About this project

Hangin' with Fidel is an original web-based sitcom. The premise is simple: Two guys share an apartment with Fidel Castro. This is a sitcom in the classic style: a catchy theme song, laugh track, hilarious situations, physical comedy, catch phrases, weekly moral lessons, and even "a very special episode."

HWF was the last writing project of our good friend Brock H. Brown. Before he passed away in December 2009, Brock had completed the screenplays for 8 10-minute episodes. He was looking forward to directing and co-starring in the show. We are now ready to carry on and make this show a reality.

We plan to shoot all 8 episodes in the classic 3-camera sitcom setup from October 27-30, 2011. We will release one episode every two weeks beginning in January 2012. We are making HWF. With your support, we can make it great. Funds will be used to enhance the production in two important areas:

Hi-Def Cameras - $2000 will be used to purchase 3 hi-def video cameras. This will not only make the show look fantastic, but will allow us to complete all of the episodes in only four days.

Awesome Sets - $1000 will be used to construct three main sets: Living Room, Kitchen, and Bathroom. With your help we can build and decorate some awesome sets to bring this apartment to life.

We have put together some awesome rewards that will help you get personally involved in this project. All backers are invited to become part of our "virtual live studio audience." We'll send you a special script and you can record your own ooohs, ahhhs, and wild laughter to be included in our laugh track.

The rewards only get better from there, including special edition DVD's, announcer duties, a guest spot on the show, and visits to the set.

Thanks for your support!

Cast

Gabriel Loyer as Fidel

Gabriel Loyer has been Matter of Chance's go-to actor since the beginning. He has many memorable roles: a mental patient on MOC's first film "I'm Not Crazy," a spastic mathematician in "Intense Math," a deranged deputy in "Arizona Citizen," a short-tempered boxing manager in "The Sweet Science," and the list goes on and on. Without a doubt, Gabe can carry the show as a zany version of Fidel Castro.

Sean Mullaney as Brock

Sean Mullaney is a multi-talented performer with experience in musical theater, as a solo performer singing country, rock, and other genres, and as a guitarist/vocalist in a band. He may be new to film, but we are confident he's got the chops to play the lead role of Brock, a grumpy barista trying to break in as a screenwriter.

Jordan Ignacio as Jordan

Jordan Ignacio is a veteran of independent productions, experimental films, and music videos, both in front of and behind the lens. He is also a songwriter and musician. The character Jordan is an up-and-coming movie producer who is quite lovable but hopelessly dumb and obsessed with appearances.

Steve Briscoe as Mr. Lynch

Steve Briscoe writes, directs, produces, and has starred in myriad films, including "Cowboy Dreams" with Bill Engvall and Danny Trejo. He has also toured the country as a comedian, and it's that great sense of comedy and timing that he will bring to the role of Mr. Lynch, our Bay of Pigs veteran landlord.

Chris Blackford as Rick

Chris Blackford is an exciting talent, new to the world of acting. He brings lot of energy and imagination to his performances. We are looking forward to working with him. Chris will play Rick, a laid back Californian pitted against Fidel in a battle for the apartment.

Richard Briggs as Robbie

Richard Briggs is a theater pro recently breaking in to film. You'll see him soon in Amanda Mebly's "Kerry and Angie." We couldn't be more excited to have him aboard. Richard will play Robbie, a UCLA Law student on a mission to win a room in the apartment. Can he outsmart Fidel?

Max Bullis as Max

Max Bullis is an award-winning actor and all-around swell guy, a veteran of many short films, including the beloved "The Intervention of Brad," in which he played a singing, dancing Frankenstein. What can't Max do? Max will play the character "Max," a laid-back flower child who comes to visit.

Regina Bellows as Regina

Regina Bellows is a talented young actress, and recent graduate of Emerson College in Boston. From a young age, she has graced stages throughout Arizona. She has been in everything from Fiddler on the Roof to Shakespeare. Regina will play Jordan's very important but hard-to-impress date.

Bob Dolan as Che

Bruce Dellis - Musical Director