THE SHADOW WAR PROJECT
WELCOME TO THE SHADOW WAR PROJECT
Shadow War is a fan film by fan filmmakers. We chose
to take it to INDIEGOGO because this site is making passion projects like ours
possible. Shadow War is
a large endeavor and up until this point, we have invested thousands of our own
dollars to get the project this far. Now we're asking you, the fans of this
iconic character, to watch the trailer above and help us get to the finish
line.
Our
modest goal of $13k will be entirely invested in making the pilot episode of Shadow War the best that it can
be. It will be spent on location fees, insurance, effects and make-up, original
sound design, post and editorial, professional on-set personnel and great
actors. If our campaign gains traction and we are able to meet any stretch
goals, all additional funds shall be spent towards additional Shadow War episodes, hopefully the
full 6 episodes as scripted but at least 30-60 mins of additional
content.
Thank
you for your support.
SYNOPSIS
Shadow War is a fan film web series contemporary thriller in which an
adversary with unlimited resources and power has masterminded a way to draw
Superman and Batman into confrontation that will assure their mutual
destruction. The catalyst involves the pursuit the greatest cat burglar alive,
Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman. She is a dangerous adept with exceptional
skills in combat and evasion, but this time her only hope of escaping capture
is to hide in the shadow of Gotham’s Dark Knight, the man she’s falling in love
with. Together they will risk everything by diving deeper into the mad spiral
of a conspiracy that reaches further than any of them suspect.
The plot is
original although it follows the comic book canon and takes place after the
death of the 2nd Robin, Jason Todd. Batman has continued his war on crime
alone but this is the darkest phase of his career. He blames himself for
Jason’s death at the hands of The Joker.
SETTING
The world of Shadow War is like our own, but through the
looking glass darkly. It is at the same
time a familiar and more frightening place. Gotham is a dangerous city. The
Great Recession drags on. The jobless rate climbs higher. The divide between
rich and poor expands. Graft, corruption and greed abound. The cities seem
perpetually on the brink of chaos and martial law. All the signs are inching
steadily into the red. “Gothic-Punk” is
the best term to describe the tone of Shadow War. The environment reflects the
division between social classes. Gargoyles loom over the excess and the
squalor. Among the poor there is a festering rage, which is spreading. It makes
those in seats of authority even more entrenched in their professed duty to
preserve law and order. But a corrupt center cannot hold.
COSTUMES & PROP DESIGN
Shadow War’s costume
design, including the classic grey and navy blue Batsuit, are inspired by the
Arkham video game series. A group of veteran special effects industry
professionals created the real-life Arkham Batsuit that some call:
“unquestionably the greatest Batman costume ever made”.
Lasrever has been collecting costumes, masks and props (as
seen below) for the past year in preparation for Shadow War. We own the Grapnel
Gun Replica and this set of bat gadgets. These molds are based on the Arkham
video game series.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
For
nearly 20 years I've wanted to make a Batman movie. This is truly a passion
project. Every dollar raised will go towards the production of the best fan
film my team can make. If we exceed our fundraising objective, we have stretch
goals to continue the story in a multi-part web series. We will elaborate on
that ambition as the campaign continues. I hope you'll contribute and I thank
you for your consideration.
- Peter Marshall Smith writer/director
DISCLAIMER
Shadow War is a non-profit film and is not for sale or resale. It is in NO way
endorsed by Warner Brothers or DC Comics nor is it intended to undermine or
compete with any existing or forthcoming material. Shadow War is intended for
fun and should not be sold or rented. Lasrever and Peter Marshall Smith make no
claim to any of the characters that are trademarked, copyrighted or otherwise
protected by the federal, state, international or other intellectual property
law. This film will be produced solely for the personal enjoyment of the cast,
crew and any other Batman fans. No copyright infringement is intended or
implied.
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