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Maelstrom: A TV Pilot

Marines escort a scientist across the country to end the eternal night that's eclipsed the earth.

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Maelstrom: A TV Pilot

Maelstrom: A TV Pilot

Maelstrom: A TV Pilot

Maelstrom: A TV Pilot

Maelstrom: A TV Pilot

Marines escort a scientist across the country to end the eternal night that's eclipsed the earth.

Marines escort a scientist across the country to end the eternal night that's eclipsed the earth.

Marines escort a scientist across the country to end the eternal night that's eclipsed the earth.

Marines escort a scientist across the country to end the eternal night that's eclipsed the earth.

Michelle Sprung
Michelle Sprung
Michelle Sprung
Michelle Sprung
1 Campaign |
Buffalo, United States
$4,630 USD 73 backers
92% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

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Overview

Maelstrom is the senior project for the students of the Television and Film Arts program at Buffalo State College. Each year the class is tasked with creating a thirty-minute television pilot. This year's pilot follows a group of marines as they escort a scientist across the country in search of salvation from the eternal night.

Short Summary

There is no morning or day, no twilight or dawn. Only one bleak night. Maelstrom follows an ensemble of refugees, scientists, and marines as the world falls to ruin. Sundowners, the light-sensitive creatures who have made the earth their dominion, have created an unwavering darkness to cover the planet. What is left of humanity search for an end to the eternal night and the creatures who lurk in the shadows. But once evil is let in, can it ever be sent away?

What We Need & What You Get

The funding we raise will go towards:

  • Catering for cast and crew.
  • Hiring a talented cast to bring the story to life.
  • Location permits, costumes, and props, all necessary to create the world our characters will roam.
  • Distribution costs and festival submission fees to reach a wide audience.
  • Leftover funding will be passed on to the next Television and Film Arts class at Buffalo State College. 

By contributing you will become an important part of this film and receive one or more of the following: 

  • A personal email to thank you
  • A special thanks in the credits
  • A signed script and Maelstrom sticker
  • A Maelstrom poster
  • A signed Maelstrom poster
  • An Associate Producer credit
  • Digital access to the final product
  • Two VIP tickets and seating to the world premiere of Maelstrom

The Impact

Your contributions are going toward the future of films. You are backing a talented crew of filmmakers who need their voices heard. 

Other Ways You Can Help

If you are unable to contribute we still greatly appreciate you helping out by:

  • Sharing this campaign on social media or by word of mouth.
  • Following the Indiegogo campaign.
  • Checking in with the progress of our campaign through social media and Indiegogo.
  • Liking and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.

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Thanks!

$5 USD
A personal email thanks to all of our backers. No physical item, just gratitude for helping us achieve our goal.
Included Items
  • Thanks!
Estimated Shipping
December 2021
4 claimed

Special Thanks!

$15 USD
Your name will be credited under the "Special Thanks" section of the credits at the end of the pilot.
Included Items
  • Thanks!
  • Special Thanks!
Estimated Shipping
December 2021
15 claimed

Digital Storyboards

$20 USD
Copies of the digital storyboards of the pilot created by our storyboard artist Darryle Jackson!
Included Items
  • Thanks!
  • Special Thanks!
  • Digital Storyboards
Estimated Shipping
December 2021
5 claimed

Signed Script & Sticker

$35 USD
See the words that became the picture! An original screenplay signed by the writing team and director of Maelstrom. Also a sticker with the Maelstrom logo.
Included Items
  • Thanks!
  • Special Thanks!
  • Sticker
  • Signed Script
Estimated Shipping
December 2021
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Maelstrom Poster

$50 USD
A keepsake for our supporters. A poster for the pilot episode of Maelstrom.
Included Items
  • Thanks!
  • Special Thanks!
  • Sticker
  • Maelstrom Poster
Estimated Shipping
December 2021
8 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Maelstrom Poster

$60 USD
A keepsake for our supporters. A poster for the pilot episode of Maelstrom with signatures from our director and cast members!
Included Items
  • Thanks!
  • Special Thanks!
  • Sticker
  • Signed Maelstrom Poster
Estimated Shipping
December 2021
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Associate Producer Credit

$75 USD
Welcome to the crew! You will be credited as an associate producer in the end credits of Maelstrom.
Included Items
  • Thanks!
  • Associate Producer Credit
Estimated Shipping
December 2021
7 claimed

Digital Access

$100 USD
You will receive a link to the digital version of Maelstrom. You will also receive an Associate Producer credit in the end credits.
Included Items
  • Thanks!
  • Associate Producer Credit
  • Digital Access
Estimated Shipping
December 2021
8 claimed

Maelstrom DVD

$125 USD
You will receive both a digital and a DVD copy of Maelstrom. You will also receive an Associate Producer credit in the end credits.
Included Items
  • Thanks!
  • Sticker
  • Associate Producer Credit
  • Digital Access
  • Maelstrom DVD
Estimated Shipping
December 2021
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

VIP Package

$150 USD
2 VIP tickets and seating to the theatrical premier* of Maelstrom. Associate producer credits in the end credit roll. Digital access to Maelstrom. Receive a sticker with our logo on it. Only the best for our top supporters! (Date of premier is TBD)
Included Items
  • Thanks!
  • Sticker
  • Associate Producer Credit
  • Digital Access
  • 2 VIP Tickets
Estimated Shipping
December 2021
10 claimed
Ships worldwide.

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