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Descent

DESCENT! Darkness Does Not Discriminate... Help us make this Great Indie TV series a reality!

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Descent

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Descent

Descent

DESCENT! Darkness Does Not Discriminate... Help us make this Great Indie TV series a reality!

DESCENT! Darkness Does Not Discriminate... Help us make this Great Indie TV series a reality!

DESCENT! Darkness Does Not Discriminate... Help us make this Great Indie TV series a reality!

DESCENT! Darkness Does Not Discriminate... Help us make this Great Indie TV series a reality!

Vincent Alston
Vincent Alston
Vincent Alston
Vincent Alston
1 Campaign |
Omaha, United States
$725 USD 8 backers
3% of $23,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Short Summary

 Boy does God have a sense of humor.  On a whim I decided to take an acting class and just like that – the skies opened and the bug bit... hard! 

The long and short of it is – I've been chasing the dream ever since.  In 20ll Vanguard  Cinema released (on DVD) our first film – FOR LOVE OF AMY a labor of love that a lot of great people got behind and made a reality.

Which brings us to this project.  There was so much I wanted to explore in the story that a two-hour film and my lack of experience as a writer (It was my first screenplay) just didn't give us a chance to do.  Over the last few years I have honed my craft and feel that I and our team have the skill, passion and creativity to bring a powerful and provoking story to the screen.

Descent! – The Series will give us that opportunity.

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The Original Film

Michael Daye makes a promise to his dying friend to look out for his wife (Emily) and daughter (Amy) who are white. As fate would have it, Emily becomes incapacitated and Michael finds himself responsible for Amy’s care. 

When Amy’s relatives object because he’s Black and his fiancée (Jasmine) gives him an ultimatum, will he honor his promise or cave to the pressures around him?

Why a Pilot for Television?

Why we want to turn the feature-length film For Love of Amy (DESCENT!) originally, directed by Ted Lange and released by Vanguard Cinema in 2011, into a pilot for television:

Maya Angelou has said, “When you know better, you do better.” When we made For Love of Amy I thought I was just letting the story tell itself; that the racial, class, socio-economic and political dynamics at play were just peripheral issues and to some extent, I still believe that. But there's more to the story - I was being cautious. I was playing it safe. Not this time. DESCENT! will push the limits. We might go too far. We might cross the line. But then again how do you know you've crossed a line if you're never getting close.

If you noticed we're also changing the name to DESCENT! Why? Because it's a reflection; a foreshadowing, if you will, of what happens thematically and to the characters as the story, overtime, unfolds. That given the right set of circumstances, we all can potentially descend into dark places; into behaviors that we would not ever have imagined ourselves doing. DESCENT will ultimately ask a very poignant question: How much evil can one do in the name of good before becoming EVIL?

We have some exceptional talent attached and we just need a little help.  Don't think that as an individual a single contribution, however small, won't make a difference.  It CAN!

So Why Would This Story Be Different?

Because I am different and so are You!

While I’m proud of Amy, I barely touched on telling the poignant, emotional, and controversial story about a black man who makes a promise to his best friend (who happens to be white) that if anything happened to him, he would look after his wife and young daughter, Amy. 

The promise was made based on a commitment to a friend, under the assumption that he would never have to make good on it.  But when a tragic accident occurs, the story unravels and deals with a mother who slips away because of the loss of her husband; a child wanting to be loved, and a black man who is trying to do what’s right.  A man in the midst of being completely shut-out and ostracized because, well, you’ll have to decide... 


How Can DESCENT! Happen?  We Need You!

Even though I was told I was a nobody with nothing and lived in nowhere, Nebraska, I never gave up and we made “For Love of Amy.” I had help…lots of help and I need help again. 

We have many people wanting to be a part of this project and I am honored to have as much help as I can get. It's been said that if you are the smartest one in the room you are in the wrong room and I am humbled by what I do not yet know.

Our budget needs consist of production, lighting, cameras, electrical, Location, Actors, Food, Hospitality, Travel, Attorney, Distribution, etc.


 What is the impact? As a creative individual, my hope is that we will touch our audience in some way so that after the credits roll they are left with a new thought, or a feeling of hope, or a sensitivity to something or someone that they would not have had otherwise. I hope that the project will empower and inspire others and that in some way our project will change the way we define our relationships.

Risks & Challenges

 There are challenges in getting any project on the air.  What normally happens on television is that someone has an idea.  They pitch that idea to the "powers that be" at a network and hope they like it enough to "order" a pilot.  Based on the strength of that pilot, the network decides whether or not they want to order additional episodes.

We feel that because Amy was already modestly successful and we are shooting the pilot ourselves, we strengthen the "package" for the network.  They don't have to go to the expense of hiring writers and a production company to create and shoot.

Not only that, but based on my experience, having something visual that people can actually see and absorb with great direction,  acting, editing and music is a powerful way to present an idea.

We raised the money for Amy the film on the power of the trailer!

Most importantly, with your support - via donations, social shares, and the like, it shows that there is an eager audience for the series

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Other Ways You Can Help

If you believe in the empowerment of an individual, then we ask you to help spread the word! Please use your facebook page, twitter, instagram, casual conversation and of course your Indiegogo tools to help us get the word out! We have faith in your ability to help make this dream come true!


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Thank You!

$5 USD
Our deepest thanks and YOUR NAME on our website, thanking you for your contribution. In addition, get regular updates on the progress of the show!
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September 2015
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Tunes

$10 USD
Digital Download of one of the Original Songs from the show - Plus the Previous Level Reward.
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December 2015
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The Downlo...

$20 USD
Digital Download - Get the 1080p HD digital version of the pilot..
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December 2015
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DVD!

$25 USD
DVD Copy - Get the Original Pilot for the series. See how it all comes together! Plus all previous rewards
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January 2016
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Secret Script!

$30 USD
Digital Download of the published script! See how a pilot script is put together. Compare the script to the actual pilot episode and see what changes were made.
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January 2016
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IMDB THANK YOU!

$50 USD
Not only will you receive a special Thank You on IMDB but we will give you a special shout out on social media. After all, you deserve the credit for being such a big contribution to making DESCENT happen!
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September 2015
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Signed Copy of the Script

$75 USD
Yep, get a signed copy of the shooting script. Who knows this could be very valuable some day.
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September 2015
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PREMIER PARTY

$250 USD
Ever wanted to see what it’s like to be a Kardashian? Now is your chance to walk the red carpet, and celebrate like it’s the Oscars. For your donation, you will receive two tickets to the Premier Party. Travel and lodging not included.
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September 2015
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Be An Executive Producer

$500 USD
All previous rewards plus as an Executive Producer, you will not only be credited in the film, but you will also have an opportunity to be background talent in the pilot. Who knows where it will lead?
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September 2015
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Otta be in pictures!

$1,500 USD
BE IN THE SHOW! Everything in the previous levels plus the opportunity to be in the show. You'll even get to a line of dialogue and hang out on the set of our pilot! Meet all the other actors (travel to Omaha and Lodging not provided) Here's your chance to be in pictures!!!!
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August 2015
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Premier!

$3,000 USD
Walk the RED CARPET at the special screening of DESCENT! - Meet the Cast and Crew! Plus see "behind the scenes" footage that no one else gets to see. Plus attend a "Meet and Greet" after the show. Get up close and personal with some of the GREATEST Crew and Actors on the Planet. (Travel to Omaha and Lodging not provided)
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January 2016
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