MR. WENDELL can be financed at three levels. All three are built on the same scripts, the same twelve-person team, and the same February 2027 shoot. Each is supported by a full budget and a complete per-episode rate card covering producing team, cast, and crew.
For angel and first-time investors, friends and family, regional and independent capital.
For investors and partners who want a whole season on disciplined terms.
For network and premium streaming commissions, and full-scale production financing.
At roughly $414,000 per episode, the primary ask sits just beneath streamer-commissioned half-hour originals ($1M–$4M per episode), with every department paid a professional rate.
| Category | Per Episode |
|---|---|
| Traditional network single camera | $3M – $8M |
| Streamer-commissioned half-hour original | $1M – $4M |
| MR. WENDELL · Full Season | $414,315 |
| MR. WENDELL · Reduced Season | $211,772 |
| Independent production, investor financed | $50K – $250K |
| MR. WENDELL · Pilot Block | $67K – $333K |
Industry ranges reflect general market reporting, provided for context only. Figures are planning budgets, not guild scale; current minimums are confirmed directly with SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, and IATSE before any offer.
The expected instrument is equity in a single-purpose production LLC with a recoupment corridor ahead of a profit split. Structure, securities exemption, and investor qualification are handled with entertainment counsel. Full budgets, rate cards, and diligence materials are available to qualified investors.