If you landed here in Sept-Oct 2013, this is an old campaign page. Please go to https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dyke-central-tv  instead!

Please find our public THANKS on our website:

www.dykecentral.com

For those of you that still want to donate, you can do so (AND STILL GET PERKS!) via the Paypal DONATE button on our site.

Thanks again for all your support!

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In case you haven't seen it yet: watch the pilot episode on our YouTube page. You can also watch the trailer and a few teaser videos on our YouTube channel, or in the Gallery.

So now you know why we can't wait to shoot more episodes!

More info below on our fundraising campaign!

What's Dyke Central?

Dyke Central is an Oakland-based dramedy that centers around 30-something butch roommates Alex and Gin. The first season sees Alex attempting to sustain her dysfunctional relationship with girlfriend Jackie, in the face of new life options and the resurfacing of an old flame. Gin, on the other hand, is a chameleon whose identity changes with every new interest and tends to lose herself in others. Surrounded by a diverse group of friends who guide, challenge and support them, Alex and Gin struggle to adapt to change and create balance in their lives without losing themselves. 

What's the story behind it? 

Dyke Central was born out of a strong desire to see a true representation of the diverse and vibrant Bay Area queer life, shared by creators Florencia Manovil and Arnetta Smith. The pilot episode for the series was shot in May 2011 and then screened at Oakland's Grand Lake Theatre in October of the same year. The audience of more than 500 people gave it a standing ovation and demanded more. The pilot was also well received at 2012 film festival screenings in San Francisco (QWOCFF, Frameline) and LA (Outfest, International TV Fest).

Aside from heavy marketing and promotion work during the 2012 festival run, we finished developing all of Season 1, underwent some team changes, restructured the writing process, and completed scripts for new Season 1 episodes.

Click HERE to learn more about who we are!

Why do we need this money?

It costs around $10,000 to shoot each 22-minute episode. With these $20,000 (plus $1000 for fundraising/administrative fees), we will shoot episodes 2 and 3.

However, if we raise $28,000, we can shoot episode 4 as well! With $36,000 we can shoot up to episode 5, and with $44,000, we can shoot episode 6 too - getting halfway through season 1. That's 110 more minutes of juicy content!

If, on the other hand, we don't raise the full amount, we will shoot at least one episode (Ep 2), and do more independent fundraising over the summer to finish raising funds for Episode 3.

We are committed to bringing this series to life because we know that the LGBTQ community is thirsty for media that represents the diversity of its people and lives. We also hunger for more diversity in television and film and believe that it's key to have more media created by women and people of color.

What you get for contributing:

On top of our never-ending gratitude, and that great "I did something good" feeling in the center of your chest - check out some of the awesome perks you can get at different levels of contribution!

• A digital download of the pilot episode soundtrack
• A Dyke Central t-shirt (sported by the director in the video!)
• A sneak preview of each new episode
• A video shoutout from your favorite cast member
• A 5-min Skype call from your favorite cast or crew member
• A cameo
• A day on set
• A speaking part!
• An invitation to the cast & crew party once production wraps
• A character or a place named after you

*These are all transferrable perks, should you chose to gift them to a loved one!*

Please help us make this collective dream come true! Every dollar is truly appreciated.

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