Unnatural History

By Alex Backhouse

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Unnatural History

Project 2012-10-11 01:15:24 +1300

UNNATURAL HISTORY is a story of disappearances and forbidden knowledge, centred around the Rangipo Desert - where in 1979 a series of bizarre ‘energy field’ experiments were conducted by Theo Velasquez, American-born author and amateur physicist. 

This is my first short film as writer, director and co-producer (alongside Melissa Dodds, co-producer of "Existence", NZ International Film Festival 2012). 

In September we were lucky enough to receive a Fresh Shorts grant of $10,000 from the NZFC to enable the film to be made. We are now looking for additional funds to supplement the film's considerable art department and FX needs. This is a complex story with multiple time periods, some remote locations and various shooting formats, from RED to 16mm to Hi-8 video.

Many people have shown enthusiasm for this project in the past weeks and asked what they can do to help. This PledgeMe campaign is the chance for anyone with an interest in seeing this unusual film to help us make it happen, and to the highest possible quality.

- Alex Backhouse


NOTE: For international pledgers choosing rewards with posters, please add $6 for postage.

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The glass is two thirds full

27/11/2012 at 8:51 PM

With just under 2 weeks left, we have a pretty incredible tally of $1351 - two-thirds of the way towards our goal. 

There's been a curious amount of 'no reward' pledges, which is both humbling and confounding. Don't be afraid to take credit where credit is due and claim that stuff.

A huge thanks to everyone who has contributed so far to this project, you're the best. 

Thanks,
Alex

    Pledgers 49

    Rhydian W. Thomas
    10/12/2012 at 6:06pm
    Anonymous pledger
    10/12/2012 at 9:40am
    Jim & Sue Primrose
    06/12/2012 at 9:49pm
    Louise Dobson
    06/12/2012 at 8:04pm
    Nellie Pearson
    05/12/2012 at 1:23pm
    Cameron Hockly
    05/12/2012 at 1:08pm
    Grant Sheridan
    05/12/2012 at 1:01pm
    Jason Post
    05/12/2012 at 12:34pm
    Kieran Clarkin
    04/12/2012 at 10:54pm
    Anonymous pledger
    04/12/2012 at 2:03pm
    Viv Winter
    03/12/2012 at 11:27pm
    James Kirkus-Lamont
    03/12/2012 at 9:30pm
    catherinebisley
    03/12/2012 at 9:14pm
    Sa-raahh Harpur
    03/12/2012 at 5:12pm
    Clarion Wells
    03/12/2012 at 3:41pm
    Kim E Baker
    03/12/2012 at 1:17pm
    Irene Gardiner
    03/12/2012 at 1:09pm
    Nell Williams
    02/12/2012 at 7:19pm
    Dianny Wahyudhi
    02/12/2012 at 4:35pm
    Joey Tribbiani
    02/12/2012 at 4:17pm
    Kim M Gruschow
    02/12/2012 at 4:06pm
    Simon McNutt
    02/12/2012 at 3:58pm
    Jackson Hobbs
    02/12/2012 at 3:42pm
    Anonymous pledger
    01/12/2012 at 5:08pm
    Hugh Kingham
    28/11/2012 at 7:16am
    Sue D.
    27/11/2012 at 6:00pm
    Corrina Lyon
    26/11/2012 at 12:17pm
    Gillian Moore
    23/11/2012 at 1:43pm
    Jenny
    22/11/2012 at 6:51pm
    Charles Southall Emma Gray
    22/11/2012 at 3:02pm

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    Unnatural History

    Project 2012-10-11 01:15:24 +1300

    UNNATURAL HISTORY is a story of disappearances and forbidden knowledge, centred around the Rangipo Desert - where in 1979 a series of bizarre ‘energy field’ experiments were conducted by Theo Velasquez, American-born author and amateur physicist. 

    This is my first short film as writer, director and co-producer (alongside Melissa Dodds, co-producer of "Existence", NZ International Film Festival 2012). 

    In September we were lucky enough to receive a Fresh Shorts grant of $10,000 from the NZFC to enable the film to be made. We are now looking for additional funds to supplement the film's considerable art department and FX needs. This is a complex story with multiple time periods, some remote locations and various shooting formats, from RED to 16mm to Hi-8 video.

    Many people have shown enthusiasm for this project in the past weeks and asked what they can do to help. This PledgeMe campaign is the chance for anyone with an interest in seeing this unusual film to help us make it happen, and to the highest possible quality.

    - Alex Backhouse


    NOTE: For international pledgers choosing rewards with posters, please add $6 for postage.

    Comments

    The glass is two thirds full

    27/11/2012 at 8:51 PM

    With just under 2 weeks left, we have a pretty incredible tally of $1351 - two-thirds of the way towards our goal. 

    There's been a curious amount of 'no reward' pledges, which is both humbling and confounding. Don't be afraid to take credit where credit is due and claim that stuff.

    A huge thanks to everyone who has contributed so far to this project, you're the best. 

    Thanks,
    Alex

      Rhydian W. Thomas
      10/12/2012 at 6:06pm
      Anonymous pledger
      10/12/2012 at 9:40am
      Jim & Sue Primrose
      06/12/2012 at 9:49pm
      Louise Dobson
      06/12/2012 at 8:04pm
      Nellie Pearson
      05/12/2012 at 1:23pm
      Cameron Hockly
      05/12/2012 at 1:08pm
      Grant Sheridan
      05/12/2012 at 1:01pm
      Jason Post
      05/12/2012 at 12:34pm
      Kieran Clarkin
      04/12/2012 at 10:54pm
      Anonymous pledger
      04/12/2012 at 2:03pm
      Viv Winter
      03/12/2012 at 11:27pm
      James Kirkus-Lamont
      03/12/2012 at 9:30pm
      catherinebisley
      03/12/2012 at 9:14pm
      Sa-raahh Harpur
      03/12/2012 at 5:12pm
      Clarion Wells
      03/12/2012 at 3:41pm
      Kim E Baker
      03/12/2012 at 1:17pm
      Irene Gardiner
      03/12/2012 at 1:09pm
      Nell Williams
      02/12/2012 at 7:19pm
      Dianny Wahyudhi
      02/12/2012 at 4:35pm
      Joey Tribbiani
      02/12/2012 at 4:17pm
      Kim M Gruschow
      02/12/2012 at 4:06pm
      Simon McNutt
      02/12/2012 at 3:58pm
      Jackson Hobbs
      02/12/2012 at 3:42pm
      Anonymous pledger
      01/12/2012 at 5:08pm
      Hugh Kingham
      28/11/2012 at 7:16am
      Sue D.
      27/11/2012 at 6:00pm
      Corrina Lyon
      26/11/2012 at 12:17pm
      Gillian Moore
      23/11/2012 at 1:43pm
      Jenny
      22/11/2012 at 6:51pm
      Charles Southall Emma Gray
      22/11/2012 at 3:02pm
      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 10/12/2012 at 6:06 PM.