The first Kickstarter campaign to keep a secret. You're going to want to know what we're making. But we're not telling... yet.
This project will only be funded if at least $17,000 is pledged by .
There’s not a lot we can tell you about what we are making and we realize how unusual that sounds. Why fundraise for a short film shrouded in so much mystery?
We promise, we have reasons… very good ones, actually.
We are group of filmmakers. Many of us went to film school together. You probably don’t know our names, but there is a good chance that you have seen some of our work.
We are responsible for several viral promos that have graced the internet over the past several years:
BATES MOTEL | A&E | 2013
AMERICAN HORROR STORY | FX | 2014
A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS | Netflix | 2015
Visual Effects Breakdown - American Horror Story: Freak Show
Visual Effects Breakdown - A Series of Unfortunate Events
3D Turntable of Lachrymose Leech CG model
We have received press in almost every major news outlet (Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, Entertainment Tonight, Huffington Post, Empire, Los Angeles Times, etc ) as well as trended worldwide on Facebook twice.
And while our promos have generated millions of views -- none of our work was ever official.
This is what we do -- we create memorable work based off beloved intellectual properties that effectively builds hype and competes with the quality of the studios.
It’s online guerilla marketing by young filmmakers, for the fans.
Our work has always appeared on the internet as a mystery. Upon the release of our promos, press outlets have been unable to trace the origin of its creation.
Fans find themselves speculating if what they are seeing is a cleverly plotted marketing strategy by the studios or truly a fan creation. In either situation, it sparks a debate -- a conversation that gets the fans excited.
That is our story… and our past promo work has only set the stage for WHAT IS NEXT.
And this is where you come in...
We are about to embark on our most ambitious project yet. It’s a six minute short film. The script has already been written. We’ve started the early phases of pre-production and have already planned out our production calendar. Key crew members are already on board, ready to bring this vision to life.
While we cannot publicly disclose the property that we are planning on working on next, we can privately and exclusively reveal it to our backers.
When our film makes its way onto the internet and people start speculating “is this official?”. You will know. Because YOU made it possible.
We are inviting you to come on our journey from the start.
But, we understand that all of this is a bit of a tease. So, to give you a proper taste for what is to come, here are...
Our team is made up of production talent that covers every discipline required to make a film. The names below are not the entire team behind this endeavor, but just some highlights. Our production crew ranges from about 15 to 25 individuals.
Filmmaking is an expensive craft and all of our projects have one thing in common: an extensive art department and detailed visual effects.
Making the transition from thirty second promos to a six minute short film greatly increases our costs of production. As a result, we are unable to self fund this endeavor and are coming to Kickstarter for your help.
Rest assured: every dollar raised through this campaign will find its way to funding this film. The more funds we raise will allow us to increase the production value of this film, hire highly skilled crew, cast key talent, and manufacture unique props and costumes. Your support directly impacts the scale of this production.
Here's a diagram that explains exactly where your hard-earned dollars will go to work.
We've put together packages of exclusive rewards for you, all of them answering the question behind this campaign: “what is it that we are making”.
Donate and you’ll be an ambassador of this project. When people stop you to inquire why you are rocking a “? mark”… it will be up to you to choose whether or not you keep a secret or answer a mystery.
Find out more about the rewards on the panel to the right.
Some of our reward highlights:
Cryptogram: this post card will arrive in the mail one month earlier than any of our other announcements. If you can decode the Cryptogram... you will know what property we are rebooting [Reward Level: "First to Know"].
Mini Mystery Box: your own mystery box with an imprinted question mark. Inside the box lies clues and exclusive merchandise that will give you further information as to what property we are rebooting. The items will be limited and exclusive to the keeper of the mystery box [Reward Level: "Your Own Mystery Box"].
Mystery T-Shirt: this design is based off the JJ Abram's quote "Mystery is the Catalyst to the imagination". The text from his quote makes up a question mark. The shirt is available in all sizes and a survey will be sent out to all backers to verify their desired size [Reward Level: "Front Row Seats" ].
Mystery Pin: this pin goes perfectly on a sweatshirt or backpack. It's a nostaglia inspired piece of swag that shows you know the answer to what lies within the mystery box [Reward Level: "Front Row Seats"].
Mystery Sweatshirt: this black hoodie is designed just for crew members of our production (and that can include you!). The sweat shirt is available in all sizes and a survey will be sent out to all backers to verify their desired size [Reward Level: "Riddle Me This" ].
Vinyl Sticker: this sticker showcases both the Mystery Box and JJ Abram's quote "Mystery is the Catalyst to the Imagination". The sticker is designed with a grunge aesthetic and comes in 2" x 2" [Reward Level: "First To Know"].
If you have any questions in regards to the rewards or the campaign, feel free to contact us directly: mkickstarter@gmail.com
Our team is determined to resolve any problems or answer any questions in a timely manner, so please don't hesitate to contact us!
Our updates are exclusive to our Kickstarter Backers only.
We have a great team of experienced producers who are prepared to take on any and all challenges that come our way. The success of this campaign will directly affect how ambitious our short film will be. Our estimated goal to enter physical production October 2016. Our film requires three days of production and we will need to shoot days back to back. There are many factors that can affect production: weather, the cast, the crew, equipment rentals, insurance, scheduling, expensive gear and cameras… any of these elements could cause a delay of production.
Though we are currently seeking the best actors possible, we have not cast yet, and want to find the ideal talent to play (possibly reprise) their roles. If the actors we want are not available at the same time, we may have to shift production to accommodate them.
And though there are many risk factors, we are an experienced team who are determined to bring this short film to reality. We are prepared to be flexible and crafty with our budget in order to do so.
We take a lot of pride in the quality control of our projects and want to afford our visual effects team the timeline they need to create the best film possible. Editing and finishing is a lengthy process as well, but our team has a history of close collaboration and working together under pressure and stressful deadlines. We are confident that we can rise above this challenge.
Additional legal information:
-- If your reward is a set visit, you must be over 18 or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (who will count as your plus one).
-- For any travel-required rewards, you will be responsible for your own flights, hotel and ground transportation.
-- Set visit dates and locations may be subject to change due to unforeseen production variables (see the risks & challenges section for more explanation).
Rewards Shipping Calendar:
As this campaign is all about keeping secrets, our physical and digital awards each have designated release dates (as to what information we can release and most importantly: when). We only will be able to expose the property we are basing our film off once we have entered physical production. As there are many factors that could effect the start date of production, the reveal date(s) need to be flexible as well.
Here are estimated shipping dates for the following rewards:
-- "We'll tell you what we're making": estimated October 2016
-- "Mailer List & Private Instagram": estimated September / October 2016
-- "PDF of Shooting Script & HD Download of film": estimated November / December 2016
-- "Cryptogram Postcard": estimated September / October 2016
-- Spotify Playlist & Vinyl Sticker": estimated October / November 2016
-- "Mystery Pin": estimated October / November 2016
-- "Concept Art & Camera tests": estimated December 2016
-- "Mystery T-Shirt": estimated October / November 2016
-- "Your Own Mystery Box": estimated October / November 2016
-- "Crew Skype Phone Call": estimated September / October 2016
-- "Signed Script": estimated November / December 2016
-- "Exclusive Prop": estimated November / December 2016
-- "Mystery Crew Sweatshirt": estimated October / November 2016
-- "Be in the Movie": estimated September 2016
-- "Associate Producer Credit": estimated September 2016
-- "Executive Producer Credit": estimated September 2016
-- "Facetime Production Meeting": estimated September / October 2016
-- "Visit to Set": estimated September / October 2016
** all dates are subject to change (you will be notified on any possible delays and will receive a significant explanation)
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