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Just Super - The Series

A super-powered buddy comedy. With wine.

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Just Super - The Series

Just Super - The Series

Just Super - The Series

Just Super - The Series

Just Super - The Series

A super-powered buddy comedy. With wine.

A super-powered buddy comedy. With wine.

A super-powered buddy comedy. With wine.

A super-powered buddy comedy. With wine.

Adam Carpenter
Adam Carpenter
Adam Carpenter
Adam Carpenter
1 Campaign |
New York City, United States
$9,456 USD 163 backers
94% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

What's so SUPER about us?

JUST SUPER - The Series is an online sitcom (co-written by NYT Best-Selling Author Alan Kistler and SETC-nominated playwright Mary Beth Walsh) that embraces and explores the ever-present and ever-popular comic book culture and asks, "Why can't I be 'super'?"  

In a world of hyper-sexualized and underutlized superheroines, Just Super aims to empower women who may not feel like they can be Super in their everyday, average, ordinary lives. Through wine, buddy-comedy scenarios, and mysteriously granted superpowers, Cupcakes & Wine Productions bursts onto the scene with their debut project.

Ok. So what happens?

We hit the sky flying and shoot Season 1 of Just Super THIS SPRING!
Eight Episodes of Female Super-Powered Awesomeness WITHIN 2015! We promise you!
If you donate, you get a whole bunch of stuff! Check out our perks! They're the perkiest...

But what ACTUALLY happens? Like, in the show?


Emer had it all. Except for fame, money, recognition, and a sense of direction in life.

But now she's got super-powers and a dangerous destiny ahead of her. Still needs a sense of direction though...

Her friends Stacy and Danny, along with a mysterious mentor in a trench coat, are eager to help...if only they could stop arguing.

Why do we want to be SUPER?

Our good friend Joss Whedon recently spoke out about sexism in the comic book movie industry. Just Super wants to be a defining voice in that conversation.  We want to inspire anyone who feels powerless in their day to day life.  We want to bust stereotypes. We want to encourage any small team of artists to make their dreams a reality. We want to shake up nerd culture. We want to put women front and center in the storytelling and production of these stories. We want to make you laugh

What we need to be SUPER:

Producing an online sitcom takes quite a bit of money. We’re not asking for quite a bit. We’re asking for $10,000. 

$10,000 is LITERALLY .038% of Ashton Kutcher’s salary for this last season of “Two and a Half Men.” That’s not even 1%. Not even 0.1%.... And Just Super is LITERALLY 1000% more interesting than anything Ashton Kutcher has done in the last year.

$10,000 isn’t a ton of money, but it can go a long way. Here’s how we plan to break down your donations:

Most of our budget will go towards the production crew and their equipment, because gosh darn it those people deserve it. This team of PROFESSIONALS will ensure that the lovely ladies of Just Super look great, sound great, and come to your local YouTube channel in the best damn quality possible.

We also need to eat while on set and get to locations. Pizza and a Zipvan. These are necessities for high morale and healthy looking actors. We believe in healthy looking actors.

But if we could shoot for the stars, (and who wouldn’t? Hello Captain Marvel!) we would ask for an additional $5000 dollars. That is LITERALLY .026% of Jon Cryer’s salary for this last season of “Two and a Half Men.”  This $5000 would flesh out our budget, give us more freedom in some areas, and create and fund WHOLE NEW DEPARTMENTS. The world can be our SUPER-oyster.

Here’s how we’d break down that bonus money:

ALSO, ALSO, note that "In Partnership With" underneath our GOAL amount. We are fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, which means that your donation is tax-deductible!

Other ways to be a "SUPER friend"

Sometimes a supervillain (read: the IRS) steals all your money, but that shouldn't stop a superhero like YOU!

  • Sharing is caring! Share this page! Share our trailer! Share our website! Share it on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Tindr (swipe right!)
  • Can you (or better yet, your company!) sponsor our project? We would love to partner with corporate sponsors! We will proudly display any logo. The bat-signal is logo. Your company could BE our bat-signal!
  • Can you donate any equipment/transportation/food? We love fancy cameras, BOOMS! (we love boom mics), pizza, Zipcar memberships. There are lots of factors that go into the producing of an online sitcom, and those factors can ALSO BE DONATED! 

Meet THE TEAM!

 

REBECCA KOPEC - Creator, Executive Producer, Actor ("Emer")

As an actor, Rebecca's work has been called "poignant" (NYC Stage Review), and been told she "shines" (backstage.com). She is a Contributing Artist of Project: Theater's immersive theatre show, OUR BAR, where she writes and performs brand new work once a month with some amazingly talented (including the Just Super team).  She believes strongly in the power of collaboration and working together to lift each other up. Just Super is a dream come true. For more info, please visit www.RebeccaKopec.com!

 

JESI MULLINS - Creator, Executive Producer, ("Danny")

Jesi made her stage debut at the wee age of three months in her father’s arms. Graduating from the University of North Dakota - yes, people live there - she also studied commedia dell'arte and vocal performance in Italy. Her NYC career includes everything from the company of OUR BAR to feature films to Fiber One campaigns. When not dressing up at Comic Con, she can be found embarrassing her friends at karaoke. More at www.jesimullins.com!

 

KAREN BRAY - Actor ("Stacy")

Some might say sharing a name with a beautiful Colombian model is rather intimidating. Karen says it helps her get more blind dates. You can also see her around town singing hilarious songs with The Dreamstalks. Karen has been performing and writing with OUR BAR since June 2012. www.KarenBray.net

 

PAUL GUYET - Actor ("Trenchcoat Man")

Paul Guyet is a fantastically talented and modest voice and on screen actor. He does a lot of stuff and, if you're really interested, you can go to his website: www.paulguyet.com.

 

ADAM CARPENTER - Executive Producer

Adam's artistic adage has always been, "Make good art with good people." In the four years since moving to NYC, he has been incredibly successful staying true to that. Adam writes and performs for "Our Bar" an immersive theatre event created by Project: Theater, stage manages and lighting designs in his spare time, and most recently co-produced "Bang-Galore" by off-Broadway playwright Ken Ferrigni. He is thrilled to be working with Becca and Jesi on making "Just Super" come to a screen near you.

 

ALAN KISTLER - Writer

Alan Kistler (@SizzlerKistler) is the author of the New York Times Best Seller "Doctor Who: A History" and "The Unofficial Game of Thrones Cook Book." He works as an actor, writer, comic book historian and geek consultant who has contributed to Wired.com, TheMarySue.com, ComicBookResources.com and MTV.com. He is the co-host for the YouTube Channel "THINKAboutTheINK" and the podcast "Crazy Sexy Geeks." He speaks at conventions and classrooms about the history of pop culture horror & science fiction, superheroes, and how they reflect feminism and representation. He's not really a morning person.

 

MARY BETH WALSH - Writer

Mary Beth Walsh is passionate about creation through writing. As a nominated SETC playwright she has spent the past 7 years working as a theatre artist in both Richmond, Virginia and New York City. Working with the super team is her super power, but she is hoping to one day have the ability to fly. Mary Beth is thrilled to be collaborating on this project with her super team!

CONTACT US

Reach out to us with any comments, questions, and concerns at CupcakesandWineProductions@gmail.com or visit our website: http://www.justsuperseries.com/

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Our Hero!

$10 USD
Select this perk and receive a shout-out on social media! (fully tax-deductible)
11 claimed

Our Hero...ine!

$20 USD
Let's be honest, it's all about girl power for us. Select this perk and we'll send you a handwritten thank you card (we promise it'll be mostly legible) and a shout-out in all of our first season credits.
15 claimed

Face-to-Face

$20 USD
Not into snail mail? Select this perk and we'll send you a video shout-out (we promise we'll wear pants - or not, if that's what you're into) and a shout-out in all of our first season credits. (fully tax-deductible)
11 claimed

The Latest Spark

$25 USD
Join the Team! Select this perk and you will receive your own unique Just Super identity. You will be sent your official Spark ID card (photo of your choice) with your own superhero specs! We will also upload your ID to the official Just Super website in our Spark Files. Includes Our Hero...ine! perks.
39 claimed

Trenchcoat Voicemail

$40 USD
Recognize the dulcet tones of our resident Trenchcoat Man? Select this perk and in-demand voiceover artist, Paul Guyet, will record a specialty ringtone or voicemail just for you! Includes Our Hero...ine! perks.
4 out of 10 of claimed

Bestselling Signatures Deluxe

$40 USD
Can't decide?? Select this perk and receive signed copies of BOTH of Alan Kistler's books: The Unofficial Game of Thrones Cookbook AND Doctor Who: A History! Includes Our Hero...ine! perks.
4 out of 5 of claimed

The Jane Hancock

$50 USD
So legit! Select this perk and choose between: A SIGNED copy of the 1st episode production script OR a SIGNED poster of your favorite lead character! Includes Our Hero...ine! perks.
4 claimed

Swag Bag!

$75 USD
Select this perk and receive your official Just Super swag bag! Includes: Buttons! Stickers! A handmade cape JUST FOR YOU?! Includes Our Hero...ine! perks.
6 out of 100 of claimed

Behind-the-Scenes Access

$100 USD
You've seen it, they haven't! Select this perk and receive exclusive behind-the-scenes content. What will we send you?! Videos? Production stills? Our leftover craft service pizza? YOU NEVER KNOW! Includes Our Hero...ine! perks.
5 claimed

Premiere Party

$125 USD
Let's party! Select this perk and be our special guest to the Season 1 premiere celebration! Includes Our Hero...ine! perks! Transportation to NYC not included.
2 claimed

Deluxe Poster Package

$175 USD
Can't decide which character you want to swoon over? Order all four lead character posters (Emer, Danny, Stacy, & Trenchcoat Man) SIGNED by the actors! Includes Our Hero...ine! perks.
1 claimed

On-Set Swagger!

$200 USD
Select this perk and you'll spend a day on set with us, eat our craft service, AND receive a swag bag to take home! Includes Our Hero...ine! perks. Transportation to NYC not included.
0 claimed

Cupcakes & Wine x 2!

$225 USD
Let's get together! Select this perk and spend and evening eating cupcakes and wine with the team, Cupcakes & Wine Productions! And don't forget your swag bag to take home! Includes Our Hero...ine! perks. Transportation to NYC not included.
1 claimed

Four-Course Dinner for 2!

$250 USD
If you've met our producer, Adam, you'll know that he and his wife Alicia are basically the bee's knees when it comes to dinner parties. Select this perk and enjoy a personally crafted 4-course dinner for two made and served by them with NYC skyline views! Includes Our Hero...ine! perks. Transportation to NYC not included.
1 out of 3 of claimed

Associate Producer!

$500 USD
Our hero(ine)! Select this perk and, in addition to a handwritten thank you, video shout-out, Spark ID, signed production script, swag bag, AND invitations to join us for a day on set & the premiere party, receive an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit.
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Producer!!

$1,000 USD
Talk about saving the day! Select this perk and, in addition to a handwritten thank you, video shout-out, Spark ID, signed production script, swag bag, AND invitations to join us for a day on set & the premiere party, receive a full PRODUCER credit.
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Bestselling Signatures!

$20 USD
5 out of 5 of claimed
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