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OH MY!

As we're working on... | Facebook

Zombie Orpheus Entertainment

As we're working on set design for Hands of Fate:

Ben – "These need to be double-d doors."
Blue – "So they'd have really big knockers?"

[TheCoffeeGod]

Looks like they actually made the local Seattle news last night!

-video in the link-
Seattle movie maker sees dreams 'kickstarted' by fan-funded website | KING5.com Seattle

Seattle movie maker sees dreams 'kickstarted' by fan-funded website

Posted on September 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Ben Dobyns was viral before viral was a thing.

In 2000 he made videos for fun with friends from Pacific Lutheran University. Not long after, “The Gamers” was a cult sensation in the online fantasy gaming world.

“It was a viral internet hit long before YouTube,” said Dobyns from his studio in Seattle’s International District.

He and his friends were swamped with requests for a sequel. They had spent $500 of their own money and a big budget wasn’t in their future.

Twelve years later, the moviemaking landscape has changed, thanks, in great part, to Kickstarter.com, a web site where fans fund business ventures they believe in. Call it “Capitalism meets democracy in action.”

“If you like it, you can keep us going. If not, you can cancel us,” said Dobyns.

Dobyns put out a request for donations. This week, those contributions topped $400,000 - sending his cult fantasy film to legendary status. Although internet fame is fleeting.

“We were the most funded video project ever on Kickstarter…for almost 36 hours,” Dobyns said. Academy Award winner Charlie Kaufman beat them by just $300.

Dobyns believes that’s good news.

“It raises the bar for everyone out there,” he said. “There are people out there who will support people like us, and that’s important.”

Ben's having a fit about it though...

-quoted from their FB comments-

Ben Dobyns

Witnesses will back me up that I spoke clearly and succinctly about the fans and the collaborative process. I'm so sorry that this comes across as being all about me. (Also, I will refrain from starting a flame way about economics, capitalism, and the collective nature of our business plan.) Anyway, sorry everyone!

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ZOECon Homepage

Nov 9th - 11th, 2012

Doubletree Southcenter, Tukwila WA

Begins Friday at Noon, ends Sunday at 2pm

Three days of gaming, filming and fun in the Pacific Northwest! (Attendees get to be a part of the GAMERS 3: HANDS OF FATE filming experience.)

24-hours of nonstop games, films and fun!

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Zombie Orpheus Entertainment

We're doing this. Because we're totally insane. And because it's going to be awesome! Come join us for… ZOECON 2012!

Email heading out to Kickstarter backers shortly with information about pledge levels and tickets. Here's the summary:

• Blue Robe JQ2 backers and up receive VIP passes to the JQ2 premiere on Friday, November 9th
• Hands of Fate backers at $999 and up receive full passes to ZOECon
• Much more info in the forthcoming email, but in short, if you pledged for those levels, hang tight and don't order tickets yet

[TheCoffeeGod]

Here's the official ZOEcon announcement.

The Gamers: Hands of Fate by Zombie Orpheus » Announcing ZOECon 2012! — Kickstarter

Announcing ZOECon 2012!

Update #28

Hello, everybody! After much work to pull pieces together, we're ready to announce a major new project for ZOE and DG— ZOECon 2012, our very first convention!

This is something we've dreamed about for years now, a chance to get together with friends and fans to hang out, play games, watch some cool movies, and have a big party. But not too big. In fact, we're limiting ZOECon to just 250 tickets. That helps us keep it small, personal, and fun.

Here are the key details:

■ This is a real convention, running November 9-11 in Seattle. We'll have 24/7 gaming, panels, screenings, free snacks and drinks, signings, awesome swag, and more.
■ We're inviting creators of ZOE-affiliated shows to come out, screen, hold panels, and party as well.
■ We'll be premiering JourneyQuest Season Two the evening of Friday the 9th. (Those of you who pledged for tickets to this during the JQ2 campaign, yes, you'll receive a VIP invitation to the screening.)
■ We'll be shooting the LARP scene for The Gamers: Hands of Fate the afternoon and evening of Saturday the 10th at the convention. Backers who pledged for appearances in the LARP, this is your definite date.
■ Backers who pledged $999 or more to Hands of Fate will receive free passes to ZOECon for the entire weekend. (Those will arrive in a separate email soon.)
■ All ZOECon attendees will have the option, but not the obligation, to assist us as background extras as our cast and crew shoots scenes from Hands of Fate at the convention. The shooting schedule will be posted at the con and attendees will be able to sign up to join us for various shooting blocks at their leisure. Plus, we think that some guests will really enjoy just watching the moviemaking process!

While this is designed as a local convention, out-of-town guests are more than welcome to join us. We've negotiated a spectacular room rate ($119 for up to four people) that includes free hot breakfast and wifi, free transportation directly from SeaTac Airport is available, and we'll have a team of ZOE and DG members on site to help orient travelers. Tickets are limited to 250 and are available now at ZOECon. Early Bird tickets are $150 and include a ZOECon 2012 t-shirt, massive swag bag, collectible pin, 24/7 snacks, sodas, and coffee, and as many fun events as we can fit into three days. We hope to see you there!

FAQ

(updated online as your questions come in):

Am I invited to the Con? Yes, anyone is welcome to get a ticket while they are available.

For free if I'm in the LARP day? Yes, anyone who pledged for Hands of Fate at $999 or above receives a free pass to the entire convention as an additional thank you for the extraordinary degree of support.

And when you say I might have pledged for tickets already... how do I know whether I did? Blue Robe supporters and higher from the JourneyQuest Season Two campaign will receive VIP tickets to the premiere screening on Friday night. Those supporters do not need ZOECon tickets to attend the screening, but must purchase convention passes if they wish to attend the rest of the weekend.

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We crunched the... | Facebook

Zombie Orpheus Entertainment

We crunched the numbers and figured out how to reduce ZOECon ticket prices to just $99! Reserve yours before they sell out!

ZOEcon 2012 Tickets :: Fan Supported Network

[TheCoffeeGod]

I smell a Red Card!

"Let's hope the... | Facebook

Zombie Orpheus Entertainment

‎"Let's hope the impact of striking a chord is never diminished" - Matt Vancil

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Gaming Schedule | ZOECon

The ZOECon Gaming... | Facebook

Zombie Orpheus Entertainment

The ZOECon Gaming Schedule is now posted on the site! Keep checking back as more gaming events are added.

Screenings and Panels | ZOECon

Have you guys seen... | Facebook

Zombie Orpheus Entertainment

Have you guys seen the great schedule of panels we have lined up at ZOECon?
If not, check out this calendar!
New events are being added as they are scheduled, so check back often for updates.
We can't wait to see you there!

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Zombie Orpheus Entertainment

This The Gamers: Dorkness Rising fan-created poster is awesome!

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Relentless: The Game of Non-Stop Zombie Carnage by Crucifiction Games — Kickstarter

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Zombie Orpheus Entertainment

Copied from Crucifiction Games, who has an awesome idea:

--We here at Crucifiction Games would like to send our thanks to Zombie Orpheus Entertainment for their support of our Kickstarter. In order to make this even more fun please post in the comments which ZOE characters you would like to see zombified and included in the card set.

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https://www.facebook.com/deadgentlem...68182073264818

Dead Gentlemen Productions

These exclusive ZOECon t-shirts, which come with every ticket, are FOR SAFETY!