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COLIN WILSON: HIS LIFE AND TIMES

A comprehensive history of writer and philosopher Colin Wilson’s life and work.

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COLIN WILSON: HIS LIFE AND TIMES

COLIN WILSON: HIS LIFE AND TIMES

COLIN WILSON: HIS LIFE AND TIMES

COLIN WILSON: HIS LIFE AND TIMES

COLIN WILSON: HIS LIFE AND TIMES

A comprehensive history of writer and philosopher Colin Wilson’s life and work.

A comprehensive history of writer and philosopher Colin Wilson’s life and work.

A comprehensive history of writer and philosopher Colin Wilson’s life and work.

A comprehensive history of writer and philosopher Colin Wilson’s life and work.

John West
John West
John West
John West
3 Campaigns |
Ipswich, United Kingdom
$7,504 USD $7,504 USD 60 backers
35% of $20,904 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Summary

We are happy to announce we will be joining forces with Metanoia Music, the production company of the late Gerry Rafferty, now run by his daughter Martha Rafferty. Martha is excited to support the making of the documentary as her father was a lifelong avid reader of Colin’s work. She says the song ‘Baker Street‘ was in many ways the lyrical and musical response to him having read  ‘The Outsider’ and we look forward to hearing more about how Colin influenced Gerry Rafferty in our film ‘Dreaming to Some Purpose’. 

We at October Eleven Pictures Ltd. are award-winning filmmakers who have had several projects acquired and commissioned by major networks which include Discovery, Sky One, Sky Arts, RTE - Ireland and SVT - Sweden. We have had numerous feature films distributed on DVD and VOD by High Fliers Films - Pinewood Studios, Bayview Entertainment, MVD Entertainment Group, Wild Eye Releasing and Troma Releasing (among others).

We are extremely passionate about our campaign to realize this authorized biography of the life and work of the internationally acclaimed writer and philosopher because seven years after his death, the need for a Wilson documentary is increasingly apparent. We are seeking support from Wilsonians the world over to contribute what you can to help fund this project. The plan is to make a comprehensive, two-part history of Wilson’s life, from his early days as a disaffected teenager to the success of The Outsider and Wilson’s unexpected celebrity, to his later career as a leading philosopher of consciousness and his last days as a grand old man of English letters. Wilson’s family, people who knew him, and people deeply influenced by his work, will contribute onscreen interviews to tell the story of the original Outsider.

Please take a look at the perks that we have available for those who are able to help fund this project as we have some exciting offers contributed by those closest to Colin Wilson.

What We Need & What You Get

We are looking to raise £20,000 which will enable us to travel to the locations that require interviews of those who will appear on camera, as well as cover the cost of the filming/sound recording, edit, color correct, composition of the documentary music and sound effects and complete a full sound mix and broadcast files for distribution. The film will be shot on 4K broadcast cameras.

We have many unique perks which include Colin Wilson's Swiss Army Knife which he took everywhere with him. We have an exact copy of the walking stick which Colin used on his daily walks in Cornwall - designed by the man who not only made this but also crafted one for William Burroughs. We have Pop-Art Posters of a Colin Wilson portrait - with only 10 in existence - all signed and numbered by the artist. We have signed copies of Britain's Haunted Heritage from author and producer John West and photos of Colin taken by Geoff Ward. We also have signed copies of Wilson biography Beyond the Robot by author and producer Gary Lachman as well as copies of a 44 page essay by Wilson called My Interest in Murder. We have copies of The Sound Barrier: A Study of the Ideas of Colin Wilson by Sidney Campion and a signed 1963 paperback edition of The Outsider. All of these and many other perks for your contribution.

Why This Is A Valuable Project

Colin Wilson died in 2013. Despite being a prolific writer and one of the foremost minds of the 20th century, it seemed that there was a reluctance by the media to acknowledge his unique contribution to the literature of the 20th century. The reports of his passing were few. It is now seven years since Colin's death and yet interest in the man and his work continues to grow. Many of his books are now back in print and a conference is held in his honour every other year in Nottingham. His novel, Adrift in Soho, was produced as a film some 50 years after its original publication and in countries such as Japan and America, he is hailed as a genius. It, therefore, may come as a surprise to learn that Colin has never been the subject of a documentary devoted to his life and work. We aim to change that with this documentary. The continued and growing interest in Colin's work demands that his life and work be celebrated in film. This project will ensure that Colin's unique contribution to the world of literature will finally be recognized.  

Track Record of Success

We have a highly successful track record of producing and placing critically acclaimed documentaries on high profile platforms. All of our feature documentaries have been screened on either Sky One, Sky Arts, Discovery Channel, SVT (Sweden) or RTE (Ireland) as well as through numerous DVD and Digital Distributors in the United States, the United Kingdom and other territories worldwide. These films include the critically acclaimed productions The Twilight Hour: Visions of Ireland's Haunted Past, A Maverick In London: The Story of the King's Head Theatre and Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures.

Risks & Challenges

Making a full-length feature documentary is a challenge for anyone, even for a major studio. The team attached to make this documentary has a history of completing projects from concept to final release on DVD and through major broadcast networks.  Our scope of work, time frames, and budgets are reasonable. There should be no overruns. We say with confidence that upon the success of this campaign, the film will be completed, and all rewards will be delivered fully and on a timely basis.
 

Other Ways You Can Help

You can also help our campaign by sharing with your networks and anyone that you feel might have an interest in the subject as outlined. All word of mouth or posting of our campaign on social media can help draw attention to what we are looking to achieve with this project.

You can use the Indiegogo share tools to make this a simple process and it will really help us.

We look forward to sharing this journey with you so please take a look at the video above and at the list of perks detailed in the Perks section and - thank you!

 

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A Big Thank You

Currency Conversion $10 USD
€10 EUR
An emailed thank you from the director.
Included Items
  • A thank you email
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December 2020
11 claimed

Your Name In Lights

Currency Conversion $26 USD
€25 EUR
Get your name in the thank you credits of the film and an email from the director. You will also receive a HiRes film still.
Included Items
  • A thank you email
  • Your name in the end credits
  • A hires film still
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March 2021
13 claimed

First Look

Currency Conversion $37 USD
€35 EUR
You will receive a first look at the film trailer, behind the scenes photos, your name in the end credits and a personal email from the director.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Photos (2)
  • A thank you email
  • Your name in the end credits
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
1 claimed

The Film

Currency Conversion $52 USD
€50 EUR
You will receive a digital download of the completed film, a first look at the film trailer, behind the scenes photos, your name in the end credits and a personal email from the director.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Photos (5)
  • A thank you email
  • Your name in the end credits
  • A digital download of the film
  • A first look at film trailer
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
10 claimed

Ultimate Soundtrack

Currency Conversion $78 USD
€75 EUR
You will receive a digital download of the full soundtrack as well as the completed film, a first look at the film trailer, behind the scenes photos, your name in the end credits and a personal email from the director.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Photos (5)
  • A thank you email
  • Your name in the end credits
  • A digital download of the film
  • A first look at film trailer
  • The soundtrack of the film
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
2 claimed

Limited Edition

Currency Conversion $105 USD
€100 EUR
You will receive a numbered limited edition pop art portrait of Colin Wilson, a digital download of the full soundtrack as well as the completed film, a first look at the film trailer, behind the scenes photos, your name in the end credits and a personal email from the director.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Photos (4)
  • A thank you email
  • Your name in the end credits
  • A digital download of the film
  • A first look at film trailer
  • The soundtrack of the film
  • a pop art portrait of Wilson
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
7 claimed

Biography

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€200 EUR
You will receive a copy of the Gary Lachman biography of Colin Wilson 'Beyond the Robot', signed by the author, photographs of Colin taken by Geoff Ward, a copy of Colin Wilson's 44 page essay 'My Interest in Murder' as well as all of the below listed items.
Included Items
  • Behind the Scenes Photos
  • A thank you email
  • Your name in the end credits
  • A digital download of the film
  • A first look at film trailer
  • The soundtrack of the film
  • a pop art portrait of Wilson
  • Colin Wilson Biography
  • Colin Wilson Essay
  • Geoff Ward Photos of Wilson
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Associate Producer

Currency Conversion $523 USD
€500 EUR
You will be credited on the film as Associate Producer, you will receive a copy of 'The Sound Barrier: A Study of the Ideas of Colin Wilson' by Sidney Campion, a copy of producer and writer John West's book 'Britain's Haunted Heritage' (signed by the author), as well as all of the below listed items.
Included Items
  • Your name in the end credits
  • A digital download of the film
  • A first look at film trailer
  • The soundtrack of the film
  • a pop art portrait of Wilson
  • Colin Wilson Biography
  • Colin Wilson Essay
  • Associate Producer
  • Britain's Haunted Heritage
  • The Sound Barrier
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.
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Producer & Special Extras

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€1,000 EUR
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March 2021
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Producer & Special Extras

Currency Conversion $1,045 USD
€1,000 EUR
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March 2021
1 out of 1 of claimed
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