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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 19, 2012.

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OurShow is a fresh, exciting series about tween friends who decide to produce and direct a sketch show out of their garage.

30 HOURS LEFT!

We are so grateful to have hit our goal. 

Let's see if we can hit our stretch goal of 60,000-plus! The higher the amount we end up at, the more we can:

  • Spend time on set to get the very best product
  • Market the pilot widely
  • Get the best help in legal matters and accounting
  • Get started on Episode 2!

Make a pledge today.


How can you support us?

1. PRAY.  This project started with lots of prayer, and we know it will only continue that way.

2. DONATE!   If we can get enough people to donate whatever they can, big or small, our dream to reach tweens in a fresh and relevant new way just may become a reality. Please consider helping us launch this fun and exciting project.

3. TELL YOUR FRIENDS. Please, please, make a phone call (or ten) to some friends on our behalf, and email the link to this Kickstarter page to all your friends with a personal note. Share us on Facebook over and over. We firmly believe OurShow fills a huge void in the tween media market, but it can only do so if people are aware of it! This project has been a family and friends effort, and we will not succeed without your help.

"The Newfangled Project has a vision to change the landscape of television for young viewers. It's encouraging to watch talented artists growing a project from the conceptual stages into preproduction and beyond. Katharine and Kathryn possess a rare combination of creativity and responsibility, the two most important attributes behind any successful production. In their hands, I know OurShow will exceed even their lofty ambitions, providing much-needed quality programming to our younger viewers."  

Mike Kane, Emmy Award-winning Producer

How does Kickstarter work?

We have 33 days to raise at least $50,000. Backers are only charged if and when we reach our goal.  So if we don't reach our goal (hopefully this won't happen), you get to keep your money. And we get to go cry ourselves to sleep. Just kidding. But at least this guarantees that you won't be throwing your money away.  

What is OurShow?

"OurShow is a fun, positive, entertaining show for kids. Love the script, love the team. Can’t wait to see where this project goes.”   Dan Fleuette, VP at Victory Film Group and Producer of Sarah Palin: Undefeated

OurShow is a show about tween friends who decide to write, produce and direct a sketch show from their garage.  In between sketches, parodies, music videos and more, they go through the ups and downs of tween life and production. Their parents and families are a huge part of their lives, and we see their interactions on a daily basis. OurShow will also feature original music and new artists.

Why are we producing OurShow?

"I have had the privilege of working closely with The Newfangled Project team. These folks are serious players in the world of relevant, modern, and influential Christian entertainment for tweens. If you're looking for the same old churchy drivel, look elsewhere. However, if you're serious about reaching today's kids, if you want the kind of programming that can compete with Nick and Disney, but embody Biblical values in a dynamic way...this is your crew."

Aaron Reynolds, New York Times Best-selling Author of Creepy Carrots! and The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, kids watch 7.5 hours of media per day. Pre-teens are heavily influenced by the behavior and attitudes they are exposed to, and the media is one of the biggest influencers of children ages 8 to 13.

Because of this, The Newfangled Project is endeavoring to produce and inspire elevated entertainment for older children and pre-teens through OurShow.

Not only that, but we have really fun, fresh scripts about these kids and their families that kids will love!  

What do we need?

At a minimum, we need $50,000 to produce the pilot episode. However, our ultimate goal isn’t simply to produce a pilot show, but to produce an entire series of shows that we intend to distribute to a wide audience. Every extra dollar that we raise will put us that much closer to realizing our goal of creating a series and influencing the widest possible tween audience. 

Please consider helping us reach our goal by donating whatever you feel you can give. We have a wonderful, extremely talented cast and a professional crew behind this project who are ready to go. The production expenses include actors, cinematography, editing, lighting, audio, wardrobe, hair/makeup, insurance, accountants, attorneys, marketing, etc. Production is expensive, but the next generation is worth it.

Who's on the OurShow team?

"I am impressed with the vision to develop a high quality, uplifting, and morally sound media product that will grab the attention of today’s overexposed tween consumers. OurShow promises to deliver just such a product that will nurture and enrich the spiritual and social lives of tweens, their friends, and their families. I enthusiastically support Kathryn and Katharine in their pursuit to transform this vision into reality. And of equal importance, they are the kind of persons you hope to have producing it." Steven G.W. Moore, Executive Director/CEO of the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust

Kathryn Arnett, Director/Producer, Writer

Kathryn Arnett has 20 years of experience acting, producing and directing in major entertainment venues. Kathryn is an active member of the Screen Actors Guild and the Actors' Equity Association, and hates bios about herself. Kathryn graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a BA in Biblical Studies. She is married to Josh Van Eaton, and together they have two children.

Katharine McKenny, Executive Producer/Producer, Writer

Katharine McKenny was most recently the Director of Elementary at McLean Bible Church, a church in greater DC with over 12,000 attendees. Katharine graduated from Washington and Lee University with a BA in Religion. She is married to Laurence McKenny, and together they have two children.

Brooks Moore, Director of Photography

Brooks Moore is a producer and Vice President of Bonnemaison, Inc., a full service communications company. Brooks has excelled for two decades as a highly skilled production executive and accomplished voice-over talent. His managerial strengths, technical proficiency and creative vision have been the basis for an impressive array of domestic and international productions.

Brooks has won numerous honors, including the Filmmakers Trophy from the Sundance Film Festival documentary competition, four Emmy Awards and the International Monitor Award for Best Achievement in a documentary.

Currently, he resides in Maryland with his family. 

John Taylor, Editor

John Taylor has 20 years of experience as a professional editor in Hollywood. He has worked on major feature films, such as Coneheads, Daylight, Cold Mountain and the Dragonheart series, as well as Brotherhood on Showtime.  Currently John resides in Northern Virginia with his wife Lesa.

Holly Vagley, Acting Coach

Holly Vagley’s TV, Film and Stage credits include a guest-starring role on NBC’s drama, Homicide; a pilot for NBC; another for the Discovery Channel; parts in movies like The Sixth Sense, For Richer or Poorer and Contact; starring roles at numerous theaters across the country including The Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts and appearing at The White House.

She is twice nominated for Philadelphia’s esteemed Barrymore Acting Award, and is also a two-time Wammie winner (Washington’s Grammy) for Best Gospel Vocalist and Best Gospel Recording for her self-produced Contemporary Christian CD: Naked.

Stephanie Quick, Associate Producer

Stephanie Quick has 10 years of experience as a producer for McLean Bible Church.  As a member of the Creative Arts Ministry, she has produced hundreds of live services as well as special events for MBC, a large church with 12,000 attendees per weekend.

Julia Solomon, Associate Producer

Julia Solomon has 10 years of ministry experience. She was the founder of "The Gathering", a large thriving college ministry in the Metro DC area. In her 10 years at McLean Bible Church she also managed large community projects including feeding 20,000 people Thanksgiving dinner and providing Christmas gifts for thousands of local families.

A passion for anything creative, she dabbles in photography, creating video, fashion and baking. She currently runs her own business marketing and selling designer jewelry. She graduated from Liberty University with a BS in Health and Business. She is married to James Solomon, and together they have three children.


Joel Harris, Wardrobe

Trained professionally as a graphic designer, Joel Harris is a visual storyteller that strives to create work that is meaningful and serves a purpose. An artist all around, Joel has other creative outlets such as music, fashion, photography & painting that allow him to hone in on his creative ability.  Joel currently works as a government consultant in the Washington, DC, area, and when he is not working, you can find him cooking, reading, running or spending time with his wife and son. 

Ali Wear, Hair and Makeup

Ali Wear is a freestyle makeup artist and hairstylist, and owner of Wear Hair Co. Ali received her formal cosmetology training from Graham Webb Academy and is passionate about special events, editorial and on film hair and makeup. She is so excited to have provided hair and makeup services for the kids of OurShow!

Aaron Reynolds, Writer

Aaron is a New York Times Best-Selling Author of many great children’s books, including Creepy Carrots, Joey Fly, Private Eye, and Chicks and Salsa.

Aaron Reynolds has spent the last 20 years providing creativity and leadership to children and family ministries around the world. Formerly the Artistic Director and a 12-year veteran of the Promiseland Children’s Ministry at Willow Creek Community Church, Aaron is now the founder of Creative Kids Ministry, through which he has helped hundreds of children’s ministries achieve life-changing excellence.

His book, The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School, is considered a key resource for dynamic children’s ministry and has been adopted by many children’s ministry degree-granting programs as the go-to text for teaching the Bible to kids with creativity and power.

He lives in the Chicago area with his wonderful wife, Michelle and two fantastic kids.

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    Honorable mention on Facebook! Woot!

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    Download of pilot episode. Honorable mention on Facebook!

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    DVD of pilot episode. Honorable mention on Facebook!

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    DVD of pilot episode and a signed cast photo. Honorable mention on Facebook!

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    DVD of pilot episode and a limited edition OurShow T-Shirt. Honorable mention on Facebook!

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    DVD of pilot episode, Limited Edition OurShow T-Shirt and a signed cast photo. Honorable mention on Facebook!

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    An INVITATION to the OurShow pilot PREMIERE PARTY for you and a guest. Meet the cast and crew. Also includes the OurShow pilot DVD and the OurShow t-shirt, and signed cast photos.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    YOUR NAME in the END CREDITS of the pilot episode. Free download of the pilot episode. Honorable mention on Facebook!

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    Phone INTERVIEW with the producers! Download of the pilot episode. Honorable mention on Facebook!

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    INVITATION TO THE PREMIERE of the pilot episode for you and a guest, signed cast photo, limited edition OurShow T-shirt, and DVD of the pilot episode. Honorable mention on Facebook!

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    Be a part of our special CREATIVE CONSULTATION team with SCREEN CREDIT. During the course of the first season, we will ask your input regarding about wardrobe, set design, scripting, plot twists, and possibly much more! Also includes a free DVD, T-shirt and invitation to the premiere.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    EXTRA! EXTRA! Want to be on camera? Know a special kid that would love to be on camera? Back us with $1000 and get cast as an extra (for you or a person of your choosing). Download of the pilot episode. Honorable mention on Facebook!

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    Have DINNER WITH THE PRODUCERS! Interested in the project and want to hear more? We will take you and a friend out to dinner and give you a behind-the-scenes scoop on the production and what we want to do in the future. Also includes an invitation to the premiere, a limited edition T-shirt, a download and DVD of the pilot episode. Honorable mention on Facebook!

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2013
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    LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Come and meet the cast and crew of our show and SPEND A DAY ON SET with a friend of your choice, T-shirt, download and DVD of the pilot episode. Invitation to the premiere. Honorable mention on Facebook!

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    WALK-ON ROLE! For you or a person of your choice. A role with speaking parts. (What a treat for your son, daughter, or grandchild, in addition to giving to a great project!) Invitation to the premiere. Download and DVD of the pilot episode. Honorable mention on Facebook!

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    CO-PRODUCER CREDIT! Ever wanted to be a TV show producer? Get co-producer credit on the pilot episode and an invitation to the premiere as a producer. And a PRIVATE SCREENING at your home (within 100 miles of DC*) for you and your friends featuring some of the cast and crew and the OurShow producers. Signed cast photos, Limited Edition OurShow T-Shirt, download and DVD of the pilot episode. Honorable mention on Facebook! *If you live outside the 100 mile radius, one of the OurShow producers will travel to your area to host a private screening.

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