This campaign is to raise funds to convert the speculative thriller novel "Altered States" into a screenplay, and then hire the director, rent studio space, hire 2 principal actors and 5 support actors to film the opening 6 minute segment "marketing trailer". The screenplay and marketing trailer segment will then be used to attract a studio and distributor to take it into production. For centuries the arts have been a mechanism to not only entertain but to pose essential questions to the audience. To stimulate critical thinking. This has never been more needed than it is at this point in modern history.
Altered States : A fictional account of the not-too-distant future for a "Trump-like" fictional President
Proverbs 16:18 says "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall" . The President should have heeded that proverb. A team of brave Canadians is about to drive that reality home.
"A nation divided teeters on the edge. When the west coast states threaten to break away and leave the union, a desperate President unleashes a ruthless plan to hold America together - only to ignite a rebellion that pits state against state and neighbour against neighbour . In this speculative thriller. leaders scheme, soldiers defy, everyday citizens are forced to choose a side, and former allies must decide to stand on the sidelines or risk it all. In this electrifying speculative thriller, a powder keg waits for a spark and Canada is holding the match
The novel:
The saying goes, “if these walls could only talk”. Maybe we just need to listen more carefully.
“I have borne witness to a kaleidoscope of human emotions. Courage and fear; compassion and passion; love and hate; dreams and schemes. I choose to have faith that better days lie ahead.” The Oval Office. IMPORTANT: this speculative thriller fiction was written before the pronouncements of annexing Greenland and the Panama Canal; before initiating economic war of Canada and in fact the entire world. But it has proven highly accurate in predicting where this all could end for a "Trump-like" President. It is proving to be the canary-in-the-coal-mine.
Division within the country has never been so high since the civil war. Where could this lead? What side would you take? How far would you be prepared to go? This story follows those exact questions as both leader’s and everyday citizens are forced to make those decisions. Who will stand idly by? Who will risk it all? The questions are real. The situation is real. Follow this story’s heroes and villains as they try to change the course of the country that your children will grow up in. Life and death decisions will have to be made. The country is a powder keg. An ‘all or nothing’ strategy is put into play and its execution left in the hands of the a hand-picked few who may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.
From master storyteller Al Birtch. www.ndenialentertainment.com
Perks
Limited edition paperback, numbered and signed by author
A digital copy of novel PLUS hard copy of screenplay signed by screenplay writer and the novel author
A digital copy of the novel, a hardcopy of the screenplay autographed by the writer, director and trailer actors, PLUS an invitation for 1 to attend the filming of the trailer. Meet & greet with the author / director and cast. Pictures will be taken, autographed and sent to you.
A digital copy of novel, a hard copy of the screenplay autographed by screenplay writer and cast , an invitation for 2 to attend the filming of the trailer, PLUS an invitation for 2 persons per donation to attend the trailer filming wrap-up supper in Toronto with the author, director and cast. Pictures with the team taken, autographed and sent to you
A paperback of the novel with a personalized note from the author, a digital copy of the trailer, an invitation for 2 per donation to the wrap-up dinner celebration in Toronto with the author, director and cast, pictures taken and autographed by all and sent to you, PLUS a producer credit in the trailer AND a paid walk-on role in the trailer with a minimum of 2 speaking lines. Limited to 3 people subscribing.
1 only in existence. Stamped Foundry Proof for 1 of 500 limited edition bronze sculpture by noted sculptor William Hald titled "Blind Observation". The gallery that commissioned the piece went bankrupt and the original mold was destroyed in error. Sculptor has confirmed that none of the 500 copies were ever made. Only one in existence. Pics of authentication stamp available
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Limited edition paperback, numbered and signed by author
A digital copy of novel PLUS hard copy of screenplay signed by screenplay writer and the novel author
A digital copy of the novel, a hardcopy of the screenplay autographed by the writer, director and trailer actors, PLUS an invitation for 1 to attend the filming of the trailer. Meet & greet with the author / director and cast. Pictures will be taken, autographed and sent to you.
A digital copy of novel, a hard copy of the screenplay autographed by screenplay writer and cast , an invitation for 2 to attend the filming of the trailer, PLUS an invitation for 2 persons per donation to attend the trailer filming wrap-up supper in Toronto with the author, director and cast. Pictures with the team taken, autographed and sent to you
A paperback of the novel with a personalized note from the author, a digital copy of the trailer, an invitation for 2 per donation to the wrap-up dinner celebration in Toronto with the author, director and cast, pictures taken and autographed by all and sent to you, PLUS a producer credit in the trailer AND a paid walk-on role in the trailer with a minimum of 2 speaking lines. Limited to 3 people subscribing.
1 only in existence. Stamped Foundry Proof for 1 of 500 limited edition bronze sculpture by noted sculptor William Hald titled "Blind Observation". The gallery that commissioned the piece went bankrupt and the original mold was destroyed in error. Sculptor has confirmed that none of the 500 copies were ever made. Only one in existence. Pics of authentication stamp available
