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The Cutbacks

With all the downsizing the CBC is down to just 3 guys, who are now responsible for all programming.

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The Cutbacks: With all the cutbacks, the CBC is down to just 3 guys, who are now responsible for all programming.

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Week #1 Show Teaser

Week #2 The Team

Week #3 The Differentiator

Week #4 Key It

Week #5 Hype It

Week #6 The Flip

Synopsis

The Harper Government has finally pulled the trigger and has downsized the CBC to just three people, Philip Hudson, Director of Programming, Technician Andrew Longham, and Gopher Dave. Together they must create enough content, news and sports to fill hours of airtime. With an operating budget of roughly $750 dollars and a dream, Philip and his cohorts write and perform the shows in the hopes of keeping the beloved Canadian institution alive.

Combining sketch comedy with hilarious recurring story lines, The Cutbacks takes a satirical look at the current beleaguered state of Canadian broadcasting. No Grants? No Budget? No Problem!

Team

Tony Binns

Writer, Talent

Tony has been a headlining comedian for over 10 years, and was the head writer for calgary's "Obscene but not Heard" sketch troupe. He is also an Ampia Award nominated screenwriter for shows such as Tiny Plastic Men" "Fugget About it" and Truckstop Bloodsuckers".

Tony enjoys movies, comic books, comic book movies and referring to himself in the third person.

Rob Mitchelson

Writer, Talent

Trevor Campbell

Talent, Director

Since earning a Broadcasting diploma Trevor has done everything from acting in Hell on Wheels; CBC’s Next Comedy Legend; stand up and sketch comedy across Canada; study Bouffon; direct & co-wrote the Kit & Kaboodle Circus, Calgary.
“Trevor Campbell has always had perfect comic tempo. He just intuitively knows the speed of funny.” - Calgary Herald

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Ratings & Reviews

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Reviews (51)

Sheldon O.
posted 9 years ago

I liked what you did this week, had its funny moments
Melissa R.
posted 9 years ago

Ok
Jenna F.
posted 9 years ago

I actually laughed out loud at the teaser!!!
Trevor B.
posted 9 years ago

I hope our votes help you afford dedicated pants and possibly a second camera.
Susan H.
posted 9 years ago

Legs?
Loretta W.
posted 9 years ago

Funny. I like the concept
Jesse Lynn A.
posted 9 years ago

Can't wait to see more!
Holly F.
posted 9 years ago

Please... Goes without saying. Top knotch comedy.
Lindsey M.
posted 9 years ago

CBC has a sense of humour - I think everyone will get a kick out of this show!
Scott B.
posted 9 years ago

Enjoyed the week 3 video very much! I love the "school class film" look.
Gina F.
posted 9 years ago

Another Strong Alberta Contender
Jennifer D.
posted 9 years ago

Week 5 = awesome!! I can totally see this working as a show on the CBC. I mean, if you can't poke fun at yourselves... And you guys are doing it in such a smart way. Good luck!
Kevin S.
posted 9 years ago

Watched this for the first time on week 5. Brought smiles to my face. I wonder how this concept will carry over many weeks as a series?
Tavia M.
posted 9 years ago

Ummmm, you're loosing me here. Guess I need to see more of where you're going with this.
Charlene N.
posted 9 years ago

Very catchy tune indeed :-)
paula p.
posted 9 years ago

Too Funny!
Lomus B.
posted 9 years ago

Great potential but not as funny as i thought it would be
Chett B.
posted 9 years ago

Clever!
IAN N.
posted 9 years ago

The song has a "catchy" tune and I enjoyed it. Not sure that I found it to be really funny; however, it did show us your team.
John R.
posted 9 years ago

Although I liked the week three teaser, I am not sure where this will go week to week. Your reference to other comedy shows, although well done, is this allowed?
Sarah A.
posted 9 years ago

Awesome job, guys!
Catherine O.
posted 9 years ago

Great 60's vib
Jenni E.
posted 9 years ago

Hahahahaha CBC!
J-P R.
posted 9 years ago

didn't laugh
Rebecca N.
posted 9 years ago

I will watch Rob Mitchelson do just about anything...in rented pants!
Shandi S.
posted 9 years ago

CBC and The Cutbacks both deserve better budgets.
Tara P.
posted 9 years ago

I'm still randomly saying "pew pew pew!!"
Braden C.
posted 9 years ago

This was hilarious take on the situation with CBC! I think that it could be great to see what happens with the three guys running CBC all on their own! However, I don't know how well CBC will like poking fun at itself even though it's a really funny concept!
Aaron K.
posted 9 years ago

The Differentiator video was clever, and I thought achieved some great moments. How do you plan to provide high production value when your premise is "look how bad it gets when you cut funding"? Not impossible, but an interesting problem.
Alison W.
posted 9 years ago

Funny but I wonder how the premise could stretch past a couple episodes?
Andreas S.
posted 9 years ago

Looks like a decent project
Debbie N.
posted 9 years ago

It has some funny moments: however, there is nothing really outstanding( or never seen before) here. Not sure how this will have enough content to go week after week. Good luck.
Aaron K.
posted 9 years ago

It's funny because it's true.
Steve J.
posted 9 years ago

Wow, great concept and delivery. You guys deserve to make it into the finals. Keep it up!
Jason B.
posted 9 years ago

Very Canadian and 0riginal
Kara G.
posted 9 years ago

appropriate concept! ;)
Adrianne G.
posted 9 years ago

It look and sounds pretty polished. The hand got in the way a bit with the characters.
Jessica S.
posted 9 years ago

I think this is hilarious!
Tracy S.
posted 9 years ago

Totally random goodness... :)
Brian T.
posted 9 years ago

I love the idea. I died for the hockey joke, because seriously - how did that happen? Though I would buy the program more as a new government pilot project into austerity, because the CBC will continue to exist around it eventually. Like being forced to take a bus instead of plane to a 'high profile' event that is now two or three weeks old; audio that cuts and drops during the most important piece to be presented, coming back to early and late for commercials...

There is a lot of potential here, guys, and I hope you do well.
Ayesha B.
posted 9 years ago

Love it! Really effective use of resources (or lack thereof).
Sa B.
posted 9 years ago

Fun idea! Needs a woman.
Josie L.
posted 9 years ago

Smart, witty, timely.
Caroline C.
posted 9 years ago

These guys have nothing but potential to knock Canada's socks off.
Bonnie C.
posted 9 years ago

Very funny. We can all relate to cut backs.
kristian R.
posted 9 years ago

Love your work.
Nicolas W.
posted 9 years ago

Love the union reference and the rented pants!
Byron H.
posted 9 years ago

I don't see the potential. This is extremely niche, and the language is highly technical. I'm sure it's funny to a few people who work with CBC, but generally, you can't expect the public to care about these scenarios or even understand them enough not to lose interest in the first five minutes.
Vanessa S.
posted 9 years ago

Really enjoyed this, would love to see more!
Shannon H.
posted 9 years ago

Looks good :)
Grayson G.
posted 9 years ago

Not seeing how you could pull this off for 22 minutes.

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