About
Synopsis: In the depths of a tropical valley, an adventurous young man discovers a giant amusement park dedicated to rock'n'roll. Curious, he decides to try a psychedelic Rollercoaster haunted by Jimi Hendrix. He is greeted by a mysterious jailer who looks like a voodoo sorcerer. During the ride, which runs to the song "Voodoo Child", the spirit of Jimi Hendrix manifests itself in the form of a voodoo doll.
It's a tribute to Jimi Hendrix to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his death. We wanted to try a risky mix of stop-motion animation, video and computer graphics in a psychedelic rock fantasia version of the 70's.
The film uses a landmark technique of stop-motion movie (frame by frame), developed exclusively for the film to revive a Jimi Hendrix-sized Voodoo Doll, singing and playing exactly like Hendrix.
What are the funds for?
We have completed the film but our pockets are empty and the rights for the use of the music ("Voodoo Child") are expensive. Our desire is to spread this video worldwide, but for this the company "Experience Hendrix", which manages the rights of good old Jimi in the United States, asks us for €5000. So, what we need to spread this clip around is your support.
This film already has a soul due to all the obstacles it had to overcome to become real; you now have the choice to give it a body to move wherever it likes...Alright, that's pretty melodramatic, but it's quite true!
Every donor will be mentioned in the credits and shall be accorded the title of "Pépère Benefactor" from the order of the Pirates Pépère. One day, trust us, it will mean something...
Plus: The largest donor will receive his weight in guitar picks...
About the project owner
The group "Pirates Pépère" consists of a dozen fellows from film and music, with an average age of 22. This film has held us in suspense throughout the year and has been an ongoing challenge. Passion is intact and new projects are already on a roll: a web series, a series of documentaries and several shot films.
Why "Pirates Pépère"? First, for the Pirate code of honor, a code of ethics, the spirit of community and brotherhood. Also "Pépère" ("cushy" in french) because we're pretty nice pirates and once the accomplishments are done, we will be pretty cushy.
News
The Jan. 1, 2011, 9:24 p.m.
Merci pour tout
The Sept. 17, 2010, 12:52 p.m.
1er extrait du carnet de bordContribute, Receive
This fundraising is finished
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For $7 or more
A lock of of Jimi ‘Voodoo’ Hendrix’s hair.
Description :
A black plastic plectrum with our logo (a pretty P ‘cube’) engraved by the Captain himself. A
collector’s item…
Limited reward
3 / 100
For $13 or more
For $10 or more
A promotional brochure for ‘The Experience’, worn with time. It includes a map of the ‘Electric Ladyland’ amusement park on the back.
This brochure will entitle you to 50% off entry prices in the theme park.
Limited reward
6 / 50
For $20 or more
A leather Pirates Pépères fingerless glove. (hand made!)
Limited reward
6 / 50
For $26 or more
The park’s official A3 poster produced by a young art student.
Limited reward
7 / 100
For $33 or more
A DVD of the film and the making of ‘The Experience.’
Limited reward
2 / 20
For $65 or more
Your face ‘Voodoo-ised’ with the technique used in the film.
For this we need a high definition photo of you, and the lighting must properly highlight the
dimensions of your face.
Give us your best grimace!
Limited reward
0 / 1
For $257 or more
The Voodoo doll’s jacket re-designed by professional dress-maker. For both men and women, size M.
Description: This jacket is made from the director’s trousers (brown jeans) and different off cuts of
fabric, including dark purple velvet. (A photo will follow in our news).
More than a collector’s item…something dear to our hearts.
Limited reward
0 / 1
For $1,283 or more
Something completely unique: the ride’s official wagon (1,70m x 2,50m x 1,60m) that can be disassembled in 7 parts. (A photo will follow in our news)
If ‘Pimp my ride’ takes your fancy, write to us
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Creator
Early Birds
- Someone from niort, FR
- Someone from CLAMART, FR
- Someone from paris, FR
- Someone from QUINCY SOUS LE MONT, FR
- Someone from Montmorency, FR
- Someone from les grandes Loges, FR
- Someone from metz, FR
- Someone from Saint Cyprien, FR
- Someone from Eveux, FR
- Someone from PARIS, FR
- Someone from airan, FR
- Someone from Belfort, FR