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By Alex Backhouse

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NZ $2,219 pledged

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This campaign was successful and closed on 10/12/2012 at 6:06 PM.

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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

    Amanda Barsanti
    22/11/2012 at 1:56pm
    Simon Middlemiss
    22/11/2012 at 1:32pm
    Anonymous pledger
    21/11/2012 at 2:16pm
    Anonymous pledger
    21/11/2012 at 2:13pm
    Kylie
    19/11/2012 at 9:17pm
    Brenda Leeuwenberg
    19/11/2012 at 8:55pm
    Gemma Syme
    19/11/2012 at 12:07pm
    Tali Williams
    19/11/2012 at 11:02am
    Simon Middlemiss
    19/11/2012 at 10:46am
    Claire Barber
    19/11/2012 at 10:33am
    Dave Turnbull
    19/11/2012 at 10:28am
    Cam Currie
    19/11/2012 at 10:20am
    Costas Thrasyvoulou
    18/11/2012 at 7:51pm
    Liz Gibson
    16/11/2012 at 5:29pm
    Julia Alston
    16/11/2012 at 4:59pm
    Paul Ward
    16/11/2012 at 10:08am
    Hywel Thomas
    15/11/2012 at 10:46pm
    Claire Backhouse
    15/11/2012 at 10:43pm
    Michelle
    15/11/2012 at 5:10pm

    Followers 4

    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

      Amanda Barsanti
      22/11/2012 at 1:56pm
      Simon Middlemiss
      22/11/2012 at 1:32pm
      Anonymous pledger
      21/11/2012 at 2:16pm
      Anonymous pledger
      21/11/2012 at 2:13pm
      Kylie
      19/11/2012 at 9:17pm
      Brenda Leeuwenberg
      19/11/2012 at 8:55pm
      Gemma Syme
      19/11/2012 at 12:07pm
      Tali Williams
      19/11/2012 at 11:02am
      Simon Middlemiss
      19/11/2012 at 10:46am
      Claire Barber
      19/11/2012 at 10:33am
      Dave Turnbull
      19/11/2012 at 10:28am
      Cam Currie
      19/11/2012 at 10:20am
      Costas Thrasyvoulou
      18/11/2012 at 7:51pm
      Liz Gibson
      16/11/2012 at 5:29pm
      Julia Alston
      16/11/2012 at 4:59pm
      Paul Ward
      16/11/2012 at 10:08am
      Hywel Thomas
      15/11/2012 at 10:46pm
      Claire Backhouse
      15/11/2012 at 10:43pm
      Michelle
      15/11/2012 at 5:10pm
      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 10/12/2012 at 6:06 PM.