Welcome to GaryTown
A project in Waupaca, WI by Seth Nelson000days
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‘Welcome to GaryTown’ has the quick wit comedy of 'THE NAKED GUN,' fueled with 'THE HANGOVER' party weekend you can’t quite remember.
Backers: 21
Average Pledge Per Backer: $138
Funded: $2,896 of $8,000
Dates: Sep 29th -> Oct 29th (30 days)
Project By: Seth Nelson
Backers: 21
Average Pledge Per Backer: $138
Funded: $2,896 of $8,000
Dates: Sep 29th -> Oct 29th (30 days)
Project By: Seth Nelson
$2,896
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 29 @ 23:25 -0400 GMT
36%
of goal
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Latest News
Conclusion 
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I estimate to have about three to four (10 episode) seasons for the television/web series. But with a team of writers and utilizing our fans stories, I think we can push the series over 100 episodes! They said it couldn’t be done… comedy, drama,... (Read More)
Games
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
After the feature film I want to release a couple games to keep the GaryTown party going before the launch of the television/web series. First is the board game “Garyopoly.” A monopoly like game with everything GaryTown. Second is a mobile game... (Read More)
Engebretson's Gifts & T-shirts
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Engebretson’s Gifts & T-shirts is located in the neighboring town of Arnott, a rural farm community. The struggling Swedish gift shop recently turned to screen printing shirts for local sports teams. Inside you will find Swedish treasures like,... (Read More)
The Harbor Bar
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The Harbor Bar is a run down tavern in Amtoo, just a couple blocks from the lake. A popular townie bar, but not nearly as busy as the The Beach Club. Behind the swinging saloon doors; a sticky bar room floor is littered with peanut shells. A pinball... (Read More)
Wormy's Master Bait & Tackle
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Wormy’s Master Bait & Tackle is a small one-stop shop for all your fishing and lake supplies. The inside is plastered with sexy beer ads and cheesy can koozies. Here you will find Wormy typing his column for the Amtoo County Post, where he is... (Read More)
Nelsen Marina
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Nelsen Marina is loaded with lake rentals. Boats, jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards and maui mats. Vacationers often try to park boats here when visiting the Beach Club, which drives the owners crazy. In my story, Nelsen Marina sits right next to the... (Read More)
The Beach Club
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The Beach Club is the most popular location in Amtoo. A bustling lakeside restaurant during the day; turned rowdy dance club at night. A place where both thirsty vacationers and local yokel’s gather for a good time. A lone palm tree is buried out... (Read More)
Locations
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I created Facebook pages for my characters work locations associated with GaryTown. After the movie or trailer release; my idea is to give the character actors control of these pages; not only to share recycled GaryTown garbage, but to interact with... (Read More)
Rocco and Brit
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Rocco is the town bouncer. A transplant from Chicago who loves the Blackhocks and wants everyone to know it. He wears Chicago sports merchandise and claims he is best friends with Gary. Fun Fact: Rocco is partially based off my friend Rocky Mondello;... (Read More)
Wormy and the Nelsen Brothers
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Wormy sets the tone for the film and television/web series. He is a talented writer/editor for the Amtoo County Post and owns the bait shop in Amtoo. Wormy talks and types his column on an old typewriter while listening to Milwaukee Brewer games, and... (Read More)
Eric and Andy
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Eric Engebretson is a talented artist originally from Arnott. He attended Art school in Florida where he roomed with Matt Zelinski. The two connected instantly, and always talked about eventually moving back to the area. Eric likes to listen to old... (Read More)
Karen and Elyse
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Karen Zuniga is a transplant from Mexico. She moved to Amtoo as a young adult, and quickly became friends with Charlie and Elyse. She is mostly annoyed by Gary, but he’s a big tipper so she tolerates his shenanigans. Karen is a talented water-skier... (Read More)
Charlie Nelson
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Charlie Nelson lives in Minneapolis, MN, but is originally from Amtoo, and was good friends with Matt Zelinski when they were kids. His parents live on the lake in Amtoo so he visits them often, but this time he is in for an extended stay. Most... (Read More)
Antagonist
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Gary Nelson is a fun likable deadhead who lives the prankster life-style and loves the nightlife. He has been floating around Amtoo more than twenty years and is known for making weird taxidermy; primarily from roadkill. He has become quite popular... (Read More)
Protagonist
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Matt Zelinski is originally from Amtoo, and was good friends with Charlie Nelson growing up, but when his mom and stepdad divorced he abruptly moved away from the area before entering high school. After the sudden death of his mother, Matt has a deep... (Read More)
GaryTown Hoodie
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
The last of the merchandise rewards is a GaryTown hoodie from customink.com. Available in grey or heather red. Make a $80 pledge and it's yours if we make our goal. (Read More)
Demographics
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I want the film and television/web series to showcase the wonderful sounds of the Grateful Dead and Classic rock hits from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. (Read More)
GaryTown Beanie
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The next reward is a GaryTown embroidered beanie from customink.com. Just in time for winter. Available in grey or white. Make a $70 pledge and it's yours if we make our goal. (Read More)
Movie Cross
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Other movie cross films include Joe Dirt, Hot Shots, and Get Shorty. (Read More)
Theme
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
“However there is an underlying notion that something is wrong. An elusive something is out of place. Something you cannot immediately describe with a word picture.” Those are the words my grandfather LaVerne “Wormy” Nelson typed in his... (Read More)
GaryTown Tie-Dye Shirt
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Holy Schlitz! Thank you for the pledges thus far. The next reward we have is a GaryTown tie-dye shirt from customink.com. Fun loving pranksters Gary and Andy wear tie-dye, and you will meet them very soon. Available in all sizes. Make a $60 pledge... (Read More)
GaryTown Trucker Hat
October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Honk--Honk! The next reward is a GaryTown Trucker hat from Customink.com. Dan wears trucker hats, but you'll meet him later. Available in camouflage snapback, or blue w/foam mesh. Make a $50 pledge today and it's yours if we make our goal. (Read More)
GaryTown Bandana
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Our next reward is a GaryTown bandana from Customink.com. Gary wears a bandana, but Charlie doesn't. Available in tie-dye or camouflage. Make a $40 pledge today and it's yours if we make our goal. (Read More)
Tone
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy summer days; lake life in a small midwestern town. I really want to express the sunny, warm feeling you get from the Chain O’ Lakes. Something creator Jenji Khan was able to paint in the series ‘Weeds’ and Greg Garcia with ‘My Name is... (Read More)
GaryTown Tube Socks
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Check out these GaryTown Tube Socks! They will be available in gold with black stripes and white with blue stripes. Gary wears tube socks, and they are a big fashion statement in GaryTown. Pledge $30 today and these are yours if we make our goal. (Read More)
My connection to the story
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
When I first started writing ‘Welcome to GaryTown’ I always pictured my hometown Waupaca, WI. I often dream of home, and wonder what my life would be like if I never left. Now, after being away 25 years, I’ve come to appreciate its beauty and... (Read More)
What is GaryTown?
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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