The Grind offers multiple perspectives, meanings and arguments about the success, failures and struggles of the American millennial urban culture. The Grind is our story, literally and figuratively and will approach life through conditions much like popular TV series “Insecure” and “The Wire".
The Grind offers multiple perspectives, meanings and arguments about the success, failures and struggles of the American millennial urban culture. The Grind is our story, literally and figuratively and will approach life through conditions much like popular TV series “Insecure” and “The Wire".
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Mission Statement
Based on true events, The Grind sheds light on the urban human condition in a suburban environment, the “crab in a barrel mentality”, urban culture stereotypes, and the expansion of urban culture through mediums as Hip-Hop and social media; written and directed by a black female with a black cast.About The Project
INTRODUCTION
The Grind is a single-cam Dramedy (Drama meets Comedy), offering multiple perspectives, meanings and arguments about the success, failures and struggles of the American millennial urban culture. The Grind is our story and my story, literally and figuratively. Based on true events, The Grind explores the urban human condition in a suburban environment, the “crab in a barrel mentality” that permeates from the inner cities into nearby suburbs, urban culture stereotypes, the transcendence of urban culture through mediums such as Hip Hop, R&B and social media and the expansion of urban culture in its present day. These themes are often discussed, but rarely portrayed outside of the inner city, in the suburbs where it flourishes. The series will approach life through conditions much like popular TV series “Insecure” and “Black-ish” but feed off urban culture’s gritty reality much like “Power” and “The Wire”.
The Grind hones in on the story of three best friends, Zel, a young man driven by lust, struggling to find motivation, Kye, coping with his dysfunctional family and his own uncertainty and Dom, conflicted with the decision of doing the wrong thing for his family and doing the right thing for himself.
This is a story I wanted to tell, because it is my life and our story. This series is a combination of true stories compiled over the last two years that depict our hopes, dreams, struggles and set backs that fail to cease our never-ending grind to accompish all we set out to do. All-the-while, we're striving to provide this relateable view of how we aren't just black and white and we aren't made up of cliche stereotype after cliche stereotype.
The Grind gives voice to the underrepresented urban American Millennial culture that currently resides within the suburbs and supporting this story, supports a black owned production company, a femle director and writer and a diverse cast and production crew bringing inclusion to the industry.
This series is more than a coming of age story, its a window for those who are unaware, its a mirror for those here and its a platform to incorporate and uplift our local suburban community. We want this story to not only be insightful, but we want this story to inspire and be a reminder that we can do anything we put our minds to, no matter our color or creed, so long as we come together and believe in one another.
Production for this series begins in March and with your donations, we will be able to make this series come to life. We thank you for supporting this series and we can't wait to show you the completed season!
FORMAT
Logline: A journey to success for three friends turns to their demise, when their sinful nature takes over.
Genre: Dramedy (Drama & Comedy)
Format: Ten-episode, ten to fifteen minute-long, digital web series (with half-hour sitcom potential).
Nutshell: It’s “Insecure” meets “The Wire”.
Setting: Modern day suburbs of the Poconos.
Author Name(s): Amber Robinson & Denzel RodriguezIncentives
$10
Join the VIP List!
Receive regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoop throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
$15
Shoutout on Instagram!
With the photo of your choice, we'll thank you personally on the series' Instagram for your contribution!
You will also recieve regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoop throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
$20
The Grind Soundtrack
You’ll be the first to hear the soundtrack for the pilot episode of The Grind before it’s released, we'll send you a direct mp3. download to the Soundtrack with a special message from the cast!
Naturally, you’ll also receive regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoop throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
$30
Visit Us on Set!
You'll recieve an exclusive invitation to The Grind's on set House Party scene and even get an opportunity to be seen in the series! (We can’t guarantee that you will show up in the final cut, but we will try our best. You will need to provide your own travel and accommodation).
In addition, you’ll receive regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoop throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
$40
Exclusive "The Grind" Backer Hoodie
You will be sent a limited-edition “Rebellious - The Grind” hoodie available only to Seed&Spark backers. We’re working on the design now and hoodies will be provided at the end of a successful campaign! (Available to US, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, Mexico, and Select EU countries).
You'll also get an invitation to The Grind's on set House Party scene and even get an opportunity to be seen in the series! (We can’t guarantee that you will show up in the final cut, but we will try our best. You will need to provide your own travel and accommodation).
In addition, you’ll receive regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoop throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
$100
See Your Name in the Credits!
For your generous contribution you will receive — On Screen Special Thanks credit!
You will also recieve all of the incentives in the lower packages.
$150
Pilot Episode Premiere Party!
You're invited to the Premiere Party!
(Must be 21+) If you're a local resident in the NY, NJ or PA areas, we will provide you with the VIP treatment for yourself and your +2. We'll pick you up so that you can come party with the cast and crew at The Grind's Premiere Party. If you are not a local resident, you will have to provide your own travel and accomodations. You'll meet some members of the cast and crew and watch the pilot episode with us!
You will also recieve all of the incentives in the lower packages.
Claimed: 1 of 5
$200
Get Your Music in the Series!
- For Musicians, Composers and Artists
For your generous contribution, we will provide you with the opportunity to showcase a portion of your indie music or artwork in the web series!
You will also have an opportunity to be promoted on some of the cast and crew's social media and be interviewed by a partnering podcast! (Please keep in mind, all music and artwork will go through a screening process, no explicit content, suggestive lyrics, or suggestive artwork will be showcased in the series or recieve promotion/podcast opportunities).
You'll also recieve a limited-edition "Rebellious - The Grind" hoodie provided at thee nd of a successful funding campaign, an invitation to The Grind's on set House Party scene and even get an opportunity to be seen in the series! (Hoodies available to US, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, Mexico, and Select EU countries).
In addition, you’ll receive regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoop throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
Claimed: 3 of 10
$250
Personalized Recording
A cast member of your choice will record up to a 15 second personalized message for you! You can decide what the message will say within the bounds of good taste. You’ll be sent your greeting as an mp3.
This also includes the lower incentives (Not including the "Get Your Music in The Series" Package).
$500
Get a Cameo and Speaking Role!
If you contribute $500, you can be IN the series! You'll get a guaranteed cameo and speaking line personalized just for you. You'll get to eat with the cast and spend the day on set; Makeup and wardrobe is also included! You must be available for the day of the shoot in March and you will have to provide your own travel and accomodations.
All lower incentives are included (Not including the "Get Your Music in the Series!" Package).
Claimed: 2 of 5
$1,000
Executive Producer Credit
If you contribute $1,000 or more to the making of The Grind, we’ll make you an Executive Producer on the project, this comes with your own IMDB credit opportunity. If you've ever wanted to start out your resume with a credit, here's your chance!
You will also recieve all the other incentives included in the lower packages. (This does not include the "Get Your Music In The Series!" or "Get a Cameo and Speaking Role!" Package).
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Join the VIP List!
Receive regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoop throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
$15
Shoutout on Instagram!
With the photo of your choice, we'll thank you personally on the series' Instagram for your contribution!
You will also recieve regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoop throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
$20
The Grind Soundtrack
You’ll be the first to hear the soundtrack for the pilot episode of The Grind before it’s released, we'll send you a direct mp3. download to the Soundtrack with a special message from the cast!
Naturally, you’ll also receive regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoop throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
$30
Visit Us on Set!
You'll recieve an exclusive invitation to The Grind's on set House Party scene and even get an opportunity to be seen in the series! (We can’t guarantee that you will show up in the final cut, but we will try our best. You will need to provide your own travel and accommodation).
In addition, you’ll receive regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoop throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
$40
Exclusive "The Grind" Backer Hoodie
You will be sent a limited-edition “Rebellious - The Grind” hoodie available only to Seed&Spark backers. We’re working on the design now and hoodies will be provided at the end of a successful campaign! (Available to US, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, Mexico, and Select EU countries).
You'll also get an invitation to The Grind's on set House Party scene and even get an opportunity to be seen in the series! (We can’t guarantee that you will show up in the final cut, but we will try our best. You will need to provide your own travel and accommodation).
In addition, you’ll receive regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoop throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
$100
See Your Name in the Credits!
For your generous contribution you will receive — On Screen Special Thanks credit!
You will also recieve all of the incentives in the lower packages.
$150
Pilot Episode Premiere Party!
You're invited to the Premiere Party!
(Must be 21+) If you're a local resident in the NY, NJ or PA areas, we will provide you with the VIP treatment for yourself and your +2. We'll pick you up so that you can come party with the cast and crew at The Grind's Premiere Party. If you are not a local resident, you will have to provide your own travel and accomodations. You'll meet some members of the cast and crew and watch the pilot episode with us!
You will also recieve all of the incentives in the lower packages.
Claimed: 1 of 5
$200
Get Your Music in the Series!
- For Musicians, Composers and Artists
For your generous contribution, we will provide you with the opportunity to showcase a portion of your indie music or artwork in the web series!
You will also have an opportunity to be promoted on some of the cast and crew's social media and be interviewed by a partnering podcast! (Please keep in mind, all music and artwork will go through a screening process, no explicit content, suggestive lyrics, or suggestive artwork will be showcased in the series or recieve promotion/podcast opportunities).
You'll also recieve a limited-edition "Rebellious - The Grind" hoodie provided at thee nd of a successful funding campaign, an invitation to The Grind's on set House Party scene and even get an opportunity to be seen in the series! (Hoodies available to US, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, Mexico, and Select EU countries).
In addition, you’ll receive regular updates and behind-the-scenes scoop throughout the fundraising and movie making process.
Claimed: 3 of 10
$250
Personalized Recording
A cast member of your choice will record up to a 15 second personalized message for you! You can decide what the message will say within the bounds of good taste. You’ll be sent your greeting as an mp3.
This also includes the lower incentives (Not including the "Get Your Music in The Series" Package).
$500
Get a Cameo and Speaking Role!
If you contribute $500, you can be IN the series! You'll get a guaranteed cameo and speaking line personalized just for you. You'll get to eat with the cast and spend the day on set; Makeup and wardrobe is also included! You must be available for the day of the shoot in March and you will have to provide your own travel and accomodations.
All lower incentives are included (Not including the "Get Your Music in the Series!" Package).
Claimed: 2 of 5
$1,000
Executive Producer Credit
If you contribute $1,000 or more to the making of The Grind, we’ll make you an Executive Producer on the project, this comes with your own IMDB credit opportunity. If you've ever wanted to start out your resume with a credit, here's your chance!
You will also recieve all the other incentives included in the lower packages. (This does not include the "Get Your Music In The Series!" or "Get a Cameo and Speaking Role!" Package).
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