Evie Bowman and the Rock from Mars

A project in Ipswich, UK by Elmjoy Productions Ltd
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A movie based on the book of the same name. Evie & Brent are called to investigate an strange rock from Mars.
Backers: 48
Average Pledge Per Backer: £35

Funded: £1,682 of £45,000
Dates: Apr 8th -> May 23rd (45 days)
Project By: Elmjoy Productions Ltd
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Latest News

Only 8 hours to go!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We're on the final countdown to the end of the campaign, and although it doesn't look like we are going to reach our target (unless there is a huge miracle), I just want to thank everyone for their pledges to try and help us make the movie. Evie... (Read More)

Only 47 hours to go!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Where has the time gone?! Thanks to everyone who was pledge to the project. Here is a message from Bobby our Lewis... You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Only 5 days remaining!

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
There is just 5 days left for us to reach our crowdfunding target on Kickstarter and raise enough money to make Evie Bowman and the Rock from Mars the film it deserves to be. Here is our Evie to explain...   (Read More)

Just 8 days to go...

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a message from one of the cast. Lydia : You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Just 9 days left.

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Time has flown by and the end is in sight for this campaign. There is still quite a way to go but we can still do it.  (Read More)

We have our Lewis

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Congratulations to Bobby Smith who after several audition videos proved he was perfect for the role of Lewis in the movie.  (Read More)

Did you know...

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
There are 5 untested Blue Streak rockets around the globe on display in museums.  (Read More)

Previous Evie Bowman Missions #3

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Evie and Zara take cover while they wait for back up.  (Read More)

Evie, Brent & Zero 17

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the original concept for Zero 17 that ended up being the final version. You'll notice that Evie's outfit is still a work in progress here. In this test scene Brent is played by myself, but in the actual movie another actor will play Brent as... (Read More)

30 Backers Woo Hoo!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
A BIG thank you to all our backers for pledging their hard earned cash towards our movie project. Since the beginning of the crowdfunding campaign our cast and crew has grown to 21 strong. All with a shared vision to create a fantastic movie.  (Read More)

On location in Ipswich

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Filming on location at DAIT headquarters in Ipswich. Without the support of friends, family & total strangers the film will never be completed. We have just 22 days left to reach our target, if you haven't pledged yet, and would like to, we’d... (Read More)

Did You Know...

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The original title for the book was: Evie Bowman and the Martian Meteorite  (Read More)

Previous Evie Bowman Missions #2

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Evie hunts her foe is a hospital corridor. Another test scene see we put together.  (Read More)

Free copy of the book!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
For those who want to take a look at the book before they make a pledge, it will be available FREE on kindle 28th to 30th April https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L3QY6NV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_V3iXCbZ9699KD  (Read More)

Combat Training

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Sarah has had lots of combat training with the professionals for her role as Evie. Here is a clip from the early days of her training... https://youtu.be/OgDatAT4Gq0  (Read More)

Evie’s Look

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The look of Evie has changed a lot in the last 4 years...  (Read More)

Previous Evie Bowman Missions #1

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Evie regained consciousness. ‘That was a rough ride!’ she thought. Dressed in her Olympic volunteer outfit she would blend in easily to the games and be able to track down her contact...  (Read More)

The Trip and The Rocket

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This was the moment as I stared up at Blue Streak that the idea for the book came to me...  (Read More)

30 days to go!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Time is flying by quickly, already 15 days have passed since the campaign was launched. A lot can happen in these remaining days. I am curious how this campaign will end. There are already stretched goals planned if we do make it to our goal before... (Read More)

Visual Effect Breakdown 01

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
One of the test scenes we tried while developing Evie’s character was a sky scraper hang. For this scene Sarah who plays Evie had to hang from a children’s climbing frame in the local play area while I sat on top of it and filmed! We did get some... (Read More)

Lets get to £1000

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
While the £45k mark is still way off in the distance, the £1,000 barrier is within our grasp. If you have already backed the project, please tell your friends so they can back it too! 🤓😎😁 If you haven’t already backed the project there... (Read More)

Bloopers!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Never does a filming day pass without a least one comedy moment! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Factoids! (I love that word)

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
The fictional Applewood High School was founded by Professor Applewood. And is based on a real school in Ipswich, UK. The portable green screen we are using has been used for 9 years on over 12 different projects including Insolitus Eventus. DAIT was... (Read More)

On the road with David & Sarah!

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
During one of our filming days where we tested out various ideas, Sarah picked up the camera in the car during a location move and started blogging!  (Read More)

We’ve smashed the £500 mark!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! That’s amazing work! We are well on our way to £1000, that’s unbelievable!!! Thank you so much you wonderful bunch of backers and believers! As each pledge comes in, we are one step closer to making this fantastic movie. A little fact for... (Read More)

So What If We Make It?!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Well firstly David will do something outrageous!!! But after that, the crew will assemble, the cast will be called and the cameras will start rolling in July and finish in early August 2019. Followed by several months of post production. Rewards will... (Read More)

£500 Is Within Reach

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
It’s so close, Evie can taste it as she rides the lift upward.  (Read More)

We're Almost At £500!

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to all our backers so far, your generosity is amazing. Please tell others about the project so they can get involved too! Digital Evie is waiting to announce a stretch goal when we get to our target ;)   (Read More)

More Books Have Arrived!

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Always nice to see some of the books arrive. Some of these are going to the £5 backers pile.  (Read More)

Evie does not like dresses

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
But if you’re going under cover at a gala dinner then it’s a requirement. This shot is from a test scene we filmed.  (Read More)

Did You Know?

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Evie Bowman's middle name is Laura which is her mothers name.  (Read More)

Woo Hoo! We Have Backers!

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to our first three backers for showing their support for the project! Go fourth and spread the word to others! Lets get Evie to the Space Centre :)  (Read More)

Here We Go!

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Let’s turn the pages of the Rock from Mars into an awesome movie 👽  (Read More)

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