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BLACK ANGEL - a fantasy feature film

Help us turn the legendary 1980 short 'Black Angel' into a feature length fantasy epic!

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BLACK ANGEL - a fantasy feature film

BLACK ANGEL - a fantasy feature film

BLACK ANGEL - a fantasy feature film

BLACK ANGEL - a fantasy feature film

BLACK ANGEL - a fantasy feature film

Help us turn the legendary 1980 short 'Black Angel' into a feature length fantasy epic!

Help us turn the legendary 1980 short 'Black Angel' into a feature length fantasy epic!

Help us turn the legendary 1980 short 'Black Angel' into a feature length fantasy epic!

Help us turn the legendary 1980 short 'Black Angel' into a feature length fantasy epic!

Roger Christian
Roger Christian
Roger Christian
Roger Christian
1 Campaign |
TORONTO, Canada
$177,010 USD by 738 backers
$145,605 USD by 655 backers on Jul 18, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In just 11 days of this 45 day campaign, we have passed our original goal of $100,000. This is phenomenal news, and we can’t thank our contributors enough for choosing to join us on this adventure. 

This is not the end of the journey though – this is only the beginning. Our goal of $100,000 was the minimum we wanted to raise, but your confidence in us has proven just how important it is that we make Black Angel together with our fans. 

To do that, we have introduced Stretch Goals. These are new goals that we will unveil each time one is hit, with the first one below. As each one unlocks, we will reveal another, with us then being able to make the film bigger and better, and offer you more exciting perks and opportunities. Here is our next goal:

 

 

 

     - The Black Angel rides into battle, concept art by Martina Pilcerova

35 years ago, Star Wars Set Designer Roger Christian came to George Lucas with a script called Black Angel. Lucas commissioned it on the spot. 

That 25 minute short, made with a tiny budget and an even smaller crew, played in front of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back screenings in England, Scotland and Australia. It went on to inspire a host of fantasy cinema classics, from Star Wars itself to John Boorman's Excalibur. And then it was lost.

Having been found after 35 years, and released on YouTube to a fantastic reception, we’re bringing Black Angel back as a feature film. 

Think Game of Thrones meets Valhalla Rising, Excalibur meets Lord of the Rings. A powerful tale of ancient Celtic magic and Nordic Paganism, it’ll be gritty, dirty and heroic – everything great fantasy should be. 

 

The story follows a knight as he journeys deep into the dark underworld with the daughter of a rival king, to meet the face of evil itself and fight the Black Angel in combat. Full of drama, action and heroism, pure light is pitted against eternal darkness and damnation. 

 

In making this film, we want to return to the visceral physical action of classic fantasy films, like Conan the Barbarian and the original Star Wars. We will mainly rely on practical effects to bring the world of Black Angel to life, with CGI integrated into the film only when absolutely required.

 

 

 

With the success of the fantasy genre recently, we know now the time is right to bring back Black Angel. Together we can make this happen.  Together we can turn Black Angel into the epic fantasy film it was always meant to be.

 

     - Sir Maddox takes on the Black Angel, as the Demon King watches. Concept art          by Richard Anderson.

 

 

 

 

       Below are just some of our cast. We will be revealing more throughout the          campaign!

 

 

 

 

      - Teuton Worm concept art, from the Black Angel script, by Belinda Leung

 

The world of film financing has changed, and it’s harder now than ever to get a film like this financed, even with the success of other fantasy properties. Thankfully, we’ve managed to secure most of the funding we need – now we’re asking you to help us make the film the absolute best it can be.

We believe in the old-school way of making fantasy films. To make the film the way we want it, physical and real, we need the best art and production design ready before we can before we go into production. Here's how the $100,000 will be used:

 

 

We want these fantastic creations to feel like true entities that you can really connect with in a vibrant, dynamic fantasy world. On this page, you can see some of the incredible images that our very talented artists have produced from our finished (and wonderful) script, and we have so much more to come. With your help, we can bring everything together to ensure Black Angel is a film that you, the fans, will love.

More than anything else though, we want to give you the chance to be a part of the film. Black Angel is part of the ‘Star Wars Mythos’, rooted in cinematic history, and an inspiration for so many of the films of our childhoods.

No matter how small your contribution, this is your chance to be part of something special. Get involved today.

 

 

 

 

     - The Black Angel himself. Concept art by Lamin Martin.

 

 

We have an incredible selection of perks, from copies of the 'Black Angel' feature film, to posters and T-Shirts, premiere tickets, and even opportunities to be on-set with us! Black Angel fans won't want to miss out on owning the original Mark Raats hand-painted poster, and for Star Wars fans we have an incredible opportunity to own an actual piece of the original film negative. See below for our 'featured perks', and further down to learn more about our Mentorship Programme.

Please note that all featured perks include additional items. See descriptions on the right hand side of this page for full details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mentorship Programme perks offer six backers the opportunity to work as a trainee with a mentor on-set for a week during the shooting or post-production period of Black Angel. Below are the different departments:

 

 

  • Costume Department
  • Art Department (SOLD)
  • Production Assistant (SOLD)
  • Camera Department
  • Editing Department
  • UrbanPost Audio  (SOLD)

 

 

 

 

 

Each one offers a week of accommodated/catered mentorship on-set with each department (including flights which will be provided  by us). You will get a full working experience alongside them, with daily opportunities to speak with your Head of Department to discuss the industry, and your future within it relative to the department you are in. You will be encouraged to bring your own film/work/portfolio for review too!

 

You will receive a department relevant ‘trainee’ credit on the film for everything but the production assistant role, for which you will receive a ‘production assistant’ credit. As we train you up during the week, dependent on how things work out and your availability, we will also of course consider keeping you on for longer under the same 

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the T-Shirts available for different sizes/genders? Yes! Once the campaign is over we will send out a survey of all our backers who have bought T-Shirts to get sizes and gender and have the correct one sent to you. 
Will you offer flights for the Mentorship Programme? Yes! We will work with you to best work this out as it does need to be affordable for us, but we will make sure you get to us and stay with us in the best way possible. 
When will I receive my perks? We will aim to begin shipping perks about four-six months after the end of the campaign, as this will allow us to shoot the film and get everything in order for you to get it as one order. 
How can I best contact you? Using the message system on Indiegogo, or via personal message to our facebook page here.
 

Other Ways You Can Help

If you want to wait until the release of the final film to be released to be a part of the Black Angel story, then even just sharing our campaign with anyone you feel might want to be involved would help us. 

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Join the adventure!

$5 USD
Get access to all BACKER UPDATES throughout and beyond the campaign, and digital access to the ORIGINAL BLACK ANGEL SHORT with behind-the-scenes extras on We Are Colony. Included in all higher perks.
22 claimed

Credit in the film!

$15 USD
Get a 'special contributor thanks' CREDIT in the film, along with digital access to the 'Black Angel' feature film SCRIPT prior to the film release, and the previous perk.
89 claimed

Digital Bundle

$25 USD
DIGITAL BUNDLE access to the 'Black Angel' feature film upon its release including a host of behind-the-scenes extras on We Are Colony.
58 claimed

DVD/Blu-Ray

$35 USD
Get a PHYSICAL COPY (DVD or Blu-Ray) of the 'Black Angel' feature film, and all previous perks!
229 claimed

T-Shirt Bundle!

$60 USD
Get a unique 'Black Angel' feature film T-SHIRT, exclusive to Indiegogo supporters (we will send out a survey at the end of the campaign to get your size and gender), along with all previous perks!
30 claimed

LAST DAYS T-Shirt Bundle

$60 USD
BRAND NEW DESIGN –– THE BLACK ANGEL!! Get a brand new unique T-SHIRT with Lamin Martin's Black Angel printed on it. Exclusive to Indiegogo supporters (we will send out a survey at the end of the campaign to get your size and gender), along with all previous perks!
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Skype with the director!

$75 USD
Have a 20 minute SKYPE CALL with the director Roger Christian, along with all previous perks! A perfect opportunity for upcoming filmmakers, fantasy and Star Wars fans, and anyone interested in Black Angel itself!
16 out of 50 of claimed

Original short film poster!

$80 USD
Exclusive Perk (not featured in any other perk tiers). Get a print of the original short film's POSTER ARTWORK by Mark Raats, in full theatrical poster size (27x40 inches). You can see this art in our gallery (please specify if you would like the art with or without the text/title).
2 claimed

Amber Ring (Replicas)

$80 USD
LAST DAYS SALE!! (Previously $100) Because of so much interest we decided to release replicas of the Amber Ring, preserving the three to be used in the film as original pieces numbered and authenticated as used in the film, and make twenty replicas for anyone who wants one.
3 out of 20 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Exclusive signed DVD/Blu-ray!

$100 USD
Get a very special edition combo DVD/Blu-ray of both the 'Black Angel' short and feature films, with special features and artwork created for the Indiegogo campaign, signed by Roger Christian along with all previous perks!
Only 6 left

John Rhys-Davies voice message

$100 USD
Exclusive Perk (not featured in any other perk tiers). Get a PERSONALISED MESSAGE from JOHN RHYS-DAVIES saying anything you want! Do you want Gimli on your voicemail? Or Sallah from Raiders of the Lost Ark to wish someone a Happy Birthday? Or even just a nice message from John to your friends? Then this is the perk for you!
6 out of 25 of claimed

Art Book!

$120 USD
Get our incredible hardcover 'coffee table' ART BOOK! Signed by Roger Christian exclusively for Indiegogo contributors, and filled with amazing art created for Black Angel (some of which you can see on our page), you don't want to miss out on this. Includes the T-Shirt Bundle.
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Theatrical Poster bundle!

$140 USD
Get a THEATRICAL POSTER of the 'Black Angel' feature film signed by Roger Christian, and all previous perks included in the bundle.
11 claimed

Martina Pilcerova concept art!

$150 USD
A print of the Martina Pilcerova (Magic: The Gathering) concept art (the Black Angel on horseback) signed and numbered by the artist (print will not have any titles or watermarks) . Includes the Theatrical Poster Bundle.
2 out of 25 of claimed

Lamin Martin concept art!

$150 USD
A print of the Lamin Martin concept art (the Black Angel leading his dark army) signed and numbered by the artist (print will not have any titles or watermarks) . Includes the Theatrical Poster Bundle.
2 claimed

Preview Screening!

$250 USD
See a SPECIAL PREVIEW of the 'Black Angel' feature film before it is released in cinemas in either London, Toronto, or Los Angeles (please specify which one) with the director, Roger Christian, in attendance for a Q&A! Includes Theatrical Poster bundle.
4 out of 250 of claimed

Red Carpet Premiere (Toronto)!

$250 USD
LAST DAYS SALE!! (Previously $500!) Come with us and a guest to the RED CARPET PREMIERE of the film in Toronto! Meet the stars and walk in with us to see the film before anyone, then join us for the afterparty! Includes Theatrical Poster bundle.
3 out of 25 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Your name in the film!

$250 USD
Have YOUR NAME inscribed on a 'memorial to those killed by the Black Angel's hordes' that will appear in the film. Be remembered forever as part of Black Angel lore. Includes the Theatrical Poster Bundle.
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.

The Ring of Sir Maddox

$250 USD
––> FINAL WEEK EXCLUSIVE PERK <–– Worn by our hero of BLACK ANGEL, Sir Maddox, and containing the image of the seal to be seen on flags and crests. Designed by our artist Martina Pilcerova, the ring symbolizes the entwined snakes, the snake in ancient mythology representing rebirth, part of the dramatic plot Sir Maddox undergoes on his epic journey. We are making 6 of these rings, which will be in every scene in which Sir Maddox appears and will sell all of these 6 as authenticated and us
4 out of 6 of claimed

Red Carpet Premiere!

$500 USD
Come with us to the RED CARPET PREMIERE of the film in London! Meet the stars and walk in with us to see the film before anyone. Includes Theatrical Poster bundle.
11 out of 25 of claimed

Red Carpet Premiere (LA)!

$500 USD
Come with us to the RED CARPET PREMIERE of the film in Los Angeles! Meet the stars and walk in with us to see the film before anyone. Includes Theatrical Poster bundle.
1 out of 25 of claimed

King Aelous Army Extra!

$1,000 USD
Be an EXTRA in King Aelous' (John Rhys-Davies) army in a key scene in Black Angel, and fight back the Demon Army hordes! You'll wear the full costume, be on-set for a day with the cast and crew, and we will provide the hotel accommodation for the night! Includes Theatrical Poster bundle.
3 out of 10 of claimed

Demon Slayer sword prop!

$2,000 USD
MORE ADDED!! Get an actual screen used DEMON SLAYER SWORD prop from the Black Angel feature film set! Includes Theatrical Poster bundle.
1 out of 4 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Costume Department experience

$3,000 USD
TWO WEEKS on-set with us as we film Black Angel as a runner in the costume department. NOTE: This is not part of the Mentorship Programme.
0 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Editing Department experience

$3,000 USD
TWO WEEKS with our Editing Department during the post-production of Black Angel as a runner. NOTE: This is not part of the Mentorship Programme.
0 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Star Wars original negative!

$5,000 USD
SPECIAL NEW YEARS OFFER! For the fans of Star Wars, you can own a piece of the actual FILM NEGATIVE from the original Star Wars: A New Hope, gifted to Roger Christian by George Lucas himself. This is two cells of the negative that captured Luke playing 'Dejarik' chess on the Millennium Falcon, and is a priceless item, that we are putting a price on. Comes with Theatrical Poster bundle. With an authenticated document signed by Roger Christian.
0 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Executive Producer!

$10,000 USD
––> ONE MORE ADDED!! <–– Be credited as an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER on Black Angel! You will get to meet with the team, work with us on the film, be there throughout production, and of course come to all the premieres and parties!
1 out of 2 of claimed
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EARLY BIRD! T-Shirt Bundle!

$50 USD
Only -1 left
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Cinema Alchemist – Signed!

$120 USD
10 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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Director's chair!

$250 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Name a character!

$500 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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Demon King army extra!

$1,000 USD
10 out of 10 of claimed
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Runner

$1,000 USD
Only -1 left
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Demon Slayer sword prop!

$2,000 USD
3 out of 3 of claimed
sold out

Be killed by the Black Angel!

$2,000 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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Camera Department experience

$3,000 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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Be in a fight scene!

$3,000 USD
3 out of 3 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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Be in a FIGHT SEQUENCE!

$3,000 USD
3 out of 3 of claimed
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Producer's Assistant

$3,000 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Added new fight scene

$3,000 USD
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May 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Speaking Role!

$5,000 USD
2 out of 2 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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Production on-set experience

$6,000 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
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UrbanPost Audio experience

$6,000 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Art Department Experience

$6,000 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
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