Local Celebrity (the pilot)

A project in Austin, TX by Emma Holder
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A comedy about an actress in Austin,Texas who finds limited success as a spokesperson for a local chain of fried chicken restaurants.
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Backers: 152
Average Pledge Per Backer: $58

Funded: $8,824 of $8,300
Dates: Jul 11th -> Aug 1st (21 days)
Project By: Emma Holder
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Latest News

We made it!

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys! We did it! Well, you did it! Thank you so much for all of your support. The project is backed. We are so grateful and excited. I will be contacting you all with in the next few weeks or so about the rewards but everything probably won't get... (Read More)

3 days left!

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi friends-  We only have 3 days left to go! We still have quite a few dollars to find but we are hopeful. If you can, we would love your help spreading the word about the project on Facebook and/or twitter. So many of you have already done this... (Read More)

Thank you in pictures!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Emma has been making these for Facebook but you deserve them here too! Thanks for backing us and sharing! You've all been blessed by Shelley Long.  One week left and we have almost $4,000 to raise. It's a tall order but very possible. Thank you all... (Read More)

One more week! Halfway there!

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Friends and Backers,  We are so humbled and honored by all of the support you have given us,  through backing the project and social media sharing. You are all incredible!  We have one more week (and a day) to go! You guys have gotten us... (Read More)

Video Sneak Peek: Clucky's Commercial

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  Here is a copy of the cheesy fake commercial that will appear at the end of Local Celebrity. In the script, the Clucky Feathers owner, Fat Jim (Jericho Thorp) saw Kill Bill... (Read More)

half way!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

1/3 of the Way There (financially and chronologically) and a Kickstarter Staff Pick

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends,  In less than a week, we have made over 1/3 of our goal! This is amazing. We still have a long way to go but we are so so grateful for your support.Thank you for backing us!  We were also named a Kickstarter Staff Pick which is pretty... (Read More)

Director of Photography and New Incentives!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all!  We are super excited to announce that acclaimed cinematographer Clay Liford (Gayby and St. Nick) has signed on to shoot Local Celebrity! Gayby is on Netflix so you can check out his work in action! We are also excited to announce a new... (Read More)

(almost) 1/8th of the way there!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We've reached $1,000!!!! It's starting to feel real, you guys! Thank you so much for all of your support. We are so excited to make this the best pilot it can be! Local Celebrity's official mascot, Baxter, is very excited too.  Let's do this!  (Read More)

Cast Updates!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We're super excited to announce three more confirmed cast members! Byron Brown (Austin High, Intramural, Pictures of Superheroes), Cyndi Williams (Temple Grandin, Room, Zero Charisma) and Ryan Cownie (Cownie, Funniest Person in Austin finalist). They... (Read More)

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