About this project
**WE HAVE REACHED THE FUNDING GOAL BUT WE AREN'T STOPPING YET! THE SKY IS THE LIMIT NOW! IF YOU WISH TO REAP PLEDGE REWARDS YOU MAY CONTINUE TO MAKE PLEDGES UNTIL THE JANUARY 12TH DEADLINE!**
**NOTE: This promo was created to homage 'Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World'. None of the sound effects or music used in the promo will be used in DNG. **
Watch the promo in HD on Youtube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Join the Facebook page to keep in contact with the crew & other fans!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Deathfist-Ninja-GKaiser/160716563960953
Follow the production blog and learn more about DNG!
http://deathfistninjagkaiser.blogspot.com/
What is Deathfist Ninja GKaiser?
'Deathfist Ninja GKaiser' is an affectionate parody of Japanese tokusatsu (special effect) shows like Kamen Rider and Super Sentai (known as Power Rangers in the U.S.). The film also parodies American pop culture from the 80's and 90's.
SERIES SYNOPSIS:
In the distant past a Dark Overlord of the Universe attempted to conquer the parallel world Manga-Land. The Gold Dragon, protector of Manga-Land, defeated the Dark Overlord by sacrificing his own body.
Now it is the present day and the Dark Overlord has reincarnated as a mega maniacal software company executive, forming the Legion of Spooky Doom to once again threaten the peace of the world.
Responding to the threat, a wizard who serves the Gold Dragon tries to summon a 'hero' to take on the mantle of GKaiser, a human vessel for the Gold Dragon's power.....but instead fumbles the spell and transports a 'zero' from our world: luckless loser Howard. Howard is both inexperienced and incompetent, but is encouraged by Jemma, a rising pop singer and the first person he managed to save from criminals.
With no chance of returning home until the Dark Overlord is defeated, Howard must fight to protect an unfamiliar world and learn what it means to be a true hero.
The web series is based on the webcomic 'Deathfist Ninja GKaiser', written by Carey Martell under the pen-name 'Jim Freedan'. The show will be a "reboot" of the comic's story, retaining most of the characters but with an eye to making the story appeal to a wider audience. Our goal is to make a show that will be enjoyable for both adults and children, and filled with lots of pop culture humor.
The episodes will stream on the Martell Brothers Studios' Youtube Partner channel and always be free to watch.
Where will my contribution go?
We are looking for $1,000 in funding to create the pilot episode for the first season. All of the money will be spent on props, set design, and 3D art assets.
The episode will be shot in HD on a Sony NEX-VG10, an interchangeable lens system camera. We are in the process of upgrading our light kit and audio equipment; we have a boom mic but no external sound recorder, so we had to connect the mic to the camera. However the camera's automatic gain control made it impossible to record clean audio for this video (basically when there is a lull in the dialogue the camera increases the volume, which makes it hard to keep the levels stable and not record things like the next door neighbor's TV).
We will cover the expense of upgrading our audio equipment. All we are asking for is $1,000 to cover the props, 3D art and set design BUT if we raise more than $1,000 we will spend the additional funds toward purchasing better equipment.
What should I expect in return?
Exclusive swag!
Depending on how much you pledge you will receive various rewards, such as: personalized thank you cards, "I Support GKaiser" t-shirts, limited edition autographed comic books, a music CD and a replica GKaiser helmet!
Behind the scenes documentary!
During production of the first episode the assistant director will be filming a documentary on the production from start to finish. We will show you exactly how the film was made; from securing locations, to prop / set construction to stuntwork to casting! This documentary will be included as a bonus feature on the DVD for those who pledge $65 or more!
Become a Creative Consultant!
If you pledge $2,500 the director will work with you to design a scene in the show! Basically, you will come up with an idea for a scene in the story, along with the lines the characters say and what action takes place on screen! Do you want GKaiser to fight a giant mechanical spider? It'll happen! (The scene must be in good taste. We're aiming for a G or PG rating here!)
Why you should donate!
You're not made of money; we get that. But you need to ask yourself what else you would spend $25 on that would be better? You have the unique and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be on the ground floor of a new web series that could be incredibly popular! We're talking more popular than Fred and that tard guy who blogs about what his kids did today! Don't you want to see a REAL show make the top Youtube lists for a change?
Think of the bragging rights! And you'll have proof: The T-shirt we send you will NOT be made ever again. The only people who get it are those who donated for this pilot episode!
Still not convinced? Check out our blog and learn more about the production! Ask us some questions! We'll be happy to answer!
http://deathfistninjagkaiser.blogspot.com/
FAQ
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on January 13, 2011.
Pledge $5 or more Pledge $5 or more
Your name will appear as a screen credit on every episode, thanking you for helping make the show possible!
Pledge $25 or more Pledge $25 or more
For $25 you will receive a personalized thank you card signed by the cast / crew AND a "I Support GKaiser" t-shirt! Your name will also appear as a screen credit on every episode, thanking you for helping make the show possible!
Pledge $65 or more Pledge $65 or more
65 bucks?! ALRIGHT! You get everything previously mentioned plus a limited edition DVD copy of the first episode (signed by the cast and crew)! This DVD will include bonus footage that will not otherwise be released. As a bonus you will also receive a limited edition printed copy of the 'Deathfist Ninja GKaiser' comic, personally autographed by Director / Writer Carey Martell! This collectible comic will never be printed again!
Pledge $100 or more Pledge $100 or more
One-hundred dollars! You get all of the above PLUS a special 'GKaiser' movie poster autographed by the cast and crew that you can hang on your wall! As a bonus you also receive a GKaiser music CD that contains the original soundtrack composed for the show (opening theme and various other songs)!
Pledge $250 or more Pledge $250 or more
Dude, you're amazing! You get all the swag mentioned above, PLUS a personalized video from the cast and crew thanking you for helping make the movie possible! This personalized video will even appear on commercial DVD collections of the show, under the "Extras" menu! Everyone will know how important you were in making this series a reality!
Pledge $850 or more Pledge $850 or more
For 850 bucks you have earned a "Co-Producer" title in the episode credits and a replica GKaiser helmet hand-made by Director Carey Martell! You get all the previously mentioned stuff, too!
Pledge $2,500 or more Pledge $2,500 or more
If you are willing to donate this much, you might as well just join the crew! That's why you'll become a Creative Consultant to the film! The director will work with you to design a scene in the show! Basically, you will come up with an idea for a scene in the story, along with the lines the characters say and what action takes place on screen! Do you want GKaiser to fight a giant mechanical spider? It'll happen! (The scene must be in good taste. We're aiming for a G or PG rating here!)
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Film-maker / Author
Managing Member of Martell Brothers Studios, LLC
Carey Martell is 27 year old indie film-maker in San Antonio, TX. Before making the leap to film he spent five years in the US Army. Carey is a Youtube Partner and has created dozens of short films as director, screenwriter and editor.
