PROGENY
A$730
of $80,000 targetyrs ago
Closed on 12th Jun 2013 at 2:00AM.
Progeny is an original Australian SciFi television series that has been concocted from the brilliant mind of our writer, director and super-star Robert White. Check out the trailer here --> http://youtu.be/UGaowqkhk5k
We have put together a 'Proof of Concept' that was created on a budget of less than $5000 (including equipment hire) - and this is an incredible feat especially considering the scope of the story, and
the quality of the special effects that will be found throughout not only the
Pilot Episode (From Possibility to Reality) but also what will be required in the remainder of season 1. This 'Proof of Concept' was put together to present to both the SyFy Channel and ABC networks - who have both been vocal about their interest in the show. If you would like to see this footage look no further than this link here --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeAUBwyie0E
It has taken numerous months and numerous schedule changes (due to everyone donating their time to the cause) for us to create a show that we're incredibly proud of - we are all ready and raring to get going on the remainder of Season 1 and we're relying on you to help us make it happen.
Season 1 will consist of eight 42 minute (approx.) episodes and we would like to use our project money to make the pilot episode a little shinier and also create a world unparalleled in the Australian Television Industry. We will be looking to outsource our special effects and also bring on a range of various industry professionals to make what is an amazing television show, a phenomenal one.
In regards to the budget, we are looking for $80,000 - this will be $10,000 per episode, and considering Australian TV series take a minimum of $6 million to make 1 season this is a very small amount to make a memorable and unique TV show that Australia can be proud of.
The Pilot Episode has not only been written about in FilmInk - Australia's BEST Movie Magazine's April Edition (www.filmink.com.au) it is also going to be premiered on the big screen at the Melbourne (12-14 April) and Gold Coast (19-21 April) Supanova expos (www.supanova.com.au) at the expos we will also be hosting a panel - to give you the opportunity to ask as many questions about the series as you like - and will be available for questions and glorious conversation at our very own Progeny stall in the Artists Alley.
A brief synopsis of Episode 1 - 'From Possibility to Reality' and a little taster of what's to come;
We have a number of exciting rewards to give to our pledgees - these range from actual props from the Pilot, posters and the opportunity to be on screen with our amazing cast!
It is incredibly rare to come across such a unique product and one that definitely cannot be found in the Australian marketplace - We look forward to meeting you all, working with you all and answering all of your questions.
To keep in touch please head to;
www.progenytv.com (and sign up to our newsletter)
We will keep all of our pledgees up to date with news about the show!
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We have uploaded a little bit about Progeny from the cast and crew, check it out here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbopsnIaWgs
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We have uploaded a little bit about Progeny from the cast and crew, check it out here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbopsnIaWgs
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On the 14th and 21st of April we screened some footage from the Pilot at Melbourne and Gold Coast's Supanova Pop Culture expos - we had an overwhelmingly positive response. Post-screening we asked all attendees to fill in a quick survey to give us their overall impression of the show, please see some of the questions asked and their amazing responses;
What was your overall impression of the show?
“Great!”
“Interesting premise, intriguing, lots of potential”
“Very impressed, some of the flashes (intro) were a little more than required. The car scene flash was great”
“I felt the dialogue and story structure were great and has loads of potential”
“Interesting, definitely want to see more”
“Dark, gritty, a lot of promise”
“Beautifully shot! So different for Australia. I like!”
“Very impressed. Love the way it was filmed, loved the gritty feel. Makes the characters seem believable”
“Good! Especially on such a small budget!”
“Gritty, very raw, definite mystical undertones”
“Fun and engaging”
“It was interesting, it caught my attention, although with a bit more production it could be better”
“Great premise and cinematography. Has a lot of potential but needs to improve on pacing, transitions and mixing sound”
“Dark. Interesting. Kind of experimental. Technology probably needs improving, budget obvious problem, very good otherwise”
“Really interesting”
“I enjoyed the premiere of the pilot and I look forward to hopefully seeing more”
On the 14th and 21st of April we screened some footage from the Pilot at Melbourne and Gold Coast's Supanova Pop Culture expos - we had an overwhelmingly positive response. Post-screening we asked all attendees to fill in a quick survey to give us their overall impression of the show, please see some of the questions asked and their amazing responses;
What was your overall impression of the show?
“Great!”
“Interesting premise, intriguing, lots of potential”
“Very impressed, some of the flashes (intro) were a little more than required. The car scene flash was great”
“I felt the dialogue and story structure were great and has loads of potential”
“Interesting, definitely want to see more”
“Dark, gritty, a lot of promise”
“Beautifully shot! So different for Australia. I like!”
“Very impressed. Love the way it was filmed, loved the gritty feel. Makes the characters seem believable”
“Good! Especially on such a small budget!”
“Gritty, very raw, definite mystical undertones”
“Fun and engaging”
“It was interesting, it caught my attention, although with a bit more production it could be better”
“Great premise and cinematography. Has a lot of potential but needs to improve on pacing, transitions and mixing sound”
“Dark. Interesting. Kind of experimental. Technology probably needs improving, budget obvious problem, very good otherwise”
“Really interesting”
“I enjoyed the premiere of the pilot and I look forward to hopefully seeing more”
“It definitely has potential to be a series of
substance and longevity in the supernatural genre”
“Enjoyed the opening nightmare, very well done!”
What characters did you like most? Why?
“Mum was an interesting take on Satan, she seemed strong and intelligent”
“The Devil is very well placed and acted”
“I liked the lead protagonist mother, she was compelling. All characters were interesting. I liked young Zach and the character at the very end was compelling”
“Lucifer. Evil but relatable”
“Lucifer. Beautifully acted and a complicated character”
“Lucifer. Seemed the most fleshed out character”
“I like Evans. A man struggling to understand his role in a world he’s been forced to live in”
“Evans and Brooke. Offered the most background”
“Evans, he is trying to do a difficult job and deal with supernatural abilities coming out in him”
“Zac Evans, the demon child intrigued me, the powers too”
“Supporting cast was flavourful from the snooty doctor to the chief with the stick up his ass”
“Angry boss and mother. Boss because although situation was serious his violence added a semi-humorous element. Mother because the mother/son relationship is amusing. Also creates drama and depth”
“I liked the main character and the scene with his mother. I liked the police chief as he felt a bit more realistic with his dialogue”
“Mother (Lucifer) was magnetic. The girl at the start (who dies) is gorgeous!”
“The main guy, Evans and the mother, Lucifer”
“I liked all the characters”
“The love interest as well as the witch were strongest, underplayed evil”
Do you think the rest of the show must be made? Why?
“I think it has great potential”
“I think you’re certainly on the right track. Keep going for sure. Hope you get studio backing, funding and pro assistance”
“Yes, because I think compared to the shit that gets made it deserves a chance”
“With long story arcs (Babylon 5) then yes!”
“Yes please! Would love to see how it progresses”
“Yes, I would like to see more of Zac’s background and history”
“Yes it’s interesting and Australia needs a good TV series in this niche”
“It would be good to see more original Australian productions”
“Yes I would like to see more of the character development and interactions as the story and back stories evolve”
“Yes. It is something fresh, interesting. There is a great area for expansion”
“Yes. From what I have seen the characters seem believable and the setting is fantastic. I’m in love already and want more, more, more …. Well done, I enjoyed it very much!”
“Yes. Support Australian made!”
“Yes! Definitely – it has so much potential. I love that it is Australian and Sci-Fi/Supernatural”
“Yes!!”
“Yes! A lot of promise and Aussie TV needs something like this. NO MORE NEIGHBOURS OR HOME AND AWAY!!”
“Yes because Australia can’t keep making the same old shit”
“Yes, it could get very interesting and I would like to know more”
“Enjoyed the opening nightmare, very well done!”
What characters did you like most? Why?
“Mum was an interesting take on Satan, she seemed strong and intelligent”
“The Devil is very well placed and acted”
“I liked the lead protagonist mother, she was compelling. All characters were interesting. I liked young Zach and the character at the very end was compelling”
“Lucifer. Evil but relatable”
“Lucifer. Beautifully acted and a complicated character”
“Lucifer. Seemed the most fleshed out character”
“I like Evans. A man struggling to understand his role in a world he’s been forced to live in”
“Evans and Brooke. Offered the most background”
“Evans, he is trying to do a difficult job and deal with supernatural abilities coming out in him”
“Zac Evans, the demon child intrigued me, the powers too”
“Supporting cast was flavourful from the snooty doctor to the chief with the stick up his ass”
“Angry boss and mother. Boss because although situation was serious his violence added a semi-humorous element. Mother because the mother/son relationship is amusing. Also creates drama and depth”
“I liked the main character and the scene with his mother. I liked the police chief as he felt a bit more realistic with his dialogue”
“Mother (Lucifer) was magnetic. The girl at the start (who dies) is gorgeous!”
“The main guy, Evans and the mother, Lucifer”
“I liked all the characters”
“The love interest as well as the witch were strongest, underplayed evil”
Do you think the rest of the show must be made? Why?
“I think it has great potential”
“I think you’re certainly on the right track. Keep going for sure. Hope you get studio backing, funding and pro assistance”
“Yes, because I think compared to the shit that gets made it deserves a chance”
“With long story arcs (Babylon 5) then yes!”
“Yes please! Would love to see how it progresses”
“Yes, I would like to see more of Zac’s background and history”
“Yes it’s interesting and Australia needs a good TV series in this niche”
“It would be good to see more original Australian productions”
“Yes I would like to see more of the character development and interactions as the story and back stories evolve”
“Yes. It is something fresh, interesting. There is a great area for expansion”
“Yes. From what I have seen the characters seem believable and the setting is fantastic. I’m in love already and want more, more, more …. Well done, I enjoyed it very much!”
“Yes. Support Australian made!”
“Yes! Definitely – it has so much potential. I love that it is Australian and Sci-Fi/Supernatural”
“Yes!!”
“Yes! A lot of promise and Aussie TV needs something like this. NO MORE NEIGHBOURS OR HOME AND AWAY!!”
“Yes because Australia can’t keep making the same old shit”
“Yes, it could get very interesting and I would like to know more”
HUMAN You will get a THANK YOU credit in the end credits of every episode in season 1 and a Progeny poster!
2 chosen
Est. delivery is Oct 13
ADAMI AGENT You will get a THANK YOU credit in the end credits of every episode in season 1 You will also receive a prop replica from the Pilot episode - Scarab Gift from Lucifer
3 chosen
Est. delivery is Jul 13
SUPERNATURAL You will get a THANK YOU credit in the end credits of every episode in season 1 and on www.progenytv.com You will also receive a limited edition 'Abracadabra Bitch' Progeny t-shirt - available in various sizes and M/F styles and a Progeny poster! As well as exclusive invitations to special events and screenings of the show throughout the year
3 chosen
Est. delivery is Jul 13
CHILD OF DESTRUCTION You will get a THANK YOU credit in the end credits of every episode in season 1 and on www.progenytv.com You will also receive a digital download of the complete season 1 A limited edition 'Abracadabra Bitch' Progeny T-shirt - available in various sizes and M/F stylesa Progeny poster! As well as exclusive invitations to special events and screenings of the show throughout the year! And a prop replica from the Pilot episode - Eye of Horus Gift from Lucifer
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Jul 13
THE DARKNESS You will get an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit for every episode in season 1 DVD of complete season 1 when released Limited Edition 'Abracadabra Bitch' Progeny T-Shirt - available in various sizes and M/F styles Prop Replica from Pilot episode - Blood Stained Shiv used by Damien in the finale 2 x tickets to season 1 screening (number of episodes still TBD) as a part of the Pythia Film Festival (October 2013) **travel and accommodation not included
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Est. delivery is Jul 13
THE CHAOS You will get an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit for every episode of Progeny that will ever be made DVD of a completed season 1 when released Bound copy of the Pilot Script signed by Robert White a.k.a. Evans Opportunity to be an extra in 1 episode of season 1 **flights for 1 person included 2 tickets to premiere screening of Season 1 (number of episode TBD) as a part of the Pythia Film Festival (October 2013) **flights and accommodation are not included
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Est. delivery is Jul 13
BENEFACTOR You will get an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit in every episode of Progeny that will ever be made Limited Edition 'Abracadabra Bitch' Progeny t-shirt and bound copy of Pilot episode script signed by Robert White Signed Progeny poster by every core cast member and DVD of season 1 Opportunity for a 1 line speaking role in 1 episode of season 1 2 tickets to premiere screening of Season 1 at the Pythia Film Festival (October 2013) **flights for 2 people are included, accommodation is not
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Est. delivery is Jul 13