Actor/Aspiring Filmmaker Pitches Online Kickstarter Campaign to Raise Funds Independently

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - June 3, 2015 - PRLog -- Independent filmmaker Terrence Edmonds is turning to the Internet to raise funds for his latest web series project, CATALYST Series, a suspense thriller murder mystery. With funding as the first major obstacle to getting any film off the ground, current economic conditions don't make the job any easier. Filmmakers have to become more innovative in their fundraising tactics, and the independent filmmaking community has embraced sites like Kickstarter.com.

In line with Kickstarter.com guidelines, artists have a set number of days to raise all the funds, or the project receives nothing. CATALYST Series has a one month fundraising window, from start to finish. If the allotted budget ($7,000 US) isn't raised before June 30, all pledges are cancelled and the film will not be funded.

When asked about why Kickstarter was appealing, Terrence noted, "The ability to spread the word quickly online to a lot of people, and keep them updated on the status of the project is invaluable."

This is Terrence’s first major passion project he has created but not his first time in the business. He has been in the entertainment industry close to ten years acting on major networks shows such as CW’s remake of 90210 as Gavin, TNT’s procedural drama Major Crimes, NBC’s Prime Suspect, and several Disney Shows. His recent bookings include MTV’s hit show Awkward, Gentlemen’s Fury movie, and Tove Lo’s new music video “Timebomb”. He’s a veteran to film and television, but a new comer to the producing world. A fresh face with new, innovative ideas that relate to the new generation. Terrence is a strong believer that you are the creator of your own reality and feels that if actors are such creative beings... why not create? “There are so many talented individuals in this town and business, so lets get together, stand by one another, and create our visions for the world to see” he professed.

Along side Terrence is his partner, Executive Producer Jake Doull. Award winning editing maven, Jake graduated from Video Symphony where he mastered the art and has gone on to work with several production companies. Currently working at Asylum Entertainment, Jake has proven to be an extreme asset to this team!

CATALYST Series, takes you through a journey of high school graduates all destined for for greatness on separate paths. Yet one fatal accident can be the catalyst for their worlds to come crashing down. An aspiring filmmaker and social outcast, Max Montgomery (Terrence Edmonds), gains popularity when creating his entry film for college. But when a horrible freak accident on set claims the life of Queen Bee Julie Bordner (Monique Gelineau), Max and his friends quickly realize their friend's death was no accident. Out of fear they decide to pretend it never happened. But secrets have a way of getting out. Now someone is taking on the persona of Max’s fictional Ventriloquist killer to make them pay for their sins. Could it be Madison Sinclair (Bianca Magick), the girl who takes Julie’s place in the social hierarchy? Bradley Roster (Zach Gillette), the emotionally unattached boyfriend? Or possibly famous actor Austin Gideon (Vince Hill-Bedford), Max’s secret gay lover? Max must solve the mystery of who is to blame before he’s set up to take the fall. How well do you know your friends?

The pilot episode was shot on location at the breath taking, Angeles National Forest and if the project is successfully funded, this is just the beginning of many notable landmarks of Los Angeles, CA. Terrence plans to film the remaining 11 episodes of the series and deliver the final cut for a fall release. To learn more about the film, readers can visit the project’s website here:

http://www.CatalystSeries.com

As well as help us make this project a reality!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terrenceedmonds/cata...

Contact:

CatalystSeries@gmail.com


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