Company Profile (AI Text)
Name: Manhattan Transfer Streaming Series Pilot Episode
Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/manhattan.transfer.film.fund.1
Updated at: 2026-06-02T05:01:35Z

Tagline: NYC beamed to space! More twists than a pretzel, more cosmic than "War of the Worlds." Buckle up!


Key claims:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 202350 | citation: https://wefunder.com/manhattan.transfer.film.fund.1#claim-total-raised
- Total investors: 116 | citation: https://wefunder.com/manhattan.transfer.film.fund.1#claim-total-investors

Verified facts:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 202350 | observed_at: 2026-06-02T05:01:35Z | expires_at: 2026-06-03T05:01:35Z
- Total investors: 116 | observed_at: 2026-06-02T05:01:35Z | expires_at: 2026-06-03T05:01:35Z

Computed metrics:
- total_amount_raised: 202350
- total_investors: 116
- team_size: 7
- featured_investor_count: 1
- faq_count: 5
- recent_post_count: 0

Quick facts:
- Stellar cast including Casper Van Dien, Walter Koenig, Doug Jones, John Billingsley, Tim Russ & more | citation: https://wefunder.com/manhattan.transfer.film.fund.1#claim-fact-1
- We have a 100% successful track record producing and releasing independent crowdfunded films. | citation: https://wefunder.com/manhattan.transfer.film.fund.1#claim-fact-2
- Our award-winning past projects have garnered over 250 million views on multiple platforms! | citation: https://wefunder.com/manhattan.transfer.film.fund.1#claim-fact-3
- Director Shaun Piccinino has several #1 hits on Netflix and HBO Max with 6 in the top 10 worldwide! | citation: https://wefunder.com/manhattan.transfer.film.fund.1#claim-fact-4
- Exciting new streaming series based on the novel "Manhattan Transfer" by John E. Stith. | citation: https://wefunder.com/manhattan.transfer.film.fund.1#claim-fact-5
- From the creative team that brought you Star Trek: Of Gods and Men, InAlienable and ST: Renegades. | citation: https://wefunder.com/manhattan.transfer.film.fund.1#claim-fact-6
- Attractive 130% of the principal plus a proportionate 50% of the net profit for early investors. | citation: https://wefunder.com/manhattan.transfer.film.fund.1#claim-fact-7
- Be a part of the action! Help create a unique new sci-fi franchise by bringing this story to life! | citation: https://wefunder.com/manhattan.transfer.film.fund.1#claim-fact-8

FAQ:
- Q: Where is the filming location? I am Considering investing at the level where I would need to travel there.
  A: We will be shooting in the Los Angeles area...
- Q: Why will WeFunders webpage not completing my payment? It currently locks up on Step 5 Cpmplete investment "saying calculating your payment "
  A: We're not sure - we have forwarded your issue to the WeFunder people...
- Q: How does a series make money in the Netflix world?
  A: A streaming service would pay us a licensing fee for the pilot, then we would negotiate the funding for further episodes from them. You can see hypothetical investment returns in our "Outstanding Investment Opportunities" section. Thank you for your interest in Manhattan Transfer!
- Q: I am impressed by the vision and potential of your Wefunder project. As an investor with a keen interest in innovative ventures, I believe there is a significant opportunity to connect your project with a network of investors who are actively seeking promising opportunities. I...
  A: Thank you for your interest and support! You can reach us at Producers@manhattantransfer.tv
- Q: Few Questions How much longer until the campaign ends. What will happen if the campaign comes in under the funding amount. What's the ideal streaming platform that would fit the story. In the event a streamer doesn't pick up the series what's the pivot.
  A: Hi Avon Our target is to wrap the raise at the end of November. There are sources of gap funding such as loans we would tap if we come up short. Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Paramount would be the ideal streaming networks we would approach. If we don’t get picked up by one the major Streamers we would consider an independent release on Tubi (as an example), build a following and raise additional capital for a full season. We could also sell international territories for release on TV. We would get...