episode of the series, and have 7 more episodes we need to shoot and edit to complete season one. With your help our Pet Peeve Police dreams can become a reality!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Set Photographer
Costs $600
We would love to have an on set photographer to capture all of the BTS and special moments.
Craft Service for Crew and Cast
Costs $1,000
People are happy when they are fed. So we are trying to keep our crew & cast happy and not hungry.
Hair and Makeup Stylist
Costs $850
We will need a hair/makeup stylist that can help make sure everyone on camera is camera ready :)
Paying our Crew
Costs $11,000
We appreciate our crews time & talents. But, that time & talent isn't cheap! Plus, they have gear!
Props and Set Dressing!
Costs $350
Gadgets and Gizmos for the Pet Peeve Police- Foghorn Lasso and many more!
Art Director
Costs $1,200
Art Director to come and transform places- Pet Peeve Police HQ, Sensei's Laire, Childhood bedroom
Share this update!
About This Team
Sarah Delpizzo is the co-creator, co-writer and lead of The Pet Peeve Police. Sarah has always loved acting and the art of filmmaking and believes that stories can change people's lives. She grew up dancing, doing theater, and making films. It was only natural for her to go into the entertainment industry to follow her passion of acting and filmmaking. She received a BA in TV/Film Production from Hofstra University, and continued to study acting at The Neighborhood Playhouse in NY as well as, UCB NY before moving to LA. Sarah continued to study her craft by attending a 2 yr Meisner program at The Ruskin School of Acting where she is a theater member. Since then she has worked on numerous films and theater shows that have been featured in festivals. As for her work behind the camera, her credits include producing a feature documentary, web series, and shorts, as well as, working at Bloomberg News, being a development coordinator, and currently an entertainment columnist for My LA Lifestyle magazine. She was recently informed that her feature film Croi Briste is a finalist on the WIF/Blacklist feature screenplay lab.
Sarah is a firm believer in the concept of the best way to create peace and bring people of different cultures, religions, politics etc is through artistic endeavors. She is stoked to work on this series and shed a comedic light on everyday pet peeves.
Biggest Pet Peeve- People giving unsolicited advice.
Melissa Graver is the co-creator, co-writer and co-lead of The Pet Peeve Police. Melissa's interest in acting started at a young age, although it wasn't in front of the camera, it was behind the scenes helping in school productions; at the time she was too shy to be on stage. In high school she joined PACE (a performing arts program), but acting was still more of a hobby. It wasn't until seeing Spring Awakening on Broadway and being so deeply moved by the talent, that she realized she wanted to pursue acting professionally; which prompted Melissa to take her first acting class and the rest is history.
After graduating college with a degree in Psychology and a Theater minor from the University of New Hampshire, she got accepted to the prestigious William Esper Studio in NYC where she completed a Two-year Meisner program in acting. She's also studied improv at Upright Citizen's Brigade and The Groundlings.
Melissa got her first role in the indie film, The Winning Season, joined SAG, and moved to LA where she's been doing commercials, TV, film, theater, voice-overs, and web-series galore ever since.
Melissa's love of acting naturally transitioned to a love of writing and filmmaking. She wrote, produced, and acted in her first short film, Code Name: Tuffin that got accepted to festivals AND coincientally was her first team-up with Sarah. You can also see Melissa in the comedy feature, Why Him opposite Bryan Cranston and Megan Mullally and most recently she's once again lent her voice to Earbud Theater's (http://earbudtheater.com) After The Haunting.
Biggest Pet Peeve- Unnecessary fees, particularly from ATMs/banks.
Director
PJ Germain is a multi-talented, award winning filmmaker residing in Los Angeles, CA. Born and raised in New York to a culturally diverse French-Haitian / West Indian family, P.J. began developing an eye behind the camera at the ripe age of 4, watching a host of American and Foreign films with his parents and shooting stop motion movies with a VHS almost camera twice his size.
Biggest Pet Peeve- When people walk diagonally across the cross walk.
Director of Photography
Jeff Billings is a Los Angeles-based Cinematographer whose roots in filmmaking started in New York—after graduating from Hofstra University's BA in Film Production program—and working at a specialty lighting rental house and as a set lighting technician on independent features. After migrating to California, Billings had the opportunity to work with Oscar-winning Cinematographer, Janusz Kaminski, as Camera Production Assistant on Funny People (2009). Jeff attended The American Film Institute Conservatory MFA in Cinematography Program where he honed his visual storytelling skills. Since then Billings has been working as a Director of Photography, Gaffer, and Colorist—lensing, lighting, and finishing films, television, commercials, and music videos. Jeff has always been fascinated with the history and future of film technology and storytelling. (jeffbillingsdp.com)
Biggest Pet Peeve- People driving slow in the left lane.
Producer
Sabrina Cooper was born and raised on a tiny reservation in the middle of Louisiana, Sabrina, is a true southern girl at heart! At the age of 13, she became a professional dancer which continued through her high school years. Being from an area, which is below poverty level, she knew that college was not an option for her, so the year after she graduated high school she opened her first dance studio at the age of 19. In the end, she didn't let her hardships stand her in her. Sabrina not only enrolled herself into Full Sail University, but was also accepted and attended AFI's producing fellowship program.
We should mention here that Sabrina was born without a left hand. She would be the first Native American “handicapped” woman producer in Hollywood! She is a unicorn in the bright lights of Los Angeles! She currently owns her own production company called Black Castle Productions where she develops feature films and TV shows.
Biggest Pet Peeve- When people are late.
Social Media Guru
Darius Washington doesn't really have a hometown having lived in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas and Florida before landing in Los Angeles, California.
Allen Zaki is a native to California Allen currently resides in Los Angeles and shoots as a local in LA and New York. He discovered his passion for photography while exploring the Great Barrier Reef & Sydney Opera House on a trip to Australia. On set he is about collaborating with his clients and bringing new ideas and concepts to the table. Give him your coffee order and we'll meet you on set!
Biggest Pet Peeve: When I order food, “do you want me to order something for you?” And she responds, “No. I’m not hungry”. But as soon as I get my food she asks, “Can I have some?”