Idea Submission
Ryan McDermott
A truly interactive website series based upon Manchester's very own cult smash hit short film Mark Macready and the Archangel Murders
Submitted by markmacready.
Mark Macready and the Archangel Murders is an independent horror comedy film shot on location in Manchester by Manchester film-makers on an independently raised budget of £5.000. The film has gone onto win 'Most Original Film' at the Horror UK film festival and rave reviews from audiences and critics across the UK and US. The film now has a cult following and we are looking to continue the story of Mark Macready in an industry first 10 part 'interactive website series'. We have already begun building an online audience on Facebook (1,110 fans) and Twitter (1,123 followers) and have secured support an interest in further Mark Macready stories. The website series would be a truly interactive and educational experience allowing audience members to watch the entire process that goes into making an episode. From the script writing process to casting, shooting and editing. The audience will be able to make key production decisions with regards to casting and locations for example with the production team. For Manchester the production would bring together many independent film-makers and aspiring industry talents to work on the project, with each episode having a different crew overseen by the main production team. The series would allow budding composers, directors, actors and writers from across Manchester to collaborate with the production team on bringing the show to internet audiences across the globe. The project would also work closely with local colleges such as media specialist college Pendleton College to help give students with a high level of interest in production the opportunity to work on the show. Finally from the set of each episode we would have a live stream camera allowing the audience and college classes to watch in on the filming process, audiences would also be able to tweet or email in questions during the live broadcast and have any queries answered regarding the production process of the series. The Mark Macready website series would tell ambitious stories high concept stories on a very small budget but by bringing together the creative talents of Manchester and the support of an online audience we can ensure the success of an industry first that will be watched across the globe, reaffirming Manchester as the leading media city in the UK.
mmm lets do it! you know he's worth it x o x o
Posted by leannejane27 on Apr 12th, 2010
I've had the pleasure of meeting Ryan Mcdermott & watching the short film. I have to say I've never met a more ambitious yet friendly person. His determination and enthusiasm is infectious. I wish him and his team all the luck in the world..
Posted by ChrisJones on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This is a great idea! So many ways the story can go. The film is brilliant and Macready is a very interesting character. Good luck mate, i'll support as much as i can
Posted by _Agent47 on Apr 11th, 2010
This HAS to be funded, it will bring so many together and educate people about film-making too in a practical way. Get's my vote. Good luck
Posted by ScottMatthew on Apr 11th, 2010
This NEEDS to be done, no question about it. Nobody deserves it more. Keep it up!
Posted by MooseEatFilm on Apr 11th, 2010
You have our support! Keep up the great work...cheers!
Posted by Basementmovie on Apr 11th, 2010
Looks great! got to be done really :)
Posted by gavtheevilgenius on Apr 11th, 2010
Great film - would absolutley love to see this happen.
Posted by amaspet on Apr 10th, 2010
You know what? Give them the 10k for this! Proven track record & hard working lads. Let's have some justice!
Posted by CaptainCaveman on Apr 9th, 2010
you got my full support, MAC FOREVER
Posted by davey_k on Apr 9th, 2010
This in one movie that I'd put my support behind. Great idea!
Posted by MrFrights on Apr 9th, 2010
This HAS to be made!
Posted by dcarmichael on Apr 9th, 2010
I absolutely adore the short film, it's great to see true local talent in action with Mark Macready & The Archangel Murders. An interactive online series would be fantastic!
Posted by AdamBrown on Apr 9th, 2010
Great idea, very creative bunch of people deserve the chance to see it come to fruition. Best of luck to all involved!! Cheers.
Posted by grahamwilliams on Apr 9th, 2010
Terrific team, terrific short and just a fabulously entertaining idea that demands to be let loose in the new media-sphere. Would that the whole industry had the drive and talent and passion of this creative team. All the very best of luck to them.
Posted by gilesfde on Apr 9th, 2010
An Excellent Idea I love exploring Websites so having one like this would be very exciting.I hope you see fit to finance this project. No doubt the Guy works hard.
Posted by cantyguy on Apr 9th, 2010
This needs to happen!!! Good luck
Posted by Lipstattoo on Apr 9th, 2010
Good luck hope it works out of ya's oh SBBrady made me vote
Posted by Meszy on Apr 9th, 2010
Finally time for a film to represent to talent and innovation of Manchester, as well as enouraging more to follow suit. The web episode would be great for education and exploring the MAc universe
Posted by HCheadle on Apr 8th, 2010
The MacTeam did a BRILLIANT job with Mac, simply fabulous! You have all of my support for your next projects! And HIS PROJECTS must be financially supported.
Posted by JadeBlueAfterglow on Apr 7th, 2010
Loved the short film, never thought it was possible to enjoy an indie film so much. This series has the potential to be something really special and bring more people together which the mark macready boys are all about
Posted by BIGFAN on Apr 7th, 2010
A truly innovative proposal by the talent who created the original Macready movie short. If their drive, endless passion and creativity are thrown into this idea with a fraction of what I've witnessed so far, it will surpass expectations. Good luck guys!
Posted by kelsey_feed on Apr 7th, 2010
I am the director of the Horror UK film festival and have seen the responses made by this film. Our audience loved the short film of MM and we awarded it with the 'Most Original Film'. Put simply, this works and is enjoyed by those watching it.
Posted by HorrorUK on Apr 7th, 2010
Great idea, would be MAD not to support this!!!
Posted by MaxRenn on Apr 7th, 2010
OMG You so have to give this man his funding .. there is nothing better out there and I for one am sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the first eposide .. Good luck Mark and I hope you go places
Posted by SBBrady on Apr 7th, 2010
This is an excellent project, that fully deserves all the support it can get.
Posted by Kamvision on Apr 6th, 2010
I saw the trailer and was so inspired, I wrote a theme song!
Posted by jennierox on Apr 6th, 2010
Trully one of the best short films I've seen in a long time and I would LOVE to see this happen!
Posted by roughcutreviews on Apr 6th, 2010
Genius idea, and great collective spirit. This project deserves full support. Great guys too!
Posted by Davo36 on Apr 6th, 2010
Absolutaly fantastic mark great film & thank you xx
Posted by katiemack12 on Apr 6th, 2010
He made me do it... here's a review of the short: http://www.dogatemywookie.co.uk/2010/03/22/mark-macready-the-archangel-murders-review/
Posted by SatansPuppet on Apr 6th, 2010
I'm really excited about this project and can't wait until you get the funding so that your dream can be realised. Best of luck from @rachaelblogs and all at The Grain Silo industries (@thegrainsilo)
Posted by rachaelblogs on Apr 6th, 2010
With such a huge following and a great team behind it, this has to get some funding to bring it off.
Posted by robertharper on Apr 6th, 2010
This is without a doubt the best idea I have ever heard.. A brilliant project to be involved in and can't wait to see this site a reality!! MAC will be BACK!!!!
"Macready, You gonna Die Bitch!!"
Jimmy
Posted by Johnny_Swindells on Apr 6th, 2010
A fantastic idea from a very talented group of people. This will allow so many people to get involved and benefit from a very exciting project.
Posted by LindseyG on Apr 6th, 2010
This is an amazing idea! I would love to see a series about MAC. It would definitely go down a storm will all the fans.
Posted by 100percentdevil on Apr 6th, 2010
The Feature has got to be made... it has such a cult following already, just imagine the potential.. Manchester should put everything into backing this!
Posted by Scott55 on Apr 6th, 2010
I've been following these guys for over a year. They have genuine talent in every area: writing, direction, acting, marketing. This would definitely be money well spent!! and making it all interactive would be genius!
Posted by neon_killer on Apr 6th, 2010
This has to happen - we screened the short and it went down a storm in Nottingham and was an instant hit with a huge, popular fanbase almost immediately!
Posted by Cookie1 on Apr 6th, 2010
Awesome looking project - this needs to happen! Good luck!
Posted by dannydavies23 on Apr 6th, 2010
Amazing film!!! Make it happen!!!!!!
Posted by kiely124 on Apr 6th, 2010
Good Luck Ryan and the MarkMacready team Beatnik TV has allways support this project keep up the stunning work!
Gaz @ Beatnik TV
Posted by gazduncan on Apr 6th, 2010
Make Mark Macready happen! The short film was the most fun thing to come out of Manchester last year!! so bring it on!!
Posted by robinolly on Apr 6th, 2010
This film deserves the best! Such a committed and focused team of talented people. Definately gets the 5 stars from me :)
Posted by ashleighepitt on Apr 6th, 2010
This thing is super! :p
Posted by cyanfire on Apr 6th, 2010
Awesome and original Macready ozzes of a cult hit with a huge, growing following right behind them. Their boundary-breaking interactive ideas set them out as visionaries and they truly deserve the funding and support to realise their dreams.
Posted by GirliePirate on Apr 6th, 2010
This is a great project with brilliant people, the enthusiasm and reviews so far have been great. Good luck guys! :D
Posted by cartoonsbyRic on Apr 6th, 2010
The Mark Macready short film is amazing, nothing short of film making genius. So for this to be made into a web series, and not only that a totally INTERACTIVE web series, would be amazing to the Nth degree!
Posted by Natty09 on Apr 6th, 2010
Putting Manchester on the map in a whole new way!!!! Would love to see this project up in lights and sparkle!!!
Posted by SofiasKitchen on Apr 6th, 2010
An excellent British production. The webisodes are an excellent idea and I look forward to the feature-length version of Mark Macready and the Archangel Murders.
Posted by Cyberschizoid on Apr 6th, 2010
Great idea & would love to see this happen. Everyone should get behind this and support the project 100%
Posted by katedavies on Apr 6th, 2010
Would be great to see this quality short expanded into a feature :)
Posted by podcastdoors on Apr 6th, 2010
THIS THOROUGHLY DESERVES FUNDING. Brilliant concept, and proven track record of quality, style and commitment. x
Posted by scarlettmack on Apr 6th, 2010
Brilliant film, deserves all the praise it gets and the support too.
Posted by PaulCryer on Apr 6th, 2010
The Gentlmen's Grindhouse are happy to give their support to help this project get made. It's a real chance to see a new fresh and truly independent vision, of the kind that we don't see enough of in the UK these days.
Posted by tggpodcast on Apr 6th, 2010
Amazing movie and makers, everyone should support this project and get the wheels in motion. We need more things like this out there!!!!
Posted by LUMBFILM on Apr 6th, 2010
Very awesome movie and I am sure the site would rock! Let's make this happen.
Posted by radioactivesmrf on Apr 6th, 2010
awesome movie,very original and also great people...
Posted by marixalilith on Apr 6th, 2010
Great movie and great people. The movie can be so much more and it deserves backing. The world needs more people like those involved in Macready!
Posted by archangeldaz on Apr 5th, 2010
This short Manchester based film is amazing and this massive support on Twitter and facebook, this needs to be turned into a feature
Posted by Romero_lee on Apr 5th, 2010
Seen this short film several times now, one of the best things to come from Manchester in a while. Would like to see this happen especially the educational aspect, good luck! Rob
Posted by RobertJackson on Apr 5th, 2010
amazing short film, hope to see more of this world
Posted by jamiepoole on Apr 5th, 2010
I need more Mark Macready in my life.
Posted by ZombieBoy on Apr 5th, 2010
This film has had so much success and been a great for the local independent film industry. One of my proudest involvements.
Posted by NathanHead on Apr 5th, 2010
I'd love to see this come to fruition, the buzz about the short film has been great and the film makers are so dedicated.
Posted by davemcg on Apr 5th, 2010
Wonderful idea to incorporate so many diff talents from the UK from different background and cultures in an ongoing exciting project.Good luck,i really hope you get this!
Posted by PALAVRE on Apr 5th, 2010
Would love to see this happen.
Posted by ToxicDeath on Apr 5th, 2010
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