The Box of Enlightenment - a short film based on The Imaginarium Trilogy

When an orphan discovers her link to an ancient, powerful relic, she must stop a ruthless lord and a secret society from using it to unleash untold evil upon the world.

Welcome to The Box of Enlightenment, a 12-minute Steampunk short film, based on The Imaginarium Trilogy buy Gary Nicholls shot in the style of Guillermo del Toro. Amidst a Steampunk world of alchemical inventions and jet-packed enchanters, an orphan named Eva grows up to become an Adventuress in a perilous bordello. As she comes of age, she’s drawn into a tangled web of betrayal, forbidden magic, and the ruthless ambitions of the enigmatic Lord Montague Belvoir. When she uncovers too much, Eva is kidnapped—marked for death and caught in a battle far greater than she ever imagined.

We are raising £35,000 to complete production and bring this visually rich, emotionally dark, and mechanically beautiful world to life.

After a decade of trying, stretching my imagination, artistry, and relentless dedication, I am at last able to invite you into a cinematic world unlike any other. This email is unique to owners of Book One only so please do not share, however do share the actual campaign everywhere you can!

The Box of Enlightenment is a 12-minute steampunk short film based on The Imaginarium Trilogy written by myself and award winning actress/director Dawn Wall.

As an owner of Book One you get a secret link to a very special PERK. The first 15 to sign up and pledge using this link will get an exclusive trip to the set to see the film being made, a very special behind the scenes video and a signed copy of Alice Strange Vinyl Album – Alice’s music will be used in the Film. Everyone past the 15 limit will get the signed Album and BTS Video package – (not available on any other Perk)

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Yes, I know you have all been waiting for Book Two (including me) but release of Book Two will coincide with release of the film. Writing the script for the film has enabled me to steer book 3 and introduce a whole new scenario and ending and I am once again excited about the finale. It has taken 6 months to get the script right. Steampunk has not had its visionary champion in mainstream cinema yet, ie. someone with enough creative clout to keep the studio from meddling it to death. We aim to change that, but it will not be an easy task. With your help we can give it our best shot!

Steampunk is perfect for film. It is visually cinematic, thematically rich, and appeals to the current hunger for tactile, non-CGI-heavy worlds. The ingredients are there; it just needs a fearless filmmaker and a studio willing to trust the vision and this is our start.

Why Support This Project?

By joining our Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, you will:

* Help bring a visually stunning steampunk world to life.

* Support independent filmmaking rooted in artistry and craft.

*Gain access to exclusive perks-limited edition art prints, exclusive photo shoots to behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the film.

Every contribution, big or small, helps create this extraordinary project.

“This project represents the heart of my artistic journey. Think outside the box they say – well if there is a box it is already too late”

– Gary Nicholls, Artist, Storyteller

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