Antique Angel

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Overview

We're turning to our community to help raise $30,000 to create our next big project - a surrealist journey of self-discovery.

Antique Angel is an immersive studio album and short film that explores the profound journey of self-discovery and the battle between humanity and technology. It combines elements of music, surrealist visuals, light, and theatre to create a sonic and visual experience that aims to inspire, shock, and guide audiences through an exploration of the 'true self' and the 'shadow’, celebrating the beauty and darkness within us all.

The heart of "Antique Angel" lies within its studio album, a musical journey that blends genres and explores the depths of human emotions. Each track is carefully crafted to immerse listeners in a sonic landscape that mirrors the film's themes of self-discovery, the battle between man and machine, and the celebration of ancient myths and symbols, set against the breathtaking landscapes of the Nelson Tasman region of New Zealand.

Our main character, Max, embarks on a transformative journey, encountering angels, devils, lovers, mothers, gods, and disciples along the way. Through encounters with these diverse and symbolic characters, Max is challenged to confront his inner demons, resist the allure of technology, and reconnect with nature, and the essence of his humanity.

YOUR SUPPORT

To bring this project to life, we need your help. We believe that "Antique Angel" has the potential to make a real impact on audiences, provoking introspection and encouraging a deeper, more loving and meaningful relationship with the self.

With your support, we will be able to do the following:

- Fairly pay our talented and dedicated team of musicians, film-makers, visual artists, and performers
- Feed our crew
- Secure high-quality equipment
- Cover travel costs and accommodation
- Pay for filming permits in Department of Conservation National Parks
- Ensure health and safety on location

All these costs add up and Boosted is an all or nothing campaign, so we really can’t do this without you! In return for your donation, your name will be in the credits of the film and you'll receive a special invitation to the first screening/performance.

THE CREW

Artist, Writer, Director, Producer, Vocalist, Musician, Actor & Designer - Max Duncan

Album

Music Producer & Guitar — Andrew Denison
Piano & Percussion — AJ Hickling
Violin — Pascal Roggen
Drums — Sam Edmonds
Vocals — Di Duncan
Guitar — Richard Sherlock
Double Bass — Rua Sargent

Film

Co-Director & Writer — James Grimley
Director of Photography — Macca Clark
Editor — Christopher J Bennet
VFX Supervisor — Neil Benson
Camera Assistants — Peter & Betsy Blasdale
Set Production Assistant — Jayden Seddon
Co-Producer & Drone Pilot — Jonathan Lopardo
Actor — Di Duncan

PROJECT PLAN

We have completed the recording of the studio album at Birdling Studios in Richmond. These were beautifully collaborative sessions. The album is currently being mixed and mastered.

The first chapter of seven was filmed at the Nelson Lakes National Park in November 2023, and is currently being edited. The other six chapters will be filmed between April - July 2024 and combined into one short film, creating our sonic and visual experience to be screened and performed across New Zealand in the same year.

We are also producing a short documentary about the making of the studio album to be released towards the end of the year, edited by Max Webborn.

ARTIST / DIRECTOR STATEMENT

"I truly see this project as an extension of my heart and soul and I hope that it will connect us more deeply to ourselves and our communities in the spirit of love, openness, and fearless expression."

— Max Duncan

STAY TUNED

We are sharing regular content featuring footage from the making of the studio album, filming behind-the-scenes, and other project updates.

E mihi ana ki a kautou katoa.

Thank you! We are very grateful for your time, love and support.

Mā te pohewa mā te auaha hoki, ka whakapuaki ngā kura e huna ana.

With imagination and creativity a hidden jewel can be revealed.

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24 Days Ago

We have completed the filming of Antique Angel!

From lakes, to beaches, to meadows, to castles, to studios, and all the way back around, we have completed the filming of Antique Angel!

It's been a truly incredible journey and I was sad when it came to an end. I couldn't be more proud of the team for their commitment, energy and passion. It has been so much fun and extremely artistically stimulating. But beyond the magical footage we captured, the most rewarding and meaningful part of the past six months, for me, have been the memories and connections that we've all made together as a little creative family. And to do it all amongst the beauty of our home here in the Nelson Tasman makes it that much more special.

It's a very vulnerable thing to offer your heart and soul to a piece of work and I am immensely grateful to every one of the cast and crew who have so openly given theirs to this film. Thank you Macca, James, Mum, Nikki, Jean-Philippe, and Jonny. You are true spirited people of the world and I love you all.

In anything in life there are times to be serious and disciplined, to focus on getting the work done and done to the highest possible standard, but there are equally important times to be had of laughter and play, and we spent a good amount of time in this wonderful realm. We have Macca and my mother to thank for their wittiness and willingness to be absolute goofballs.

These times, however, were tested when we quite literally almost died at a beach on the West Coast when filming chapter two in July. This secret beach is only accessible for 2-3 hours per day because the only access point is 1.5km away with a humongous cliff and boulders opposite the ocean. We had done two scouting trips and calculated the sunset and tide times according to the weather and our shooting schedule. However, when we were shooting our final take of the day, I was crouched down inside a cave covered head-to-toe in red clay and Macca said to me "fucking hell mate, the tide's coming in quick." I replied "shit, it shouldn't be, we should have at least another 30 minutes". So we continued shooting for another 5 minutes, but when the take was over we all realised how fast the water was actually coming in, knowing we had 1.5km of pebbly sand to walk across with all our gear.

When we got to the boulders the water was up to our waists. It was scary. The waves were strong and crashing against us and this was the only way out. Emotions were high and panic began setting in. Some of us fell under the water from the force of the waves, at which point I decided that we should "human chain", me at the front and Macca at the back. As the tide went out we all walked forwards in unison and when the waves came back in we stopped and held tight, holding our expensive equipment about our heads!

After about 15 minutes of endurance, tears, faith and camaraderie, we made it out alive and laughing. But man it shook us up and I am so grateful that we got out with a story to tell and lessons learnt — if it's a full moon, don't trust the tide apps. Mother Nature has free will and no mercy, which is very ironic because the title of chapter two is called "Oh Mercy!".

I really can't wait for those of you who are reading this to see the film. We're currently in the post production stage - editing, visual effects, colour grading, and mixing. This will be complete by the end of February 2025 and we plan on premiering the film in March.

I would like to give enormous thanks from myself and the whole team to the amazing people who gave their kindness, time and services to help in the production of this film and to everyone who donated to our Boosted crowd-funding campaign in February. Your contribution, whatever its size, has given us the ability to create an audiovisual experience which tells a story through symbols about man’s relationship with himself, his loved ones, and with nature.

See you on the other side.

Much love,
Max

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