DS Birch Carlson
The pilot episode to a crime comedy series set in Northfield, MN.
About the Pilot
DS Birch Carlson was produced with Minnesota State Arts Board funding. The project started as a script writing activity for a group of friends to read during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Synopsis
When a body is discovered at the local yoga studio, her final move is decom-pose. Join DS Birch Carlson and the Northfield PD as they flex their crime-solving muscles and discover that everyone is a suspect.
Project Details
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Full-length Pilot
The run time of this work is 48 minutes, which makes it my largest project in my film career. The work included over 40 local cast and crew, and was shot at six different locations in Northfield, MN.
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Grant-funded Work
Wendy Placko is a fiscal year 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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Process Diary
I invite you to read more about the process of creating a full-length independent television pilot through a series of articles.
Writing the Script
Building My Network: Attending Catalyst Content Festival
Finding Locations
Watch It Now
The full-length pilot is available to watch on Vimeo. Like what you see? Consider donating to my GoFundMe to support future work.