Kickstarter

Notification of publication. Any amount is appreciated, and we will send out updates telling you when and where you can find "Lunatics" for viewing online as soon as it comes out publicly.

BACKER: Credit as a "Backer" in the credits of the pilot episode. Of course, you will also be notified when the episode comes out so you can view it online.

FINGER PUPPETS! Think there should be a finger-puppet version after all? Make one yourself with these puppets (just like the ones in the video!). Printed on card stock. Also includes credit as "Backer" in the pilot episode end credits.

SOUNDTRACK ALBUM: Downloadable soundtrack album in lossless FLAC format. This is a collection of the original full-length tracks of the music from the pilot episode. Also includes credit as a "Backer" in the pilot episode end credits.

POSTER: 13"x19" poster of the characters line-up. This is based on the same image we are using for this Kickstart. Includes USA or international shipping.

COMPACT EDITION DVD: First volume of series on DVD (will include at least "No Children in Space" and may include "Earth" if we reach our stretch goal for its production). This compact edition is a "box set in the making" -- see the text for more explanation of what you will get. You will also receive Backer credit in the titles for the pilot episode. Please add $10 for shipping outside the USA.

SOUNDTRACK ALBUM on CD: Soundtrack album on compact disk with a signed "Thank you" note from the director. This is a collection of the original full-length tracks of the music from the pilot episode. Also includes credit as a "Backer" in the pilot episode end credits. Please add $10 for shipping outside the USA.

T-SHIRT: T-shirt based on the Lunatics logo. See the text for more details. Please add $10 for shipping outside the USA.

COMPACT EDITION DVD + LIB-RAY: First volume of series on both DVD and high-definition "Lib-Ray" format on an SDHC flash card. This compact edition is a "box set in the making" -- see the text for more explanation. You will also receive Backer credit in the titles for the pilot episode. Please add $10 for shipping outside the USA.

DELUXE EXTRAS PACK: T-shirt, poster, soundtrack album, finger puppets, and probably some more extras too (see the updates). Also includes credit as a "Backer" in the pilot episode credits. Please add $10 for shipping outside the USA.

DELUXE EDITION DVD: Copy of the volume 1 on DVD in beautiful, durable, and eco-friendly tin DVD case. Personal thank-you note signed by writer and director. Program booklet with background information. Fold-out mini-poster with colony plan and characters. Possibly other goodies, depending on the funding level. This is the only time we will offer this deluxe backer-exclusive edition! Also includes backer credit in the titles for the pilot episode. Please add $10 for shipping outside the USA.

DELUXE EDITION DVD + LIB-RAY: Copy of the volume 1 on DVD and Lib-Ray format, packaged in a beautiful, durable, and eco-friendly tin DVD case. Personal thank-you note signed by writer and director. Program booklet with background information. Fold-out mini-poster with colony plan and characters. Possibly other goodies, depending on the funding level. This is the only time we will offer this deluxe backer-exclusive edition! Also includes backer credit in the titles for the pilot episode. Please add $10 for shipping outside the USA.

DELUXE EDITION DVD + DELUXE EXTRAS PACK: All of the goodies in the deluxe extras pack, plus a copy of the first volume DVD in a beautiful, durable, and eco-friendly tin DVD case. Personal thank-you noted signed by writer and director. Also includes backer credit in the titles for the pilot episode. The DVD will contain at least "No Children in Space" and may contain "Earth" if we meet our stretch goal for producing it. Includes USA or international shipping.

DELUXE EDITION DVD + LIB-RAY + DELUXE EXTRAS PACK: All of the goodies in the deluxe extras pack, plus a copy of the first volume DVD in a beautiful, durable, and eco-friendly tin DVD case as well as the same content in high-definition Lib-Ray on the included SDHC card. Personal thank-you noted signed by writer and director. Also includes backer credit in the titles for the pilot episode. The DVD/Lib-Ray will contain at least "No Children in Space" and may contain "Earth" if we meet our stretch goal for producing it. Includes USA or international shipping.

FAMILY SPONSORSHIP: Prominent listing in the credits as a "Family Sponsor", and invitation to our premier screening party in DALLAS, TEXAS for two adults and up to 3 children (for additional children, add $20 each). The venue for this will depend on how many people sign up. At minimum, it'll be an intimate setting with some of the cast and crew in a meeting room with a rented HDTV. At maximum, we'll look into finding an appropriately-sized theater to host it. This will be a special early screening for families, and kids will be welcome.

ILMENITE SPONSORSHIP: Prominent listing in the credits as an "Ilmenite Sponsor", and invitation to our premier screening party in DALLAS, TEXAS for you and a guest (guests for this party must be 13 or older). The venue for this will depend on how many people sign up. At minimum, it'll be an intimate setting with some of the cast and crew in a meeting room with a rented HDTV. At maximum, we'll look into finding an appropriately-sized theater to host it.

ANORTHOSITE SPONSORSHIP: More prominent listing in the credits as an "Anorthosite Sponsor", and invitation to our premier screening party for you and a guest (guests for this party must be 13 or older). The venue for this will depend on how many people sign up. At minimum, it'll be an intimate setting with some of the cast and crew in a meeting room with a rented HDTV. At maximum, we'll look into finding an appropriately-sized theater to host it.

THORIUM SPONSORSHIP: Very prominent listing in the credits as a "Thorium Sponsor", and invitation to our premier screening party for you and a guest (guests for this party must be 13 or older). The venue for this will depend on how many people sign up. At minimum, it'll be an intimate setting with some of the cast and crew in a meeting room with a rented HDTV. At maximum, we'll look into finding an appropriately-sized theater to host it.

ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSORSHIP: Prominent listing with Monochrome Logo Graphic, company name, and/or URL in credits roll in pilot episode. Open to organizations, companies, etc.

HELIUM-3 SPONSORSHIP: Most prominent individual listing in the credits as a "Helium-3 Sponsor", and invitation to our premier screening party for you and a guest (guests for this party must be 13 or older). The venue for this will depend on how many people sign up. At minimum, it'll be an intimate setting with some of the cast and crew in a meeting room with a rented HDTV. At maximum, we'll look into finding an appropriately-sized theater to host it.

ORGANIZATIONAL PROMO SPOT - ALL MARKETS: Up to 30 second advertising spot in initial online releases of endorsed videos on video sharing sites. In addition to this spot, you will be credited before the end credits. Attribution licensing rules require that these credit rolls be retained in copies which retain a significant amount of the video (the advertising spot itself can be removed, although this invalidates the "endorsed copy" status and the endorsement has to be removed as well).