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The Creators are off to L.A.

The creators of MIND’S EYE are heading to the filmmaking capital of the world, Los Angeles, California, to take part in the Los Angeles Web Series Festival, or LA WebFest, running from March 25-27.

The brainchild of writer/producer Michael Ajakwe Jr. (sitcoms Eve and Sister, Sister), LA WebFest began in 2010 as way for webseries creators to come together, meet one and other, learn and share from each other, and screen their work in a more “traditional” setting: The Stage 52 Theatre on the Miracle Mile. Last year, 2,500 people came to the Fest and saw 50 different webseries including Diary of a Single Mom, Ctrl and The Bannen Way.

This year the number of accepted series to the festival is 70. Selected from over 200 submissions, MIND’S EYE is only one of six (6) webseries accepted from Canada. MIND’S EYE will be screened on Sunday March 27th and is also eligible for an award, which will be given out at a ceremony that also takes place on Sunday the 27th.

Additionally, MIND’S EYE creators Thomas M. Gofton and Tom Roper-Brown will take part in a panel called “How We Pulled It Off,” where Gofton and Brown will share (some of) their secrets in how they made a 24-episode fantasy webseries for low five figures. MIND’S EYE was shot entirely last summer at locations in and around Guelph. Post-production for the series, including the complex visual effects, sound design and original score is being handled entirely in-house at Synn Studios.

“We are extremely excited about being recognized for our efforts in the ‘Mecca’ of movie making,” said Gofton. “It’s also exciting to return to L.A., where our journey to produce MIND’S EYE began, having accomplished our goal of bringing our fantasy series to life.”



“It feels great to get recognized for our hard work,” adds Brown. “But really, this is a tribute to all the people that put in so much time and effort and energy into making MIND’S EYE a reality.”

MIND’S EYE is currently two-thirds of the way of through its inaugural season, and a new episode can be seen every Friday at http://mindseyeseries.com/ as well as blip.tv and koldkast.tv. MIND’S EYE will also be having a big screen premiere in Guelph at the Galaxy Cinema's this coming May to celebrate the season finale.

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Off to the New York Comic Con!

It's official. We're off to the New York Comic Con 2010. Join us at booth 2460 right near DC Comics, Anchor Bay/Manga, Your Scape Decals, Capcom Entertainment Inc. and 38 Studios Inc., as several of the cast and crew of Mind's Eye the Series will be in attendance all weekend long, including Creators and Directors Thomas Gofton and Tom Brown, Director of Photography Nick Montgomery, Actress Danika Czubak (Elyssa the Pirate), star lead Nik MacMillan (Illia Fairchild), Actor Aiden Harris (Young Patrick the Samurai), Fight Choreographer Cameron Parkinson (The Shadows Hand Minion), Renowned Makeup artists Lovina Yavari, 2nd Unit Director James Golden and Production Assistant Annika Gofton. What's even better, check out the Official Trailer for the show ONLY at the 2010 New York Comic Con as a limited time viewing before it's official release on October 31st (Halloween)! We look forward to seeing you there this year and many more years to come.

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Dreamweaver play testing part 1

Thomas Gofton and Michael Edwards sit down with some Mind's Eye crew and friends for the first play test of Dreamweaver. A role playing game styled after the infamous Dungeons and Dragons, Dreamweaver allows players to take on characters with the strengths and abilities of Mind's Eye's legendary heroes as they battle in the ancient war between the Shadow's Hand and the Knights Templar - amongst other things. Whether playing as dreamweaving knights or samurai, half-blood humans, or even a police officer (as used by Nick Mongomery - Mind's Eye Director of Photography)  the guys had a great time trying out the new game. Gofton even managed to create his character Patrick on paper.  With the help of writer Tom Brown manning Synn Studio's Sony EX1 some of the action was captured for further scrutiny. And how did Patrick fare within the game world? Take a look and find out for yourself!   Don't forget to contact Lynnvander Productions if you're interested in being part of the Dreamweaver Beta test!

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Gearing Up for Auditions

Directors Tom Brown and Thomas M. Gofton goof around before filming one of many auditions for the cast of Mind's Eye the Series. In the midst of their antics the questions was raised - who would win in a fight? A knight (played by Brown ) or a Samurai (played by Gofton).  We'll let you come to your own conclusions... for now...