About this project
We want to create a 15-episode webseries about Tugg the bull terrier.
A little about Tugg: At 4-months-old, Tugg was found wrapped in a blanket and staked down next to the side of the road — on death's door with internal and external infections, three kinds of mange and his eyes swollen shut. He was rescued, and during his recovery, Tugg found out he is also a super hero, inventor of a time machine, pastry chef, artist and doer of good deeds.
Tugg, has visited kids in school, nursing homes, hospitals and adopted soldiers overseas and helped raise money for breast cancer research, shelter & rescue dogs and fire equipment. He is a frequent guest of the Dallas Cowboys, has done school programs on anti-bullying, self esteem and proper pet care and Tugg just received the 2011 American Kennel Club Award of Canine Excellence - Companion Dog. A prestigious award recognizing his many contributions to the community. In addition, Tugg is the only living dog ever to be inducted into the super hero hall of fame.
What it's about: The series is part live action, and part animation, and follows not only Tugg's daily good deeds, but also his imagined adventures, all the while spreading his message of "never give up, you are great just the way you are. And remember to wuff it forward." From dogs in other dimensions to fending off an attacking horde of stick monsters, Tugg has a grand adventure almost every day of his life. He also has quiet moments of reflections with his elderly neighbor and sometimes picks on his BIG little brother Ajaxx as only a brother would.
The crew:
Tugg - actor and star of the show, Ajaxx - actor, Kareem Ferguson - actor/producer, Chris Sergi - producer, Kim Ovard - writer/costume designer Jeff Altomari - unit manager, Blake Ovard - writer/director, Smithfield Fair (Jan Smith, Dudley-Brian Smith and Bob Smith) - Original theme and background music, Crawford Media Services - videography. (Additional cast and crew will be added once we are through with pre-production)
How the money will be used: The funds we are raising for this project will be used on production of the web series, including animation, sets and miscellaneous production needs. If we raise more than our goal, those funds will be split for any additional production needs and marketing and post production.
Links about Tugg:
Tugg's facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/TuggBullTerrier
News story about Tugg - http://www.wfaa.com/news/entertainment/pets/FW-officer-adopts-abandoned-bull-terrier-that-sparks-attention-118690279.html
AKC Award of Canine Excellence story - http://www.akc.org/news/ace/2011/honorees.cfm
News story about Tugg - http://www.wfaa.com/news/entertainment/pets/Rescued-Fort-Worth-dog-wins-national-award-136237883.html
AKC ACE presentation ceremony - http://youtu.be/T0H9g5mA5S0
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on February 14.
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A sincere THANK YOU, and knowing that you helped make this webseries possible. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous."
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A sincere THANK YOU and a Tugg book mark or greeting card with scenes from the series. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous."
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A sincere THANK YOU and a Tugg decal, from Tugg's official decal maker, Dali Decals! If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous."
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A sincere THANK YOU and a TOAST (Tugg-on-a-stick-terrier) — a cutout of Tugg mounted on foamcore and on a stick, that you can take on your own personal adventures! E-mail us photos, and we'll put them on Tugg's facebook. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous." INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: Please add $4 for postage.
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A sincere THANK YOU and a DVD of all 15 episodes with any bonus material. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous." INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: Please add $4 for postage.
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A sincere THANK YOU and an original Tugg sketch card and DVD of all 15 episodes with any bonus material. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous." INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: Please add $4 for postage.
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A sincere THANK YOU and an original Tugg sketch card and DVD of all 15 episodes with any bonus material, and 2 pawtographed photos of Tugg. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous." INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: Please add $4 for postage.
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A sincere THANK YOU and an original Tugg sketch card and DVD of all 15 episodes with any bonus material, 2 pawtographed photos of Tugg, plus membership into the Tugg Club fan club. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous." INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: Please add $8 for postage.
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A sincere THANK YOU and an original Tugg sketch card and DVD of all 15 episodes with any bonus material, 2 pawtographed photos of Tugg, plus membership into the Tugg Club fan club, and 2 tickets to the premier (Dallas). If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous." INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: Please add $8 for postage.
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A sincere THANK YOU and an original Tugg sketch card and DVD of all 15 episodes with any bonus material, 2 pawtographed photos of Tugg, plus membership into the Tugg Club fan club, 2 tickets to the premier (Dallas), and 2 Tugg t-shirts. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous." INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: Please add $10 for postage.
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A sincere THANK YOU and an original Tugg sketch card and DVD of all 15 episodes with any bonus material, 2 pawtographed photos of Tugg, plus membership into the Tugg Club fan club, 2 reserved tickets to the premier (Dallas), and 2 Tugg t-shirts. Your name listed in the credits as a sponsor on an episode. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous." INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: Please add $10 for postage.
Pledge $500 or more Pledge $500 or more
A sincere THANK YOU and an original Tugg sketch card and DVD of all 15 episodes with any bonus material, 2 pawtographed photos of Tugg, plus membership into the Tugg Club fan club, 2 reserved tickets to the premier (Dallas), and 2 Tugg t-shirts, and an original Tugg painting (12x12). Your name listed in the credits as a sponsor on an episode. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous." INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: Please add $20 for postage.
Pledge $1,000 or more Pledge $1,000 or more
A sincere THANK YOU and an original Tugg sketch card and DVD of all 15 episodes with any bonus material, 2 pawtographed photos of Tugg, plus membership into the Tugg Club fan club, 2 reserved tickets to the premier (Dallas), and 2 Tugg t-shirts, and an original Tugg painting (30x30). Your name listed in the credits as a sponsor on all episode. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous." INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: Please add $30 for postage.
Pledge $1,500 or more Pledge $1,500 or more
A sincere THANK YOU and an original Tugg sketch card and DVD of all 15 episodes with any bonus material, 2 pawtographed photos of Tugg, plus membership into the Tugg Club fan club, 2 reserved tickets to the premier (Dallas), and 2 Tugg t-shirts, and an original Tugg painting (30x30). Associate Producer credit and shared title card on all episodes, and an invite to be on set for some filming. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous." INTERNATIONAL BACKERS: Please add $30 for postage.
Pledge $2,500 or more Pledge $2,500 or more
A sincere THANK YOU and an original Tugg sketch card and DVD of all 15 episodes with any bonus material, 2 pawtographed photos of Tugg, plus membership into the Tugg Club fan club, 2 reserved tickets to the premier (Dallas), and 2 Tugg t-shirts, and an original Tugg painting (30x30). Executive Producer credit and solo title card on all episodes, and an invite to all filming. If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous."
Pledge $5,000 or more Pledge $5,000 or more
A sincere THANK YOU and an original Tugg sketch card and DVD of all 15 episodes with any bonus material, 2 pawtographed photos of Tugg, plus membership into the Tugg Club fan club, 2 reserved tickets to the premier (Dallas), and 2 Tugg t-shirts, and an original Tugg painting (30x30). Executive Producer credit and solo title card on all episodes, and an invite to all filming. AND, 1 ORIGINAL 96-page hand written and illustrated Tugg adventure story book! Everything about the book is handmade, from the paper to the drawings and writing. Only two of these books will ever be produced with this story! If a coffee table book is produced about the series, your name will appear in the "thank yous."
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Writer, artist, dog trainer, photographer and film maker.
