Renegade selling stake in movie to fans

By Karl Schneider     February 21, 2007

Renegade Motion Pictures is selling shares of it's upcoming horror film, Autumn, to fans as a way to boost the budget.

AUTUMN, written David Moody and directed by Steven Rumbelow, is the first in a series of novels about a post-apocalyptic world following a sudden viral epidemic.  The series has developed a cult following on the Internet and Renegade wants to give the already established fans and the future fans a chance to own part of the film, which will also include part of the film’s future profits.  Renegade plans to sell 25% of the film, staring with investments as low as $20.

Incentives for investors include things like dinner with selected cast and crew or a private screening for the investor and 20 of their family and friends, again, with selected cast and crew.  There is also a Party Package that gives the investor access to wrap parties and other events.  Other packages include inscribed Diesel Time pieces or inscribed leather Converse.

"This is not your normal blood and guts zombie movie, it is more of a psychological look at human nature in an apocalyptic environment," Rachel Haughenberry told Mania.com.   "We are taking an unconventional route in raising our budget by including the fans in the investment process."

Investment packages for the movie are available not only on the Renegade website, but also a friend to indie films Cinema Nocturna and AUTUMN author David Moody’s site.  Packages start at $20 and go up from there.


KJ's Take:  This is just a damn cool way to involve the fans.  Runblow is relatively unknown, though he did work on a series titled Beyond which can be found on the Space Channel.  He's done a lot of smaller horror productions as well.  Interesting to keep an eye on and if anyone buys a stake, let me know how it goes.