Some people have expressed frustration regarding the wait between episodes. The frustration is certainly understandable, especially because our episodes are so interconnected. But we don’t have an army of post production specialists who are paid to come in and work 5 days a week. For the bulk of the post work, it’s just me and Bracey, with a couple of talented professionals chipping in along the way for no pay. So it takes a little longer. It’s unfortunate but unavoidable.
As I commented to someone on our Facebook page, we had a choice between a) making the show with whatever resources we had or b) not making the show at all. We chose a). After wrapping on our last two episodes we know for certain that the first season story will be completed, and that’s a major milestone. But there’s still a lot work to be done. We initially said we needed $60,000 to do episodes 5 and 6 and we raised just under half that amount. We decided we were going forward no matter what, and as a result we had to put a lot on credit to make up the difference. We also incur monthly expenses that we’ll have to pay during the post process. So if some people are wondering why we’re still asking for money, that’s why. (And this is not including any unforeseen circumstances, like, say, hitting a deer.)
In other, cooler news: Bracey and I appear in the summer issue of Moviemaker Magazine on newsstands now in the States! I remember buying this magazine throughout high school, so this is a little bit of a deal. Thanks to Sheri Candler and author Jeffrey Goowin!
I loved the first episode and donated, but found the long wait between episodes annoying. However I completely understand why that is so I’m not complaining. I’ve found an easy way to solve that issue. I’ve held back on watching the other episodes until the first season is completed and I can watch them with a more reasonable interlude between them. It’s not perfect, but I much rather enjoy the show that way than not having a show at all.
Wessel
Thanks for the support Wessel. At least now there’s no doubt that the last of the season’s episodes will come! I think we’re going to get a much larger audience once the season is available to view altogether and the story becomes clear.
Josh
I must say, I think what you’ve achieved is remarkable . . . hence my remarks here! I for one, love the pace of the show, it has gravitas and the dialogue is all meat and NO FAT whatsover; great writing guys and great acting by all the pricipals. Seems to me you found your feet after the first two episodes, or perhaps that’s just a product of the story gaining momentum. I’ll have to re-watch the season once it’s all done and ponder that one again. For me, I would donate everything you guys needed, but as I am a broke student, it’s been very difficult to do that, so aplologies on that front. I do truly wish you all the best in the days, weeks, months and years ahead as you all deserve recognition for what you have achieved and the story deserves to be told because it is actually a really great one. Thank you all very much.
Marcus Hayward
Hello. I must say Pioneer One is THE ONE (!) of the series i’ve been watching during the past months. Because i’m french, i would really like to watch your great work on french tv programs. I believe this series need more advertising even on european channels, just in order to touch as many people as possible, and maybe you could get even more and more funds for the great job you’re all doing. Needless to say how i admire what has been done for now, and i really hope this adventure will last long. The story is captivating, well written, well played, … in fact all is fine to me Pioneer One. So low in credit my bank account may be, i hope to find enough to support your creativity and work.
Julien
I find it so amazing how people complain about things they are getting for free.
Everyone who complains should be required to send you a $20. Then you would have enough to not only finish this season, but do a couple more.
I find it frustrating that people complain about their favorite show being cancelled but when they are given a chance to support something as good at Pioneer one they don’t step up.
I just hope you guys finish up this season and the DVD set makes everyone millionaires!
Cameron Mulder
Its remarkable what you all do and how you do it. It deserves credit beyond any monetary compensation. As a creative mind myself, I feel a more than a bit cheated by the crowds.
It seems that Crowdfunding is (was?) a nice idea, but it might only work for a certain type of project with a certain amount of money involved. And you still need hype (“eyeballs”) to fuel the machine.
This time its the masses that didn’t show support. There is no big corporation or anything to blame. If everybody who downloaded would chip in that mysterious “10c”
the numbers would look quite different.
I hope there will be a second season. But you shouldn’t sacrifice your creative mind every time on the fake altar of a “supporting community”.
Thomas
Even those that donated shouldn’t be complaining about the wait. There just wasn’t enough people who did to cover all of the production expenses. I still think you guys did a hell of a job with very little and am looking forward to the new episodes, when they’re good and ready
FiReSTaRT
Great series, great work.
Take your time !
The Renters Rights Guy from back then aka “me”
I am proud to see such a POSITIVE use of Bit Torrent Technology! It’s so cool to see that a movie can depend on a handful of smart techies and the next thing we know we have a show that Sci Fi TV HAS to be biting their nails in awaiting to give you a low bid for your completed show. Also you have proven that special effects cost a zilion bucks, but a good suspense Sci Fi can still get away will a bare bones budject of money, otherwise you movie reminds me a little of STAR GATE – lol
Great Job in all areas! I hope more can chip in
Jammer
Jammer
Could you not have just a donate button? I’m sure lots of people would donate $1 in comparison to $5…?
And if there is one clearly I can’t see it so please direct me to it?
Rhiannon