The entertainment industry thrives on bold, visually striking, and culturally resonant storytelling. The Rebirth of Kool is exactly that—an original, high-concept neo-noir series poised to captivate the same audiences that fueled the success of Peaky Blinders, Boardwalk Empire, and Lovecraft Country.
Why this project? Because the demand for sophisticated, diverse, and immersive period dramas has never been greater. The proof? Projects like Godfather of Harlem continue to dominate in both viewership and cultural impact. With the right distribution and marketing, The Rebirth of Kool is primed to carve out its own loyal audience and generate significant returns.
We’ve already proven the concept. Our pilot episode premiered to a packed house (stats below), drawing hundreds of enthusiastic patrons and overwhelming praise. This proves there is a hunger for this story—one that blends classic noir, Latin and African American cultural history, and a fresh take on the historical, crime thriller genre. A
We’ve already proven the concept. Our pilot episode premiered to a packed house (stats below), drawing hundreds of enthusiastic patrons and overwhelming praise. This proves there is a hunger for this story—one that blends classic noir, Latin and African American cultural history, and a fresh take on the historical, crime thriller genre. A reoccurring statement we received was, “We are ready for Episode 2!”
The Official Trailer
The Rebirth of Kool Pilot Episode 1
“The Rebirth of Kool” Series Pilot Premiere
After weathering the storm—literally—we are thrilled to finally unveil The Rebirth of Kool to the world. This journey hasn’t been easy. Hurricane Helene brought devastation to Asheville and Western NC, leaving our community in need and our postproduction efforts without vital financial support. But through resilience and creativity, we made it here.
This premiere was more than just a screening; it’s a celebration of perseverance, storytelling, and the unbreakable spirit of our local artists.
How You Can Help:
Donate directly by visiting our investor page to help us cover the postproduction costs, entering into film festivals and keep the arts thriving in Asheville.
Together, we can rise from the storm stronger, united by the power of film. Thank you for your love and support.
Premiere Stats & Images:
The premiere was held as a huge success by the revenue collected at the box office. The overall opinion was the audience cannot wait for Episode 2 and the rest of the season. The Q&A portion can be furnished upon request.
Age Range
Highest Grossing
Highest Grossing
Attendees were 12-75
years of age. We received
stellar reviews across all
demographics as a Rated
PG series.
Highest Grossing
Highest Grossing
Highest Grossing
With over 250 attendees, the
premiere was the highest
grossing event in Asheville during
the winter season, 2025.
Attendees paid $55 per ticket in
the slowest part of the year, with
many indulging in merch and
concessions.
We hosted Oscar Nominated Talent
We hosted Oscar Nominated Talent
We hosted Oscar Nominated Talent
like Patricia Gail Hensley,
Lead Hair (West Side Story,
Titanic, Killers of the Flower
Moon.)
Legendary Cinematography
We hosted Oscar Nominated Talent
We hosted Oscar Nominated Talent
Legendary film duo Fesiuk Films
received grand reviews for their
cinematography and visual direction.
Series Pilot Poster
A montage of the main characters and hidden scenes the background.
We want to highlight coveted events in history in a hyper-artistic fashion and provide characters with traits based on love, acceptance, and doing the right thing. Our short concept film, "Enter the Zoot Suit Riot" was featured in the 2018 Cannes Short Film Corner and inspired us to plan and create the series.