Last year, The Comic Shop creator, writer, and star, Cheyenne Ewulu, released a proof of concept trailer for her passion project. It soon had a very successful run at film festivals and gained popularity across social media. Soon, The Comic Shop is coming to Kickstarter.
"The Comic Shop" Kickstarter
Cheyenne worked hard to shop her show to different potential partners. However, after the trials and tribulations she has faced, the project is going independent.
The Comic Shop project will be crowdfunded on Kickstarter starting on November 12th, with the promise of many goals to achieve to people who donate. Based on the trailer and Cheyenne’s passion, it is clear that the series is a real love letter to geek and comic culture with a comedic mockumentary touch. The series itself follows the exploits of 4 friends and co-workers of Oh Em Gee Comics, delivering a lot of laughs, love for their shared passion, and a whole lot of heart.
For those interested in seeing this fun and important project get off the ground, you can go to the official Kickstarter page for The Comic Shop and click the “Notify Me” button. Once the campaign goes live, you will be notified when you can donate to the project.
You can follow Cheyenne Ewulu on social media at @CheyenneTheGeek for more info.
The Kickstarter Campaign for the Innovative Comedy Series
The highly anticipated mockumentary sitcom The Comic Shop is set to launch its Kickstarter campaign on November 12th, 2024. This campaign follows its successful festival run and growing online presence. Created by Nigerian-American multi-hyphenate Cheyenne Ewulu (known online as CheyenneTheGeek), this innovative series represents a fresh voice in independent production.
The sitcom garnered immediate attention after its proof of concept trailer went viral with 1.7 million Twitter views. It follows four misfit friends struggling to keep their beloved comic book store afloat in the digital age. Furthermore, the project has already made waves in the festival circuit, screening at prestigious venues including the Micheaux Film Festival (where it received nominations for Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Digital Series), Atlanta Film Festival (with an encore screening), and Black Girls Rock Film Festival.
The Kickstarter campaign, launching November 12th with a funding goal of $160,000, aims to produce a first season consisting of six episodes. Each episode runs up to 20 minutes. Backers can look forward to unique rewards. These include opportunities to appear in the show, product placement options, and an exclusive Q&A session with voice actor Zeno Robinson. Stretch goals will enable additional episodes, enhanced production quality, and the possibility of an original theme song.
About "The Comic Shop" Series
The Comic Shop features an impressive ensemble cast including accomplished voice actor Zeno Robinson (My Hero Academia) as Keith Hendricks, creator Cheyenne Ewulu (Ex Roommate) as Stephanie Okeke, Shanae Cole (Grown-ish) as Dominique Smith, and Grayson Niles (The Goldbergs) as Conn.
For fans of sitcoms, comic book culture, or anyone looking for fresh voices in television, The Comic Shop represents an exciting new direction in storytelling. The series promises to deliver not only laughs, but also authentic representation of often-overlooked communities in mainstream media. Blending the workplace comedy style of The Office and Parks & Recreation with authentic geek culture, the series promises to deliver both laughs and heart.
The production team DYNMC, known for their work with Green Day, The Oscars, and HULU, brings their exceptional production value to the project. Their involvement ensures the series will maintain the highest quality standards in independent production.
Who is Cheyenne Ewulu?
Cheyenne Ewulu is a Nigerian-American actress, writer, and host known for her work in both traditional and digital media. Known as CheyenneTheGeek online, she has built a dedicated following through her authentic approach to geek culture. She holds a commitment to expanding representation in the space. Her documentary, “Shades of Cosplay,” which premiered at MAGFEST in 2016, explored diversity within the cosplay community. This established her as a thoughtful voice in geek culture. As a creator, director, and performer, her innovative approach to content creation has established her as an emerging voice in the new media landscape.
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