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BAD AZZ: Order is overrated. Class is dismissed.
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By Bernard Smith
Personal campaign All or nothing McKinney, TX, US Report
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 🚀 The BAD AZZ Project Story: Inform and Inspire

 

 🌟 The Creator's Vision: Why We Are Embarking on This Project

 

Hello, future co-creators! I’m reaching out because I believe television is missing a vital story: one that honors the strategic mind of the middle schooler.

The idea for BAD AZZ was born from a simple truth: for kids navigating those brutal middle school years, life isn't about physical strength—it’s about strategy. I grew up observing the complex, hilarious, and often high-stakes war between students and administration. Every rule, every social hierarchy, was a system waiting to be hacked.

We decided to embark on this five-season journey to tell the complete story of Bad Azz and his crew because their saga is a powerful metaphor for freedom, loyalty, and the fear of growing up.

Our goal is not just to produce a show; it's to create a series that:

  1. Validates Young Audiences: Shows that strategic thinking, logic, and creativity are the ultimate superpowers.

  2. Elevates Middle School Drama: Treats the conflict between students and the Principal, Dr. Totalitarian, with the narrative weight of a corporate thriller or a heist film.

  3. Delivers a Satisfying Payoff: Climaxes with a romantic relationship that is earned through years of intellectual sparring and mutual support (Bad Azz and All That).

We hope to accomplish a series that is smart, funny, and deeply meaningful—a definitive statement on the chaos and beauty of the transitional years.


 

📖 Project Deep Dive: The Five-Season Master Plan

 

BAD AZZ is a five-season television series following a brilliant, highly disciplined strategist known only as Bad Azz and his loyal crew (Mouthy Too, All That, You Play Too Much). They are dedicated to fighting the stifling Order imposed by their authoritarian Principal, Dr. Totalitarian.

Each season escalates the stakes and introduces new threats:

  • Season 1 & 2 (The Blueprint): The initial war against Dr. Totalitarian's physical rules and the installation of the Anti-Chaos Dampener.

  • Season 3 (The Corporate Threat): The introduction of Superintendent Smith and the terrifying system of digital surveillance and corporate compliance.

  • Season 4 (The Social War): The internal threats of Pretty Boy’s aesthetic manipulation and Hater’s toxic cynicism, forcing the crew to master emotional strategy.

  • Season 5 (The Final Countdown): The emotional and academic climax, featuring Finals, the Eighth Grade Dance, and the long-awaited romantic confession between Bad Azz and All That.

 

Our Rewards for Supporters:

 

We want you to feel like a true member of the Bad Azz crew. Here are some of the rewards we’re offering:

Pledge LevelReward TierDescription
$25The Field AgentDigital access to the Season 1 Pilot Script and a 'Chaos Starter Kit' (digital wallpapers, character mood boards).
$75The StrategistPrevious rewards + Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access video detailing the complexity of a Season 2 prank. Name listed in the "Co-Creators of Chaos" credits.
$150The Tactical AdvisorPrevious rewards + A Prop Replica of Bad Azz’s signature strategic pen (or Dr. T’s "ORDER" stamp) and a signed copy of the Season 5 Finale Script.
$350The Executive Producer of ChaosAll previous rewards + A Zoom Meet-and-Greet with the primary cast and crew. You get to submit one potential background Easter Egg for inclusion in a Season 5 episode!
$1,000+The Totalitarian TargetAll previous rewards + A Walk-On Role as a "Disruptive Student" (or an "Orderly Citizen") in a Season 1 episode (travel not included). Your character will receive a "STING" from Dr. Totalitarian.

 

💰 The Necessity of Crowdfunding: Our Budget Breakdown

 

We need your help to maintain the authenticity and visual quality this story demands. We are seeking $50,000 to fund the initial production phase of Season 1.

Here is how the money will be strategically used:

  • 40% - Production & Set Design: Creating the highly organized, sterile middle school environment (Dr. Totalitarian's domain) and developing the complex prop mechanisms (like the Anti-Chaos Dampener and Professor Eureka's inventions) that are central to the show's look.

  • 30% - Cast & Crew Salaries: Ensuring fair wages for our talented young actors and the experienced creative team who will bring the scripts to life.

  • 15% - Post-Production: Sound mixing, visual effects (VFX) for the pranks and gadgets, and color grading to achieve the cinematic feel.

  • 10% - Marketing & Distribution: Getting the finished pilot in front of network executives and streaming platforms.

  • 5% - Fulfillment & Platform Fees: Producing and shipping the rewards and covering crowdfunding platform costs.

Crowdfunding allows us to bypass the predictable Order of major studios in the initial phase. We believe a grassroots movement proves the concept's viability and allows us to retain creative control over the series’ sharp, strategic voice.


 

👑 You Are the Heroes: The Co-Creators of Chaos

 

The Bad Azz crew’s success is built on teamwork, loyalty, and a refusal to comply. You are our ultimate co-creators and partners in this mission.

This project is a high-stakes campaign, and every supporter is a crucial Tactical Advisor who helps us breach the walls of conventional television.

  • By backing us, you are not just funding a show—you are funding the victory of ingenuity over authority.

  • You are ensuring that the long-awaited payoff—the kiss between Bad Azz and All That—is earned and witnessed by the audience who believed in their chaos from day one.

  • Your support is the unpredictable variable that allows us to execute the master plan.

Join us! Help us break the Order and prove that the biggest, wildest ideas deserve to be told.

Let the Chaos Begin!


 

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The Field Agent
$25 USD

Digital access to the Season 1 Pilot Script and a 'Chaos Starter Kit' (digital wallpapers, character mood boards).

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The Strategist
$75 USD

Previous rewards + Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access video detailing the complexity of a Season 2 prank. Name listed in the "Co-Creators of Chaos" credits.

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The Tactical Advisor
$150 USD

Previous rewards + A Prop Replica of Bad Azz’s signature strategic pen (or Dr. T’s "ORDER" stamp) and a signed copy of the Season 5 Finale Script.

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The Executive Producer of Chaos
$350 USD

All previous rewards + A Zoom Meet-and-Greet with the primary cast and crew. You get to submit one potential background Easter Egg for inclusion in a Season 5 episode!

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The Totalitarian Target
$1,000 USD

All previous rewards + A Walk-On Role as a "Disruptive Student" (or an "Orderly Citizen") in a Season 1 episode (travel not included). Your character will receive a "STING" from Dr. Totalitarian.

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The Field Agent
$25 USD

Digital access to the Season 1 Pilot Script and a 'Chaos Starter Kit' (digital wallpapers, character mood boards).

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The Strategist
$75 USD

Previous rewards + Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access video detailing the complexity of a Season 2 prank. Name listed in the "Co-Creators of Chaos" credits.

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The Tactical Advisor
$150 USD

Previous rewards + A Prop Replica of Bad Azz’s signature strategic pen (or Dr. T’s "ORDER" stamp) and a signed copy of the Season 5 Finale Script.

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The Executive Producer of Chaos
$350 USD

All previous rewards + A Zoom Meet-and-Greet with the primary cast and crew. You get to submit one potential background Easter Egg for inclusion in a Season 5 episode!

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The Totalitarian Target
$1,000 USD

All previous rewards + A Walk-On Role as a "Disruptive Student" (or an "Orderly Citizen") in a Season 1 episode (travel not included). Your character will receive a "STING" from Dr. Totalitarian.

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