Welcome to The Dawn Of Hope 

By 2243 the world has seen more trouble than we could have imagined. Now the nation of Nexton exists under a dome, ruled by power-hungry officials and their army of breakers that help control the people. When Athea's father is killed by these officials, she seeks revenge. Working with Raza, the android her father built to protect her, they discover Nexton's plot: to control all four rings of their society. Upon discovering this, she will stop at nothing to take down the Nexton government in hopes of protecting others. To tell Athea's brave story, we have sent our specialized new media platoon back to the safety of 2021. 

Who is coming 

We have sent a specialized team of generals, technicians, and documentarians to create the audio propaganda that could save our world in 2243 and prevent it from ever starting down this path in 2021. 

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Our team has a passion to build with sound. To create worlds that allow the audience an escape, and to be inspired by our work. Although podcasts are used more often as a platform for talk shows, our team understands how impactful sound is to storytelling. It places the audience in the world so they can be a part of the adventure, even if just for a moment. At that moment, we want to open their eyes and inspire them to the possibilities they can do in the real world. The same way our team was inspired to create and tell this story entirely through sound.

Why a fictional podcast over an informative documentary? 

We believe that telling a fictional story is entertaining and engaging, will reach the most people, and have more power when the audience draws their conclusions about how similar Nexton is to the real world. 

We are doing this project as a podcast for two main reasons:

• After seeing how most, if not all, social media platforms are changing their algorithms by limiting what users can like and share, we wanted to make sure our story could be told. Podcasts are the most open form that allows us to tell our story. 
• A podcast is one of the safest ways to create new media entertainment in 2021.

Why 2021

We chose this story to tell now as we see so many dangerous parallels between the real world and Nexton. 

• Freedom of speech being stripped away.
• An over-reliance on technology.
• Trusting the government to do what is best. 
• Increase in the wage gap.
• Covid-19 created more divide and civil unrest.

Covid-19 Precautions

We know Covid-19 has limited many artists from creating the way they want to create. However, we saw it as an opportunity to create in a more unconventional way. In fact, a safer way for this time. 

Our recording studio allows just one person at the mic recording at a time. Additionally only two people in the control room.

We plan to expand on these rules to be aligned with the CDC covid-19 guidelines. For example:

• Everyone will be tested for covid before coming to the recording studio.
• Everyone will be required to wear PPE and practicing social distancing. 
• In between persons, we will sanitize all surfaces in the recording studio. 
• Temperatures will be taken throughout the day to ensure the health and safety of all cast and crew.

Back up plan 

If Covid gets worse and we are unable to bring actors into a recording studio, we will have our actors record virtually from the safety of their own homes. In this case, we will send them industry-standard recording to use if they do not already have their own. We will sanitize all equipment between uses. 

It's a podcast, just set a mic and hit record. Why do you need to crowdfund?

This is more than a podcast; it is an audio drama. As such, we must hire great sound editors who will place our listeners in the world of Nexton and make them feel like they are part of the action. To do that, we need to fill the world with things like footsteps and subways in the Shallows passing by, the buzz of technology in the Plaza, or the laughter of parties in Eden. We also want to add appropriate music to hit the right emotions for the most impact. Additionally, we need to hire amazing voice actors, who need to be fed, along with the rest of our fantastic crew. Also, we need professional podcast cover art to stand out amongst the millions of other podcasts out there. Although it's not fair, people do judge by the cover first.

See more of what your funds are going to, check out our wishlist. 

                 Why should you join the resistance? 

You should join the resistance because you want to: 

• Be inspired.
• Enjoy a brand new audio drama podcast.
• Join a new fandom
• Support freedom of speech.
• Be a part of new media entertainment.
• Support up and coming female artists.
• Come together as a community.
• Change lives by inspiring others.

If you want to experience any of the above, then you should join the resistance. 

How to become a recruit:

Step 1) Follow us 

By following our seed and spark campaign you can get updates on our progress and learn more about the nation of Nexton, Athea Becket, and Raza. Also, when you follow us, you make us eligible for additional resources provided by Seed and Spark to make our podcast even better for you.

Step 2) Share

Share our Seed and Spark page with your friends, family, and on your social media platforms. Your passion for our project is what helps make it a success. 

Step 3) Contribute 

By financially contributing to our campaign, you are becoming part of the story. We have created incentives - you will receive items that will immerse you into Nexton and make you more a part of the resistance. All contributions will provide the best working conditions possible to our cast and crew. This, in turn, will help us make the best possible podcast we can produce. You will also be supporting new media and creative storytelling.

Finally, Step 4) Communicate

Please, if you can hear us, help us. Reach out to us if you can. Let us know if we succeed; hopefully, we can save our world’s past, present, and future.