We're about to start a fundraising campaign. But before that, we want to talk in detail about our vision for the future of production.
ABOUT
Our names are Hannah and Dima. We are an independent Barcelona-based film director and cinematographer family. We met on the film set and fell in love at first sight.
Last three years, we have shot together a lot of commerce, music videos and short films. Some of them won awards at international film festivals.
So, here is our showreel:
These days we are working on The Cult - the new animated sci-fi miniseries where we will tell the story of the great victory of the heart over the mind.
HERE IS THE LOGLINE:
To see the future and understand how to save our planet from impending disaster, neurobiologist Pia must travel to her past life.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Very soon, and in fact, even now, humanity is facing the impending question: save our planet or try to start everything from scratch on another?
Most likely, the majority of our population will support the idea of colonization even if it turns out to be disastrous for our planet.
The only argument favouring preserving life on Earth can be the hitherto mostly unexplored infinite potential of human consciousness.
But can a spiritual minority oppose enlightenment to progress?
We know that this story will fundamentally change people's minds.
We feel wholehearted that this series must be independent and have a voice far away from large industry. This is why we have decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign here.
WHAT IS OUR PLAN?
Step One - Graphic Novel
For the detailed development of the season, we will need to create concept arts and a storyboard.
They usually disappear somewhere in the archives after filming. And no one remembers them anymore. But we want to give them a second life.
Therefore, we will produce a graphic novel.
The two-volume book will be published in a limited edition for our patrons. Each book will contain a personalized dedication. There are several ways to get the first drop of this graphic novel:
As the novel is created, we will mint a different range of NFTs and post them on the Foundation.
Top 3 Producers' NFTs
Top contributors will receive by DHL dedicated personalized signed copy of the hardcover graphic novel and book credits based on their ranking:
The Cult - Executive Producer, featuring your name in the book's credits.
The Cult - Co-Executive Producer, featuring your name in the book's credits.
The Cult - Contributing Producer, featuring your name in the book's credits.
Also, you will get unlimited access to The Cult Application.
The Cult NFT Hardcover Tier
Unlocked by purchasing the Hardcover Graphic Novel NFT for 1.0 ETH
- You will receive by DHL a signed hardcover graphic novel from the authors as soon as it is ready.
- We will include your name in the "Special Thanks" section in the book's credits.
The Cult NFT Paperback Tier
Unlocked by purchasing the Paperback Graphic Novel NFT for 0.5 ETH
- You will receive by DHL a signed paperback graphic novel from the authors as soon as it is ready.
- We will include your name in the "Special Thanks" section in the book's credits.
The Cult NFT E-book Tier
Unlocked by purchasing the E-book Graphic Novel NFT for 0.02 ETH.
We will upload a mobile The Cult Application. It will include a digital version of the graphic novel as soon as it is finished. We have already started the application development and are looking forward to the release.
- You will get access to the digital version of the Graphic Novel in The Cult Application.
- You will access a private *Discord* chat where we'll share periodic updates on our project and invite your thoughts and feedback.
- We will include your name in the acknowledgements on The Cult's website.
Supporter NFT Tier
Unlocked by purchasing The Cult Aura NFT for 0.01 ETH or by collecting this Entry.
- Mention in the acknowledgements on The Cult's website
- Access a private Discord chat where we'll share periodic updates on our project and invite your thoughts and feedback.
Mirror Subscribers Tier
Unlocked by subscribing to this Entry
- Access a private Discord chat where we'll share periodic updates on our project and invite your thoughts and feedback.
In addition, we will publish new NFTs as the novel progresses.
Subscribers will not only have access to a digital version of the novel but also to our artists' workshops, backstages and offline events.
The Cult App will be a kind of interactive portal to our creative studio.
Our first goal is 10 ETH. This amount is enough to hire a 3D artist and a 2D illustrator to start creating the first volume.
3D artists build environments, props and characters in 3D software. Then Hannah blocks the scene, and Díma sets up the lights and adjusts the cameras.
Afterwards, we render images and necessary technical passes for the 2D artist, who draws over them in illustration package software.
To finish the novel (2 books), we need 27 ETH.
Step Two - Art Village Setup
We begin preparations for the series as soon as the second volume is ready. We will start producing props, sets, characters and costumes.
We want to achieve total immersion in the process, so we organize all pre-production and production in our friends' country house.
It is the best place to set up an independent studio, workshops and a filming pavilion.
For our patrons, we will organize regular tours and workshops with the possibility of staying in the Art Village.
You will be able to see with your own eyes the process of creating a graphic novel and shooting an animated series. Meet all team members in person.
We will publish weekly progress reports here, on our social networks and The Cult App.
Step Three - Production
Now we have everything we need: a script, a detailed storyboard, a shooting schedule, primary and secondary characters, costumes, props, sets, camera, lights, a pavilion and a great crew.
And of course, with us your energy and support.
The most sacred period begins - we start shooting.
Stop-motion is not a quick process.
So we can do a lot of post-production in parallel with the filming process. The composer creates the music. A sound engineer works on synchronized noises. Colourists and VFX artists perfect every shot.
Step Four - Post-Production
Our series is almost ready. All that's left is the voiceover and final sound mixing.
We are sure that at this stage, The Cult will get enough attention from the producers, and we will be able to invite famous actors and musicians to do the voiceover.
PREMIERE
The long-awaited moment of the premiere arrives.
Undoubtedly, the leading streaming companies will be interested in buying the rights to the series.
Therefore, before negotiations begin, we will set up an NFT and use a smart contract to distribute the rights to our donors in proportion to the donations made.
This is how donations become an investment.
We want to become a part of the Mirror.xyz because we want to start a crypto-funded crowdfund for the pilot of the Cult. We believe that releasing movies and series by minting NFTs is the film industry's future.
Together, we will fill our series with great power and love that will change people's minds.
The world needs this kind of work.
With love & hug,
Hannah and Díma.