Hi! My name is Evan Guirsch, and I’m the creator of Brewed Awakening — a heartfelt, family-friendly television sitcom set in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
The show follows a former California surfer who moves his family to Wisconsin to help his childhood friend run a small-town brewery. It’s a story about starting over, finding community, and discovering that home isn’t always where you expect it to be.
This pilot is being produced entirely in Wisconsin with a local cast and crew, and the project has already received media attention from CBS 58 News, TMJ4 News, and WTMJ Radio.
We’re raising funds to produce a professionally shot television pilot — the essential first step to pitching the series to networks and streaming platforms. Television production comes with real costs:
- Fair pay for cast and crew
- Professional camera, sound, and lighting equipment
- Locations, insurance, legal protection, and post-production
Our total pilot budget is $136,000, and this GoFundMe is supplemental to the funding we continue to secure through sponsorships and private investment. Every dollar raised brings us closer to filming and delivering a broadcast-quality pilot. Funds raised through this campaign go directly toward:
- Cast & crew compensation
- Camera, sound, lighting & grip equipment
- Studio and location rentals
- Craft services (food) during shoot days
- Production insurance and legal requirements
Brewed Awakening isn’t just a TV show — it’s a celebration of:
- Small towns and community
- Wisconsin businesses and culture
- Midwest humor with heart
By supporting this project, you’re helping prove that great television can be made outside of Hollywood — and that local stories deserve a national stage. Here's how you can help:
- Donate (any amount truly helps)
- Share this campaign with friends and family
- Follow the journey as we head into production
Thank you for helping us brew something special!
— Evan