ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

Black Files is our dream project and we believe that it’s an interesting, exiting and important story to tell. We’ve been developing it for the past two years and we put in maximum amount of efforts and passion (and about 200 000$), but to make this movie a reality we need you guys. We want to make this movie for you – the fans. Because we, the fans, define classics, not the critics, not even the filmmakers. We ask you to take that leap of faith with us and we won’t disappoint you. Believe in “Black Files” and support our campaign.

So far the Black Files movie is supported by:

The metal band Godsmack, Sully Erna, David Hasselhoff and many more.

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OUR COOL PERKS

Check some of our perks. We offer great stuff to reward your contribution.
For more details follow the link to our campaign page on Indiegogo and contribute as much as you can.
Every dollar can make the difference. Please support Black Files movie and be part of movie history.

Be part of a dream!

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QUESTIONS

Here is the place for answers, but don’t expect to find some revelations about life, birth or re-birth.
We only cover the questions about the campaign, the Black Files movie and the perks.
If you still can’t find the answer you’re looking for – ask us on indiegogo@forwardpictures.com

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We already invested over 200 000 $ and two years of our lives in order to make the best movie for our fans,for you, guys. It’s really important for us to keep the creative control of the project. We need your help to fund Black Files and we want you to be part of this moviemaking process.
Yes, there is – Forward Pictures. We’ve created the company back in 2008 and for the past seven years we’ve gained a lot of experience in the movie industry. You can check our company portfolio on www.forwardpictures.com
5% goes for Indiegogo, 3.5% goes for payment processing fees and about 17% goes to produce the perks. With all of the rest we are going to secure a minimum budget to make the movie possible.
We’re running a flexible campaign, because Black Files is a flexible project. We’re hoping for the best, but as professionals we must be prepared for the worst.
If we reach 70% of the goal:
We’ll reconsider the script and search support from investors and other funding resources. This will take more time and we’ll make a smaller movie. You will receive all of your purchased perks.

If we reach only 35 or 40% of the goal:
In this case we’ll not be able to make this movie. BUT… We can make a kick-ass pilot for mini-series and with your fan-support and the pilot, we’ll pitch the project to major broadcasting networks. And you still get your perks.

If we hit under 35% of our campaign goal, we go to the filmmaker’s inferno – very dark and unpleasant place. We have great project, but must try other options to fund it.
We will send you any perks that we’re able to produce. For perks such as digital download, Blu-Ray or DVD we will compensate you with one of the following – signed poster, artwork or storyboard. If you’ve purchased big packages like SET TOUR PERK, ACT LIKE A PRO PERK, RED CARPET PREMIERE PERK or EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PERK – we will keep part of your contribution needed to produce the merchandise items in the package and the rest would be refunded.
We post updates on the Indiegogo as well on our Facebook page. We will also send updates to all Black Files supporters via email.
We are giving our best to answer to all questions as soon as we can. You can also ask us at indiegogo@forwardpictures.com

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Yes we have and it’s pretty solid for a first draft.
: This is the plan if we hit the campaign goal:
First quarter of 2016 is for script rewriting and polishing. In April 2016 we plan to start official pre-production and hopefully shoot the movie in May 2016. The movie will be shoot in Bulgaria.
Unfortunately we can’t give you a specific date. After the shooting period we’ll go into post-production. This includes editing, color grading, VFX, sound, music etc. It’s very time consuming period and we are people who don’t compromise with quality. So… the estimate release date is around November or December 2016.

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For perks such as BLACK RAY, T-SHIRT, COLLECTIBLE SCRIPT, MUG, MOVIE SET, OFFICIAL POSTER, BLACK BOX, FRAME BY FRAME and EXTREMLY COOL HOODIE the shipping cost is excluded from the perk’s price. For every other perk the shipping cost is included in the perk price.
Yes. We deliver anywhere in the world.
When you purchase one of our perks on Indiegogo you will be asked to fill in your shipping information (if needed).
Once the campaign ends, we’ll contact you via email to ask you about your preferred perk details.
You can contact us at any time at Indiegogo@forwardpictures.com and inform us about your new address.
Even better! Just make sure you use the same email address and login, so we’ll know that all of your perks are meant to go to the same person.
If possible, we’ll increase the number of the limited perks. So if you don’t want to be left behind, contribute now.
Yes. But keep in mind that for the SET TOUR PERK and ACT LIKE A PRO PERK you will need a visa for Bulgaria (because the movie will be shot there). If you’ve purchased RED CARPET PREMIERE (NYC and LA) and you are not an USA citizen – you are going to need a valid USA visa
Yes. We’ll offer more exclusive perks during the campaign. We’ll update you via Indiegogo updates and on our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/BlackFilesMovie or Twitter:@ForwardPictures Stay tuned.
Like every crowdfunding campaign there is always a chance for rescheduling the perks delivery. Here you can see a delivery time table for each perk. You will be informed for every change in the time table.

THANKS! Perk

ONGOING

Every week during the campaign we will update the thanks list in our website with the names of our supporters.
You can see your name here: www.forwardpictures.com
(if you choose this perk, but wish to stay anonymous – we will not post your name on the list)

A CLOSER LOOK PERK

APRIL 2016

As soon as we begin the movie pre-production, we’ll start sending stuff to your emails and it will keep coming until the official release of Black Files or when you get tired from us.

BLACK FILES DVDs or BLU-RAYs

4 WEEKS BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RELEASE

Probably on November 2016.
*including the member edition BLU-RAY
Only for Black Files campaign contributors.

COLLECTIBLE SCRIPT 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RELEASE

Probably November 2016

BLACK DOWNLOAD

4 WEEKS BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RELEASE
Probably November 2016
We will inform you from which platform you can download the Black Files movie. This perk is only for contributors of the campaign.

T-SHIRT
MUG
HOODIE
POSTERS
STORYBOARD
ARTWORK
SPECIAL DOG-TAG

4 WEEKS BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RELEASE

Probably November 2016
*including the special edition poster and the limited edition t-shirt
Our backers will receive all merchandise stuff before anybody else.

BLACK FILES MEMBERSHIP PERK

MAY 2016
You can be active and watch the live-streaming videos during the shooting period. We’ll send you the schedule for the live streaming days. We’ll stream from the very first day of the shooting period and you will hear the first shout: ACTION!!!!
*The merchandise items (including the special dog-tag) in this perk will be sent 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RELEASE – Probably November 2016

RED CARPET PREMIERE NYC and LA

DECEMBER 2016
This is the estimate time if everything goes according the plan. Once we know the exact date, we’ll inform you at least a month before that, so you can arrange your travel plans.
*The merchandise items in this perk will be sent 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RELEASE – Probably November 2016

SET TOUR PERK MAY 2016

Set Tour will take place during the production period. We’ll inform you at least a month before that, so you can arrange your travel plans.
*The merchandise items in this perk will be sent 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RELEASE – Probably November 2016

ACT LIKE A PRO MAY 2016

We will contact you right after the end of the campaign and set up a skype meeting. It’s awesome that you will play in the movie. Approximate shooting period is MAY 2016, but we’ll inform you at least a month before that so you can arrange your travel plans.
Also you will receive an official call sheet from the production office.
*The merchandise items in this perk will be sent 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE OFFICIAL RELEASE – Probably November 2016

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Digital download of Black Files movie in HD quality. We’ll inform you from which platform you can download it.
Yes.
Once the campaign ends we will contact you via email to ask you what do you preffer – Blu-Ray or DVD.
T-shirts are unisex and 100% Cotton. We offer sizes from XS to 2XL. Once the campaign ends we will contact you via email to ask you about the size and which t-shirt do you prefer – #1; #2 or #3 (#4 is available only in the BLACK FILES MEMBERSHIP PERK).
It’s unisex and it’s made by our friends from TAKA Wear, who use the latest and highest quality sweatshirt material for your comfort. We offer sizes from XS to 2XL. Once the campaign ends we will contact you via email to ask you about the size and the print (#1; #2 or #3).
We offer three kinds of mugs – #1; #2 and #3. Once the campaign ends we will contact you via email to ask you about your choice.
The size of the official poster and the special edition poster is 24”x36” (60.96cm X 91.44cm) (Portrait shape).
The size of the storyboard is 11.69”x16.54”(29.7cm X 42.0cm) (Portrait shape)
The size of the artwork is 16.54”x11.69”(42.0cm X 29.7cm) (Landscape shape)
All of the above are unframed.
Imagine how cool is to see what is happening on the set, without moving from your comfy chair at home. You can do it with the power of livestreaming. It’s not going to be non-stop during the whole shooting period. This is not Big Brother, after all. We will stream some interesting events during the shooting period like: big action scene; speed car chase; some cool location or when the crew is having lunch (this is always funny). We will send you a livestreaming schedule, but keep in mind that it’s not going to be “set in stone” – unpredictable things always happens on set. So there are possibilities of changes in the schedule, but we will keep you informed.
Right after the campaign ends we will contact you via email and ask you what to be written on the dog-tag – first name; surname; both; just initials; or your nickname if prefered.
This is a Blu-Ray especially made for you. Only you’ll have it. Imagine the movie starts and the first title that you see is : THANK YOU “YOUR NAME”.
If you are not USA citizen you will need a valid USA visa. Traveling and accommodations are on your expenses.
The SET TOUR PERK will take place during the production period (probably May 2016) in Sofia, Bulgaria. We’ll coordinate with you in advance and try to give you at least a month’s notice about the exact date. The accommodation (4 star hotel) is on us, but you must cover your travel expenses to Sofia. Here is the plan for your visit:
First day – Arriving and accommodation.
Second day – Set visit and meeting with the cast and crew.
Third day – Sightseeing Sofia with a guide. There is a plenty of interesting places to visit. Check some of them here – http://www.sofia-guide.com/
Fourth day – you are going back home.
You don’t need to be a professional actor/actress, or to take acting classes. You have to be a person with a positive attitude, who is not afraid to meet new people, to make new friends and to smile more often. We will give you an episodic role, which (maybe) will not impact the main story of the movie, but we promise to be a memorable one. We will contact you after the campaign ends and set up a skype meeting. When the pre-production (March or April 2016) begins we will send you the script to start learning your lines and ask you about your measures (for the wardrobe fitting) and preferred food (for the production catering). You will also receive a call sheet from the production’s office to know the exact date and time to be on set. We can’t wait to meet you!
After the campaign ends we’ll contact you to arrange a skype meeting and to talk how you’d like to be involved in the production. Also you need to sign a non-discloser agreement. The collaboration between you and us needs to be constructive and for the best of the production. You won`t get share in any profits, but you’ll get your share in the experience!
You will be listed as an ”Executive producer” in IMDB for Black Files and your name will be in the opening credits of the film. The exact position and background will be decided by the production. We will invite you to 3 different occasions during the production, depending on your personal interest. One time during the pre-production; one time during the shooting period and one time during the post-production (including the first rough cut screening)
Traveling and accommodations are on your expenses.
We have experience in the product placement from our previous projects. We’ll do the best to give you the best and most appropriate proposition for your product and for the movie. The product (brand) can be any kind except those with sexual content. You can contact us on Indiegogo@forwardpictures.com to propose your product and If we decide that your brand is appropriate we will organize a skype meeting to discusse further details. Shortly after that we will give you an official offer for product placement in Black Files movie. The offer will include scenes from the script; duration, illustrations etc. If the both parties are in an agreement, we will sign the necessary papers. We will invite you to the set on the day when your product will be shot.

THANKS LIST

THANK YOU  for your contribution and for the amazing support.
You are already part of a dream!