Finding Croatoan The 2nd Voyage
Hatteras, North Carolina | Film Short
Documentary, History
Last year, we embarked on a journey to solve America's oldest mystery and have unearthed more than we EVER expected about the first English colony! So much new information has come to light we had to expand our goal and vision.
Finding Croatoan The 2nd Voyage
Hatteras, North Carolina | Film Short
Documentary, History
2 Campaigns | North Carolina, United States
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Last year, we embarked on a journey to solve America's oldest mystery and have unearthed more than we EVER expected about the first English colony! So much new information has come to light we had to expand our goal and vision.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Our Original Mission: Solving The Lost Colony "Mystery"
Last year, we set out to tell the story behind the folks of the Croatoan Archeological Society and the monumental work they are doing in North Carolina. Hatteras native Scott Dawson made it his life's mission to prove the Lost Colony (known as "America's Oldest Mystery") was never really lost, but instead came to Hatteras Island for safety. With no formal training in archeology, Scott teamed up with Dr. Mark Horton from the University of Bristol in England to help unravel the mystery.
Artifacts collected at dig site
We found more information and artifacts than we ever thought possible to solve this historical riddle. BUT... we are even more excited to have also discovered a deeper story of family, political tensions, and the role of art and creativity in a scientific study -- where those two concepts help each other and where they come in conflict.
Our little movie about archaeology has now grown into a much bigger film. This is incredibly exciting to us as storytellers!
Dr. Mark Horton directs his students on a dig in Hatteras
Scott and Mark continue their work in Hatteras and are finally preparing to publish their findings from years of research and excavating. Meanwhile, tensions continue to simmer between competing archaeological teams, locals in Hatteras that fear appropriation of their land if the area becomes historically significant, and the creative forces behind the outdoor drama "The Lost Colony" which is a key player in pulling tourist dollars to the area.
Scott and Mark discuss strategy while Co-Producer David Iversen shoots footage
Taking The Plunge...Again
Earlier this year we released a trailer and poster art for the film. The response was overwhelming!
So many people wanted to know more or had their own stories they wanted to tell us. People came forward wanting to show us their ideas, theories and thoughts on what happened to the Lost Colony. DNA tests were requested. The inevitable social media backlash came about. And we realized there was more to this story than we first had envisioned.
First Trailer for Finding Croatoan
Director Rain Bennett also realized that this story had a lot to do with his own family history coming from the Outer Banks. For him, this became more than just a fun projects about a mystery he remembered as a kid. He realized the strong connection he had to this area, the people that lived there, and the myths, legends and stories that defined these isolated islands. Co-producer and editor David Iversen saw the opportunity to expand this story to say something more about the connection between history and community and how those ties are strained when competing ideas are presented.
We decided that we need to tell the WHOLE story and to do that, we have a lot more work to do. That means mores shoots and much more editing in order to do justice to this fascinating story. So many new fans have connected with us in the past year, we wanted to offer them the chance to be a part of this fascinating project. Just as the Croatoan Archaeological Society has been a family and community effort for over 10 years, this project will require the same collaborative forces to complete.
Clean and Uncomplicated Goals and Incentives
We have set our goal at $3000 which will help tremendously for us to be able to finish this story. However, we do hope to reaise even more so we can devote a bigger part of our time to this project and less to selling our souls! The more time we can devote to this important story, the quicker we can finish and release the film. We hope the new fans we have made along the way can take part in this adventure to reach our goal and beyond!
We are going to keep the incentive structure simple as well! All contributors $100 and over will receive our new poster, signed by director Rain Bennett, editor David Iversen, and Scott Dawson, the subject of our film. In addition to the poster you will also receive credit in the film commensurate with the amount you have chosen to contribute. And lastly, everyone contributing will receive a free digital download of the finished project as well as tickets to our premiere.
Thank you for your support!
Rain and David
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Travel and Lodging
Costs $500
We plan on at least 2 more trips to Hatteras for additional interviews and shooting b-roll.
Camera and Audio
Costs $750
Gear to shoot interviews and b-roll with.
Motion Graphics and Animation
Costs $750
Motion graphics and animation to tell John White's saga from his sketches of the time period.
Editing
Costs $1,000
Editing and post production
Cash Pledge
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About This Team
Rain Bennett and David Iversen collaborated on the documentary Raise Up: The World Is Our Gym, which explored the world of extreme calisthenics and street workout with Rain as director and David as editor. This film won Best In Show at the 2016 Hip Hop Film Festival in NYC and is currently being distributed internationally by Red Bull Media and can be viewed on Amazon and iTunes.
David has also collaborated with director Ricky Kelly for the award-winning documentary, Black Beach/White Beach, about racial tensions over memorial weekend in Myrtle Beach, SC. This film is currently being distributed by Gravitas Ventures throughour the worls and is also available on Amazon and iTunes.
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Our Original Mission: Solving The Lost Colony "Mystery"
Last year, we set out to tell the story behind the folks of the Croatoan Archeological Society and the monumental work they are doing in North Carolina. Hatteras native Scott Dawson made it his life's mission to prove the Lost Colony (known as "America's Oldest Mystery") was never really lost, but instead came to Hatteras Island for safety. With no formal training in archeology, Scott teamed up with Dr. Mark Horton from the University of Bristol in England to help unravel the mystery.
Artifacts collected at dig site
We found more information and artifacts than we ever thought possible to solve this historical riddle. BUT... we are even more excited to have also discovered a deeper story of family, political tensions, and the role of art and creativity in a scientific study -- where those two concepts help each other and where they come in conflict.
Our little movie about archaeology has now grown into a much bigger film. This is incredibly exciting to us as storytellers!
Dr. Mark Horton directs his students on a dig in Hatteras
Scott and Mark continue their work in Hatteras and are finally preparing to publish their findings from years of research and excavating. Meanwhile, tensions continue to simmer between competing archaeological teams, locals in Hatteras that fear appropriation of their land if the area becomes historically significant, and the creative forces behind the outdoor drama "The Lost Colony" which is a key player in pulling tourist dollars to the area.
Scott and Mark discuss strategy while Co-Producer David Iversen shoots footage
Taking The Plunge...Again
Earlier this year we released a trailer and poster art for the film. The response was overwhelming!
So many people wanted to know more or had their own stories they wanted to tell us. People came forward wanting to show us their ideas, theories and thoughts on what happened to the Lost Colony. DNA tests were requested. The inevitable social media backlash came about. And we realized there was more to this story than we first had envisioned.
First Trailer for Finding Croatoan
Director Rain Bennett also realized that this story had a lot to do with his own family history coming from the Outer Banks. For him, this became more than just a fun projects about a mystery he remembered as a kid. He realized the strong connection he had to this area, the people that lived there, and the myths, legends and stories that defined these isolated islands. Co-producer and editor David Iversen saw the opportunity to expand this story to say something more about the connection between history and community and how those ties are strained when competing ideas are presented.
We decided that we need to tell the WHOLE story and to do that, we have a lot more work to do. That means mores shoots and much more editing in order to do justice to this fascinating story. So many new fans have connected with us in the past year, we wanted to offer them the chance to be a part of this fascinating project. Just as the Croatoan Archaeological Society has been a family and community effort for over 10 years, this project will require the same collaborative forces to complete.
Clean and Uncomplicated Goals and Incentives
We have set our goal at $3000 which will help tremendously for us to be able to finish this story. However, we do hope to reaise even more so we can devote a bigger part of our time to this project and less to selling our souls! The more time we can devote to this important story, the quicker we can finish and release the film. We hope the new fans we have made along the way can take part in this adventure to reach our goal and beyond!
We are going to keep the incentive structure simple as well! All contributors $100 and over will receive our new poster, signed by director Rain Bennett, editor David Iversen, and Scott Dawson, the subject of our film. In addition to the poster you will also receive credit in the film commensurate with the amount you have chosen to contribute. And lastly, everyone contributing will receive a free digital download of the finished project as well as tickets to our premiere.
Thank you for your support!
Rain and David
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Travel and Lodging
Costs $500
We plan on at least 2 more trips to Hatteras for additional interviews and shooting b-roll.
Camera and Audio
Costs $750
Gear to shoot interviews and b-roll with.
Motion Graphics and Animation
Costs $750
Motion graphics and animation to tell John White's saga from his sketches of the time period.
Editing
Costs $1,000
Editing and post production
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Rain Bennett and David Iversen collaborated on the documentary Raise Up: The World Is Our Gym, which explored the world of extreme calisthenics and street workout with Rain as director and David as editor. This film won Best In Show at the 2016 Hip Hop Film Festival in NYC and is currently being distributed internationally by Red Bull Media and can be viewed on Amazon and iTunes.
David has also collaborated with director Ricky Kelly for the award-winning documentary, Black Beach/White Beach, about racial tensions over memorial weekend in Myrtle Beach, SC. This film is currently being distributed by Gravitas Ventures throughour the worls and is also available on Amazon and iTunes.