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The Quieting

Two friend’s bonds are tested by the Quieting; a dark tradition of a dystopic future

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The Quieting

The Quieting

The Quieting

The Quieting

The Quieting

Two friend’s bonds are tested by the Quieting; a dark tradition of a dystopic future

Two friend’s bonds are tested by the Quieting; a dark tradition of a dystopic future

Two friend’s bonds are tested by the Quieting; a dark tradition of a dystopic future

Two friend’s bonds are tested by the Quieting; a dark tradition of a dystopic future

Ryan Drescher
Ryan Drescher
Ryan Drescher
Ryan Drescher
2 Campaigns |
Calgary, Canada
$283 USD $283 USD 6 backers
4% of $6,983 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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My name is Ryan Drescher, and I am trying to fund an independent, science fiction thriller web series that will consist of ten, ten minutes episodes. I am in my fifth and final year at the University of Calgary. I have been writing short stories and novel length projects for ten years and have recently entered the film industry.

The Quieting series is based on a short story I wrote, set in the middle of a conflict between the government (the Coalition) and the rebel anarchists of a dystopic future world. The Coalition has been forced to live in underground shelters by the rebels, known to the Coalition as shaggies, who now inhabit the war-torn surface. John, a die-hard supporter of the Coalition and low-level security guard, is scheduled to be on shift for the most dangerous night of the year, the Quieting. The orders, however, are ones he has never had before, and ones he will never get again. His friendship with his superior officer, Aaron, will be put to the test when their different beliefs come to light. Meanwhile Victoria and Lisa, two authority figures within the Coalition, try to contain the slowly unraveling truths about their questionable actions.  The series will end with the catastrophic Quieting, a culling of the population below ground in the Hollow.

With your support we can make this series phenomenal. Currently, everyone involved in the process is a student, and so money to complete such a project is scarce. While we have the people required to make this work, your funding is the last bridge that will help us get our exciting story to you!

We are hoping to raise $10,000 to create this project. Of that, $3,000 will go towards paying actors and technical help. The rest of the funds will go towards paying for our building props and, if we receive enough, renting a sound stage for the more complex scenes. We will also use funding for the rental or purchase of equipment we are missing (primarily different camera lenses and sound equipment).

There are a large number of perks available to donators, including everything from behind the scenes images and videos to coming on set as a secondary character and access to the inner workings of the production process.

If we don't reach our goal, we will still create the series using the funds received. The closer to our goal we get, the better quality series you will get to see! Your contribution makes the difference between a high quality product and something mediocre. Our story is one that we would like to share with the world, and one that we know people will enjoy.

This is not the first time I have lead a project like this. I was the Director and one of the writers for Front Lines, a short film that screened in the film anthology Whatcha Got Calgary at the Globe Cinema last autumn. I have worked previously as the:

- Associate Producers for NUTV's Studio 315*

- Writer and director of Risk and Reward*

- Director of the University of Calgary's superhero drama Awake*

- Director of Photography of the cooking show Bite Me*

There are a couple of major challenges that will be presented to us in the production of this series. The first one is location. With a setting that is entirely underground, we will have to work hard and travel frequently to find new and interesting locations to keep the Hollow of the Coalition from becoming too repetitive. A sound stage will allow us to manipulate backdrops and rooms to be unique while still having the same feeling. Another challenge will be authentic looking props. While both of these challenges will be best handled with proper funding, we plan to work hard in the art department to make sure that, regardless of funding, we will be able to produce believable props.

Not everyone is able to contribute money, and we understand that. That doesn't mean you can't still help us reach our goal though! Spread the world, talk to your friends, and use the Indiegogo share tools to get the word out!


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Failblog

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You will receive behind the scenes videos and bloopers from the shoots, plus previous applicable perks.
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Thank you!

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$1 CAD
Thank you for your contribution, you have helped to make the Quieting a reality!
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Update Junkie

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$10 CAD
Access to updates and information about the current shoot process. This will include shoot days, and exclusive pre-screening updates and hints.
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Picture Perfect

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$20 CAD
You will receive behind the scenes pictures of the shoots, plus previous perk.
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The Screen

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$30 CAD
You will get a DVD copy of the completed series, plus previous perks.
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The Big Screen

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$40 CAD
You will get a copy of the complete series on DVD signed by the stars of the show, plus previous applicable perks.
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The Artist

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$75 CAD
A digital compilation of various concept sketches and storyboards.
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All Access Pass

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$100 CAD
You will get exclusive prescreening access to the episodes online before it is officially released plus previous perks.
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On Set

Currency Conversion $105 USD
$150 CAD
You will be given access to sets and locations during episode shoots, for a true behind-the-scenes experiment if you are in the Calgary, Alberta area, plus previous applicable perks.
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June 2015
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On Set and More

Currency Conversion $175 USD
$250 CAD
You will be given access to the set as well as offered a credited position as an extra in the series, plus previous applicable perks.
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June 2015
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Mr. Speaker

Currency Conversion $244 USD
$350 CAD
You will be given the opportunity to appear in the series as a speaking secondary character, plus previous perks.
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June 2015
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The Entrepreneur

Currency Conversion $349 USD
$500 CAD
You will be credited as a sponsor and major contributor to the series, made out to any business, person, or organization you have the right to speak for, plus previous perks.
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In The Loop

Currency Conversion $698 USD
$1,000 CAD
Invitation to the wrap party for the series. Meet the cast and crew, and get an opportunity to ask questions and take pictures, plus previous perks Must be 18+.
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The Executive

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You will be credited as an Executive Producer for the series, plus previous applicable perks.
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