In the vein of Trekkies and Bronies, Transform Me provides a look at how
‘the most popular toy line in history’ has transformed the lives of its fans. There’s Mr.
Optimus Prime, the firefighter who legally changed his name after losing
his father and adopting the role model of the Autobot leader. Daniel Ross, the actor who went to
astounding lengths to become a part of the Transformers universe. And there’s Jon and Karl Hartman, the brothers who amassed the most complete
Transformers toy collection and started the BotCon. And then there’s me, Dahveed, your guide to the Transformers fandom and a Transformers
fan struggling to find his way. Some of you may know me already from my appearance on the SyFy show ‘Collection Intervention.’ or have seen clips of this project at BotCon, the #1 Transformers Convention. This project spans ten years in the making with footage going back to the birth of Transformers 30 years ago.
Along with in depth coverage
of Transformers fans, the documentary takes a look at the origins of the
Transformers franchise with writers Bob
Budiansky, Flint Dille and Simon Furman. The project features exclusive interviews with
legendary Transformers voice talent including Peter Cullen, Scott McNeil, director Wally Burr, designers Aaron
Archer, Eric Siebenaler, rock ‘n
roll legend Stan Bush, celebrity
Transformers fans such as Seth Green
and many more!
Why I Need Your Help
As life can sometimes go, I was forced to put this documentary on the shelf which personally killed me. About a year ago, I showed the footage to some friends (Industry Professionals) and they said the footage had a powerful narrative that reveals a side of fandom yet to be told. They reviewed my footage and agreed this is basically done minus post production editing and cleanup. We decided then and there we are getting this in your hands this year. So with my new team, we have made a promise and total commitment to complete Transform Me for the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. But we're going to need your help!
This project is truly a labor of love for
myself and my small devoted crew. We are
independent filmmakers, not funded by Paramount Pictures or Hasbro. There are advantages to being independent
such as being able to tell the stories we feel are important as fans. There are also some disadvantages. Obviously
a big downside is having to fund the entire project ourselves! So while the film itself may not have all the
frills of a big budget Hollywood production, it will have an abundance of
heart.
I would also like to welcome
renowned voice actors Tom Kenny and Gregg Berger to the campaign. Both have
portrayed Transformers, are valued supporters and featured in our project.
Gregg Berger is best known for his portrayal of the iconic dinobot Grimlock
among other Transformers from the 80’s series.
He also voices Odie from Garfield, Cornfed Pig from Duckman and Eeyore
from Winnie the Pooh. Tom Kenny is best known for his portrayal Sponge Bob
Square Pants but has voice many Transformers including Starscream from
Transformers Animated and Wheelie and Skids from Transformers Revenge of the
Fallen.
WHERE YOUR $$ GOES
ALL of the money contributed towards making “Transform Me –the Transformers documentary” will go directly towards completing and distributing the movie.
WHAT YOU GET!!We are adding new perks all the time!
JUST ADDED! CARICATURES- EITHER Transformers Caricatures or Regular Caricatures- You specify! Universal Studios Caricature Artist Jake Bright will draw you as your favorite TF or any way you want! JUST $30!
JUST ADDED! CARICATURES- EITHER Transformers Caricatures or Regular Caricatures- You specify! Universal Studios Caricature Artist Jake Bright will draw you as your favorite TF or any way you want! JUST $30!
JUST ADDED!! RARE TRANSFORMERS TOYS & CUSTOMS! The Perks on the project will be ones you like but if there is something you don't see that you want just let me know!! WE WILL CREATE IT FOR YOU!!
You can get signed editions of my earlier projects, the 1994 BotCon Transformers comic book & the Transformer Awards and DVD!! Producer credit on the film! And more!
Hey Indiegogoers! Whether or not you are a die-hard Transformers fan this documentary will move you with true personal and provocative stories! Below is a preview of just one of these stories told by Daniel Ross.
Daniel Ross Preview Video
SPREAD THE WORD
Just as the Transformers series has affected the lives of its fans, it is the fans that have made Transformers what it is today. Fans deserve to have their voices heard. Whether you choose to back this project or not, please help support the cause by spreading the word.
Transform Me Event
Series - More Events To Be Posted
I have aligned myself with a brilliant campaign manager Shane
Morrison and some incredibly talented and supportive stars from the
Transformers universe, Tom Kenny (the voice of Starscream, Spongebob and many
more) and Gregg Berger (Grimlock, Odie, etc.) who are helping with perks. We have a series of events from now until the
end of the campaign.
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February
27th- -We kicked off the Transform Me campaign with a huge
bump from our Reddit AMA featuring voice
actors Tom Kenny and Gregg Berger! People across the world tuned in to ask Tom and Gregg some great questions!! Reddit AMA
is a forum where you can ask your favorite celebrity ANYTHING! Celebrities from Bill Murray to Barack Obama
have raked in millions of participants!
Get more questions ready and check back as we do more live interviews with other Transformers voice actors including David Sobolov (Depthcharge, Shockwave) Time and date TBA!
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February
27th 8pm-12am We are
sponsored the New Media Vault Mixer at
the Station at the W Hotel in Hollywood. A ton of people stopped by for caricatures and to meet some of the Transform Me filmmakers for a night full of
networking and prizes!
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March 16th
10am to 4pm – We had a booth at the Comic Book Sci Fi Show at the
shrine auditorium in Los Angeles. Thanks to everyone who came out and helped distribute our Transform Me postcards! www.comicbookscifi.com
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April 18th-20th
– Anime Conji in San Diego - San
Diego’s biggest anime show! Visit our booth and make it to our Indie Animation panel to see the
latest developments on the documentary Transform Me!
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April 26 9-5pm - Animation Toon Con – The final push for our Indiegogo campaign
comes to a close with a bang during Toon Con! Join Gregg Berger, Michael Bell
and other amazing Transformers voice actors Dahveed and the other filmmakers
will be available to provide updates on the film! The biggest stars of the animation
industry join forces April 26th in LA for Toon Con at the full day event at the Frank & Son Collectibles Show for
script readings, autographs and prizes! AND to perform live script
readings! Visit http://www.SmorgasbordProductions.com/contest
to submit your script for the Ultimate Fan Fic Script Contest and have your
script read at the event! The event
features over thirty voice actors including Alan
Oppenheimer (Skeletor), Greg Eagles (Grim Reaper from Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy) to name just a few!