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What an Institution! The Story of Police Academy

What an Institution! The Story of Police Academy

What an Institution! The Story of Police Academy

What an Institution! The Story of Police Academy

What an Institution! The Story of Police Academy

Get ready to join the farce with this new documentary on the making and legacy of Police Academy

Get ready to join the farce with this new documentary on the making and legacy of Police Academy

Get ready to join the farce with this new documentary on the making and legacy of Police Academy

Get ready to join the farce with this new documentary on the making and legacy of Police Academy

Cult Screenings UK Ltd
Cult Screenings UK Ltd
Cult Screenings UK Ltd
Cult Screenings UK Ltd
4 Campaigns |
Birmingham, United Kingdom
$40,777 USD $40,777 USD by 238 backers
$30,566 USD by 163 backers on Jun 14, 2018
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Overview
From the makers of 'You're so cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night' and 'RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop' and 'Pennywise: The Story of IT' comes this brand-new documentary celebrating the legacy of 'Police Academy' and its sequels. With an array of interviews, behind the scenes footage and photos and executive produced by the original 'Police Academy' producer Paul Maslansky, this is YOUR opportunity to support this independent project and make it a reality.

From Dead Mouse Productions Ltd and Cult Screenings UK Ltd, makers of Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser IIYou're so cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night and RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop and Paul Maslansky, producer of all seven Police Academy movies comes this brand-new documentary What an Institution! The Story of Police Academy. A fully independent retrospective into the making of Police Academy and its impact over the last 30 years. Supported by dozens of the original cast and crew including What an Institution! is made by fans of the Police Academy for fans of Police Academy. The crew have already received support from a number of the cast and crew and there is no doubt that by the time of production many more key players will be attached to share their amazing stories about one of the most hilarious, well-loved comedies ever-made. 

The documentary is made as a labour of love by a team of Police Academy fans and this is YOUR unique opportunity to get on board and not only be part of this amazing project BUT make it a reality.

GARY SMART (WRITER/DIRECTOR)

In 2010 Gary co-authored the book The Complete History of the Return of the Living Dead along with Christian Sellers. The following year Gary and Christian were asked by documentary maestro Thommy Hutson to pen the documentary MORE BRAINS! A Return to the Living Dead. In 2013 Gary set up his production companies Cult Screenings UK Ltd and Dead Mouse Productions and commenced work as Producer and Writer of the epic 9-hour documentary Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II. Then in 2015 Gary produced the documentary You’re so cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night along with original Fright Night director Tom Holland. In 2016 Gary produced the brand-new documentary RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop. Finally in 2017 Gary along with the Cult Screenings team produced the brand-new documentary Pennywise: The Story of IT slated for a 2018 release. Recently Gary has produced two five retrospective books 245 Trioxin: The Story of The Return of the Living DeadBeware the Moon: The Story of An American Werewolf in LondonYou’re so cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright NightLeviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II and Lost in the Shadows: The Story of The Lost Boys.

CHRISTOPHER GRIFFITHS (CO-DIRECTOR)

A movie aficionado and skilled editor, Chris made his directorial debut withYou’re So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night after associate producing Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II as well as being chief editor on all 9 bonus documentaries. Chris is also a videographer for a large UK company. In 2016 Chris directed the brand-new documentary RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop followed by Pennywise: The Story of IT in 2017.

ADAM EVANS (PRODUCER)

Adam honed his skills as Line Producer on Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II and ensured the smooth and efficient running of the production both in the UK and USA. These skills were mastered further with You’re so cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night. Adam is also the co-director of Cult Screenings UK Ltd and Dead Mouse Productions Ltd along with Gary and Chris. In 2016 Adam line-managed the brand-new documentary RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop as well as Pennywise: The Story of IT in 2017.

MICHAEL PEREZ (PRODUCTION MANAGER/PRODUCER)

Michael Perez grew up in the mid-west in the state of Michigan with dreams of working in the entertainment industry. After graduating college at Arizona State University he moved to Los Angeles where his first gig was doing Publicity on the hit shows Veronica Mars and The Girls Next Door. Also, providing backing vocals to artists like: Ashlee Simpson, Patrick Muldoon, Melanie C. and Rob Thomas. While he continues his solo career in music he produces documentaries and "Making of's" on many of cinemas most well-known cult classics. He continues to run his PR Firm, Management Company, Sing and do freelance entertainment work in the industry. Other titles he has under his belt include: MORE BRAINS! A Return to the Living Dead, Never Sleep Again, Inside Story: SCREAM, I Am Nancy and Crystal Lake Memories. In 2016 Mike production managed the brand-new documentary RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop followed by Pennywise: The Story of IT in 2017.

We have already amassed an array of confirmed interviewees. Throughout this campaign and production this list will grow and grow...

Rewards and Incentives are key to a campaigns success, check out some samples below and more details on the right-hand-side. Your support is key to making this project a reality so every incentive helps. If you want to ensure that this project is made and is a success then please support today! More amazing perks will be added if we meet our goal and can expand further!

PLEASE NOTE: Blu-rays/DVDs are NTSC region all

Pre-production is already well underway, with a dedicated team of Police Academy aficionados working in securing interviewees, production information, behind the scenes photos, effects, music and much more.  

Full production will commence in late July and early August with shooting taking place in LA and New York. What an Institution! aims to be the most comprehensive look into both the making and impact of Police Academy and YOUR help is needed more than ever. 

Projects like this rely on the fans; this project is a labour of love and a love letter to the countless Police Academy fans around the world. Without your support this project may not be completed.

Pledgees must take into consideration the logistics of producing a 2.5-hour documentary, our aim is release by Summer 2019. However, as we have already undertaken a large scale project like this with LeviathanBrewster, RoboDoc, Pennywise - We are only too aware of production delays - for all sorts of reasons.

If there are any delays YOU would be informed straight away and kept up-to-date on the projects production.

The biggest reason for production delays is quite simply that the entire crew have day jobs and other projects, however we have factored that into our delivery estimates.

Please note that international deliveries may take longer due to customs and postage regulations.

We have a dedicated team behind this project and are supported by endless members of the cast and crew. 

PLEASE NOTE: This is an 'all or nothing' campaign - it just wont be possible without the minimum funding total required. 

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