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Humber City is set in year of 2064. The state of the U.K.
has changed considerably none more so than the city of Hull.
Technology and crime have become interweaved and the level
of corruption and fear buried deep within is at an all time high.
Our Goal?
We want to tell a unique and ambitious series, a series that aims to the
standards of Network TV without any of the restrictions that comes with it.
Presenting it exclusively on demand to the web and the festival circuit.
The first £12,500 will allow us to produce at least 2 shorts that we currently have planned.
We’re telling huge character driven stories as you would expect to find from
this genre.
Why Science Fiction?
With the exception of Doctor Who:
there are very few Science Fiction series still on the air. Unlike crime
dramas or thrillers; the realm of science fiction allows for us to
explore themes and stories in a way that will allow us to reflect on our
issues today; whilst also allowing us to consider how we can learn to
overcome or learn from the morals.
Why a Series set in Hull?
The most common question some might ask is why a series in
Hull?
Well the answer is quite simple. Regardless of its
reputation, Hull is a visually beautiful place with stunning archaic
architecture with a rich and vibrant heritage. It has limitless untapped
potential to tell some truly fascinating stories set against the Humber and the
backdrop of Hull and the East Riding.
With Hull named as City of Culture 2017, there has never
been a better time firmly establish a continuing series set within the city of
Kingston upon Hull.
Meet the Characters
James McGavin
Watch: John Carrigan on why Humber City is for him.
Caroline Silvers
Richard Mills
Carl Southwark
Watch Kenny Richards speak about his character:
Charles Spender
Watch Paul Flanagan speak about his character:
The Cast
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Recruited together by a prominent police official (
Paul
Flanagan, Red Dwarf/Hollyoaks), join James McGavin (
John Carrigan, The Brittas
Empire/Star Trek: Phase II), J Alexandra Marriott (
The Monument Men) and Joseph
Stacey (
Last Night at Emilios) as they begin to tackle the cities problems, including a psychotic Scottish villain (
Kenny Richards), by
any means possible.
The series will also includes special guest stars including:
Simon Fisher-Becker (Doctor Who/Puppy Love/Harry Potter)
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Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager/Castle)![]()
Watch: Tim Russ explains why he's involved with Humber City
Manu Intiraymi (Star Trek: Voyager/One Tree Hill)![]()
Vic Mignogna (Star Trek Continues/Renowned Anime Voice Artist)![]()
Watch: Vic Mignogna explains his role and why he's involved
Rico Anderson (Dollhouse/Criminal Minds/Days of our Lives/Star Trek Renegades)
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Our Initial Stories
1.
Rising Tide
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DI Caroline Silvers of the London Metropolitan
Police is following a case of charred bodies, a case which will find her facing
her past and looking carefully at her future.
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2.
All That We Do
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Missing prostitutes and disassembled bodies.
What do they have in common? DC Richard Mills goes against his nature to keep
his secrets covered only to become embroiled in the seedy underbelly of the
city.
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3.
Right of Silence
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featuring John Carrigan, J Alexandra Marriott, Paul Flanagan Kenny
Richards, Clare Hopes, Sean George, Clay Whitter, Gareth David-Lloyd and other
cast to be confirmed.
4.
Midas is King
featuring John Carrigan, Joseph Stacey, Kenny
Richards, Gemma Deerfield, Simon Fisher-Becker, Sophia Agnew, Jill Greenacre and other
cast to be confirmed.
The Creator
Peter Goundrill is a freelance writer/director based
in Kingston upon Hull. Previous credits have included working on the
multi-award winning online production
Star Trek Continues and in 2011 releasing
his debut Science Fiction short:
Fresh Canvas.
Peter is also a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Television and Film.
Concept Art & Visual Effects
We are proud to have with us award winning visual effects artist, Tobias Richter and his team at The Light Works providing stunning Visual Effects and CGI where required. Below are several concepts created by The Light Works of how we envision the City of Hull in 2064. Previously, Tobias and his team have provided VFX for an array of films and aided in the remaster of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
They have also contributed award winning VFX to Star Trek Fan Films including Star Trek Phase II, Star Trek: Renegades and Star Trek: Axanar.
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How Will This Be Achieved?
Our first goal is for £12,500. £10,000 will cover our basic costs to produce 60 minutes worth of material.
The remaining will be put towards any VFX and other post-production costs.
Beyond £12,500… if we raise our goal… our extended goals
will be as follows.
£25,000 – Will allow any additional cast needs. We will be
able to step up our episode budgets allowing for increased
flexibility.
£50,000 – The productions will be able to run at full
industry costs. This will allow shooting to run much smoother with an extra 2 shorts planned.
£75,000 – Additional preparation on a fifth instalment. If
we raise this amount we can deliver even more Humber City than previously
planned.
£150,000 – Our final stretch goal. We can produce all the
shorts plus cap it off with an ambitious season finale…
