Short Summary
Coastal Frequencies is a new live music web series from filmmakers Justin Ludwig and Sean Patrick Shaul, being presented and promoted by the go-to online source for Canadian music fans, Exclaim.ca. The Vancouver-based series showcases vivid HD performances and interviews from a diverse roster of artists ranging from F**ked Up to Mac Demarco to King Khan and the Shrines.
Our campaign is to raise funds so that we can continue to produce new episodes, shining a spotlight on vital artists and the city we love.
What We Need & What You Get
We are hoping to raise $5000 to cover a portion of the overhead costs of producing the series, including equipment rentals, crew labour, insurance and advertising.
Perks for contributions include DVD collections of episodes, T-shirts, on-screen credits, advertising consideration, and of course lots and lots of love. Every contribution helps the series grow and reach a wider audience, allowing us to keep producing content with an ever-increasing slate of amazing artists!
The Impact
Coastal Frequencies showcases music from all genres, from indie to hardcore to hip-hop, spreading quality content to new and old fans alike. We want punk fans eager to check out a rowdy set from The Rebel Spell to then stick around for the funky sounds of King Khan or the cosmic country of White Ash Falls. Lesser-known artists rub shoulders with indie mainstays, and we leave the "No Fun City" label in the dust!
The series is all about diversity and inclusion, taking just a few of the shows we're lucky enough to see in Vancouver and sharing them with the world.
Risks & Challenges
We have independently (and without any funding) produced several episodes already and have more artists booked for the summer, but we are going to need YOUR help to continue. As the series grows and the quality of production continues to rise, expenses rise with it. We hope that the funds we raise here can keep the show rolling into the fall and beyond.
Beyond just producing the series, we are also trying to reach as many people as possible with it. Exclaim!, the artists and the filmmakers are all actively promoting the series, however it is a crowded media landscape and any edge we can get helps Coastal Frequencies reach a wider audience, spreading great music and culture far and wide.
Other Ways You Can Help
Hey, we get it... It's a recession, and not everyone can contribute. But there are plenty of way to help us out without dipping into the ol' wallet:
- Help us get the word out about this campaign by clicking on the share tools or copy and pasting the link
- Spread the word about #CoastalFrequencies
- Let Exclaim! know how much you are enjoying the episodes so far
- Give us feedback on our Facebook page or onTwitter