STC: To Boldly Indiegogo

Discussion in 'Fan Productions' started by BoredShipCapt'n, Mar 1, 2016.

  1. BoredShipCapt'n

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    And they don't own the building. A portion of their expenses is rent.
     
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  2. dmac

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    The term used here was "institutional level investment" which could differ from the term "Donor". Investment infers something in return. Sounds interesting but without knowing details, it's only fun speculation.
    Ongoing overhead costs are a major factor. You'll find some bright people at STC that I'm sure have factored this all in.
    I believe I've read that STC has a planed number of episodes they wished to accomplish, maybe that's just the first set of goals to be reviewed latter. I know I could stand another 5 years of their work.
     
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  3. Zaminhon

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    I understand that one of their producers, Steve Dengler, runs a venture capital firm so I believe they know what they are doing.
     
  4. Astra

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    Shouldn't "getting more episodes of my favorite series" be enough as a return? Like when fans buy a football club that otherwise might become insolvent, just because they love it so much?

    I grew up in Eastern Germany, and I am still of the opinion that you only can spend as much money on housing, clothes, food etc. You can't wear more than one pair of pants at a time and you simply can't eat more than your daily intake and technically you don't need more than one car either. So why not throw it at something fun?
     
  5. urbandefault

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    I didn't see the FB post and hesitate to interpret its intent, but I tend to think a venture capitalist's "investment" in a 501(c)3 would imply an expectation of a non-financial return. Like feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, or even just more episodes of STC.

    That's my take, but here's a grain of salt.
     
  6. Astra

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    They're quick - I already got asked for my T-shirt size and also got the download link for the wallpaper.
     
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  7. Warped9

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    So you're rubbing it in the face of those who are not so competent? You'll hurt AP's feelings.
     
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  8. dmac

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    Always a good thing!
    A 12-2015 article sort of echoed my earlier incorrect thinking.
    "Venture-capital firms, once skeptical of mixing business with charity, are also testing the waters by adding philanthropic startups to their portfolios and earmarking their own equity in startups for charitable purposes. Just this month, for example, Fyrfly pledged to start a new foundation — believed to be a first for a venture-capital firm."
    By Rebecca Koenig
     
  9. Firebird

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    That reminds me that I need to specify which 3 episode scripts I wanted from my perk. I have no doubts STC will be in contact with all donors in an expedient manner, which is why I continue to support them.
     
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  10. bkmyers

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    Preach it Bones LLAP
     
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  11. Tuskin38

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    Someone over at cryptic I believe confirmed Vic isn't playing Kirk in STO, the character is unrelated.
     
  12. bonesmccoy2014

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    That Indiegogo campaign seems to have ended well.
    There's a FB post from someone saying that they achieved their goal.
    Most excellent for the only non-profit 501c3 organization doing fan films.
     
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  13. dmac

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    Good News, That other thread that uses A.P alot is sucking the interests away from other important news.
    A.P armageddon predictions?
     
  14. bonesmccoy2014

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    My prediction is that Star Trek Continues will have a great premiere for Episode 6 in a few weeks!
     
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  15. Warped9

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    If the teaser trailer is any indication Ep. 6 will rock!
     
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  16. dmac

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    Have they had a bad one yet?
    I've been a part of another studio before STC came out but that doesn't mean I have to put one over another. As Spock once reminded me, "As in all living things, each according to their gifts"
     
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  17. QuantumMechanic

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    Well...

    I've really liked STC but I was singularly unimpressed with "White Iris" and the Civil War one. Not great stories, IMHO, and were a big step down from the previous three. I'm hoping episode 6 is a return to form.
     
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  18. Ryan Thomas Riddle

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    Has the trailer been released only to donors? Or is it public?
     
  19. BoredShipCapt'n

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    Donors only. They had to take it down once and repost it with a password because somebody shared it on social media.
     
  20. Warped9

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    I know the teaser was a donor perk, but candidly in this day and age a trailer like that should have been released widely. I can't think of any better way to generate interest then giving people something to ogle and talk about. The teaser sets up a mystery and ends on a genuine WTF moment. That could have really juiced speculation, discussion and anticipation.
     
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