Trek Continues Inc (tax ID #47-2513580) is operated as a non-profit, non-stock public charity within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the regulations thereunder. Our IRS Exemption Letter may be viewed here. Additional information may be found on our website.

Your donation to this campaign can be deducted from your taxable income. Please consult your tax professional on how to go about this.

In November 2013, we launched a successful "Kirkstarter" which allowed us to produce Star Trek Continues episodes 2, 3, and 4.

In January 2015, we launched "Kirkstarter 2.0" to continue our journey: produce two more episodes, and build the enormous engineering set. And we did exactly that!

STC has released five episodes -- and we're in post-production on the next two! Episode 6 -- "Come Not Between the Dragons" -- is an action-packed, dramatic story that deals with deeply personal issues. Guest-starring Gigi Edgley of Farscape fame, it will be released at the end of May. Episode 7 -- "Embracing the Winds" -- features guest-star Beau Billingslea (Star Trek Into Darkness) and the return of Erin Gray! With the help of this campaign, it will be released in September.

OUR GOAL:

We're asking for $350,000 to...

• Complete post-production on Episode 7
  
• Produce three more episodes!
  
• Cover rent and utility costs at "Stage 9" over the next 18 months (which have increased substantially due to our set expansion and the sole acquisition of "Stage 9" by Trek Continues Inc.)
  
  

STRETCH GOAL:

STC's track record speaks for itself. As deeply committed stewards of our precious fans' donations, we do what we say we will -- without exception. So many of our previous donors tell us they can't wait to support us again! One needs only watch an episode to see these generous donations at work.

Our producers have never drawn a salary, and they never will. In fact, executive producer Vic Mignogna personally funded the first episode and has put nearly $150,000 of his own money into the series. Co-executive producer Steven Dengler has contributed over $100,000. Our co-producers donate their time -- some working hard every day of the year on various aspects of the show -- simply because of a deep love for Star Trek and for our STC family!

We seek no return other than the joy of paying tribute to TOS -- both in the creation of these episodes, and in the privilege of sharing them with beloved fans.

All money raised goes to hard costs related to the development, filming, and post-production of these stories, such as:

• Set construction, maintenance and materials
  
• Studio rental and utilities (which have increased significantly since our set expansion and sole acquisition of "Stage 9")
• Equipment rental
  
• Prop, makeup, and wardrobe equipment, supplies, production, and maintenance
• Cast and crew travel, lodging, and food (during shoots only)
  
• Post-production expenses (hard drives, online data storage, etc.)
  

In addition, Star Trek Continues has overhead costs to run this fundraiser:

• Indiegogo fees and payment processing
  
• Cost of perks (pressing DVDs, etc.)
  
• Finally, there are those who pledge but do not donate

"The flagship of the fan film fleet is easily STAR TREK CONTINUES." 
-The Wall Street Journal

The accuracy of the sets, lighting, and photography -- as well as the quality acting and characterization -- have brought praise and support from elite reviewers and Star Trek fans all over the world!

• 2013 Lost Episode Festival Toronto - Best Feature
• 2013 71st World Science Fiction Convention - Best Fan Film ("Pilgrim of Eternity")
• 2014 Burbank International Film Festival - Best New Media Drama ("Fairest of Them All")
• 2014 Geekie Awards - Best Webseries (click to view)
• 2015 Telly Awards - People's Telly; Online Drama; Film/Video Production
• 2015 Accolade Global Film Competition Awards - Webisode; Cinematography; Directing; Makeup

• IO9
  
• CNET
  
• OPENCULTURE
  
• SLICE OF SCIFI
  
• SLATE
  
• GEEK & SUNDRY
  

In addition, WIRED produced a documentary series about the making of STC! Be sure to check out the videos here.

Between Vimeo and YouTube, we've had more than 4 million views of our episodes... averaging 4400 per day! Hundreds of fans contact us; here's what some have to say:

"I can see a great deal of love and care went into the production of this web series and I wholeheartedly applaud you for it. To think I can see a continuation of the original series in this fan-made form is pure joy."
-Ozne R.

"You hit absolutely everything right. You matched the style without it feeling dated. You caught the actors' and characters' spirits without them feeling like impressionists. The story was compelling, meaningful, and in the true spirit of ST:TOS... with a kind moral. Fantastic."
-Ryan R.

And perhaps most impressive of all:

"I'm pretty damn sure my dad would consider this canon. The fact that you do stories that mean something, that have depth, that make us all think a little bit... I really think he would applaud you guys. And I applaud you guys. And as far as I'm concerned, it IS canon. So thank you."
-Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry, Jr.

Set visits and walk-on roles:

STC decorator pillows, new cast t-shirts, and screen-used "dummy" daggers:

Challenge coins (concept art shown for episodes 4-6):

One-on-one video chats with select cast members:

Screen-used costumes:

Downloadable episode posters: