FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CASIMIR EFFECT REACHES THEIR FIRST BUDGET GOAL

Using a unique funding model Casimir Productions is on schedule to reach their budget.

Casimir Effect is a lo-to-no budget film originally developed as a student film; it rapidly developed into something larger and more ambitious. Now Casimir Effect is being developed as a short feature for festival consideration. The aim of the producer and director is to develop high quality science fiction with minimal budget.

Casimir Productions had reached their first funding goal on schedule and they are set to hit their final target ahead of time. This is the first milestone in the development of Casimir Effect, and from here development will go ahead according to plan. With a planned budget of £10,000 GBP the producer is looking at potential investors to push the budget higher to give each department more flexibility and freedom to experiment and produce something stunning.

Instead of using a limited number of high profile investors Casimir Productions are using a model that relies on donations, eBay auctions and special events for supporters. Using unique ideas and the support of Gareth David-Lloyd’s and Neil Rayment’s fan base; Casimir Effect has established a core following of loyal supporters who are helping market and spread the word about the film and everyone involved.

Redeveloping this model during post-production Casimir Productions aims to get sponsorship through their planned festival circuit. With each festival being coordinated and supported by their developing community. Casimir Productions will have a number of promoters ready and eager to give Casimir Effect a strong presence wherever they go.

At this point Casimir Productions would like to thank all those who have helped out fund-raising and promoting the film. Though it’s impossible to list everyone and their individual contributions, they know who they are and should give themselves a pat on the back. With the New Year we will dig in and reach a larger audience and drive forward to our final funding goal.

Casimir Effect: Is a high concept and ambitions film developed as an independent low-to-no budget production. A story of unrequited love set on the backdrop of a temporal paradox. The film will be developed with the assistance of Skillset Screen Academy Wales.

###

Press Release No.4 (102.88KB) Added: 02/01/2010 Downloads: 299 CASIMIR EFFECT REACHES THEIR FIRST BUDGET GOAL: Using a unique funding model Casimir Productions is on schedule to reach their budget.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

MATRIX RELOADED TWIN JOINS CASIMIR EFFECT

Neil Rayment has signed to play Cromwell Jackson.

Casimir Productions is proud to announce the latest addition to its cast list, Neil Rayment (Matrix Reloaded, A bit of Tom Jones?). Neil founded Advanced Jewel Craft, and since its launch Neil has gone from strength to strength, establishing himself as an eminent figure in British Jewellery design. Double award winner of Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and design Awards in 2007, and winner at the Kayman Awards 2008.

Neil now joins Gareth David-Lloyd (Torchwood, Girl Number 9), Zoe Mills and John Jenner (Doctor Who, Torchwood) in Casimir Effect. Now all the main characters have been cast the team is now moving onto the next stages of pre production.

As mentioned by Gareth at this year’s Dragon*Con in Atlanta 2009, the aim is to make Casimir Effect as a proof of concept piece, that will garner interest to re-develop the story into a bigger production. The plan for Casimir Effect is to develop a thirteen part TV series, based around the lives of each character and their history and future, and how they became to be the way they are in the film.

Fundraising is on track Casmir Productions is set to hit their funding goals thanks to donations, auctions and sponsorship. The Big Sleep in Cardiff, has agreed to help support Casimir Effect in any way they can. The team are happy with this and have said that this will give them an opportunity to work with and help promote local business as well actors and crew from the south Wales area.

Due to the extent of the Casimir Effect production and the final objectives, the producer and director have decided to leave the university and develop this film as a wholly independent production. Casimir Productions has said this will open up a lot of doors for the film that can help the production become what they want it to be.

Casimir Effect: Is a high concept and ambitions film developed as an independent low-to-no budget production. A story of unrequited love set on the backdrop of a temporal paradox. The film will be developed with the assistance of Skillset Screen Academy Wales.

###

Press Release No.3 (105.35KB) Added: 14/11/2009 Downloads: 236 MATRIX RELOADED TWIN JOINS CASIMIR EFFECT: Neil Rayment has signed to play Cromwell Jackson.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

TORCHWOOD’S IANTO TO STAR IN CASIMIR EFFECT
Gareth David Lloyd has agreed to play the male lead Dr. Robert Cameron

Casimir Productions is proud to announce that Gareth David-Lloyd (Torchwood, Doctor Who) has agreed to play a lead role in Casimir Effect. Gareth has commented that he loves the script and is looking forward to working with the crew. Gareth will be playing the lead role, of Dr. Bob Cameron, in Casimir Effect; we are looking forward to bringing his unique talent and skill to the production. Gareth will also record a new song for the film with his band “Blue Gillespie.”

S.J. Tucker has agreed to perform the Casimir Effect theme song “Universal Blackness.” The song has been written and developed for the film by Nina Barnfather (Co-Writer of ‘A Very British Cover Up’). “Universal Blackness” and the as yet untitled song by “Blue Gillespie” will be available to buy online, in MP3 and CD.

The first major milestone for Lydia Wood and Gabriel Strange has now passed, now they move into pre-production and casting. Their aim is to break the mould of the majority of student films, and employ professional techniques, state of the art technology (4D Camera), crew and actors to bring Casimir Effect to life.

Further information, images and materials available upon request.

S.J. Tucker: Has had glowing reviews which compare her music to the sound, style, and skill of Joni Mitchell, Ani Difranco, Tori Amos, and Jeff Buckley. Named “Queen of the Bards” by industry professionals and members of several prestigious musical circles.

Casimir Effect: Is a high concept and ambitions film developed as a 2010 graduation film at the International Film School Wales. A story of unrequited love set on the backdrop of a temporal paradox. The film will be developed as a graduation film for the International Film School Wales with the assistance of Skillset Screen Academy Wales.

4D Camera: In development at Cardiff University, this technology captures live images of the actors face, and converts them into an animated 3D object with a complete set off textures, thus capturing subtle facial movements and emotions. It is the next generation emotion capture technology, similar to what has been used in James Cameron’s 2009 film “Avatar.”

###

Press Release No. 2 (86.84KB) Added: 26/10/2009 Downloads: 233 TORCHWOOD’S IANTO TO STAR IN CASIMIR EFFECT: Gareth David Lloyd has agreed to play the male lead Dr. Cameron

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CASIMIR EFFECT A BOLD STEP FOR STUDENTS

International Film School Wales students embark on an ambitious graduation film

Mostly degree students aim to make films that are ground breaking and unique, yet still remain firmly in the field of student films. Casimir Productions is a group of talented and ambitious students who are aiming to break free of the stereotype of “student films” to create a high quality Sci Fi drama, by applying the techniques of the Hollywood sci-fi film industry with a minimal budget.

Synopsis & Story:

Casimir Effect is a story of unrequited love set on a backdrop of temporal paradox. Dr. Alice Sharpe has a choice to make, stay with her true love and risk the collapse of the space time Continuum, or take more drastic measures to ensure all of creation isn’t erased.

The story takes on elements of Romeo and Juliet’s love story, and plays them out in a future reality where they have to make hard choices in order to stop the universe from collapsing in on itself.

Casimir Effects writers, Gabriel strange & Lydia Wood, are developing the screen story and exploring the characters and the world they inhabit. The screen story will be made into a Novella, which will generate funding for insurance and un-avoidable costs.

Technology:

Employing CGI, and state of the art 4D Camera technology Casimir Productions aims to showcase the talent of all those involved. Drawing on current students, graduates, and professionals in Cardiff, Wales, they aim to bring a professional and highly polished quality to Casimir Effect.

Casimir Productions is working with sample footage from Cardiff Universities 4D , testing open source rendering systems with a view to create professional looking CGI They are scouting locations and seeing just how much is possible with minimal budget and a crew of volunteers.

The film will also be boosted by a professionally composed score and soundtrack, which they will make available to download and bring funds to help market the film and get it shown in film festivals around the world.

Marketing and Publicity:

The aim of Casimir Effect is to create a film that is above and beyond what is expected from a student film. Ambition and creativity drive the team, who aim to show the film at some of the world’s top festivals such as Cannes, Toronto and Sundance.

The team is adoption a viral marketing strategy, using social networking sites, word of mouth and buzz generated through press releases and interviews.

###

Press Release No.1 (73.09KB) Added: 26/10/2009 Downloads: 267 CASIMIR EFFECT A BOLD STEP FOR STUDENTS: International Film School Wales students embark on an ambitious film