Behind the Scenes of a New Ag TV Series, "Cows Come Home" with Lindsey Middleton and Katie Uhlmann

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In this conversation, Lindsey Middleton and Katie Uhlmann discuss their new show 'Cows Come Home,' which explores themes of friendship and personal growth set against the backdrop of competitive cow showing. They share their backgrounds in agriculture, the challenges of filming with animals, and the collaborative efforts involved in bringing the show to life. The conversation highlights the blend of drama and comedy in storytelling, the importance of authenticity in depicting farm life, and the unique experiences of working with local 4-H kids during production. In this engaging conversation, the creators of 'Cows Come Home' discuss the journey of bringing their show to life, from the initial idea sparked on a birthday to the challenges of filming with a large cast and animals. They emphasize the importance of authenticity in portraying rural life and the collaborative spirit of their production team. The conversation also touches on future projects and personal achievements, providing a comprehensive look at the creative process behind the show.

Takeaways

• Lindsey and Katie are co-creators of 'Cows Come Home'.
• The show focuses on friendship and personal growth.
• Both creators have backgrounds in agriculture.
• Filming took place on a working dairy farm.
• The show blends drama and comedy effectively.
• Challenges included working with animals on set.
• They cast and trained calves for the show.
• Collaboration with local 4-H kids was essential.
• Sound and weather posed challenges during filming.
• The journey from idea to production was chaotic but rewarding. The idea for the show was conceived on October 4th, 2022.
• Filming took a total of 14 days, resulting in six episodes.
• Coordinating a large cast and crew of around 60 people was a significant challenge.
• The creators aimed to authentically represent small-town life and agriculture.
• They wanted to avoid making farmers the butt of the joke in their comedy.
• Realism in farm life was a priority, including wardrobe choices.
• Working with animals required more time and patience than expected.
• The production team received invaluable support from mentors and community members.
• The show is set to launch on June 11th, 2025, on Bell 5 TV 1.
• Future projects include a film about best friend breakups and a sitcom about university life.