My name is Lewis Lovhaug and for the last six years, I have
written, edited, performed, and produced the weekly webseries “Atop the Fourth Wall” (
http://atopthefourthwall.com). While
the focus of the series is on humorously recapping and reviewing the worst
comic books ever made, I have frequently indulged in an ongoing storyline for
the show with action, mystery, and character development.
As such, I feel that now is an appropriate time to finally
take the storyline to the next level and produce a feature-length Atop the
Fourth Wall movie. The script is ready, the actors are willing, space is prepared for filming, sets can be built, props can be readied, makeup can be applied, and the crew is up to the task. All that we need
now is the ability to actually PAY for all of this.
FILM SYNOPSIS
Linkara, comic reviewer and sometimes planet-saver, is
restless and uneasy. It’s his birthday and he’s beginning to wonder what he’s
doing with his life when half the time he’s critiquing crossover comics and the
other half getting beaten up by robots. Things aren’t made any easier when
Allen, Linkara’s government liaison, informs him that they’ve lost contact with
the Caelestis, an independent space
flight out to Jupiter. They’d like him to go and investigate (since naturally
because Linkara reviews comic books, he owns a space ship). However, what he
finds out there may spell the end for Linkara, 90s Kid, Harvey Finevoice,
Allen, and the others who accompany them on this trip.
COST
By our estimates, it will cost us $40,000 to make this movie the way we'd like to make it. That amount will go into:
- A percentage will be given to IndieGoGo for
hosting the campaign
- Paying the Actors
- Paying the Crew, including makeup, props, and filming ("We Shot First" - http://www.weshotfirst.net)
- Transportation costs for the actors and crew (this includes not only flights to Minnesota, but transporting cast and crew to and from the hotel for shooting)
- Hotel costs for the actors and crew
- The studio where the majority of the movie will be
filmed – Studio 1414 in Minneapolis, Minnesota – (http://www.studio1414.com/)
- Set construction for Comicron One and a few
other sets. That’s right, Comicron One will be an actual set as opposed to just
a green screen background!
- CGI for various scenes
- Music
This is, admittedly, a steep goal to hit and there’s no
guarantee we’ll hit it. I’m confident that we will, though. Why? Because if
every single regular viewer of Atop the Fourth Wall contributed even $2 to this
film’s creation, we’d make the goal and then some. However, even if we don't make the full goal, we can still make the movie... it's just the story will likely be rewritten to reflect the new budget (unless the budget is so low that it cannot support the job).
CAST
While this is an Atop the Fourth Wall movie, several of the
other actors are my fellow Channel Awesome Producers. This will include:
And while not main characters in the film, there
will be a cameo here and there from a few other Channel Awesome producers.
STRETCH GOALS
$50,000 – The Movie will be released online, for free, with
the option to purchase the movie on DVD for the extra content.
$60,000 – Double-disc DVD with as many extras as we can cram
on there (Additional commentaries, reviews, a side story, and behind the scenes)!
FAQ
When do you plan to start filming?
The current plan is for principal photography to take place in late April of 2015, with any additional shooting to be done in May and June.
When will the film be released?
The HOPE is that it can be done by late July. Realistically? Probably closer to September. I will of course keep all backers updated on the progress.
I'd like to help out with the film as a member of the crew/extra/musician/CG Artist/etc.!
Fantastic! At this time, we're not looking for any additional crew or extras, but if you feel you have talents that would be helpful to the film, feel free to head over to http://atopthefourthwall.com and e-mail me via the Contact page with the subject line "AT4W Movie Help." Just be aware that there's no guarantee you'll be hired.
What's the absolute bare minimum you'll need to make the movie if you don't make the goal?
Hard to say. That will depend entirely on what the final total ends up being. If it looks like we can still do a quality production with that budget, we'll go ahead. If it looks outside the realm of possibility, we will refund all backers. Regardless of either possibility, the support is appreciated!
If you don't make the goal and you don't think you'll be able to make the movie, will you try again in the near future?
Again hard to say, though it's unlikely. It's possible it's just not in the cards at this time for the show and it'll be put to the side for now and all efforts refocused on the show itself.
Will the movie be the end of Atop the Fourth Wall?!
Not if I can help it. I've got storyline and review ideas for the next several years.
Have any good questions? We'll update the page with answers ASAP!