Kingston Court is an Australian comedy series like no other. Following the dysfunctional lives of the occupants of the Kingston Court apartment complex. As obscene and quirky as the characters are, the series itself addresses themes of following your heart, confronting your fears, breaking free from the ego and becoming one with your true self despite the pressures of society. But putting the cheesy, self-help clichés aside, we are really passionate about bringing this project to life and for that, we need you.

For the past 12 months we have been writing scripts, developing characters and shooting test scenes, which you can view on our Vimeo page. We have pulled favours from left, right and centre to get us this far, including painting houses in return for film work and holding our castings in a borrowed shoe factory.

We have come to the point where to take the next step we need some actual money. This project means the world to us and we see it as a great opportunity for everyone involved. From the actors, to the film crew, make up and wardrobe departments, everyone creatively involved can benefit from your contribution.

We truly believe that there is currently nothing else like it on Australian television.

By contributing to our campaign, you will be turning our dream into a reality. The pilot episode is a vital stepping-stone towards creating the whole series. Not to mention the joy and happiness that we will be spreading to thousands of people. 

To fund this project we have calculated that 15 thousand dollars will allow us to produce a broadcast quality pilot episode. Every cent we raise will go towards:

-  Film crew

-  Sound department

-  Actors

-  Locations

-  Post production

-  Make up/wardrobe

In return for your contribution, we have some fantastic, unique perks which we think you will enjoy. Take your time and have a look, there is something there for everyone including:

-  A Guided meditation video from “Zac”

-  Personalised tax assessment from “Ryan”

-  Custom video clip from pop synth sensation “Calibre X”

-  Chance to see the finished episode before anyone else

-  Dinner with creators Adam and Chris

-  Signed scripts

-  An opportunity to come on to set during filming

-  Plus many more…

Our set funding goal still requires a very tight budget on the production. Anything over this figure will increase the amount of creative freedom that we will have and go towards further development of the whole series.

However if we don’t reach our final goal, whatever money raised will be used to produce a trailer rather than a full pilot episode. Obviously this isn’t ideal, but it’s a step in the right direction.

We are sharing positive messages with a comedic twist. This is not just gratuitous comedy by any means and you can help the world see it in all of its splendour. Creating this project has been a personal journey for the both of us and we feel the show’s themes are something that everyone can identify with.

MEET THE CAST

Bernard & Ophelia:

Bernard and Ophelia have an unconventional relationship. At first glance, Ophelia appears to be Bernard’s prisoner living in a supply closet that has been converted into an apartment. Bernard is the unofficial caretaker of Kingston Court apartments. From the outside Bernard looks to be in charge but who is really in control?

Calibre X – Dave and Steve:

Calibre X is an emerging pop synth duo with a not so bright future. Dave is the outrageously flamboyant front man whilst Steve is the technician and beat master. For Dave, being the lead singer of a pop group brings with it some narcissism and neurosis that is levelled out by Steve’s cooler head. Join them on their journey towards stardom….or not.

Trevor aka T-Bone:

Trevor was born to Bollywood superstars but abandoned at a very young age. He was adopted by Jamaican missionaries and raised by his aunty in Australia. All his life he has been raised as Jamaican and never been told about his Indian heritage. He runs the family weed dealing business to make ends meet but has a deep seeded desire to break into Bollywood.

Zac and Ryan: 

Zac and Ryan are old family friends, growing up together in a hippy commune. They have since lead polar opposite lives with Zac embracing and following the hippy lifestyle whilst Ryan joined the rat race, becoming aforensic accountant for the ATO. Can these two live in harmony or will their differences make for a ridiculous story? We think the latter.

Adam and Chris have been involved in the Australian television and film industry for more than 20 years combined, primarily in front of the camera but more recently with writing and producing projects.

Since meeting on the set of the ABC’s Blue Water High in 2005, Adam and Chris have become BFFs on and off the screen. Whilst honing their skills individually, they’ve always collaborated well creatively and hoped one day to work together again on Australian television. 

Kingston Court will see the pair revive their on-screen relationship for the first time in 9 years while also marking their foray into writing and producing for television. 

Chris' résumé includes acting roles in epic war drama The Pacific, Dance Academy and Home and Away as well as starring with the Olsen twins in feature film Our Lips are Sealed.

Adam’s credits range from Macleod’s Daughters, Tricky Business and Home and Away to The Potato Factory, a mini-series based on Bryce Courtenay’s best-selling book. He is currently producing a feature film and has spent the past 7 years indulging his musical talents as one half of pop duo Prince of Thieves.

We are aware that creating a television show from the ground up is an enormous task that spans not only the development and production of the actual series, but extends further into the distribution and sales to networks and video on demand channels. What we’ve found in the past is that the only way to tackle big goals is to take them one step at a time. In this case the first step is to create the pilot episode. This allows viewers and interested parties, to get a taste for the style, pacing and overall feel of the show. Therefore future success hinges on the pilot episode being the best quality possible to acquire the greatest amount of interest.

To stand out in this industry you need to create truly original, engaging content that is relevant. Television networks are rarely willing to take risks and therefore tend to only produce safe material. That’s the reason why we have turned to YOU. We’re looking to engage like-minded people who recognise that there is an alternative. We have written a truly original series that is backed by an outstanding creative team with a wealth of experience and knowledge. The last piece of the puzzle is you.

Not all of us have spare money lying around which is why we’re here. So if you are unable to contribute financially then any help promoting our campaign would be greatly appreciated. Share this page, like it, share the videos and updates. If there is anyone that you know who might be able to contribute then please pass this on. We will be forever grateful.