An app that enables filmmakers to upload their short Zombie films to a map and track the spread of the Zombie infection cinematically
DOCUMENT THE SPREAD OF THE ZOMBIE INFECTION
WHAT IS ZOMBIE MAP?
Zombie Map is a mobile device application and a website that features a video player and a world map. The first video informs the user that the Zombie apocalypse is upon us, and asks people from across the world to document the spread of the infection by shooting and uploading films directly to the map - every film will put another marker on the map. Users will be able to select any marker on the map and watch that short Zombie film, cell phone Zombie attack or sighting, a picture of yourself as a Zombie or the #zelfie, news footage of the Zombie apocalypse from across the globe, blogs on how you're holding up, tips on Zombie survival, kill of the day, and whatever else you can think of. We have faith that you will surprise us.
WHAT ELSE CAN ZOMBIE MAP DO?
Zombie Map has three other features:
Zombie Hordes
First off, we are building in a tool for Zombie walk organizers that will enable them to feature their events on the map, draw out the route of their walk, and post any relevant information like parking, family friendly activities, or any kind of information that would be unique to their events in a video or image below.
Safe Houses
We also included "Safe Houses." These are Zombie Map-friendly establishments and sponsors who are still in business after the apocalypse.
Zombie Alerts
"Zombie Alerts" are push notifications that inform the user that they are within a hundred mile radius of a Zombie attack. They will be instructed to watch this video for more information and to take cover.
WHY IS ZOMBIE MAP IMPORTANT?
This project is about bringing people together and having fun with something that belongs to Zombie Fans and Indie filmmakers. It will put the story of the Zombie directly into the hands of the fans of the genre, not just the bigger players in the film and television industry. The first Zombie films were all independent films, and we are going to keep it that way. We also want to give the fans something they never had before - the ability to make their own Zombie film.
HOW ARE YOU PULLING THIS OFF?
We first invited 4 filmmakers to help us shoot four short Zombie films. Then word got out about what we are doing, and it wasn't long before we had eight filmmakers. Then the infection started to spread. First in Portland Oregon, then Los Angeles California, and then the first international documentation of the virus came up in New Zealand. Since then we have heard about the virus showing up in Dublin and here in the states - New Mexico, Minnesota and Detroit. We still are getting new reports coming in daily. Here are a few of the cases we have recorded to date:
The Most Important Meal of the Day
Directed by Randy Murray
Screening: August 12th, 2014
Re-Animated part one: From the Dark
Directed by Chris Heck
Screening: August 13th, 2014
Nobody's Home
Directed by Eric Clark
Screening: August 14th, 2014
Dead Asleep
Directed by Julio Copelly
Screening: August 15th, 2014
Not Even Worth It
Directed by Jessie Johnson
Screening: August 16th, 2014
Zombie's are People Too
Directed by Barri Chase
Screening: August 17th, 2014
Outer Darkness
Directed by Aaron Falvey
Screening: August 18th, 2014
My roommate is a Zombie
Directed by Brittany Meyerhardt
Screening: August 19th, 2014
"What's Up?" Guy 1
Directed by Chris Heck
Screening: August 20th, 2014
Post -Apocalyptic Stand-up
Directed by Jessie Johnson
Screening: August 21st, 2014
Scaring the Kiddos
Directed by AJ Hernandez
Screening: August 22nd, 2014
Clean Freak
Directed by Brian Beit
Screening: August 23rd, 2014
I.C.D.
Directed by Clayton Haugen
Screening: August 24th, 2014
Roze - Infection is Spreading
Screening: August 25th, 2014
Day in the Park
Directed by Joe Sherlock
Screening: August 26th, 2014
"What's Up?" Guy 2
Directed by Chris Heck
Screening: August 27th, 2014
Renounce
Directed by Bri Schreiber
Screening: August 28th, 2014
A Dose of Death
Directed by Jayde Williams
Screening: August 29th, 2014
What's Up Guy 3
Directed by Chris Heck
Screening: August 30th, 2014
Undead Encounters
Directed by Eric Clark
Screening: August 31st, 2014
Spin the Bottle
Directed by Jason Hawkins
Screening: September 1st, 2014
EquiZombie!
Directed by Larry Lopresti
Screening: September 2nd, 2014
"What's Up?" Guy 4
Directed by Chris Heck
Screening, September 3rd, 2014
ZombieLAN
Directed by Matt Deisler
Screening: September 4th, 2014
This is Tomorrow
Directed by Rich Anderson
Screening: September 5th, 2014
Kuru
Directed by Ruben Nino
Screening: September 6th, 2014
"What's Up?" Guy 5
Directed by Chris Heck
Screening: September 7th, 2014
Thicker Than Water
Directed by Kevin Phipps
Screening: September 8th, 2014
Roze closing video
Screening: September 9th, 2014
ALL OF THE FILMS WILL BE UPLOADED IN THE UPDATE SECTION OF THE KICKSTARTER PAGE
If you have a Zombie film that has never been seen on the Internet feel free to contact Roze through his website.
We would love to premiere it during the web series.
Risks and challenges
The one thing we have learned about film production, technology development, and live event coordinating is that things don't always go as planned. It is amazing a feature film is ever completed at all, and Roze and his team have become very good at what they do.
"The only way to eat a whale is one bite at a time."
Project management and leadership that honors the creatives involved are the two key elements that will enable our success with a project of this magnitude.
This is not the first time this team has delivered creative projects and technology on budget and on time. We have delivered two feature films for worldwide distribution and have passed Quality Control Departments from some of the biggest distributors in the business. We have also been actively developing technology for MINDPLATE.tv since 2012. This has trained the team on how to work with a variety of specialists and develop a strict testing process for that tech.
"I have learned how not to emotionally react to set backs and instead use that time to solve problems effectively" - Roze
This is where leadership comes into play. A director, project manager, or anyone in a position of leadership sets the tone for their team. You don't tell people what to do, you inspire them to take action and allow their expertise to shine.
Finally, we need to address financial responsibility. This is the boring part of leadership, but the bottom line guides every creative choice. We have a business accountant, tech development project manager, and two feature film line producers on the team. We are proud to say that we have yet to go over budget on any of our projects.
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