The story about webseries

So I've been pursuing this acting thing for nine years now. Really, my whole life if you wanna get technical. And I've had success and my goals have stretched. Now I'm involved with a group of friends and we've created a webseries together. The great thing about webseries is that they are kind of like the new "pilot." After the Writer's Strike in '08 - the year I moved to LA - the networks changed up the way they approach pilot season. It used to be that all the big networks - NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, etc. - would churn out hundreds of potential shows during pilot season, which takes place January through May. They would shoot one show of a good idea and then they would whittle it down from there to decide which shows would be picked up to be added to their lineup. Many shows never went beyond that first pilot. But many acting careers were launched from those pilots. They were a great way for unknown actors to get seen by big networks and develop a reputation. But things have changed. Now the networks only do a few pilots, they cast "name" actors first and then they may open up the search to "unknowns." I'm still unknown. And it is still hard for me to get seen for pilots.

Webseries are the new way that actors have taken their careers into their own hands and also the new way for networks to search for talent and show ideas at a much cheaper cost to them. It seems like everyone and their brother is making a webseries out here so it is possible to get lost in the shuffle. But if you do one at a professional level - with the right cast, filming equipment, and editing - then you have the chance to be seen. People start to watch, buzz starts to build and you never know where it can take you. Some webseries get bought by networks to be developed into primetime shows. Some webseries get screened at film festivals where studio execs attend and take meetings. Some webseries get corporate sponsors so that they can go into several seasons and pay their actors and crew. Or sometimes nothing happens. Sometimes the series gets made with a lot of love and sweat and are just a way to showcase an actor's work in the end.

We're shooting the moon with Girl Parts and I'm proud to be a part of it. The scripts are solid and so are the cast and crew. Will anything come of it? Not sure. But I know for me it will be a great way to work in the world of comedy that I see myself working in on network TV, developing the character of Sam, and showcasing what I'm capable of to a wider audience. And it is going to be a heck of a lot of fun - for us filming and for those watching.

The reason we've started an IndieGoGo account is so that we can raise the funds to do this show right. We are lucky to be calling in a lot of favors when it comes to equipment and crew but there are still holes to fill. Where the money goes is best detailed at our fundraising page but I'll give you a brief rundown: more and better equipment, paying our crew members, hiring a great editor, providing wardrobe for our guest stars, providing DVDs, advertising...all of these things cost money and we are self-producing. Which means we don't have a producer paying the bills. Your contribution goes a long way. $10 is the minimum and there are "perks" listed for certain dollar points but you can do any other denomination you'd like. Like I said yesterday, I like to think of it as buying a movie ticket. And in a way you are - except we'll be on your computer. And instead of just getting a "movie" out of your $10, you'll be part of actually creating the series. Which is pretty cool.

Here is the teaser, which includes our trailer, which includes some language - so be aware if you're watching at work or around young ears.


IndieGoGo Teaser from Kelsey Robinson on Vimeo.

And the link to our fundraising page again is:

GIRL PARTS: THE SERIES

Thanks if you've actually read this whole post. And big thanks if you check out our IndieGoGo page!

Happy March to you....let the madness begin....!