Metal Force
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Horror, Sci-Fi
In Metal Force™, we combine what we think is all the best from Japanese tokusatsu special effects shows like Power Rangers with horror elements and cast dynamic similar to Stranger Things. It is an original sci-fi horror comedy in which a modern day heavy metal band gets abducted by aliens.
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In Metal Force™, we combine what we think is all the best from Japanese tokusatsu special effects shows like Power Rangers with horror elements and cast dynamic similar to Stranger Things. It is an original sci-fi horror comedy in which a modern day heavy metal band gets abducted by aliens.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Metal Force™ is a unique combination of R-rated horror, comedy, an alien abduction story, and a heavy metal band made up of a diverse cast.
THE PLOT
A heavy metal band gets abducted by aliens while touring in the desert and thus given powerful alien suit technology.
The band's vocalist, Kuma Amano, must then learn to adapt to her newfound abilities in order survive long enough to find her bandmates and escape.
PROOF OF CONCEPT VIDEO
Disclaimer: The campaign video contains preliminary concept art that will be updated prior to final release.
WHERE THE FUNDS WILL GO
The funds from this will go towards all aspects of production including making the suits to renting the cameras and other gear and to paying for all cast and crew. Please check out the Wishlist page for more details.
WHAT WE PLAN TO DO
We plan to shoot anywhere from five to twenty minutes of this feature. We plan to release this feature in webisode format and do a new crowdfunding project for each step.
This campaign is for the first webisode only. The ultimate plan is to be able to edit all of the webisodes together to make one feature film.
STRETCH GOALS
If we go over the amount requested here, the extra funds will towards shooting more of the feature which will be the next webisode. If we receive over 100k, we will be able to shoot the full feature which is around 90 minutes total.
This particular campaign is to shoot two days which will be for a five to twenty minute section of a feature.
WHEN TO EXPECT IT
We plan on having a finished first part of the feature by the end of 2025.
METAL FORCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Metal Force on Instagram
Metal Force on Twitter
Metal Force Project Page
Helmet Designs
Influences
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DISCLAIMER: Any product names, logos, brands, trademarks,
images, or other intellectual property featured or referred to within the Metal Force™ Kickstarter website and/or on any social media posts are the property of their respective trademark holders. Metal Force™ is not affiliated, associated, authorized by, or in any way officially connected with Power Rangers, Stranger Things, Event Horizon, Green Room, 8 Man After, Fire in the Sky, X-Files, Fox Entertainment, Monkey Massacre Productions and Levy's 21 Laps Entertainment, Netflix, Lily Cat, A24 Films, Gunpowder & Sky, 20th Century Fox, Vice Films, Insurgent Media, Scott Free Films, , Toei Entertainment, RSA Films, Eleven Arts, Golar Productions, Impact Pictures, Streamline Pictures, Image, Entertainment, DiscoTek Media, Saban Entertainment, Studio Pierrot, LionsGate, Hasbro, eOne, Disney, Paramount Pictures, products or services.
Tone, Themes, and Setting
Metal Force™ Character Bios
Ami Shimada is Naomi “Kuma” Amano, Metal Force Green. She is the vocalist and leader for the band. Kuma is at a crossroads. She feels pressure from her sister to leave the band, but is reluctant to go. She distances herself from everyone while dreading the decision.
Rabbani Kaur is Metal Force Red, the supporting lead in Metal Force. In our story, she has joined most recently and is still carving out her place in the band. She loves the band and is eager to ingratiate herself to the other members, especially Kuma, played by Ami Shimada.
Mehra Park is Metal Force Yellow. She has been playing guitar since she was seven and has seen a lot of band life. She doesn't seem affected by personnel changes, but is fiercely protective of those she takes under her wing.
Sencere Lawrence is Metal Force Blue. He's second generation geek, with a love of pop culture and anime. His closest friend is Kuma, but his feelings for her have been growing and he's not sure she feels the same.
Rich Rose is Hayden, Metal Force Purple. Hayden is the most pragmatic of the group. He needs to spend his life making music and will save every penny to make sure it happens.
SOME OF THE CREW:
Metal Force Project Page
**The campaign video contains art that is not final. Cast, script, and crew, are all subject to change.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Post Production Budget
Costs $1,000
This will go towards our editor's and sound designer's fees.
Production Design Budget
Costs $250
This will go towards set dressing, some props, and more.
Makeup Budget
Costs $250
This will go towards makeup costs for the three day shoot. This includes beauty makeup and corpse paint makeup.
Special Effects Budget
Costs $1,200
This will go towards making our suits and other special effects needed.
Camera Budget
Costs $2,000
This will go towards our director of photography's fees and camera crew and camera rental fees.
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About This Team
Director:
Andrew Bush has always wanted to direct. Metal Force is a dream project combining all of his interests, from bloody anime movies to UFO abduction to black metal to Power Rangers.
Screenwriter:
Suzy Clay-Hartman is a writer of science fiction and horror with a comedian’s heart (don’t ask her where she keeps it). Her stories are known for action and wit. She has written and produced two separate puppet series — one for children and one that should never be seen by anyone, much less anyone under eighteen. She has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in German. Suzy currently lives in Los Angeles with her puppets, partner, and the unrealistic hope that rent will not go up again.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Metal Force™ is a unique combination of R-rated horror, comedy, an alien abduction story, and a heavy metal band made up of a diverse cast.
THE PLOT
A heavy metal band gets abducted by aliens while touring in the desert and thus given powerful alien suit technology.
The band's vocalist, Kuma Amano, must then learn to adapt to her newfound abilities in order survive long enough to find her bandmates and escape.
PROOF OF CONCEPT VIDEO
Disclaimer: The campaign video contains preliminary concept art that will be updated prior to final release.
WHERE THE FUNDS WILL GO
The funds from this will go towards all aspects of production including making the suits to renting the cameras and other gear and to paying for all cast and crew. Please check out the Wishlist page for more details.
WHAT WE PLAN TO DO
We plan to shoot anywhere from five to twenty minutes of this feature. We plan to release this feature in webisode format and do a new crowdfunding project for each step.
This campaign is for the first webisode only. The ultimate plan is to be able to edit all of the webisodes together to make one feature film.
STRETCH GOALS
If we go over the amount requested here, the extra funds will towards shooting more of the feature which will be the next webisode. If we receive over 100k, we will be able to shoot the full feature which is around 90 minutes total.
This particular campaign is to shoot two days which will be for a five to twenty minute section of a feature.
WHEN TO EXPECT IT
We plan on having a finished first part of the feature by the end of 2025.
METAL FORCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Metal Force on Instagram
Metal Force on Twitter
Metal Force Project Page
Helmet Designs
Influences
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DISCLAIMER: Any product names, logos, brands, trademarks,
images, or other intellectual property featured or referred to within the Metal Force™ Kickstarter website and/or on any social media posts are the property of their respective trademark holders. Metal Force™ is not affiliated, associated, authorized by, or in any way officially connected with Power Rangers, Stranger Things, Event Horizon, Green Room, 8 Man After, Fire in the Sky, X-Files, Fox Entertainment, Monkey Massacre Productions and Levy's 21 Laps Entertainment, Netflix, Lily Cat, A24 Films, Gunpowder & Sky, 20th Century Fox, Vice Films, Insurgent Media, Scott Free Films, , Toei Entertainment, RSA Films, Eleven Arts, Golar Productions, Impact Pictures, Streamline Pictures, Image, Entertainment, DiscoTek Media, Saban Entertainment, Studio Pierrot, LionsGate, Hasbro, eOne, Disney, Paramount Pictures, products or services.
Tone, Themes, and Setting
Metal Force™ Character Bios
Ami Shimada is Naomi “Kuma” Amano, Metal Force Green. She is the vocalist and leader for the band. Kuma is at a crossroads. She feels pressure from her sister to leave the band, but is reluctant to go. She distances herself from everyone while dreading the decision.
Rabbani Kaur is Metal Force Red, the supporting lead in Metal Force. In our story, she has joined most recently and is still carving out her place in the band. She loves the band and is eager to ingratiate herself to the other members, especially Kuma, played by Ami Shimada.
Mehra Park is Metal Force Yellow. She has been playing guitar since she was seven and has seen a lot of band life. She doesn't seem affected by personnel changes, but is fiercely protective of those she takes under her wing.
Sencere Lawrence is Metal Force Blue. He's second generation geek, with a love of pop culture and anime. His closest friend is Kuma, but his feelings for her have been growing and he's not sure she feels the same.
Rich Rose is Hayden, Metal Force Purple. Hayden is the most pragmatic of the group. He needs to spend his life making music and will save every penny to make sure it happens.
SOME OF THE CREW:
Metal Force Project Page
**The campaign video contains art that is not final. Cast, script, and crew, are all subject to change.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Post Production Budget
Costs $1,000
This will go towards our editor's and sound designer's fees.
Production Design Budget
Costs $250
This will go towards set dressing, some props, and more.
Makeup Budget
Costs $250
This will go towards makeup costs for the three day shoot. This includes beauty makeup and corpse paint makeup.
Special Effects Budget
Costs $1,200
This will go towards making our suits and other special effects needed.
Camera Budget
Costs $2,000
This will go towards our director of photography's fees and camera crew and camera rental fees.
Share this update!
About This Team
Director:
Andrew Bush has always wanted to direct. Metal Force is a dream project combining all of his interests, from bloody anime movies to UFO abduction to black metal to Power Rangers.
Screenwriter:
Suzy Clay-Hartman is a writer of science fiction and horror with a comedian’s heart (don’t ask her where she keeps it). Her stories are known for action and wit. She has written and produced two separate puppet series — one for children and one that should never be seen by anyone, much less anyone under eighteen. She has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in German. Suzy currently lives in Los Angeles with her puppets, partner, and the unrealistic hope that rent will not go up again.