The Rise Of The Synths

A project in Zaragoza, Spain by Castell & Moreno Films
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"The old soundtrack of a new generation". A documentary about the Synthwave scene, nostalgia and the universe of creating sounds.
Backers: 760
Average Pledge Per Backer: €109

Funded: €83,168 of €150,000
Dates: Apr 28th -> Jun 3rd (36 days)
Project By: Castell & Moreno Films
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Thanks for the ride #SynthRiders!

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
  Dear SynthRiders: The time has come. Thank you very much for the wonderful ride, we are over excited with all the love you gave us. But sadly we couldn't get our budget and now the Synth Rider has to go back to the 80's.... But this is not the... (Read More)

Teaser VFX Breakdown

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This is the breakdown of the VFX on the campaign teaser. Enjoy #SynthRiders!    (Read More)

Some of your support messages!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
2 days to go. The time has come. Without you none of this would be possible... These are some of your support messages! :) THANKS #SynthRiders! <3    (Read More)

They offered us the money, but they would have taken the Delorean keys.

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi #SynthRiders, As you may know we're only few days left to end the campaign. Last week we had an offer from an investor that wanted to fully fund the film, but we've lost all creativity control on the film. As a metaphor: They offered us the... (Read More)

DIFFERENT ARTISTS BUNDLES! NEW SURPRISES: NightCrawler, TimeCop, Ogre, Kristine, MPM, Power Glove,WaveShaper and Maethelvin.

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We've managed to obtain exclusive and unique items from the artists included in the documentary. We'll release ultra-rare artists bundles until the end of the campaign. Today, we bring you a full list of new artists bundles: NightCrawler, TimeCop,... (Read More)

Meet the whole team behind "The Rise of the Synths"

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
‪#‎SynthRiders‬ of the World, we have a message for you.. Support us! ❤   (Read More)

New pledge: 5€! Shout out!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Would you like to receive a social media shout out message from either ‪#‎SynthRider‬ or The Rise of the Synths team? New pledge: 5€! Thanks for the <3  (Read More)

Our director will tattoo "They Live" if crowdfunding succeed

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Our director will tattoo "They Live" (as seen in Synth Rider's front neck) on his arm and livestream it for your own pleasure, if the crowdfunding succeed. Go pledge, do it :)  (Read More)

New artist bundle: Vincenzo Salvia.

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We've managed to obtain exclusive and unique items from the artists included in the documentary. We'll release ultra-rare artists bundles until the end of the campaign. Today, we bring you "Vincenzo Salvia" exclusive bundle:  Synth Rider... (Read More)

Mood teaser / Sizzle reel (Original pitch video)

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi #SynthRiders, Here's the very first video we did for pitching the project (one year ago). It's the sizzle reel / mood teaser we did to show to possible investors, long before we decided to create the Synth Rider character and the whole image and... (Read More)

Do you want different products? Use our new Add-ons and create your bundle!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Riders! Some of you have wrote to us asking for separated products so you can create your own bundle... So here is the solution! If you want one of our bundles but it does not come with the specific item you love, you can now use our new... (Read More)

New artist bundle: Com Truise.

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We've managed to obtain exclusive and unique items from the artists included in the documentary. We'll release ultra-rare artists bundles until the end of the campaign. Today, we bring you "COM TRUISE" bundles: 1) Synth Rider "Rockatansky COM TRUISE"... (Read More)

Outtakes #1

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Take a look at our first outtakes video from the teaser shooting. What a fun day. Track: "Death race", by 80s Stallone. Share, support, bring your friends and pledge. The army of watchers need you.  (Read More)

Kickstarter "Project of the day"!

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey #SynthRiders, we've been lucky enough to be from the beginning part of the "Projects we love" selected by the Kickstarter staff. But today we've selected as "Project of the day" and featured on the frontpage. That's awesome. Let's continue the... (Read More)

New band confirmed: Gunship.

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi #SynthRiders. We did not reveal all our surprises. Please, say hello to our new kid in town: Gunship!  Share, support, bring your friends and pledge. The army of watchers need you.  (Read More)

Third artist bundle: Carpenter Brut

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We've managed to obtain exclusive and unique items from the artists included in the documentary. We'll release ultra-rare artists bundles until the end of the campaign. Today, we bring you one of the most amazing bundles: "Carpenter Brut" bundles.... (Read More)

#‎SynthRiders‬! We have a narrator for the film.

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear #SynthRiders. We can't unveil his name, but the narrator of the film willing to be involved is a legendary film director, a true hollywood outsider. He will be the Master, the Voice that unites all the synthwave composers in this universe of... (Read More)

Featured on BackerClub!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi #SynthRiders, First of all thanks for all the new pledges. Keep sharing with your friends and who you could think may be interested in supporting this amazing journey. There's still a long way to go, but together we can make it happen! This week... (Read More)

New add-on item (download of the soundtrack) on "Cobretti" reward and above!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
By popular demand we've added a Digital download of the soundtrack (KS limited edition) to all "Cobretti" rewards and above.   You deserve it :) Thanks for the <3.  (Read More)

Second artist bundle: The Midnight

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We've managed to obtain exclusive and unique items from the artists included in the documentary. We'll release ultra-rare artists bundles until the end of the campaign. Today, we bring you "The Midnight" bundles: 1) Synth Rider "Rockatansky The... (Read More)

Timecop 1983 - Support message

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Timecop 1983 sent us this support message for the crowdfunding campaign. Share, pledge, support. Thanks for the <3.  (Read More)

First artists bundles: Dance with the Dead

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We've managed to obtain exclusive and unique items from the artists included in the documentary. We'll release ultra-rare artists bundles until the end of the campaign. Let's start with three smoking "Dance with the Dead" bundles: 1) Synth Rider... (Read More)

New reward (digital only): Synth Rider "Montana"

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
By popular demand we've added a digital only reward option, that will include the following exclusive items: - Digital download of the film (Director's Cut, HD) - Digital download of the soundtrack (KS limited edition) - 4 digital frames from the... (Read More)

Rewards updates #SynthRiders

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi #SynthRiders. First of all THANKS for your pledges! We're excited by so much interest. We've decided to update our rewards taking into consideration the feedback we've received from you since the campaign launch. Remember you can still change your... (Read More)

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