Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services: The Final Season
Project by Lisette Alvarez
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For two seasons, Kalila Stormfire has managed complex clients in her magick business and her own shadows. Now her community must face both the light and darkness that dwells in the heart of the city itself. Will Brushland survive this liminal state? Support the finale season to find out.
Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services: The Final Season
by Lisette Alvarez
Lisette Alvarez
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For two seasons, Kalila Stormfire has managed complex clients in her magick business and her own shadows. Now her community must face both the light and darkness that dwells in the heart of the city itself. Will Brushland survive this liminal state? Support the finale season to find out.
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Mission Statement
Lisette Alvarez (they/them), the creator of the show, is a genderqueer Latinx storyteller. They have not only hired a majority minority cast and crew, but the story itself also deals with the complex issues of working-class and minority urban neighborhoods. Inclusion is at the center of our story.About The Project
The Show
Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services is an ongoing urban fantasy podcast written by Lisette Alvarez and produced by Stormfire Productions.
The story centers around Kalila Stormfire, a young woman and business owner working out of her basement studio apartment after a controversial fallout with her coven. While she attempts to get established as friendly neighborhood witch, she begins to hear rumors of someone dissuading clients from seeking her services.
Set in the fictional city of Brushland, this is a world where magick is a little more real than ours. Goddesses, curses, fae, astral projection, werewolves, and changelings are natural features. The setting however, also does not shy away from some of the real world problems of poverty, racism, and healthcare experienced by people of color and queer folks. Most of Kalila's clients live in and around her neighborhood; a multicultural working class community.
KALILA STORMFIRE was made for people who enjoy tales of meddling love goddesses, witches talking to their familiars, and the limits of magick. This story is about how we deal with failure--individually and collectively--and how sometimes our shadows don't quite take the shape we expect.
What It Takes To Make Magic(k)
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Fiction podcasting is a wildly expanding and exciting medium. With the lower barrier of entry compared to other mediums, fiction podcasts represent an opportunity for so many unheard stories from marginalized creators. Our goal is to keep the growth of production sustainable and be an example for upcoming fiction podcast producers that success in the medium is possible.
This campaign is meant to support the production costs for the third, and final, season of KALILA STORMFIRE. Over the course of only two seasons, the show has grown from a single voice to a full cast of over 10 reoccurring actors and a professional sound designer. The final season will include more world-building, longer episodes, as well as additional guest actors.
But we're not just aiming to send off KALILA STORMFIRE with an amazing finale season.
No.
We want to go further.
$10K Stretch Goal: Finale Live Show
If you help us meet our wildest dreams and take us past our $7,000 season goal, we will put every cent of it towards a finale live show in Washington, DC in late fall/winter 2020.
We already have experience putting on a live event with 2019's ONCE UPON A PODCAST in NYC, and we're excited to send off KALILA STORMFIRE with its own live show. This stretch goal will allow us to cover costs of venue, live sound design, actor honorariums, and maybe even help us pay for intercontinental flights for a few of our intercontinental voice talent!
Depending on how far we get towards the stretch goal, we may be able to include witchy performers and guests like tarot readers, as well as host a pre-show witchy adventure in the region that inspired the fictional city of Brushland.
What You Get
We are thrilled to partner with some amazing creators to not only make an unforgettable finale season, but also create digital and physical perks that showcase the breadth and depth of the show's magick.
Exclusive Episodes: Want to listen to additional adventures in the world of KALILA STORMFIRE? We are producing a number of mini episodes exclusively for our finale funders, ranging from Shadow-versions of beloved characters to episodes centered around Kalila's personal trance work.
Art + Spells: Want to try your hand at some magick? Choose a spell and we will send you a previously unseen page out of Kalila's grimoire! We have also partnered with Marion Parajes, who has done previous art for our show, to create a full-sized digital poster of a scene from Season 2, and it will include print instructions! All limited levels will also include a keychain branded with a safe travels sigil as well as a button and sticker showcasing new art.
KALILA STORMFIRE Series Bible: This series bible will be a digital publication and will include inspiration forward and show notes by Lisette Alvarez, summaries of all episodes and story arcs, descriptions of characters and settings, a map of Brushland, illustrations, and artwork. To avoid spoilers, this perk will be digitally delivered after the final episode premieres. VIP-tier supporters will receive a physical, signed copy with their live show merch package.
Show-Inspired Tea Blend with a KALILA STORMFIRE Mug: We have partnered with Friday Afternoon Teas, an amazing independent tea shop out of Seattle, to create a unique blend tailored to the taste of our show! Each tea will come with its own mug.
Eldritch's Homemade Spice + Recipe: The voice of Kalila's beloved cat Eldritch, David Rheinstrom, has created a Chinese Five Spice blend you can use in a provided recipe...or, you know, you can make a potion on your own.
Handmade Tarot Bag: The voice of Gabrielle Ravenwood, Whitney Johnson, will create a tarot bag stitched with a show-inspired sigil and flower. Use it to carry anything--your favorite tarot cards, dice, or even pretty rocks you find on hikes (I know, I do it too).
VIP Ticket: VIP Ticket to our planned live show includes: pre-show meet & greet with cast & crew, front row seats, exclusive merch package, free tarot reading (in-person or virtual), and (optional) sponsor promotion. There will be a virtual option if you cannot attend in person.
Thank you so much for supporting the show. You've just joined a community of initiates who have also been impacted by the world of KALILA STORMFIRE.
Incentives
$10
Shadow Episodes + Thank You
When you pledge $10, you will recieve:
- Personal thank you and listing as a supporter on the website
- A series of mini-episodes with the shadow version of beloved characters
$25
Trance Episode + Spell + Digital Poster
When you pledge $25, you will receive:
- Access to a special episode of Kalila's trance to meet a part of her soul: the animex
- 1 out of 4 new digital spells out of Kalila's grimoire
- Exclusive full-sized digital poster of new show illustration with print instructions
- Personal thank you and listing as a supporter on the website
- A series of mini-episodes with the shadow version of beloved characters
$50
Series Bible + Affirmation + 2 Trance Episodes
When you pledge $50, you will receive:
- Digital version of the series bible
- Personalized audio of an affirmation recommendation from Kalila Stormfire
- Access to 2 special episodes of Kalila's trance to meet a part of her soul: her animex and her child self
- An in-episode shout out with an associated tarot card
- 1 out of 4 new spells out of Kalila's grimoire
- Exclusive full-sized poster of new show illustration with print instructions
- An in-episode shout out with a tarot card
- Personal thank you and listing as a supporter on the website
- A series of mini-episodes with the shadow version of beloved characters
$100
Show-Inspired Tea Blend + Mug + All Special Episodes
When you pledge $100, you will receive:
- Show inspired tea blend from Friday Afternoon Teas
- Show-inspired mug
- Access to all 3 special episodes of Kalila's trance to meet parts of her soul: her child self, her animex, and her higher self
- Access to Season 1 special episode - Kalila Stormfire: The Lost Tape
- Digital Version of the Series Bible
- Personalized audio of an affirmation recommendation from Kalila Stormfire
- An in-episode shout out with a tarot card
- 1 out of 4 new spells out of Kalila's grimoire
- Exclusive full-sized poster of new show illustration with print instructions
- Personal thank you and listing as a supporter on the website
- A series of mini-episodes with the shadow version of beloved characters
$150
LIMITED: Eldritch's Homemade Spice + Series
When you pledge $150, you will receive:
- Custom five spice blend with recipe
- Access to the ASK ELDRITCH mini-series
- Safe Travels Sigil keychain
- Button + Sticker
- Show inspired tea blend from Friday Afternoon Teas
- Show-inspired mug
- Access to all special episodes (Trance episodes + Kalila Stormfire: The Lost Tape)
- Digital version of the series bible
- Personalized audio of an affirmation recommendation from Kalila Stormfire
- An in-episode shout out with a tarot card
- 1 out of 4 new spells out of Kalila's grimoire
- Exclusive full-sized poster of new show illustration with print instructions
- Personal thank you and listing as a supporter on the website
- A series of mini-episodes with the shadow version of beloved characters
Claimed: 7 of 20
$250
LIMITED: Tarot + Sponsorship
When you pledge $250, you will receive:
- A tarot bag with handmade cross-stitch of a show-inspired sigil
- Virtual tarot reading by Lisette Alvarez
- In-episode "Shadow" advertisement of your show/product (optional)
- Access to the ASK ELDRITCH mini-series
- Safe Travels Sigil keychain
- Button + Sticker
- Show inspired tea blend from Friday Afternoon Teas
- Show-inspired mug
- Access to all special episodes (Trance episodes + Kalila Stormfire: The Lost Tape)
- Digital Version of the Series Bible
- Personalized audio of an affirmation recommendation from Kalila Stormfire
- An in-episode shout out with a tarot card
- 1 out of 4 new spells out of Kalila's grimoire
- Exclusive full-sized poster of new show illustration with print instructions
- Personal thank you and listing as a supporter on the website
- A series of mini-episodes with the shadow version of beloved characters
*Note: Does not include spice blend
Claimed: 3 of 10
$500
LIMITED: VIP Ticket
When you pledge $500, you will receive VIP treatment at our live show in Washington, DC in fall/winter 2020. This also includes a virtual option, with access to video recording of event and meet & greet.
VIP Ticket includes EVERYTHING in previous tiers (including limited tiers) as well as:
- 1 ticket to live show
- Pre-show meet & greet with cast & crew
- Front row seats
- Exclusive merch package
- Free in-person tarot reading
- Sponsor promotion at event (optional)
*Lodging/travel to and from the Washington, DC area is not covered
Claimed: 3 of 7
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
$10
Shadow Episodes + Thank You
When you pledge $10, you will recieve:
- Personal thank you and listing as a supporter on the website
- A series of mini-episodes with the shadow version of beloved characters
$25
Trance Episode + Spell + Digital Poster
When you pledge $25, you will receive:
- Access to a special episode of Kalila's trance to meet a part of her soul: the animex
- 1 out of 4 new digital spells out of Kalila's grimoire
- Exclusive full-sized digital poster of new show illustration with print instructions
- Personal thank you and listing as a supporter on the website
- A series of mini-episodes with the shadow version of beloved characters
$50
Series Bible + Affirmation + 2 Trance Episodes
When you pledge $50, you will receive:
- Digital version of the series bible
- Personalized audio of an affirmation recommendation from Kalila Stormfire
- Access to 2 special episodes of Kalila's trance to meet a part of her soul: her animex and her child self
- An in-episode shout out with an associated tarot card
- 1 out of 4 new spells out of Kalila's grimoire
- Exclusive full-sized poster of new show illustration with print instructions
- An in-episode shout out with a tarot card
- Personal thank you and listing as a supporter on the website
- A series of mini-episodes with the shadow version of beloved characters
$100
Show-Inspired Tea Blend + Mug + All Special Episodes
When you pledge $100, you will receive:
- Show inspired tea blend from Friday Afternoon Teas
- Show-inspired mug
- Access to all 3 special episodes of Kalila's trance to meet parts of her soul: her child self, her animex, and her higher self
- Access to Season 1 special episode - Kalila Stormfire: The Lost Tape
- Digital Version of the Series Bible
- Personalized audio of an affirmation recommendation from Kalila Stormfire
- An in-episode shout out with a tarot card
- 1 out of 4 new spells out of Kalila's grimoire
- Exclusive full-sized poster of new show illustration with print instructions
- Personal thank you and listing as a supporter on the website
- A series of mini-episodes with the shadow version of beloved characters
$150
LIMITED: Eldritch's Homemade Spice + Series
When you pledge $150, you will receive:
- Custom five spice blend with recipe
- Access to the ASK ELDRITCH mini-series
- Safe Travels Sigil keychain
- Button + Sticker
- Show inspired tea blend from Friday Afternoon Teas
- Show-inspired mug
- Access to all special episodes (Trance episodes + Kalila Stormfire: The Lost Tape)
- Digital version of the series bible
- Personalized audio of an affirmation recommendation from Kalila Stormfire
- An in-episode shout out with a tarot card
- 1 out of 4 new spells out of Kalila's grimoire
- Exclusive full-sized poster of new show illustration with print instructions
- Personal thank you and listing as a supporter on the website
- A series of mini-episodes with the shadow version of beloved characters
Claimed: 7 of 20
$250
LIMITED: Tarot + Sponsorship
When you pledge $250, you will receive:
- A tarot bag with handmade cross-stitch of a show-inspired sigil
- Virtual tarot reading by Lisette Alvarez
- In-episode "Shadow" advertisement of your show/product (optional)
- Access to the ASK ELDRITCH mini-series
- Safe Travels Sigil keychain
- Button + Sticker
- Show inspired tea blend from Friday Afternoon Teas
- Show-inspired mug
- Access to all special episodes (Trance episodes + Kalila Stormfire: The Lost Tape)
- Digital Version of the Series Bible
- Personalized audio of an affirmation recommendation from Kalila Stormfire
- An in-episode shout out with a tarot card
- 1 out of 4 new spells out of Kalila's grimoire
- Exclusive full-sized poster of new show illustration with print instructions
- Personal thank you and listing as a supporter on the website
- A series of mini-episodes with the shadow version of beloved characters
*Note: Does not include spice blend
Claimed: 3 of 10
$500
LIMITED: VIP Ticket
When you pledge $500, you will receive VIP treatment at our live show in Washington, DC in fall/winter 2020. This also includes a virtual option, with access to video recording of event and meet & greet.
VIP Ticket includes EVERYTHING in previous tiers (including limited tiers) as well as:
- 1 ticket to live show
- Pre-show meet & greet with cast & crew
- Front row seats
- Exclusive merch package
- Free in-person tarot reading
- Sponsor promotion at event (optional)
*Lodging/travel to and from the Washington, DC area is not covered
Claimed: 3 of 7
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Current Team
About This Team
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Our cast and crew include a diversity of talents, experiences, and backgrounds. We are excited to bring them along with us through to the end.
Lisette Alvarez (Creator, Producer, and Voice of Kalila Stormfire)
Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services was created, written, edited, performed, and marketed by Lisette Alvarez. Lisette is a witch, storyteller, globetrotter, and digital strategist. A third culture kid with 19 countries under their belt, Lisette is also a queer Latinx creator who wanted more stories that reflected their reality. You can find out more about them at lisettealvarez.com and follow them on Twitter @lisettewalking.Sarah Buchynski (Sound Designer)
Owner of Polarity Audio Works. Based out of Canada, Polarity Audio Works (PAW for short) is an audio-engineering service with a passion for everything sound. Other audio drama work includes multiple projects with Trilunis Studios and Fool&Scholar Productions.
Zayn Thiam (Voice of Desiree Onasis)
Zayn Thiam is a West African photographer, writer and performer hailing from the sunny coasts of Senegal, and currently based in D.C. after a lifetime of hopping around the globe. You can find them reading the tarot, making & mending things, or daydreaming with rum and sweet treats. You can also follow their work on Instagram.Whitney Johnson (Voice of High Priestess Gabrielle Ravenwood)
Whitney Johnson is a writer and performer who enjoys pushing the boundaries of form and media. She’s currently cultivating her best queer sea witch life in the PNW with her Cat who doesn’t mind the friendship of crows. You can find her on Twitter @EditrixW.Chris Magilton (Voice of High Priest Hector Ivory)
Chris is an Australian high school Drama teacher who fell in love with audio drama during long drives to and from work. He is currently working on writing, producing and performing in Among the Stars and Bones, a sci-fi audio drama about a xenoarchaeology team traveling to distant worlds to investigate the artifacts and ruins left behind by a vanished alien race (Coming in 2019). In addition to Kalila, Chris has upcoming roles in the yet to be released Copperheart. Rest assured that he is also working on at least two secret projects at all times. You can follow him @chrismagilton on Twitter.Anairis Quinones (Voice of Una, Queen of the Fae and Janelle Grimmer)
Anairis Q is a voice actress, writer, and singer based in Central Florida. She can be heard as Mai from Asagao Academy, Sutra from Crush Crush, and Caty Velasquez in Within the Wires. You can also hear her on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in The Journey Down, Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs, and Ghost Song. If she's not voice acting, she's developing her RPG Ghost, performing as Disney characters for events, or releasing song covers. www.anairisq.com @anairis_qAlex Christian (Voice of Finvarra, King of the Fae)
Alex Christian is a Model, Actor and Athlete, born in White Plains, NY, and raised in San Marino, CA. Alex is signed with Revalushion Management Agency and Condra Artista, and has made appearances on Disney XD and the CW. Additionally, he has made several commercial appearances, and has starred in several short films, and has since added voice acting to his repertoire. Outside of his career as a model/actor, Alex enjoys long boarding, surfing, snowboarding, camping, fishing, playing music, and spending time with his family. www.alexchristianfit.com. Twitter: @alexchristian88Sena Bryer (Voice of Heather Lovely)
Sena Bryer is a Los Angeles-based voice actor and writer. Relatively new to the acting world, her current credits include the narrator of the Steam Whistle Alley audiobook and the lead role in the podcast The Pilgrimage Saga. She is also the author of the Dreambound series. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, tabletop RPGs, and petting dogs.A.J. Beckles (Voice of Amad Khan)
A.J. is a 20 year old Boston Massachussetts based professional Voice Actor. After finding his passion for acting at 18 years old he hasn’t looked back. When not in the booth he is often found drawing, or playing basketball with some friends. Also a self proclaimed Anime and Videogame enthusiast. You can follow him on Twitter @ajbecklesvo.Bree Page (Voice of Chen Cixin)
Bree Page is a voice actress, photographer, and producer of creative content. She has been voice acting since 2012 and got her start on YouTube voicing for animations and Sims machinimas. Bree branched out to various voice acting websites and meet tons of awesome people in the voice acting community. She developed a love for audio dramas during that time and even produced her own. While Bree's resume includes a long list of characters, she still considers herself an amateur at voice acting. She also produces and hosts a voice acting podcast, The Voice Acting Chat on her YouTube Channel. www.youtube.com/user/breep5
Anjali Kunapaneni (Voice of Nadia Pillai)
Anjali is a second-year university student studying public policy and creative writing. With a passion for performance, she's only recently ventured into the world of voice acting. She is also an avid reader and writer, currently working on a fantasy novel she hopes to finish by the end of this year (read: by the time she's graduated). You can find her on Twitter @hereliesanjali and on Instagram @anjai_s_k.”
Other Cast Members:
Karim Kronfli (Clarence Twinner)
Forenza ASMR (Gloria Sousa)
Sam "Raethr" Nguyen (Sam Argent and the Governor of Brushland)David Rheinstrom (Eldritch)
Sarah Rhea Werner (Nala)Script Consultants: Idris Grey, Ashley Mitchell, and D. B. Wansel
Cover Design: Kristina Lakeway
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