WHAT IS SHELTERWOOD: A SUBURBAN GOTHIC?
Shelterwood: A Suburban Gothic is a 16-part Docu-Horror Podcast written and produced by Stephen Indrisano. The show centers around one man’s quest to find his long-lost sister in an infinite, monster-infested suburb beyond the veil. With primary inspirations like The Black Tapes, Silent Hill 2, and Limetown, Shelterwood will be one part Gothic, one part Found Footage, and one hundred percent terrifying.
WHO IS INVOLVED WITH THIS?
Shelterwood: A Suburban Gothic is positively loaded with amazing people! With talent from The Magnus Archives, Re: Dracula, Pseudopod, Moonbase Theta, Out, ROGUEMAKER, Someone Dies in this Elevator, Feminist Fairytales, Mayfair Watchers Society, The Sheridan Tapes, and more, our cast and crew has the skill and experience to make your dreams - and nightmares - come true. Check out our full roster below:
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SOUNDS COOL! WHAT DO I GET FOR PLEDGING?
We’re so glad you asked! We’ve got tiers of all sizes for investors in our new development Horror Podcast:
Prospective Buyer - $5
At the $5 level, you’ll get some nifty digital perks intended to keep you in the loop about the show! You’ll receive:
- A pack of digital wallpapers!
- Supporter updates throughout development!
- An invite to the supporter-exclusive Discord!
New Neighbor - $15
When pledging $15 dollars or more, not only will you receive the above perks, but also:
- A personalized social media shout-out on Twitter, Tumblr, or both!
At this level, not only will you be helping us create the show, but you’ll be instrumental in spreading the news about our crowdfund as well!
Long-Time Resident - $30
For our long-time residents, we’ve got some special spooky perks, including all the above plus:
- A digital link to a curated list of books, movies, podcasts, and other media that influenced the show! Think of it as everything we want to recommend to the world <3
- A digital copy of our haunted house micro-zine
Licensed Realtor - $50
Looking for a physical reward for your generosity? Not only do our Licensed Realtors get all of the above, but they also receive:
- PRINTED editions of both our curated list of influences and haunted house micro-zine
- 3 random stickers
Development Investor - $100
For those pledging at the $100 level, we’ve got something really special lined up in addition to all the above:
- A signed page of the Shelterwood script, from our final round of editing!
- All 5 stickers (no randomly missing your favorite design!)
Homeowner’s Association Member - $150
Looking for something beautiful to furnish your own abode with? At this level, you’ll also receive:
Architect - $250
Let’s get this neighborhood built. At the Architect level, in addition to all of the above, you’ll get:
- The limited-edition Shelterwood t-shirt
- A personalized thank you note from the writer/creator
Chairperson of the Association - $500
Shelterwood is still being made! At the Chairperson level, not only will you receive all the above perks, but you’ll get:
- the unique opportunity to name a character or location within the show!
- a piece of one-of-a-kind production ephemera (such as a prop from the video)
Town Founder - $1000
Those generous enough to pledge $1000 or more will receive an appropriate honor: the designation of Executive Producer in the show, listen in all show notes, transcripts, and thanked verbally at the end of all episodes.
WHERE WILL MY MONEY GO?
With a script topping out at 270 pages, a world-class cast and crew, and three years of development behind it, Shelterwood: A Suburban Gothic will put your money to good use. Labor is massively important to us here at Shelterwood - we are striving for nothing less than fair wages for all parties involved. Once crowdfund and rewards expenses are accounted for, 40% of our pledges will go to the incredible cast (listed below!), 40% to our incredible sound designer, and 20% to the production and composition team.
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Wondering why 40% of our budget is going to sound design? Here’s a spoiler-free short list of events that Brad Colbroock has agreed to bring to your ears:
- A series of period-accurate newscasts
- A House-Toddler chasing a man
- Characters routinely shredding space-time fabric
- A voice-stealing monster catching on fire
And much, much more!
HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED TO RAISE?
For this project to get off the ground, we need to raise $26,000, with a green light to start production at $20,800. But don’t worry, we’ve got some exciting milestones to hit before then! For every $5,000 of our total goal raised, we’ll be releasing a micro-sode in the world of Shelterwood - and you can hear the first one already, graciously hosted on the Someone Dies In This Elevator podcast feed! Here’s our timeline, plus a few tasty stretch goals to work towards as well:
- $5,000: The second micro-sode is released!
- $10,000: The third micro-sode is released!
- $15,000: The fourth micro-sode is released!
- $20,000: The fifth micro-sode is released!
- $20,800: GREEN LIGHT! Production can start up!
- $25,000: The sixth micro-sode is released!
- $26,000: ONE-HUNDRED PERCENT FUNDED! The show can be produced as written!
If we meet our goal, we’ll continue funding to hit the following stretch goals!
- $28,000: Off-week micro-sodes with extra scares added to the release schedule
- $30,000: A seventh micro-sode is written and released!
- $32,000: Actor payscales increased!
- $34,000: Shelterwood Album
- $35,000: An eighth micro-sode is released written and released!
THIS SOUNDS REALLY COOL! ANY OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP?
Whether you’re able to pledge on our campaign or not, there are several ways that you can help us out!
Post about the show on social media, using #Shelterwood! Awareness and hype are immensely important during a crowdfund. Here’s a few examples:
“You have to check out #Shelterwood - the show looks amazing, and they’re crowdfunding now! Check it out: bit.ly/shelterwoodpod”
“I can’t believe #Shelterwood’s cast! Look at this ridiculousness: bit.ly/shelterwoodpod”
“I believe that #Shelterwood: A Suburban Gothic will be very scary, please help me be scared bit.ly/shelterwoodpod”
Tell a friend in your life about the show! Word of mouth is still far-and-away the most powerful form of recommendation.
Share one of our crossover episodes! We’ve got collaborations online or coming up shortly on Someone Dies In This Elevator, Overbrook, Worst Movies Ever Played, Gamer’s Guide to Ecology, and Iron, Silver, and Salt; plus, we’ll be releasing micro-sodes on our social media throughout the crowdfund.
I WANT TO HELP IN A MUCH MORE UNCANNY WAY.
Well, since you asked, there is one way you can help spread the word of Shelterwood while also making your neighborhood a little bit stranger: print out a few of our Dream House posters and put them somewhere in your neighborhood! If you tag us in that, we’ll give you a special shout out on our socials and also it’ll confuse your neighbors.
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I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS AND/OR CONCERNS!
We’d love to answer them! You can reach us at ShelterwoodPod@gmail.com, or @ShelterwoodPod on Twitter or Tumblr.
