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Henrietta, TX

Creating a western drama series that authentically portrays the struggles and traditions of ranch life and military veterans.

• Authentic storytelling: Written, produced, and acted in by real horsemen, horsewomen, and veterans.
• Cultural preservation: Focused on protecting and showcasing the western way of life.
• Built-in audience: Backed by HORSE Pro TV with over 300,000 social media followers.
• Unique production approach: No professional actors, with cast members undergoing acting training for authenticity.
• Ready for filming: Production set to begin in Henrietta, Texas, with secured locations and distribution plan.

Tin Top is a modern western drama television series created to preserve and highlight the western way of life. Written, produced, and acted in by real horsemen, horsewomen, and veterans, the series tells a grounded story inspired by real experiences within the ranching and rodeo community. It follows two marines returning from Afghanistan after the Abbey Gate suicide bombing, only to find their teammate’s ranch and family threatened by corporate and government forces. By weaving together themes of resilience, land preservation, and the challenges faced by rural communities, Tin Top aims to present a raw and authentic narrative while honoring the traditions and struggles of the western lifestyle.

The project has been years in development and is now preparing for production in Henrietta, Texas, with filming at local ranches and small-town settings. With its unique approach of casting only real members of the horse and veteran community, the series seeks to capture a sense of authenticity that distinguishes it from typical western dramas. Supported by HORSE Pro TV’s existing streaming platform and a growing social media following, Tin Top will first launch directly to a built-in audience before expanding to broader distribution channels. This fundraising effort supports production, post-production, and release efforts to bring a deeply personal and culturally significant story to the screen.

Company Info

Tin Top Productions is producing a modern western TV drama and film rooted in real horse and veteran culture, distributed via HORSE Pro TV and other platforms.

Tin Top Productions LLC is creating Tin Top, a PG-13 modern western drama series accompanied by a feature film. The story follows two marines returning from Afghanistan after the Abbey Gate suicide bombing, only to find their fallen teammate’s ranch under siege from corporate and government forces. Written, acted, and produced by real horsemen, horsewomen, and veterans, the show aims to authentically depict the challenges facing the western way of life.

The series will stream first on HORSE Pro TV, an in-house platform with 300,000+ social media followers, before wider distribution on Amazon Prime and potentially YouTube TV. Production is set in Henrietta, Texas, with a “Friday Night Lights” style realism and no professional actors, only participants from the horse and veteran community. Investors are repaid 120% of revenue first, then share 50% of lifetime profits based on their percentage of the budget.