Central Ohio's #1 kid's rock band is making the galaxy's greatest kid's TV show, spotlighting the creative arts! And we need YOUR help! Read more
Central Ohio's #1 kid's rock band is making the galaxy's greatest kid's TV show, spotlighting the creative arts! And we need YOUR help!
About this project
Our Albums
With two great albums under their jumpsuit belts, the 'Bots are ready to reach for the next stage of their dreams, an original Shazzbots TV show!
We're setting out to make a show that is going to be a little bit of learning and a whole lot of fun! So, get on board with the Shazzbots! We're shooting for the stars, and we want you to come along for the ride!
What's the show?
In brief: the show will be made up of live-action, animation and puppets. The audience will follow the band throughout the universe as they jet from gig to gig, learning all about music, art, and everything creative, all while having a blast along the way!
Pre-Production Artwork
Show Structure Example:
The ‘Bots are in route to their next show and problems come up to impede their progress. By working together, they are able to overcome the problem, learning a lesson along the way. The show ends with the Shazzbots making it to the next gig and performing for an audience. The overall story arch will be broken up with short vignettes of music lessons, art, jokes, science and more.
Why Is This Important?
We believe art, music, and creativity is every bit as important as math, science, and grammar. It shouldn't be pushed by the wayside or given short shrift in children's education.
Our show will focus primarily on arts education. For example, a season of We're The Shazzbots! would include some of the following:
• Music lessons
• How to draw segments
• On location with artists (painters/glass blowers/muralists/printmakers/
photographers/etc.)
• On location with musicians (orchestra/jazz/recording studio/etc.)
We're The Shazzbots! will depict a galaxy populated by... Space Chickens, dancing bears, drumming octopi, hillbilly beard creatures, robots, space farmers, moon rhinos, scientist families, space stuntmen, giant cats, lost dinosaurs, space pirates, Unka Lunkans, alien children, Saturnian jazz club owners, Duders, space circus performers, Plutonians, space bugs...
You get the idea!
Our Pilot Episode... "Communication Is Key"
With your support, we'll be able to create the pilot episode to start the We're The Shazzbots! saga. Here is our synopsis of our history-making pilot episode:
The crew is heading to their next gig when they notice that their ship has been taken over by a massive space bug infestation, all thanks to Professor and his experiment gone wrong. Though trying to cover it up at first, Professor comes clean with his mistake, and the crew learns how the mishap could have been averted with open communication.
What we have so far...
We have a script; we have a studio; we have a team of writers; we have videographers; we have sound engineers; we have animators; and of course, we have the band and their songs. Plus, we ALL have one focus... to make a world class kid's TV show.
What we need...
It takes a lot to create a TV show of this caliber, so we'll need the extra funds to help pay for set materials, props, animators, costumes, all new puppets, studio time, film crew, art and design, post production and editing. We plan to create the Shazzbots universe, starting with the interior of our spaceship, building it out from there room by room.
Who we are...
Captain Captain (AKA Ian Hummel) - captain / vocals & guitar
Scopes (AKA Mike Heslop) - navigator & chef / bass
Luna Stardust (AKA Dianne Hummel) - data analyst & veterinarian / percussion & vocals
Watts Watson (AKA Steve Frye) - engineer & mechanic / drums
Professor Swiss Vanderburton (AKA Josh Tully) - science officer / lead guitar
Rewards!...
Risks and challenges
With any video production, there is always opportunity for delays. Whether creative, technical, or financial. Our team is made up of a dedicated crew of professionals who are working relentlessly to bring this project to life. This team is responsible for almost the entirety of the project which limits external obstacles and keeps our team accountable.
Some of the benefits in our favor are:
Experienced:
Art Director
Producer, Director
Musicians
Puppeteers
Director of Photography
Dedicated Studio and Facility for both set and equipment.
FAQ
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
Rewards
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Pledge $1 or more
4 backers Limited (19996 left of 20000)
DIGITAL HIGH-FIVE emailed from the Shazzbot crew member of your choice!
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $10 or more
53 backers
Artwork Production Book filled with concept art from the show! (the ship, Bots, animated crew members, rooms on the ship, aliens, puppets, etc.)
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $15 or more
21 backers
Special Thanks to you or whomever you would like in the credits of the show!
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $15 or more
11 backers
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD of the Pilot Episode
"We're The Shazzbots!"Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $20 or more
52 backers
Shazzbots Blast Off CD signed by the band plus a sticker!
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $25 or more
29 backers Limited (21 left of 50)
PREMIERE TICKET! Come watch the premiere with the whole crew. Hurry tickets are limited!
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $30 or more
54 backers
Kickstarter Exclusive "We're The Shazzbots!" TV Show T-Shirt! Available only through this campaign!
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $30 or more
15 backers
"We're The Shazzbots!" pilot episode (with extras!) DVD!
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $40 or more
7 backers Limited (18 left of 25)
"We're The Shazzbots!" pilot episode (with extras!) signed and numbered limited edition DVD with a bonus hand drawn sketch!
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $40 or more
6 backers
COMBO PACK #1
Pilot DVD + Production Art BookEstimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $45 or more
6 backers Limited (44 left of 50)
Limited Edition Shazzbots Concert Poster Print produced exclusively for the show!
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $50 or more
9 backers Limited (11 left of 20)
Limited Edition Captain Captain Hat just like he wears on the show!
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $50 or more
13 backers
COMBO PACK #2
Pilot DVD + Blast Off! CDEstimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $60 or more
2 backers
COMBO PACK #3
Pilot DVD + Kickstarter T-ShirtEstimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $70 or more
2 backers
COMBO PACK # 4
Pilot DVD + Production Book + T-ShirtEstimated delivery:Only ships to: United States -
Pledge $75 or more
10 backers All gone!
Tour of the TV Show set! -
Meet the Cast and Crew,
Be filmed with Captain Captain in the cockpit of the Shazzbot spaceship,
Plus a pizza party with the 'Bots!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $85 or more
13 backers
Super Fan Package -
Free High-Five,
Button Set,
Artwork Production Book,
Special Thanks in Credits,
Pilot Episode DVD,
We're the Shazzbots T-shirt.Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $100 or more
16 backers Limited (9 left of 25)
Original Production Artwork for the TV Show signed by the artist! Very limited!
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $100 or more
3 backers
Jr. Shazzbot Fan Club Kit! -
Featuring:
Real Shazzbot Patch (Just like the crew wears!),
Button Set,
Sticker,
Membership ID Card,
Phone Call on your Birthday!Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $150 or more
2 backers Limited (8 left of 10)
VIP PREMIERE PACKAGE! You and your favorite pal get: First dibs on seating, free popcorn and soda, premiere poster, special thanks in the credits.
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $200 or more
7 backers Limited (3 left of 10)
Producer Credit on the TV Show along with a script of the episode signed by the cast and crew!
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $250 or more
10 backers All gone!
A Custom Song written by the Shazzbots just for you! Can be about the subject of your choice! (You, your kid, a friend, a pet, etc.)
You'll receive a demo version of the song along with the lyrics!Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $600 or more
5 backers All gone!
A Private Show by The Shazzbots!
The band will come to the location of your choosing (within central Ohio) and put on a concert for you and your family and friends!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $1,000 or more
1 backer Limited (1 left of 2)
Babysitting By The Shazzbots!
The entire band will come and babysit for you!
(Up to 5 hours, limited to central Ohio)Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $2,000 or more
0 backers Limited (3 left of 3)
SUPER SPONSORSHIP COMMERCIAL! Our production team will create a :30 second commercial highlighting your company in a family fun way that will be integrated into the pilot episode.
Estimated delivery:
Funding period
- (30 days)
