About The Show
Themes: Breaking A Band, Behind-The-Scenes of the Entertainment Industry, Resilience, Second Chances, Hope, Positivity, Tenacity, Family & Creativity
Description: "Kalina & Kiana: Following The Music" is an arced, multi-season follow-doc that shows the past, present and future careers of two vivacious sisters with proven talent, facing their 20s and determined to succeed in a defunct music industry.
In their tweens, John Stamos wrote and produced a pilot for the girls, that Disney put on hold to replace “Hannah Montana.” In their teens, they accepted a 360 deal for a music-based television series in Europe that took them off the market for 5 years. Days after her 21st birthday, Kalina started chemotherapy.
Finally free of contractual obligations, they are happy, healthy and making the best music of their lives—for an industry with no clear path for new artists.
Streaming services are saturated with documentaries about artists that have already made it, but Kalina & Kiana want to share their story - as they strive for success, in real time.
We’ll see Kalina & Kiana meet with record labels, management, PR firms, agents, stylists, etc.- exposing the ins and outs of the business in the ever-changing music industry.
A successful meeting will make “good television,” but a not-so-successful meeting could make “great television.” Cameras will capture it all, and viewers will grow with them, as Kalina & Kiana are determined not to stop.
Their goal is to make music that anyone can enjoy. Their hope is to become examples of women living a wholesome life, in a sustainable way, standing up for causes they believe in, and practicing generosity whenever given the chance.
Too many female artists are selling their music with their sexuality. There’s a void and a need for artists that are more relatable to the every-day woman - stronger and smarter because they won’t compromise their values. Kalina & Kiana have made it this far on hard work, talent, songwriting, and tenacity. Follow their journey to global success - whatever that may look like.
The Breakdown
"We strive to be a positive influence through the way that we live,
and relate to others through
the content we create."
~ Kalina & Kiana
Producer / Creator
Michael is a mix of entrepreneur, musician, storyteller and father.
He was writing jingles for Fortune 500 companies while still in college. He toured with Surf Legends Jan & Dean and has played with The Beach Boys and numerous other acts. As a songwriter, he’s written for or with everyone from Gospel Diva, Crystal Lewis to Guitar Hero, Slash. He co-founded guitar company, Danelectro and grew it nearly $20M in sales. Michael is currently producing documentaries on famed Bugs Bunny & Looney Tunes creator, Chuck Jones and others.
But his passion project continues to be encouraging his daughters to follow their dreams...