After a possible alien invasion, five black men quickly discover they may be the last humans left on Earth.
ABOUT THE ABANDON:
The Abandon is a sci-fi TV series. After a possible alien invasion, five black men discover they may be the last humans on Earth and quickly learn the importance of survival, loyalty and manhood.Kendall - early 30s, an unemployed attorney, divorced, but lots of vices
Craig - early 30s, a lit professor, calm demeanor
Aaron - early 30s, computer engineer, urban flavor
Dennis - early 30s, attorney, ladies' man, very smart
Jeff - early 30s, graphic designer, intellectual, bohemian
Friends from college, these five men will also discover why they are being hunted down by an alien species. And why the alien species may have a message that will disrupt the entire universe. The Abandon is inspired by my desire to see black and brown people work in the sci-fi genre. It is inspired by knowing so many black people who deeply love and respect the sci-fi genre and my interest in making them happy.
Future episodes will use flashbacks to introduce significant others, family, co-workers, and the hours leading up to the invasion.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME:
My name is Keith Josef Adkins. I'm an award-winning playwright and screenwriter. Several years ago I worked as TV writer for the very popular show Girlfriends starring Tracee Ellis Ross. I have pitched ideas to networks and studios and penned a few original pilots. I even wrote and directed a few short films which screened in Toronto, Berlin and Atlanta.I love sci-fi. I watch stories about UFO sightings and close encounters of the third kind. Alien and Aliens are two of my favorite films. Sci-fi provides me the opportunity to imagine a world where race, gender and class are insignificant and the only thing that matters is humanity's responsibility to preserve earth and each other.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON JULY 27, 2012:
On July 27, 2012 I will direct the pilot episode of The Abandon in upstate New York. Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Will Vaultz, a small crew, five actors and myself will spend 3 days shooting the pilot. In other words, we will be working very hard to provide the best quality pilot ever made.WHY YOU'RE IMPORTANT TO THE ABANDON:
I need funds to pay the five actors for three days of work, to pay the cinematographer and his crew, and for the car rentals. I need funds for Screen Actors Guild insurance as well as securing a house for the shoot. Not to mention lodging, food, gas, travel and lots of water (the actors will be doing a lot of running from aliens. LOL)A FINAL WORD ABOUT THIS PROJECT:
We all love sci-fi. It gives us a chance to image worlds beyond this one. Some believe the only demographic for sci-fi is white males between 18 and 40. However, we all know hundreds and thousands of sci-fi lovers are black and brown. Help me put black people at the center of a sci-fi TV series and I will do everything within my power and imagination to bring you a series that will intrigue, entertain and keep you on the edge of your seat. I love sci-fi and its audiences that much. The Abandon.---------------------------------------------------------------------
SOME OTHER THINGS YOU MAY LIKE TO KNOW:
Keith Josef Adkins (Writer/Director)Keith worked as a TV writer on the CW hit comedy GIRLFRIENDS for three
seasons. His feature film script THE DISAPPEARING is in development with
SimonSays Entertainment (2010 Sundance’s Night Catches Us with Anthony
Mackie). Keith also worked as a story editor on the critically-acclaimed feature film Gun Hill Road, which premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Other projects include: The Turnpike (screenplay, horror), The Super Life of Adam Boxer (original TV, dramedy), and Charming Frank (original TV, comedy).
Keith’s plays include SWEET HOME (2012 production MPAACT Theater –
Chicago), SUGAR and NEEDLES (2012 Epic Theater – NYC), THE FINAL DAYS
OF NEGRO-VILLE (2012 Playwrights Foundation – San Francisco), THE LAST
SAINT ON SUGAR HILL (Jeff-Award nomination, 2011 MPAACT), SAFE HOUSE, among others. He was featured in the NAACP’S Crisis Magazine winter edition as “a writer to watch”. Keith is also the co-founder and artistic director of The New Black Fest, a festival of new and provocative playwriting, music and discussion from the African Diaspora.
Will Vaultz (Cinematographer/Producer)
Will Vaultz is a native New Yorker who has been working in the Film/TV industry for more than 20 years. He has worked as director of photography for several short films and music videos. He also has the proud distinction of earning two Emmy Awards. Vaultz shot the independent feature film "Homecoming" which has just recently been acquired by IMAGE Entertainment for release in 2013. He is also gearing up to shoot a urban crime thriller(KING)in early 2013.
Walter Greene IV (Producer)
Walter Greene is a 15 year veteran of the entertainment industry
focusing on publicity, artist management and marketing. In 2009,
Walter founded Mixed Greenes Media (MGM), a talent development, media
production and entertainment marketing company. MGM's clients include
Nile Rodgers, Sumthing Distribution, RhoadesKill Entertainment, Silver
Hill Management, Make Epic Media and recording artists MorrisonPoe and
MOJOE.
As Director of National Sales and Marketing at Market Development
Company, Walter has created and executed strategies for Sony Music,
Island Def Jam Records, Interscope Records with artists including
Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Usher, Chris Brown and Keri Hilson. He has also
successfully helmed national marketing campaigns for HBO, FOX
Television, Paramount Studios and Nickelodeon among others.
Walter Greene is a Detroit native and proud Michigan Wolverine #GoBlue!
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