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Melinda Hill's Comedy Special

A transformative comedy special that brings joy & light to the world in dark times

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Melinda Hill's Comedy Special

Melinda Hill's Comedy Special

Melinda Hill's Comedy Special

Melinda Hill's Comedy Special

Melinda Hill's Comedy Special

A transformative comedy special that brings joy & light to the world in dark times

A transformative comedy special that brings joy & light to the world in dark times

A transformative comedy special that brings joy & light to the world in dark times

A transformative comedy special that brings joy & light to the world in dark times

Melinda Hill
Melinda Hill
Melinda Hill
Melinda Hill
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$3,455 USD 51 backers
2% of $125,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
I'm making a stand-up comedy special intended to transform, heal, inspire, and enlighten, as well as bring joy, light, and much laughter to the world! Thank you for helping me accomplish this awesome goal!

Short Summary

Hi! I'm Melinda Hill, a comedian you may have seen on the shows Lady Dynamite, Adventure Time & more. Now I’m making a comedy special & I'd love for you to be involved! According to 2017 statistics: "Overall, women accounted for only 16% of all directors, writers, executive producers, producers, editors, and cinematographers working in entertainment. Broken down per category, women comprised of only 8% percent of directors, 10% of writers, 15% of executive producers, 24% of producers, 14% of editors, and a mere 2% of cinematographers." I want to help change these statistics by writing, producing, and starring in my own stand-up special of material that will be cross-purposed into upcoming projects such as my new series. Invest in my campaign and I vow to make a great comedy special that will inspire, empower, and enlighten the human race through sharing my story. If you’d like to see my work please click this link to watch Romantic Encounters with Melinda Hill (this is the one minute sizzle reel where you can click "watch entire series" to see the whole thing): https://youtu.be/6G1gxbmk5HQ I crowdfunded the series in 2012, and co-produced, wrote and starred in it. It won many awards including “best comedic series” and it was acquired for both domestic and international distribution. Thank you for your support, it means everything to me.

What We Need & What You Get

  • I need $ for things like pre-pro, the shoot, locations, editing, food, guest stars and marketing.
  • I'm offering exciting perks from T-shirts & tickets to my show to learning how to do stand-up with me and an opportunity to produce this project along with me.
  • I guarantee I will make the best special possible to honor your investment.

The Impact

  • This project is really needed in the world because these are dark times. My intention is to provide joy, light and laughter.
  • You can trust me with your investment because the last time people invested in my crowdfunding project, I delivered. I made a nine-episode webseries which we screened, it won awards like "best comedy series" and "best actor," and was acquired for distribution both domestically and internationally. It has now enjoyed millions of views on multiple platforms and you can read all of its press here: http://www.melindahill.com/videos/
  • I will deliver on this, you can trust me.

Risks & Challenges

  • My proof of concept is the webseries I've already created, produced, written and starred on.
  • That series was based on my stand-up. My intention is to develop this special which will be cross-purposed as material for my new series.
  • My plan is to release at least 3 videos a week on my Instagram for the next 2 months and to make this special in 2018.

Other Ways You Can Help

  • I would love if you could help get the word out and share this campaign with your email lists & social media, you can do it very easily by using the Indiegogo share tools! Thank you so much for believing and investing in me, I'm eternally grateful for your support.
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Choose your Perk

social media shout-out

$5 USD $6 USD (16% off)
this perk qualifies you to have a special social media gratitude shout-out for your contribuition, unless you prefer to remain anonymous which is fine too!
Included Items
  • social media shout-out
4 out of 10000 of claimed

comedy show ticket

$25 USD $30 USD (16% off)
Enjoy admittance to one of Melinda's upcoming monthly shows "Melinda Hill & Friends" or "TV Writers & Comedians" as well as one ticket to the special taping, date TBA, and a free digital download of the special when it's released.
Included Items
  • comedy show ticket
Estimated Shipping
September 2018
13 out of 1000 of claimed

Melinda Hill T-shirt

$50 USD $55 USD (9% off)
Get your very own Melinda Hill t-shirt or pair of Melinda Hill under-pants! (women's sizes only). American Apparel cotton, to be redeemed at the Comedy special taping which you will get into with this donation.
Included Items
  • Merch
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
2 out of 2500 of claimed
special thank you

special thank you

$100 USD $200 USD (50% off)
Be included in the IMDB and end credits of special "Thank yous" as well as receiving a ticket to the taping of the comedy special and a ticket to the screening! Also a free digital download when the special is complete.
Included Items
  • special thank you
9 out of 1250 of claimed

Half page ad for you

$375 USD $500 USD (25% off)
Advertise your business in the sold-out hit comedy show "TV Writers & Comedians" program 7/26 at the world famous Comedy Central Stage in Hollwyood or month after! “TV Writers & Comedians Show & Mixer” is a fun and fabulous event that combines entertainment and networking with like-minded creatives; all are welcome. Half page ad.
Included Items
  • Half page ad
0 out of 1000 of claimed
TV Writers & Comedians Ad

TV Writers & Comedians Ad

$500 USD $1,000 USD (50% off)
Advertise your business in the sold-out hit comedy show "TV Writers & Comedians" program 7/26 at the world famous Comedy Central Stage in Hollwyood or month after! “TV Writers & Comedians Show & Mixer” is a fun and fabulous event that combines entertainment and networking with like-minded creatives; all are welcome. Full page ad.
Included Items
  • TV Writers & Comedians Ad
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
1 out of 100 of claimed

"Pick Your Brain" Hour Consult

$650 USD $750 USD (13% off)
Do you have any questions on how to proceed in stand-up/ pilot writing/ voice-over/ other creative projects? This one-hour Skype session is designed to give you all you need to get going on your dream.
Included Items
  • "Pick Your Brain" Hour Consult
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 250 of claimed
One-day Stand-up Workshop

One-day Stand-up Workshop

$795 USD $995 USD (20% off)
This one-day will give you the nuts & bolts of the art of stand-up comedy & you will leave with the tools you need to get going in this exciting career OR use it to get a solid draft of your dream project, be it your book, solo show, web series, pilot or movie! Testimonials can be found here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/melinda-hill-los-angeles
Included Items
  • One day Stand-up Intensive
  • One-day writing workshop
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
1 out of 100 of claimed

Awesome Karma & a full page ad

$1,000 USD $100,000 USD (99% off)
Enjoy awesome karma & one great return favor from Melinda, you name the favor. (within reason of course!) AND a full page ad in TV Writers & Comedians Program for the Oct. 9 show!
Included Items
  • Awesome karma
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
0 out of 1000000 of claimed

personal stand-up routine

$1,500 USD $2,500 USD (40% off)
Have Melinda do a performance at your next party, wedding, or special occasion, written just for you!
Included Items
  • personal stand up set
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 1000 of claimed

voice lesson

$2,000 USD $2,500 USD (20% off)
Learn how to book voice-overs in a 3 hour Skype session or in person from Melinda who's done voices on the Emmy & Peabody award winning cartoon Adventure Time and voiced a Citibank commercial that won the emmy for outstanding commercial!
Included Items
  • voice-over lesson
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 1000 of claimed

Get It Done Weekend Intensive

$2,500 USD $2,995 USD (16% off)
Do you have a project you never have time to finish? This perk entitles you to work with Melinda one on one for a weekend to finish your project be it a solo show, web series, pilot, short film or whatever.
Included Items
  • Get It Done Weekend Intensive
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 100 of claimed

Pilot Writing Intensive

$5,000 USD $6,495 USD (23% off)
Write your pilot in 3 months with Melinda, a UCLAX Pilot Writing Contest Judge & WeForShe WriteHer List Finalist! 12 one-hour Sessions can be done in person or via Skype.
Included Items
  • Pilot Writing Intensive
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 25 of claimed
Stand-up comedy course

Stand-up comedy course

$7,500 USD $7,995 USD (6% off)
This 3 month, multi-modular stand-up course can be done in person or via Skype consulting from anywhere in the world! Use this course to learn the nuts & bolts of writing, performing & marketing a TV ready stand-up set. Read reviews & more info here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/melinda-hill-los-angeles & here: http://www.melindahill.com/consulting/
Included Items
  • Stand-up Comedy Course
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
0 out of 20 of claimed

Stand-up performance

$10,000 USD $20,000 USD (50% off)
Have Melinda do an hour show at your corporation, university or event! (Travel & hotel not included)
Included Items
  • Stand-up performance
0 claimed

Stand-up & workshop

$17,500 USD $25,000 USD (30% off)
Melinda will go to your town and do a one-hour performance plus a 3 hour stand-up comedy or writing workshop!
Included Items
  • Stand-up & workshop
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 1000 of claimed

Associate Producer

$25,000 USD $50,000 USD (50% off)
Here's your opportunity to get a producer credit without having to do anything
Included Items
  • Associate Producer
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
0 out of 50 of claimed

Producer credit

$50,000 USD $55,000 USD (9% off)
Have a say in this special & be attached to its success! This is your easy way into the industry.
Included Items
  • Producer credit
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
0 out of 10 of claimed
Executive Producer Credit

Executive Producer Credit

$100,000 USD $1,000,000 USD (90% off)
Be the co-boss of this special and all the great things it will do in the world. This position includes some input on pivotal decisions and a legal contract we'll make with my lawyer clarifying your investment, assets and back end points.
Included Items
  • Executive Producer credit
Estimated Shipping
September 2018
0 out of 10 of claimed

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