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Couch Dreams

Two dudes accept a bet for $1 million where they can't leave their apartment for one year

Saskatoon, SK
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6.78 (198)

Week #1 Show Teaser Couch Dreams

When Drake's grandmother dies he inherits $1 million dollars. The only catch... he can't leave his apartment for one year... and his childhood friend Jensen whom he hasn't seen in years has to live with him in the apartment. If they leave before the year is up they get diddly squat, if they can pull it off they get a million bucks.

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Synopsis

When Drake's grandmother dies he inherits $1 million dollars. The only catch... he can't leave his apartment for one year... and his childhood friend Jensen whom he hasn't seen in years has to live with him in the apartment. If they leave before the year is up they get diddly squat, if they can pull it off they get a million bucks.

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Shayne Metcalfe

Director, Producer

Shayne brings a comprehension of the film and video mediums that is unparalleled. An experienced dramatic and documentary filmmaker, corporate producer, writer, and director, as well as all around creative and technical guru, makes him one of the strongest talents living in the province of Saskatchewan.

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Tracy K Westgard

Editor, Producer

After leaving to pursue a freelance career as a location sound recordist on international documentaries he changed directions again and began developing specialty systems for TSN, Discovery, BBC and National Geographic.
Currently working on feature docs with TSN , ESPN (E:60), and PBS he has been traveling and working with a wide variety of producers gathering more product

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Jody Peters

Talent, Writer

I've been performing stand up comedy for the past 17 years. Film and television acting and voice acting. Currently shooting season two of "The Prairie Diner".

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Ratings & Reviews

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Reviews (38)

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    Alekxandra L.
    posted 10 years ago

    The audio quality was unintelligible. If I can't understand or hear the script (which was also pretty terrible when you could hear it) it is hard to really enjoy it... Might have been a funny concept. Poorly executed!!!
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    Dakota H.
    posted 10 years ago

    Excited to see more from this! Check out The Troupe, too! (We're fellow Saskatonians.)
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    judy c.
    posted 10 years ago

    You guys look a little nervous when speaking directly to the camera (eyeballs almost sweating, shifty eyes, looking away often, not exuding a lot of confidence). Otherwise this seems pretty original and something I would watch. Your characters seem personable.
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    Karen B.
    posted 10 years ago

    Very interesting concept:)
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    tim b.
    posted 10 years ago

    Super funny and everyone has one of those friends.
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    Elaine W.
    posted 10 years ago

    Did you shoot that on a Red?
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    Darren W.
    posted 10 years ago

    Compared to a random sampling of some of the more interesting sounding/looking submissions this one certainly has a professional feel to it and excellent plot potential.
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    Greg B.
    posted 10 years ago

    I've seen a few of these type of videos that describe what we will see in future videos rather than showing us. I did think the concept sounded interesting, and I liked the two guys on the couch describing what to expect. Would like to see a short clip of an sample episode.
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    Judy M.
    posted 10 years ago

    Awesome love it
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    Niki H.
    posted 10 years ago

    ha! This is great! Good luck!
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    Monique B.
    posted 10 years ago

    Can't wait to see the pilot !
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    Mark W.
    posted 10 years ago

    Love the Sask comedy
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    Trevor C.
    posted 10 years ago

    I wanna be in the couch dreams!
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    Stephan F.
    posted 10 years ago

    Solid dramatic concept. Nice change from the garden variety reality comedy based or variety comedy sort of stuff done already on air. Nice to see a prairie concept not stuck on being a popular genre or a rip off.
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    Marc B.
    posted 10 years ago

    This concept is awesome! Saskatchewan has so much talent and this is another mover and shaker that is designed to entertain! Genius!!!
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    Shayne M.
    posted 10 years ago

    Thanks EVERYONE! We made the cut. Now onto the Top 50. Keep those shares and follows going!
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    Cindy H.
    posted 10 years ago

    Great idea for a sitcom. Waiting to see how it progresses!
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    Garner H.
    posted 10 years ago

    I love this concept! Just like Hockey Strike "Reality Check" episode, except Scott and Dave don't want to leave.
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    Lisa B.
    posted 10 years ago

    Nah. Not what I expected. Sorry, but I feel let down.
  • Rod's Photo

    Rod B.
    posted 10 years ago

    Really good.
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    Annelise L.
    posted 10 years ago

    Yay Shayne & company! Go #YXE!!!
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    Nicole P.
    posted 10 years ago

    Great! Want to see more!
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    Jason H.
    posted 10 years ago

    Looks like a real rib tickler, looking forward to the series.
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    Terri P.
    posted 10 years ago

    Lots of slapstick potential. Anybody fall over a couch?
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    Jennifer C.
    posted 10 years ago

    I really like the premise.
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    Tracy K W.
    posted 10 years ago

    Can't wait to see more.
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    Cherine R.
    posted 10 years ago

    If you get a chance to see Jody Peters as a stand up, do! Funny as hell. Check him out as a host of #Prairie Diner.
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    Tom w.
    posted 10 years ago

    Fantastic, best ever
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    niko w.
    posted 10 years ago

    tooo funny
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    Clay s.
    posted 10 years ago

    Looks amazing !
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    Cary D.
    posted 10 years ago

    Looking forward to seeing more!
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    Declan U.
    posted 10 years ago

    Interesting concept with great comedic potential. Looking forward to seeing this show come to fruition.
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    Colleen C.
    posted 10 years ago

    Looks like it could be entertaining. Appealing to a freestyle audience.
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    Clay S.
    posted 10 years ago

    I think this show concept sounds great!! Everyone has a meathead buddy that they can relate to and EVERYONE would love a shot at a MILLION BUCKS!!! Give er'!!
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    Darryl K.
    posted 10 years ago

    I can definitely see the potential for some side splitting events and being able to identify with the characters easily. Looking forward to it!
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    Brent B.
    posted 10 years ago

    The show looks like it would be a blast to watch and funny as hell.
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    Bee G.
    posted 10 years ago

    I'm intrigued. I want to see more as I think it's an excellent concept. The bios of the cast and crew seem have the professional pedigree to make it work too :).
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    Marquise B.
    posted 10 years ago

    I understand the concept. I think it could have potential if they get creative about it. To me, the video wasn't funny though.
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    Couch Dreams is about two people on the wrong side of 40 that get stuck in an apartment for one year. Possibilities in mid-life are exciting and scary, a time when we are searching for answers in the last half of life. It’s about acceptance, friendship, dreams and going after what makes you happy even if you are middle aged.
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