Indiegogo is committed to accessibility. If you have difficulty using our site, please contact support@indiegogo.com for assistance or view our accessibility notice by clicking here

This campaign is closed

Redwood The Series: Season 2

A young woman with a supernatural illness must feed on vampires to survive.

You may also be interested in

Caret Left
Caret Right
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

Redwood The Series: Season 2

Redwood The Series: Season 2

Redwood The Series: Season 2

Redwood The Series: Season 2

Redwood The Series: Season 2

A young woman with a supernatural illness must feed on vampires to survive.

A young woman with a supernatural illness must feed on vampires to survive.

A young woman with a supernatural illness must feed on vampires to survive.

A young woman with a supernatural illness must feed on vampires to survive.

Alisha Peats
Alisha Peats
Alisha Peats
Alisha Peats
2 Campaigns |
Los Angeles, United States
$1,705 USD 34 backers
22% of $7,458 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal
Highlights
Mountain Filled 2 Projects Mountain Filled 2 Projects

THE FLESH

Redwood is a dramatic vampire genre web series created by me, Alisha Peats, and co-produced by Jasmine Hester and Jeff Torres. We released season 1 back in 2013, won a couple awards, and advertised it as much as our meager pockets could afford. Redwood is a passion project. I've always been a fan of vampire shows. I grew up watching Buffy and Angel, then became a fan of The Vampire Diaries, and even enjoyed Twilight (it has its flaws, but it's a FUN series!) I was pretty immersed in all these genre shows and movies when I decided to start writing a web series, so naturally, a vampire show was what came out of my brain. I went with it.

But I'm also a huge fan of relatable, gritty real life dramas. I loved Winter's Bone. American Beauty. Ordinary People is my favorite film of all time. I was also watching (rather, obsessed with) Breaking Bad the whole time I was writing S2 of Redwood. So these kinds of stories flavored the way Redwood unfolded. I've always appreciated genre shows that delve into the human elements, make characters relatable, mix humor with heartbreak, and give every character (no matter how "big" or "small") a distinct voice and purpose. So I've infused all of this into S2 of Redwood.


We also have a pretty awesome cast assembled for this season. Amy Paffrath (the host of VH1's "Dating Naked") will be playing a werewolf at the start of the season.

And James Kyson (from NBC's "Heroes") is signed on to play Kohl, a vampire who will be introduced in episode 8. 

We also have Brian Borello (Ringer, Dark Desire) playing the ever-so-charming vampire Max. Jeff Torres (Hungover Games, The Crumbles) will be playing a werewolf pack leader named Ronan, and Christopher Wolfe (Sharknado, Parks & Rec) will be playing a powerful vampire that will be introduced in the finale episode! 

THE BONES

This campaign is to raise finishing funds for episodes 1-5 of Season 2. We had a flexible funding campaign on (another site) that allowed us to start filming season 2 back in February. Now we need to raise $7458 to FINISH the first 5 episodes so we can finally RELEASE them for you guys to see. We have crunched numbers until our brains exploded (well not literally, but it felt like it at times) and we have considered and accounted for every single money saving opportunity to minimize the amount it would cost to finish these episodes. Our base goal covers production with a skeleton crew, post production, Indiegogo fees and the costs of shipping and manufacturing your rewards. Here's a pie chart to show where everything goes.


And we're doing something pretty fun with this campaign. Every time we reach a thousand dollar milestone, we will be making a NEW PRANK VIDEO for you guys. If you haven't seen our past prank videos, here's some pics to give you an idea.

If we reach our base goal before our 30 days are up, we will then go for stretch goals that will allow us to film ADDITIONAL episodes. We have fourteen episodes written and $20,319 would be needed to complete the full season. We're taking it one step at time. Here's some of our stretch goals for this campaign and the cool perks that will be added if we reach certain milestones. 


THE HEART

Redwood is different from the majority of web series out there. It’s not about actors trying to make it in LA, it’s not about gamer geeks holed up in their dark apartments, it’s not about talking fruit. Nothing against shows that are about any of those things, many of them are actually extremely entertaining and well done, but those shows can be made on tiny micro budgets.

Redwood is aiming to tell a story on a larger scale – we have choreographed fight sequences, sleek camera work and lighting, and locations that require us to travel outside of LA. Now, we could make a show about gamer geeks trying to make it as actors in LA while being mentored by talking fruit (actually, that sounds like a
fun concept!) but we’d rather bring you an edgy genre story that fuses heart-wrenching drama with bites of humor, showcases great actors portraying complicated characters, and entertains you with fun action sequences and relatably awkward romance. Oh, and there’s some fangs and blood in there, too!

And for those of you who like to see women kicking ass in film, Redwood has plenty to offer. Redwood is written by a woman, has two woman producers (both of whom won producing awards at LA Web Fest 2013 for Redwood), and spotlights female characters who are strong, intelligent and capable of handling their own s***.

THE BLOOD

Don't have a dollar to pledge to Redwood? Well, luckily there's a lot of other ways you can help get Redwood made. Here's a list:

• SHARE SHARE SHARE the campaign page. Sharing the campaign page not only gets us seen by your friends and social networks, it also boosts our popularity ratings in the Indiegogo algorithm. The more shares we get, the more visible we are HERE ON INDIEGOGO. That's a big deal!

• Make a short video letting the world know how much you love Redwood, how stoked you are for Season 2, and how they should be stoked, too! We'll post it here, and also share it with our social networks. Your verbal endorsement of Redwood could be just the thing that convinces ten other people to pledge and share.

• Do you have a skill or service that you think others might find useful or pledge-worthy? Perhaps you're a painter. You could paint a piece of Redwood inspired art and we could offer it as a reward. Email us at redwoodtheseries@gmail.com if you're interested in offering a skill or service as a reward here on our Indiegogo.

• Do you (or someone you know) have a podcast, blog, vlog, magazine, newspaper, catalog, or YouTube talk show? We are always looking for opportunities to help get the word out about Redwood and our fundraising efforts. Contact us at redwoodtheseries@gmail.com if you believe you could aid us on that front.

• And lastly, you can be a Redwood poster child by updating your social network cover, banner, and profile photos with the two images below! This is one of the easiest ways to help us get the word out about Redwood and our campaign.



Thank you to everyone who has supported Redwood. As we say in our video, Redwood has always been a fan funded series. We really would cease to exist without you. So thank you! Now let's band together and #GreenlightRedwoodS2! 

Looking for more information? Check the project FAQ
Need more information
Let us know if you think this campaign contains prohibited content.

Choose your Perk

The Grateful Dead

$5 USD
Your name on our website's Wall of Sires, and we’ll also throw in a ticket to our “Biting Booth” (like a kissing booth, but we’ll fake bite you instead.)
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 claimed

Music of the Vampire

$10 USD
all of the above + Redwood theme song ring tone + download links for the Season 1 and Season 2 soundtracks.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 claimed

A REDWOOD THANK YOU

$20 USD
all of the above + a video of us thanking you in an accent or impersonation of your choice. (Or we can send you a much less funny, but very heartfelt, video of us a thanking you in our normal voices.) It's all up to you!
Estimated Shipping
November 2014
0 claimed

The VIP Vampire

$25 USD
all of the above + private links to each episode 5 days before the episode premieres online + autographed DVD of S1 + a link to BTS footage that will NEVER BE MADE PUBLIC. Add $10 for international shipping.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 claimed

Redwood on Your Wall

$50 USD
all of the above + a signed special edition S2 poster + 2 signed character posters of your choice (for additional character posters, claim this reward level and add $10 per poster.) Add $10 for international shipping.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 claimed

A PIECE OF REDWOOD

$75 USD
all of the above + have your very own REDWOOD STAKE. Producer/actress Jasmine Hester sands and burns these stakes by hand. Each stake is truly one of a kind. Add $10 for international shipping.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 out of 20 of claimed

STRIKE A POSE W/REDWOOD

$75 USD
Dying to "smolder for the camera" with Ana? Now's your chance! Get some (professional quality) pics taken with each of your favorite Redwood characters. After the shoot, we'll send you a password protected download link so you can share your shots with all your Facebook friends!
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 claimed

Associate Producer

$100 USD
all of the above + ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT (includes IMDb credit, and credit at the end of every episode) + a ONE-OF-A-KIND REDWOOD PRODUCER T-SHIRT featuring a screen printed collage of frames that YOU single handedly funded. At this level you are single handedly funding 1200 frames of Redwood! We'll pick the best ones to put on your shirt. Add $15 for international shipping.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 claimed

Bram Stoker, You Are

$150 USD
all of the above + WRITE US A 1 PAGE SCENE INVOLVING TWO REDWOOD CHARACTERS (you can make it dramatic or comedic) and we will perform it and film it for you. Have fun with this!
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 out of 5 of claimed

MEET THE CAST

$200 USD
all of the above + you get a thirty minute SKYPE SESSION with the CAST OF REDWOOD! We'll make you laugh, play long distance chess with you, give you bad dating tips, whatever strikes your fancy. Only claim this reward if you're prepared to have a conversation with a bunch of goofy weirdos.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 claimed

MEET THE CHARACTERS

$200 USD
all of the above + you get a thirty minute SKYPE SESSION with the CHARACTERS of Redwood. Ever wanted to ask Skylar if Max is a good kisser? Want to find out why Ana is so mean to everyone? Ask her! We promise they will all be on their best behavior. Unless you want them to misbehave...
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 claimed

YOUR FACE IN REDWOOD

$225 USD
all of the above + a FRAMED PHOTO OF YOU will be on the mantelpiece in Ana's foyer. You were the previous owner of her house. She killed you. Skylar will notice your picture as soon as she steps foot in Ana's house.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 out of 1 of claimed

YOUR FACE IN REDWOOD

$250 USD
all of the above + YOUR FACE will be on screen in the OPENING SCENE of the FIRST EPISODE. Your picture will be hanging from the rearview mirror of Max's car. Skylar sees it and comments on it. The picture is what makes her realize the car does not belong to Max, but is in fact stolen.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 out of 1 of claimed

REDWOOD AS A SITCOM

$300 USD
all of the above + we will film the no-budget sitcom version of your favorite Redwood episode. Redwood is a drama, but have you ever wanted to see how the same lines and situations would play out as a comedy? Make it happen!
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 out of 5 of claimed

Redwood Co-Producer

$350 USD
all of the above + Co-Producer credit – includes episode credits, IMDb credit, and festival invitations. You'll be invited to walk the festival carpets with us! You'll also get a special edition REDWOOD CO-PRODUCER T-SHIRT.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 claimed

Redwood Sponsor

$500 USD
all of the above + you or your business will get a “Sponsored by” credit at the end of each episode. This will be the first credit that comes on screen when the episode finishes. We will also promote your business (or you) on our website and Facebook and Twitter pages.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 claimed

Redwood Executive Producer

$1,000 USD
all of the above + Executive Producer credit – this includes episode credits, credit on the DVD cases, IMDb credit, and invitations to all festivals that we get accepted to – you can walk the festival carpets with us and partake in all after parties and celebrations!
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
0 claimed
Tags for this project

You may also be interested in

Up Caret