THE SERIES
EAST COAST GROW SELECTED TO PITCH AT
CINE PITCHFEST PRESENTED BY A&E
NEWS
APRIL 20, 2017
It's been a very busy fall and winter for East Coast Grow--we won CINE PitchFest presented by A&E, screened at the Oxford Film Festival and Richmond International Film Festival, and won the Gold Award for screenwriting at DC Web Fest. And after all of that, we're so excited to begin releasing East Coast Grow online!
The rollout begins today with short webisodes that comprise the complete 30 minute pilot. Today's installment is a teaser, with the first full webisode releasing this Saturday, April 22, in conjunction with the National Cannabis Festival (we hope to see you there!). Check back on April 27 and May 4 for the final two webisodes. And be sure to follow us on social media for further updates on the rest of the first season.
Happy 4/20!
MARCH 17, 2016
GET YOUR ECG LAUNCH PARTY TICKETS
Be sure to get your tickets to the ECG Launch Party, scheduled for April 16th at the Edgewood Arts Center in Washington, DC. The event will include a screening of the pilot, Q&A with cast and creators, and live music from The Lucky So-&-So's, who composed the ECG theme song. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and are going fast!
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JANUARY 30, 2016
EAST COAST GROW LAUNCH PARTY ANNOUNCED!
The East Coast Grow launch party will be taking place the evening of April 16, 2016 in Washington, DC! This will be an amazing opportunity to view the pilot with the creators, cast, and crew prior to wider distribution. Stay tuned for more details.
You can get tickets before they're released to the general public by supporting the National Cannabis Festival on Indiegogo at the $80 level! Not only will you get two tickets to the ECG premiere, but you'll receive a "Founding Member" pass to the National Cannabis Festival on April 23, 2016. What better way to bookend your 4/20 week? Supplies are limited, so act fast before the perk is up in smoke: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-national-cannabis-festival#/
DECEMBER 13, 2015
EAST COAST GROW IN THE NEWS
We are almost finished shooting the pilot episode of East Coast Grow, and look forward to a winter of post-production! It's been amazing to see such a positive response to the show.
In late November, the wonderful folks at Mess Hall Culinary Incubator let us convert their space into a mock marijuana cultivation center. We had a blast filming there and can't wait to share the scenes with you. In the meantime, the show is generating a nice buzz with these behind-the-scenes stories:
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
EAST COAST GROW IN THE WASHINGTON TIMES
East Coast Grow is in The Washington Times today! Read the article here.
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE FINAL ECG REHEARSAL - 10/28/15
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NOVEMBER 1, 2015
A NOTE FROM CO-CREATORS MATT DOHERTY AND AMY TASILLO
Thank you so much for visiting our site! We are extremely grateful for the tremendous amount of support we've received for this project. This is a personal story for us and we're so excited to share it with you. We've been living in the District for almost a decade, and this show reflects our unique experience of living in Washington, DC.
DC is the first East Coast city to legalize cannabis, and while there are tremendous challenges with implementing this in a federal district, the efforts of local residents to create a culture that is inclusive and fair gives us a lot of hope for what is to come. As this industry continues to evolve, we will be telling the story of those who are working to create it. Stay tuned.
Matt Doherty has been working in the cannabis industry for over ten years. He has helped lead canvassing efforts for marijuana advocacy groups, founded hydroponic retail stores, and worked as a consultant for medical marijuana cultivation centers. As East Coast Grow's Executive Producer, he looks forward to bringing his experiences to the screen.
Amy Tasillo has been working in the film and media industries for over seven years. She has worked on various short films, documentaries, and educational media projects as a producer, director, writer and editor. She has also worked as a media educator for various non-profits, teaching filmmaking skills and leading community film projects for youth. She is excited to tell the story of East Coast Grow as Director and Writer.
JULY 24, 2016
SO THE PILOT IS FINISHED...WHAT'S NEXT?
Summer is going by fast, and we at ECG are getting ready for the next phase of the show! We've been getting a lot of inquiries about what comes next. For those wanting another DC screening, you're in luck. We're planning another showing in the near future, so stay tuned for more details. We're also currently submitting to some amazing film and arts festivals. Keep your fingers crossed, and we'll continue to keep you updated as we learn more!
We had a lot of fun last week screening the pilot for Councilman David Grosso and his staff at the Wilson Building. It was great to see such a positive response from the audience (even during a scene that poked fun at DC politicians). We'd love to host more private screenings for political and social justice groups, so contact us if you're interested!
AUGUST 30, 2016
EAST COAST GROW NOMINATED FOR THREE INDIECAPITOL AWARDS
We were thrilled to learn this week that we were nominated for IndieCapitol Awards for Best Web Series, Best Ensemble Cast, and Theo Copeland as Best Actor! Join us October 9th at the Angelika Mosaic in Fairfax, tickets available here.
We're also excited to announce that we'll be screening the pilot episode on September 16th at Suns Cinema. A Q&A with cast and creators will follow the screening. Get your tickets here!
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
We're so excited to announce that East Coast Grow has been selected to participate in CINE PitchFest Presented by A&E: Be Original. We'll pitch the show at the Washington, DC session on October 18th.
Launched in 2015, CINE PitchFest gives independent producers, writers and directors in 5 U.S. cities the opportunity to pitch to one of the industry’s largest cable networks.
At each session, 5 participants will pitch their projects to a panel of A&E executives, network and talent reps, and pro filmmakers before a live audience. One winner will receive a formal pitch meeting with A&E executives.
Each session is open to the public ($10 General Admission, Free Student Admission). Visit pitchfest.cine.org for more information.
Session Information:
CINE PitchFest Presented by A&E: Be Original — WASHINGTON, DC
October 18, 2016
6:00 — 7:30pm ET
Hosted by NYU-Washington, DC
Tickets: www.cinepitchfestdc.eventbrite.com
ECG's Online Release
Get Your ECG Launch Party Tickets
ECG Launch Party Announced!
ECG in the News
ECG in The Washington Times
An Inside Look at the Final ECG Rehearsal
A Note from Co-Creators Matt Doherty and Amy Tasillo
The Pilot's Finished...What's Next?
IndieCapitol Awards Nominations
ECG Selected for CINE PitchFest
