The comedy web-series in the making, influenced greatly by local farmers markets, is green lighted for production; creators hope to have a pilot episode done by September.
Locally Grown TV, a comedy web-series in the making, reached its Kickstarter campaign fundraising goal just in time last Saturday, the last day, raising a total of $10,500. All of the money will be going toward production costs.
Creators of the show had this to say:
"We would like to thank the community for its support in helping us reach our ambitious fundraising goal. You made it a success. We are excited to now start pre-production for the pilot episode shoot."
The series pays tribute to Seattle's local farmers markets and will be partially shot in the Ballard Farmers Market (Though creators are quick to note that it is set in the "Ballmont" Farmers Market, so don't get nit picky about the way its represented). It promises to be something like Portlandia, Modern Family, Arrested Development all rolled into one -- except with Seattle's unique and quirky influence.
Perhaps more importantly, the creators hope to highlight local vendors and street musicians, such as Ben Fisher, creating a community feel around the show.
The team is all set now to start producing the show, with the hopes of getting a pilot episode completed by September.