News & Announcements
- NOV 22 - New budget, new movie reveals, and the Turkey Day schedule!
- NOV 21 - Our third livestream event is a watch-along of The Mask with Joel and MST3K's cast and writers!
- NOV 17 - The third movie of S14 could be... Plan 9 From Outer Space!
- NOV 15 - Our second livestream is a watchalong of Demon Squad!
- NOV 7 - Our first livestream event will be a watch-along of The Million Eyes of Sumuru!
- NOV 3 - The second movie is revealed as Deathsport!
- OCT 31 - The first movie is revealed as Battle Beyond The Stars!
- OCT 25 - Joel answers five of your biggest questions!
Greetings, friends!
Well, here we are again. By now, many of you know this process, but for the new folks in the room – the time has come to make another season of MST3K!
We ran our last crowdfunding campaign in 2021, and the result was our “lucky” season 13, featuring thirteen new episodes, thirteen new shorts, the returns of most recent host Jonah Heston and original host Joel Robinson, and the introduction of a new host with Emily Connor. We also built the Gizmoplex, our very own independent streaming platform, so that we no longer need to depend on networks to keep the show alive.
So why are we doing another crowdfunding campaign? That’s simple. The world needs more MST3K. Doesn’t it give you a thrill that this scrawny movie riffing puppet show is about to enter its 35th year? That’s because of you, our faithful fans: you keep us going. We brought it back with you, the MST3K community. As long as you all want more episodes, we will keep making them. And… we’ll now be hosting our crowdfunding campaigns right here on MST3K.com!
But we’ll get into those details later. Right now, you want to know our plan for funding the next season of MST3K. Depending on how much we raise, we’ll be making between six and twelve new episodes – but we need to hit a minimum of six episodes to move forward. So let’s look at the numbers.
- 6 episodes + 6 shorts + 12 surgically enhanced classic episodes at $4m.
- 9 episodes + 9 shorts + 24 surgically enhanced classic episodes at $6.1m.
- 12 episodes + 12 shorts + 36 surgically enhanced classic episodes at $7.4m.
One thing you’ll probably notice is that this time, we’re including our special Surgically Enhanced classic episodes at each tier. Last year we experimented with “uprezzing” our classic episodes to make their visuals a little more in line with what modern screens can do, and the results were so popular that we’ve decided to include more surgical enhancements as part of our campaign for season 14!
Also, some of you may notice our episode budget is a little
higher than last time. We’ll get into the finer points of that in a
bit, but the broad strokes are that we want to be able to pay
everyone
more across the board – especially in light of the WGA and
SAG-AFTRA strikes, which we wholeheartedly support – and also to
hire a few more specialized staff members so each person on our
small team can stay focused.
Of
course, you also want to know what kind of
stuff
you can get this time!
On our last go-round we ran into some significant issues and delays in getting physical rewards shipped out on the timeline we’d planned. Some of these delays were out of our control (like COVID’s worldwide impact on manufacturing and shipping), and some were related to the shipping company we’d partnered with. This was very stressful – for us as well as for our backers – so we’ve really gone back to square one with how we are planning physical rewards this time, armed with the knowledge we’ve gained from our recent experiences.
So here’s our new approach: we are still offering physical rewards , but we are making far fewer of them, and we are sticking with the ideas that will be simple and straightforward to manufacture and ship. Plus, you’ll be able to choose the individual items you want, a la carte, as they say in France.
I also want to be clear that you're not simply buying a product when you support our campaign -- what you're really doing is pledging to help make Season 14, and the rewards themselves are more of a thank-you for your support.
We have also already partnered with a new company to handle the shipping logistics of the rewards fulfillment process, and we feel really good about them, as they have experience and expertise that is a much better fit for what we need. Also included in the budget above is a salary for a new team member whose job will include overseeing rewards manufacturing and fulfillment. So we are doing our best to resolve all the snags we ran into last time.
We’d also like to emphasize our digital rewards packages, which don’t require shipping at all! These include access to new episodes via the Gizmoplex, digital downloads of seasons 13 and 14, as well as special thanks in the credits.
And finally, we have our experience-based rewards, featuring in-person classes and workshops taught by yours truly, as well as set visits, and associate and executive producer levels.
I’m sure you have more questions, but I want to keep this pitch short and sweet, so I’ll direct you over to the FAQ page for more details.
I think I can speak for the whole team here at Gizmonic Arts (the company formerly known as Alternaversal) when I say that we have been so moved by and grateful for your continued support of MST3K over the years. Your willingness to invest in the future of MST3K has not only awakened it from its nearly 15-year slumber, but it has also allowed it to grow and evolve into new directions and new experiments.
I am so excited about what we’re planning for season 14, and I’m also happy to tell you that this time around, we’ve already begun the process of securing some amazing and baffling movies for next season, and we’ll be revealing those movies during the campaign. But the only way for us to make more MST3K is if you choose to support us again. We’ve got until Friday, November 24, to make it happen.
I’m very proud of what we’ve done with building the Gizmoplex, and I think the episodes we made for season 13 are some of our best ever – and I know many of you agree. I’m not ready for MST3K to return to the grave, and I hope you’re not either. I’m thrilled you may be interested in throwing in with us again, and that together we can ensure that this “little show that could” makes it through its 35th birthday and beyond!
Perks
- 950 claimed
Don't have a lot to pledge, but still want a taste of the season 14 rainbow? Grab the JUST HELPING bundle, and get a ONE MONTH SUBSCRIPTION to the Gizmoplex, letting you stream all of our content, including the first new episode of Season 14! Plus, you'll also get REGULAR PRODUCTION UPDATE EMAILS, a digital ID CARD and CERTIFICATE, and new DIGITAL WALLPAPERS! (Your Gizmoplex access will become active in the first month of the new season.)
- 1216 claimed
Hungry for more? Get the DIGITAL SAMPLER bundle, which includes everything in the $15 BUNDLE, extends your membership to a THREE MONTH GIZMOPLEX SUBSCRIPTION, and also gets you an exclusive S14 BACKER BADGE on the MST3K Forums and SPECIAL THANKS in the GIZMOPLEX BACKERS' ATRIUM, so that your contribution will be memorialized for all to see! (Your Gizmoplex access will become active in the first month of the new season.)
- 10060 claimed
Don't miss out on a single episode or short of Season 14 when you get the DIGITAL SEASON bundle, which includes everything in the $35 bundle, plus a 12 MONTH GIZMOPLEX SUBSCRIPTION and DIGITAL DOWNLOADS of all Season 14 episodes and shorts. Plus, with all-digital rewards, you won't spend a dime on shipping.* (*Unless you also choose some a la carte physical rewards!)
- 1978 claimed
For those who want everything [digital] that this campaign has to offer, grab the DIGITAL DELUXE bundle, which includes everything in the $85 bundle, plus you'll get SPECIAL THANKS in the CREDITS OF A NEW EPISODE, and access to a LIVE VIRTUAL SET VISIT to join us on set via video chat to see some of production happening in real-time.
- 428 claimed
We appreciate every bit of support that we get, no matter how small! But like Shake n' Bake, the only reward for this pledge level is the knowledge that you helped.
- 1844 ordered
Everywhere around you are surfaces crying out for stickers -- will you answer their call? Publicly demonstrate your MST3K love with a sticker set, perfect for sticking on your laptop, your car, or your friend's face (with consent of course).
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 2417 ordered
These high-quality magnets featuring beloved MST3K characters will take your refrigerator (or other magnetically-friendly surface) to new heights of mad science.
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 860 ordered
This multipurpose square of fabric has limitless possibilities. Use it as a napkin! Decorate your dog or other companion animal! Tie it into a bindle and hop a freight train to adventure!
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 1476 ordered
It’s a myth that you lose 80% of your body heat through your head, but why risk it? This beanie conveys the gentle warmth of sitting down with a familiar episode, but portable.
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 937 ordered
Wear your MST3K devotion on your sleeve – or your lapel – with your own set of character pins, guaranteed* to draw the admiration of all your friends! *Guarantee is not real.
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 2210 ordered
Cover your shame and show your MSTie pride with another MST3K t-shirt rendered in luscious cotton, featuring a design exclusive to this campaign.
We cannot promise a certain brand of shirt yet, but here's a size chart for shirts we've used in the past, to help you choose a size.
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 4332 ordered
Nothing says “forever” like physical media! Get your own backer-exclusive edition of the DVD or Blu-ray Season 14 box set. (Box set will ship separately from all other physical rewards.)
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 380 claimed
Enjoy the benefits of immortality -- sort of -- by adding a name of your choosing to the credits of one episode of the new season! (Names are subject to approval.)
- 233 claimed
Get your name -- or someone else's name -- in the credits of every single episode of season 14! (Names are subject to approval.)
- 25 bought
- 0 remaining
Live the dream and visit the set IN PERSON as we film Season 14 of MST3K. You can visit either the LA or Philadelphia studio - you choose. All airfare and lodging are up to you, but you get to be on set for one full day of shooting, including meeting the cast and watching as host segments are filmed.
(Dates are TBD and may be impacted by the continuing SAG-AFTRA strike.)
- 5 bought
- 20 remaining
Join Joel for an in-person INTRO TO GIZMONIC INVENTIONS class, where he'll explain his unique method for concepting and designing Gizmonic inventions, and explain how stage magic and sleight-of-hand help inspire new ideas for invention exchanges.
(You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Date and location TBD, but this in-person class will likely happen in late spring and in the Philadelphia area.)
- 17 bought
- 8 remaining
Join Joel for an in-person INTRO TO MOVIE RIFFING class, where you'll learn the finer points of movie riffing from the man who originated it.
(You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Date and location TBD, but this in-person class will likely happen in late spring and in the Philadelphia area.)
- 15 bought
- 10 remaining
Learn the art of manipulating the unique robot puppets used in Mystery Science Theater 3000 in this in-person PUPPETEERING class. Joel will survey the design and mechanics applied in each robot character. This class includes demos featuring puppeteers from the series.
(You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Date and location TBD, but this in-person class will likely happen in late spring and in the Philadelphia area.)
- 10 bought
- 0 remaining
Join a group of MST3K writers to RIFF A SHORT WITH JOEL for the new season! To make sure you're prepared, you'll join Joel for an INTRO TO MOVIE RIFFING class, where you'll learn Joel’s methodology for writing riffs. Then, it's on to the GROUP RIFF WORKSHOP, where you'll put your new skills to the test and contribute riff ideas for inclusion in an official MST3K short. And, when your group's short premieres in The Gizmoplex, you'll be listed as a Contributing Riffer in the end credits!
(You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Date and location TBD, but this in-person class will likely happen in late spring and in the Philadelphia area.)
- 2 bought
- 8 remaining
Join Joel to BRAINSTORM AN INVENTION that will appear in a new episode of MST3K! Get started when you join Joel for an in-person INTRO TO GIZMONIC INVENTIONS class, where he'll explain his unique method for concepting and designing invention exchanges. Joel will lead you in an INVENTION EXCHANGE WORKSHOP, where you'll get to add invention ideas and give feedback. Plus, you'll be listed as “Gizmonic Institute R&D” in the credits of the episode where your group's invention appears!
(You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Date and location TBD, but this in-person class will likely happen in late spring and in the Philadelphia area.)
- 14 bought
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If you're ready to get even more involved, why not sign on as an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER for the new season? You'll join Joel online during production for a few group PRODUCER UPDATE MEETINGS. We'll send you a signed script and an exclusive producer-level gift. You’ll also get an IN-PERSON SET VISIT to see how the show is made. And, of course, to build your street cred, you'll get an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT in three new episodes AND on IMDB.
(Set visit dates are TBD and may be impacted by the continuing SAG-AFTRA strike.)
- 4 claimed
- 2 remaining
Join MST3K Season 14 as a presenting sponsor! This level is available to small businesses as well as individuals or families. At this level, you'll get a voiceover in the end credits that says, “This episode is presented by [YOUR COMPANY OR FAMILY’S NAME]" and you'll be named as the presenting sponsor on one episode AND one short. We'll also make a papermation promo with your logo or family photo, and URL, to run before your episode premieres, and during intermission. Plus, you'll be credited in the Gizmoplex as a presenting sponsor for Season 14 AND credited in IMDB as the presenting sponsor for the episode. This perk includes one video chat check-in with Joel, and an in-person set visit for one.
- 5 bought
- 0 remaining
Take your place next to Kinga at the top of the ladder and sign
on as an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER for the ENTIRE SEASON.* After the
campaign ends, you'll jump online for a PRIVATE VIDEO CHAT with
Joel, where he can thank you himself and explain what we have
planned. Get used to that, since you'll be entitled to multiple
PRIVATE UPDATE CHECK-INS with Joel and the team throughout
production. You’ll be welcomed for an IN-PERSON SET VISIT to see an
episode being made. You'll also get EXECUTIVE ACCESS along the way
including script drafts, Joel and Matt McGinnis’ concept sketches,
and production designs. And of course, we'll make sure the world
knows your name: You'll be listed as EXECUTIVE PRODUCER in all new
episodes, on IMDB, and all promo materials.
* You won't be responsible for doing actual work. That
wouldn't be much of a reward.
(Set visit dates are TBD and may be impacted by the continuing SAG-AFTRA strike.)
Highlights
See all activity18716Got More Questions?
Please
see below for some answers to questions you may have about the
campaign. We will also be updating this page as other questions pop up!
Why are you doing another crowdfunding campaign?
That’s simple. The world needs more MST3K. Doesn’t it give you a thrill that this scrawny movie riffing puppet show is about to enter its 35th year? That’s because of you, our faithful fans: you keep us going. We brought it back with you, the MST3K community. As long as you all want more episodes, we will keep making them. And… we’ll now be hosting our crowdfunding campaigns right here on MST3K.com!
Wasn’t the Gizmoplex supposed to eliminate the need for any more crowdfunding?
We're letting Joel answer this one directly:
It’s really important to me that we clear this up: your Gizmoplex passes paid for season 13 to be made, plus the extra bonus material we created for the Gizmoplex’s first year, and the development of the Gizmoplex itself.
It’s true that we had some additional revenue come in from new members who purchased Season Passes after the Gizmoplex opened, but that would’ve been a fraction of what we needed to fund even a single episode.
The truth is that to make a new season of MST3K, we need a substantial amount of money up front, and the Gizmoplex can’t do that on its own. If we were owned by a network, like Star Trek , they would pay for our production costs, but we’ve chosen the road less traveled, and we are instead relying on you, our tenacious backers, to help us make future seasons.
I sincerely apologize if we suggested the Gizmoplex was definitely going to be the business model for us to fund new seasons, like Netflix or Disney Plus. We simply aren’t that big.
You're doing physical rewards, huh? What did you learn from the last campaign?
As many of you are aware, we ran into multiple delays and snags (*cough*COVID*cough*) during both the production and shipping phases for physical rewards on our Season 13 campaign. We learned a lot from that experience. During the planning stages for Season 14's campaign, we weighed many options, including not offering any physical rewards at all and only sticking with digital stuff. But that felt like it would take a lot of the fun out of supporting our campaigns, so ultimately we decided we would include physical rewards, but that we would design our products to be more streamlined in both manufacturing and shipping. So, no snowglobes this time.
We have already partnered with a new shipping company that is better suited to our unique needs – and experienced in crowdfunding fulfillment – and we've been working with them for months leading up to the campaign to ensure we manage this to a better standard than last time.
$65 for a t-shirt! Is it made out of gold thread? (In other words, why are the individual rewards so expensive?)
When you pledge to an #MST3KShowmaker campaign, you're not just buying a product, like a hat or a pin. You're supporting us in making a 14th season of MST3K. The rewards are a thank-you from us, and they offer a little extra motivation, but ultimately we need to keep the rewards cost margins as low as possible, because the point of this campaign is not to make merch -- the point of this campaign is to make new episodes of MST3K! Of course it doesn't cost us $65 to make a t-shirt, but we need most of your pledge to go to the show, so the price is a little higher to account for both t-shirt production AND adding to our overall fundraising goals.
Our main objective for any campaign is to be able to continue making more MST3K. We hope that's why you're here too.
Did you build this whole crowdfunding platform yourselves?
We did not. We’re not that technical. We have partnered with the good folks at Connection Point, who operate the Fundrazr and Crowdfundr platforms, to host our own crowdfunding operation right here on MST3K.com. I’m happy to report that they’re a solid team of great folks who love MST3K. And here's the most important part, in case you're worried: we will never sell your information to any third parties.
The rewards system looks different from last time. Where are the tiers?
We've decided to move to an a la carte model for physical rewards with this campaign, which means our backers can now create their own personalized bundles of items. This way, you only get the stuff you want, plus if you pledge for physical rewards, you will only pay shipping on the items you selected (see our Shipping FAQ for more details on that). One of the downsides of using a tiered model for rewards in the past was that backers had to commit to receiving a big box with a bunch of stuff in it, even if they only wanted one or two items. We are hoping this new approach will make your choices a bit simpler and more tailored to your needs.
I want to increase or change my pledge – how do I do that?
If you just want to ADD TO YOUR EXISTING PLEDGE, then all you need to do is go through the checkout process for the additional item(s). If you use the same email address, they’ll be connected in your account when the time comes to fulfill your order.
If you want to CANCEL YOUR PLEDGE: Find your pledge confirmation email -- it should have come from notifications@crowdfundr.com. In the last paragraph, you'll see a link to your pledge details. Click on that link and you'll see an option to cancel your pledge.
At this time, our system does not yet allow for changes to a confirmed pledge, so if you want to change your pledge, we request you cancel and re-pledge with your updated choice.
Do I still have to pay shipping separately for physical rewards?
Yes, you will have to pay for your own shipping costs separately from your pledge, but we've put together a special Shipping FAQ for this question.
Why do the episodes cost more this time?
We've accounted for increased costs. You may have noticed that the cost of almost everything has gone up since our last campaign two years ago. In a reaction to these increased costs, we have also budgeted improved pay scales for our cast, crew, and all our vendors. This adjustment anticipates a successful resolution to the SAG-AFTRA strike, as well as the resolved WGA strike, both of which we supported.
Will the new season be greenscreen or physical sets?
This one is easy! I can reveal that the Satellite of Love will be a physical set again. But I also want to remind you that 80% of the show has always been greenscreen, because that’s how we shoot the movie segments. So yes, there will still be greenscreen, but the SOL host segments will be on a set once again, which is what I think you’re really asking.
Hey, the goals you mention in the video to unlock 6 episodes and 9 episodes don't quite match the goals you share on the campaign page. What gives?
Simply put, we experienced a math error and we did not have time to reshoot the campaign video to fix it (ETA: We have since added ADR to correct the video, but we are leaving this FAQ up for transparency). The numbers you see in the campaign story -- the ones in text -- are correct. We're so sorry for the discrepancy and any resulting confusion. Sometimes math is hard. We did get the total for 12 episodes right!
How do platform fees work?
Our new, in-house “Showmaker” crowdfunding site (built on an existing platform called Crowdfundr) allows us to give you, the backer, the choice to have fees subtracted from your pledge, OR to pay the fees yourself, ensuring that the maximum percentage of your pledge actually goes toward making MST3K. In light of this option, we are hoping that most of you will generously choose to pay your own fees. You don't have to pay these fees in addition to your pledge – it's up to you – but that's our hope.
Will the SAG-AFTRA strike impact new episodes?
We stand in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA members on strike, and we will not begin production on Season 14 until the strike has been resolved. Our pre-production schedule of writing, designing, and building will take about six months before the cast has to get on camera. We are hopeful for a quick and just resolution for the performers who have sacrificed so much over the last several months.
Will the entire cast from Season 13 be returning?
We’ve talked to the entire season 13 cast about the new campaign, and made sure everyone knows they’re welcome to return. However, we can’t officially confirm more than that at this time, because the SAG-AFTRA strike prevents us from starting negotiations or making offers right now. We are hopeful the strike resolves soon and we can get everyone “officially” on board.
Shipping FAQ
Please see below for shipping cost examples.
Please
note the following disclaimers:
DISCLAIMERS:
- All shipping prices are estimates as of October 2023
- Shipping is based on weight for your entire order to your postal destination.
- Shipping cost is subject to change.
- We will make every effort to keep shipping costs down. Carriers can, however, raise their rates for any reason at any time and often raise rates at the turn of a new year.
UK/Canada Note:
- Please note that we do not collect taxes, customs and/or duties. All shipments are sent door to door duties unpaid. This means that you may be responsible for paying these fees when your order arrives.
Activity
- 950 claimed
Don't have a lot to pledge, but still want a taste of the season 14 rainbow? Grab the JUST HELPING bundle, and get a ONE MONTH SUBSCRIPTION to the Gizmoplex, letting you stream all of our content, including the first new episode of Season 14! Plus, you'll also get REGULAR PRODUCTION UPDATE EMAILS, a digital ID CARD and CERTIFICATE, and new DIGITAL WALLPAPERS! (Your Gizmoplex access will become active in the first month of the new season.)
- 1216 claimed
Hungry for more? Get the DIGITAL SAMPLER bundle, which includes everything in the $15 BUNDLE, extends your membership to a THREE MONTH GIZMOPLEX SUBSCRIPTION, and also gets you an exclusive S14 BACKER BADGE on the MST3K Forums and SPECIAL THANKS in the GIZMOPLEX BACKERS' ATRIUM, so that your contribution will be memorialized for all to see! (Your Gizmoplex access will become active in the first month of the new season.)
- 10060 claimed
Don't miss out on a single episode or short of Season 14 when you get the DIGITAL SEASON bundle, which includes everything in the $35 bundle, plus a 12 MONTH GIZMOPLEX SUBSCRIPTION and DIGITAL DOWNLOADS of all Season 14 episodes and shorts. Plus, with all-digital rewards, you won't spend a dime on shipping.* (*Unless you also choose some a la carte physical rewards!)
- 1978 claimed
For those who want everything [digital] that this campaign has to offer, grab the DIGITAL DELUXE bundle, which includes everything in the $85 bundle, plus you'll get SPECIAL THANKS in the CREDITS OF A NEW EPISODE, and access to a LIVE VIRTUAL SET VISIT to join us on set via video chat to see some of production happening in real-time.
- 428 claimed
We appreciate every bit of support that we get, no matter how small! But like Shake n' Bake, the only reward for this pledge level is the knowledge that you helped.
- 1844 ordered
Everywhere around you are surfaces crying out for stickers -- will you answer their call? Publicly demonstrate your MST3K love with a sticker set, perfect for sticking on your laptop, your car, or your friend's face (with consent of course).
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 2417 ordered
These high-quality magnets featuring beloved MST3K characters will take your refrigerator (or other magnetically-friendly surface) to new heights of mad science.
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 860 ordered
This multipurpose square of fabric has limitless possibilities. Use it as a napkin! Decorate your dog or other companion animal! Tie it into a bindle and hop a freight train to adventure!
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 1476 ordered
It’s a myth that you lose 80% of your body heat through your head, but why risk it? This beanie conveys the gentle warmth of sitting down with a familiar episode, but portable.
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 937 ordered
Wear your MST3K devotion on your sleeve – or your lapel – with your own set of character pins, guaranteed* to draw the admiration of all your friends! *Guarantee is not real.
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 2210 ordered
Cover your shame and show your MSTie pride with another MST3K t-shirt rendered in luscious cotton, featuring a design exclusive to this campaign.
We cannot promise a certain brand of shirt yet, but here's a size chart for shirts we've used in the past, to help you choose a size.
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 4332 ordered
Nothing says “forever” like physical media! Get your own backer-exclusive edition of the DVD or Blu-ray Season 14 box set. (Box set will ship separately from all other physical rewards.)
Physical rewards are only available for shipping to the US, Canada, and the UK.
- 380 claimed
Enjoy the benefits of immortality -- sort of -- by adding a name of your choosing to the credits of one episode of the new season! (Names are subject to approval.)
- 233 claimed
Get your name -- or someone else's name -- in the credits of every single episode of season 14! (Names are subject to approval.)
- 25 bought
- 0 remaining
Live the dream and visit the set IN PERSON as we film Season 14 of MST3K. You can visit either the LA or Philadelphia studio - you choose. All airfare and lodging are up to you, but you get to be on set for one full day of shooting, including meeting the cast and watching as host segments are filmed.
(Dates are TBD and may be impacted by the continuing SAG-AFTRA strike.)
- 5 bought
- 20 remaining
Join Joel for an in-person INTRO TO GIZMONIC INVENTIONS class, where he'll explain his unique method for concepting and designing Gizmonic inventions, and explain how stage magic and sleight-of-hand help inspire new ideas for invention exchanges.
(You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Date and location TBD, but this in-person class will likely happen in late spring and in the Philadelphia area.)
- 17 bought
- 8 remaining
Join Joel for an in-person INTRO TO MOVIE RIFFING class, where you'll learn the finer points of movie riffing from the man who originated it.
(You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Date and location TBD, but this in-person class will likely happen in late spring and in the Philadelphia area.)
- 15 bought
- 10 remaining
Learn the art of manipulating the unique robot puppets used in Mystery Science Theater 3000 in this in-person PUPPETEERING class. Joel will survey the design and mechanics applied in each robot character. This class includes demos featuring puppeteers from the series.
(You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Date and location TBD, but this in-person class will likely happen in late spring and in the Philadelphia area.)
- 10 bought
- 0 remaining
Join a group of MST3K writers to RIFF A SHORT WITH JOEL for the new season! To make sure you're prepared, you'll join Joel for an INTRO TO MOVIE RIFFING class, where you'll learn Joel’s methodology for writing riffs. Then, it's on to the GROUP RIFF WORKSHOP, where you'll put your new skills to the test and contribute riff ideas for inclusion in an official MST3K short. And, when your group's short premieres in The Gizmoplex, you'll be listed as a Contributing Riffer in the end credits!
(You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Date and location TBD, but this in-person class will likely happen in late spring and in the Philadelphia area.)
- 2 bought
- 8 remaining
Join Joel to BRAINSTORM AN INVENTION that will appear in a new episode of MST3K! Get started when you join Joel for an in-person INTRO TO GIZMONIC INVENTIONS class, where he'll explain his unique method for concepting and designing invention exchanges. Joel will lead you in an INVENTION EXCHANGE WORKSHOP, where you'll get to add invention ideas and give feedback. Plus, you'll be listed as “Gizmonic Institute R&D” in the credits of the episode where your group's invention appears!
(You are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Date and location TBD, but this in-person class will likely happen in late spring and in the Philadelphia area.)
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If you're ready to get even more involved, why not sign on as an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER for the new season? You'll join Joel online during production for a few group PRODUCER UPDATE MEETINGS. We'll send you a signed script and an exclusive producer-level gift. You’ll also get an IN-PERSON SET VISIT to see how the show is made. And, of course, to build your street cred, you'll get an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT in three new episodes AND on IMDB.
(Set visit dates are TBD and may be impacted by the continuing SAG-AFTRA strike.)
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Join MST3K Season 14 as a presenting sponsor! This level is available to small businesses as well as individuals or families. At this level, you'll get a voiceover in the end credits that says, “This episode is presented by [YOUR COMPANY OR FAMILY’S NAME]" and you'll be named as the presenting sponsor on one episode AND one short. We'll also make a papermation promo with your logo or family photo, and URL, to run before your episode premieres, and during intermission. Plus, you'll be credited in the Gizmoplex as a presenting sponsor for Season 14 AND credited in IMDB as the presenting sponsor for the episode. This perk includes one video chat check-in with Joel, and an in-person set visit for one.
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Take your place next to Kinga at the top of the ladder and sign
on as an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER for the ENTIRE SEASON.* After the
campaign ends, you'll jump online for a PRIVATE VIDEO CHAT with
Joel, where he can thank you himself and explain what we have
planned. Get used to that, since you'll be entitled to multiple
PRIVATE UPDATE CHECK-INS with Joel and the team throughout
production. You’ll be welcomed for an IN-PERSON SET VISIT to see an
episode being made. You'll also get EXECUTIVE ACCESS along the way
including script drafts, Joel and Matt McGinnis’ concept sketches,
and production designs. And of course, we'll make sure the world
knows your name: You'll be listed as EXECUTIVE PRODUCER in all new
episodes, on IMDB, and all promo materials.
* You won't be responsible for doing actual work. That
wouldn't be much of a reward.
(Set visit dates are TBD and may be impacted by the continuing SAG-AFTRA strike.)
