THE LOST CHILDREN - A FEATURE FILM by Mark Harris

[Mark Harris]

We've already been in overdrive promoting the film in other places. I'm going to be attending the Filmmakers Summit at Slamdance this year, and have been active on the workbook project board designed to bring up subjects we might discuss at the summit. But I figured it was time to make it official here.

So, this is a feature I've been working on for about a year and a half now. The last few months has been spent on working out marketing and sales strategies, camera tests, and working out our "transmedia" strategy.

I've mentioned this a few times on the boards here and there.

Synosis
The Lost Children was a cult led by the mysterious and controlling Chance Sturges, and claiming to be made up of aliens from another world, stranded here on Earth for thousands of years.

Evelyn's father Alex Hamilton, New York City real estate tycoon and descendant of founding father Alexander Hamilton, hired professional "cult deprogrammer" Jared Allen Tyler to rescue Evelyn from The Lost Children.

We know this story ends in Evelyn's death.

We also know that it involves the passing of the Tioga comet, and alleged UFO sightings within that comet. We know that save for Evelyn and Chance Sturges, the entire Lost Children cult was brutally massacred. We know that Chance Sturges vanished immediately after Evelyn's death. We know that some small groups of women emerged after Evelyn's death, claiming to "believe in" The Alpha.

But no one knows the details leading up to this outcome. It's our goal to collect the rest of this material, in an attempt to tell Evelyn's story in its entirety.

This story should interest those who wonder how one man, a Jim Jones, a David Koresh, a Chance Sturges, can control so many people with little more than the force of their will. It should interest those who wonder at the limits of faith. It should also interest anyone who has experienced abuse, or been involved in a controlling relationship, or even been involved in a cult, or extreme religious movement.

[Simon Höfer]

About time you post this thread! Looking forward to see your progress!

[Mark Harris]

thanks Simon!

I also wanted to give a shout out to some DVXUsers who have selflessly jumped in to help us:

These guys are helping with a planned Austin shoot in March, plus Luis has been very involved in fleshing out and vetting ideas.
Luis Caffesse
Jack Daniel Stanley

Noel Evans - provided some video material for the project
Sprocketboy - Has been very nice about sharing contacts for locations, and also much general support and advice. And he put up with sitting through a movie with me and my drunken, crazy friends.

You guys make this place what it is.

Who am I missing????

Also FYI all, we have some opportunities for other filmmakers to get involved in shooting some bits for this project.

If you're interested in contributing a small video to the project, ping me and I will send you some details about what we're looking for.

M

[ZazaCast]

Always willing to help anyway I can....

[Brandon Rice]

Rock on Mark!

[Mark Harris]

Thanks B-Man. Some day I will be a movie mogul like yourself...

Zaza, I will reach out to you in a day or two.

[Brandon Rice]

Thanks B-Man. Some day I will be a movie mogul like yourself...

I don't doubt it

[Mark Harris]

Also:

Ever seen a UFO? Have you ever seen what is sometimes known as a "Shadow Person"? Any other unexplained experiences you think might have been paranormal or extraterrestrial in origin? If so, we would love to hear your stories.

We're seeking people to take part in our project with stories like these. If you have any, please drop us an email at: info@desperatecomfort.com

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

This sounds like a very cool project, Mark. Sign me up for the DVD release.

If there's anything that I can possibly do to help just let me know.

Cheers,

Mike

[Mark Harris]

Thanks Mike, I may be reaching out to you soon...

OP updated with a few YouTube videos.