The Girl With the Mark Ren is an exciting web-based fantasy series with access to a huge existing fan base...
REN is the latest project from the team behind Born of Hope and Mythica Entertainment is now looking for Corporate Sponsors who can see the potential in this new exciting format.
The production is spearheaded by a team with a proven track record in making popular fantasy content for the internet:
In 2009 director Kate Madison released her Lord of the Rings prequel Born of Hope. The film has now been seen more than 28 million times on YouTube alone and attracted more than 50,000 channel subscribers.
Story Ren is the tale of a young woman who, after a strange encounter in the woods, is marked by an ancient spirit. Cast out from her small village, she is forced to leave Series One of Ren comprises of six 10-15 minute behind the family she has spent her whole life protecting episodes especially made for the internet and and journey across the country to find the real meaning tailored to engage the huge Born of Hope following. behind the mark she bears. Support independent film making and connect with the ever growing online audience we target...
The figures generated by Kate Madison’s The key demographic is educated, previous major project, Born of Hope [28.5 engaged with technology and online million YouTube views, July 2014], demon- content, and aged 15-35. strate how quality on-line fantasy reaches a We expect the series to generate huge and international market. considerable interest and press, based on The target audience is international and the previous reaction to Born of Hope, includes: the strong female lead (appealing to both • Lovers of fantasy films, television male and female fans), the skill and programmes and collectibles; charisma of our leading actors, and the • Video and Tabletop gamers; high quality production values which • Live action roleplayers and Cosplayers; set us apart from other online fantasy • Fans of Lord of the Rings; programmes. • Independent film makers. We expect to deliver Series One in early 2015. How we reach our target audience...
Popular YouTube Channels Kickstarter/Mailing List Ren Season One will be released on a new YouTube Our successful Kickstarter Crowdfunding campaign channel, Mythica Entertainment. It is currently being raised over £35,000 and attracted 529 backers. We contact promoted on our other channels, Actors at Work and these supporters regularly through emailed updates. New LOTR Prequels, with over 55,400* subscribers between subscribers join our mailing list regularly. them. These channels will also carry the series trailer, when released. Clickable links, taking viewers directly Merchandising to the series, will be added to our most popular videos, The website includes a shop, currently selling our including Born of Hope, on both channels. exclusive Ren coins and mugs. Co-merchandising opportunities may be available. Social Media Ren engages a significant and growing social media Press Campaign community. Our press and publicity office will be keeping the news flow going over the production period. The releases will • Twitter using #rentheseries focus on a wide range of digital, print, radio and TV out- • Ren Facebook Page lets, including those which previously provided positive • Born of Hope Facebook page coverage for Born of Hope, such as the The Times and The • Instagram Guardian; those which cater for the fantasy/games/Cos- • Vimeo play audience; local media outlets; entertainment guides; independent film magazines, websites and channels. Website www.rentheseries.com is the information hub for fans Volunteers Taking Part of the series, with Behind the Scenes and update videos, Fans from around the world have shared their skills or info about our cast and crew, and latest news from the joined us at our studio to help make Ren a reality. production. They come along, they have fun, they develop a sense of * Numbers as at July 2014 The site receives good traffic (see graph) which will community and they share the news about Ren. increase substantially as our PR and social media campaigns intensify.
Website stats for the month of July 2014, showing an average of more than 100 views per day, and increasing trend. Ren Season One Series Supporter £2000 Our proposal to you... 10 Available Our direct sponsorship benefits, shown on the facing page, will connect Company name/logo at the end of the credit roll for each episode your company with the demographic we attract. With clickable links on all • of Ren Season One. our online media, your association with Ren will drive traffic to your sites Company name/logo on the Ren website and Facebook page with and help to raise your search index rating. • a link to your own web presence where possible. Company listed as an official supporter in national and international There are many additional benefits to sponsorship which arise from the • Press Releases and on regular newsletters. nature of online entertainment and which you may choose to promote Tickets for a screening of Ren in London or Cambridge** through your own public relations activities. • • A digital Ren Supporter Badge for use on your website. • You’ll know that your sponsorship is helping to support • A Twitter Thank You, with weblink if applicable. independent British filmmaking; Mention and thank you in one of our update videos which appear on our • YouTube Channel, Twitter and our Ren Facebook page. Should Ren be the success we hope it will, you’ll know and be • able to share the news about how your sponsorship at this early stage helped the show to happen; • You’ll be a part of an exciting project and a vibrant filmmaking Ren Season One Episode Sponsor £5000 and fantasy community; 6 Available You’ll be invited to a screening of Ren Series One in London • or Cambridge. Company name/logo will be presented on a single card at the beginning of • your episode (allocated on a first come, first served basis) with the wording: Please contact us to discuss your involvement in Ren: “Ren Episode X is sponsored by X.” [email protected] or tel +44 (0)1954 715 689 Company name/logo will feature at the top of the credit roll at the end of • the episode. Name/logo and link will be present on the Ren website, Facebook page and in the • video description on the YouTube Channel. Company will be highlighted as an official episode sponsor in both national • and international Press Releases and on regular newsletters. After Season One the company will feature on the Ren website as a ‘Season One • Episode Sponsor’ for the lifetime of the show. • A standing invitation to visit the set during filming to experience (or show interested clients) what your sponsorship is creating, and tickets for a screening of Ren in London or Cambridge** • A digital Ren Sponsor Badge for use on the company website. • A Twitter Thank You with weblink if applicable. Mention and thank you in one of our update videos which appear on our YouTube • Channel, Twitter and our Ren Facebook page.
**accommodation and travel to and from set and screening is not included. The Team
Kate Madison Miriam Spring Davies Creator – Producer/Director/Writer Costume Designer / Supervisor Kate has been pursuing the dream Miriam’s experience is an eclectic mix of creating fantasy films for the past of costuming for new writing and ten years. Her previous feature Born of experimental theatre to styling couture Hope won Best Micro Budget fashion shoots. Her flair for colour Feature at the London Independent and texture, her attention to detail, Film Festival 2010, was awarded a 4 and her vivid imagination, will all be star review in The Times and has since instrumental in bringing Ren’s fantasy been seen by over 28 million people world to life. online. http://www.katemadison.net
Christopher Dane James Ewing Co-Writer Designer Christopher is an award-winning actor James has a wealth of experience in and screenwriter with more than ten a range of crafts working with wood, 3 Brackyn Road feature scripts and several shorts to leather, resins and many other his name. He brings an eye for action materials. James draws inspiration Cambridge, CB1 3PL and structure to the script as well as a from the worlds of fantasy and the www.rentheseries.com genuine passion for the fantasy genre. romantic view we have of the warrior www.christopher-dane.com classes from civilizations past. mail: [email protected] www.theewingworkshop.com +44 (0)1954 715 689
Michelle Golder Associate Producer Michelle is an independent creative arts consultant, writer and director who has produced or co-produced nine short films and one feature as well as radio plays and theatre productions. She is a member of the board for the Cambridge Literary Festival and Classworks Theatre. www.michellegolder.co.uk