Comedy shorts
Quick, quotable comedy built for feeds, festivals and big laughs.
The AI movie studio with a wild streak.
Comedy shorts, cartoons, ads and our first feature, EARTH. Let's make something nobody has seen.
Let's make something.
Tell us who you are. We read everything that fits.
What Madwackd makes
Everything with a story and a wink
Madwackd is an independent film production studio in Denver for AI animated shorts, comedy shorts production, AI commercial production, music videos, documentaries and feature films. Our own originals, and yours.
Cartoons for kids and adults
Animated worlds with big characters, from family-friendly to grown-up satire.
Parody
Loving, clever send-ups of the things everyone is thinking about.
Ads and brand films
AI commercial production with a story, so people actually watch the ad.
Music videos
Visuals that match the track, from surreal to cinematic.
Documentaries
Real stories told with heart, plus AI visuals where cameras can't go.
EARTH
Our first feature: a big-hearted satire about a planet glued to its screens. In production now, coming Summer 2027. Meet EARTH
Now in production
EARTH
A backwards world is hooked on its feeds and keeps score with money. Then one guy wakes up. EARTH is a family-friendly satire with a big heart and one simple lesson: love and kindness beat money every time.
- Feature film
- Satire comedy
- Summer 2027
- watchvrmovie.com
Coming to a theater NOT near you. The trailer is still in the edit bay, so join the waitlist to see sneak peeks first.
Comedy
Revenge of the Polite Pickles
A retired rodeo clown accidentally becomes mayor of the internet and must win the world's loudest bake-off before the Wi-Fi runs out forever.
A Madwackd toyRated W for Wacky
Play time
The Pitch-O-Matic
Spin up a ridiculous movie title and logline in one click. It is how our brainstorms feel on a good day. Share your favorite with a friend.
Just for fun. Toy pitches are random, belong to nobody and are not projects we are developing.
How we work
An AI-powered pipeline with human hands on the wheel
We move at internet speed without cutting the parts that matter: story, taste and craft.
Story first
Concepts, scripts and jokes are written and rewritten by people until they land.
HumanDesign the world
Characters, sets and looks are generated with AI image tools and directed frame by frame.
AI + human directionCast the voices
AI character voices, plus real performers when a role calls for it, all directed for timing and feel.
AI + human directionBuild scene by scene
Films are made in short scenes, like a studio shoot, so every beat gets reviewed.
AI + human directionCut, score, ship
Editing, music, sound and final approval happen with human ears and eyes.
Human
Straight talk: our characters, voices and imagery are often AI-generated, and we always say so. The writing, directing and final calls are human. Any resemblance to real persons is coincidental.
ZW
Zach WennstedtProducer and Founder, Madwackd Productions
Who's behind it
A marketer and sales leader who started making movies
Zach Wennstedt is a Denver entrepreneur who has built websites, campaigns and brands since 2012, and a sales leader who has run sales teams for multi-million-dollar national remodeling companies. Now he is producing films, starting with EARTH.
- Knows how to get work seen: search, social and storytelling are built into every release.
- Tests ideas fast on his own projects before bringing them to partners.
- Creative to the core: he also paints and writes poetry.
- Headquartered in Denver, producing for audiences everywhere.
Opportunities
Looking for partners, investors, talent, collabs and friends
If you can help great stories get made or get seen, we want to hear from you.
Investors
Interested in backing EARTH or the studio? Let's talk privately.
Nothing on this site is an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security. Any investment discussion happens only privately, with qualified parties, under written agreements and applicable securities laws.Talk investingPartners and studios
Distribution, co-production, platforms and brand partnerships.
Partnerships and collabs happen only by written agreement.Propose a partnershipActors and voice talent
Faces and voices for live action, voice work and AI-assisted characters. Send a link to your public reel.
No promise of roles or pay. Submissions are reviewed at our discretion, and we may not reply to everyone.Share your reelCollaborators
Animators, editors, composers, musicians and creators who want to build wild things together.
Partnerships and collabs happen only by written agreement.Collab with usBrands and businesses
Hire us to produce ads, shorts, music videos and brand films that get watched.
Every project is scoped and agreed in writing first. No results are promised.Get a quotePress and friends
Writers, podcasters, fans and good people who want to cheer us on.
We read every note and reply when we can.Say helloFAQ
Questions, answered
What is Madwackd Productions?
Madwackd Productions is an AI-powered film and video production studio headquartered in Denver, Colorado, founded by producer Zach Wennstedt. We make comedy shorts, cartoons, parody, ads, brand films, music videos and documentaries, and our first feature film, EARTH, is in production.
What kinds of projects does Madwackd produce?
Comedy shorts, animated cartoons for kids and adults, parody, commercials and brand films, music videos, documentaries and feature films. We produce our own originals and take on hired projects for businesses, brands and artists.
Does Madwackd use AI to make films?
Yes, and we say so openly. We use AI tools to create characters, voices and imagery, and every project is written, directed, edited and approved by people. AI gives us speed and wild visuals. Human taste decides what makes the cut.
What is EARTH and when does it come out?
EARTH is a family-friendly satirical feature about a backwards world addicted to its feeds, where one guy wakes up and learns that love and kindness matter more than money. It is in production and planned for Summer 2027 at watchvrmovie.com. You can join the waitlist at theearthmovie.com.
Can I hire Madwackd to produce an ad, short or music video?
Yes. Choose "Hire us to produce" in the form and tell us what you need, your timeline and a rough budget range. Every project is scoped and agreed in writing before work begins.
How can actors, voice talent and collaborators get involved?
Use the form and include a link to your public reel or portfolio. There is no promise of roles or pay, submissions are reviewed at our discretion, and we may not be able to reply to everyone.
Can I invest in or partner with Madwackd?
We welcome conversations with partners, studios and investors. Nothing on this site is an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security. Any investment discussion happens only privately, with qualified parties, under written agreements and applicable securities laws.
Can I send you my script or story idea?
Please don't. We do not accept unsolicited scripts, treatments or story ideas, and unsolicited creative material is not reviewed and creates no obligation. It is standard studio practice and protects both sides. Links to public reels and portfolios are welcome.