I've decided to print out all the blogs and revert them to draft. Basically that means that I will be eliminating all the older posts and bringing everything up to date. Since most of the materials for "The Gnomes of New Hope: Zach & Zebby's Adventure " have advanced enough to move out of Development, it seems counter productive to keep the Development Notes posted. This Site represents, what I call - "The IMS Virtual Studio" which essentially is focused more on Image of the Mind Studios than on any particular project. So I think it is time to purge it of any dialogue that pertains to projects that either have fallen into stasis (for one reason or another) or have been discontinued. The primary focus of attention for IMS is building the organization structure, on the premise that an expansion of operations is imminent. Clearly, the advancement of The Gnomes involves an infusion of resources to IMS, so I expect some kind of expansion or advancement of the goals which have been discussed in the past.
The most significant goal, that has been lingering for years, is the establishment of a Retreat Environment. In terms of theatre, that is part of The Theatrical Development Centre. But that retreat environment also has the objective of being a Spiritual Retreat for The Alpha & Omega Society. What progress may occur on that front is not clear, but the business structure for the Gnomes of New Hope has accommodation for supporting that project.
You may like to watch the blog for The Gnomes of New Hope, as I often post thoughts there more frequently.
In regard to the progress on that front - the Industry Review Package is almost ready for distribution to Industry Professionals and Investors. This package will require submission of a signed Restrictive Covenant Agreement, which is self explanatory. I will try to post that agreement here but you can send me an email requesting that agreement if you are part of an organization whose activity is relative to the project as it is presented on the web page. I will also need confirmation of your position and authority in that regard. I may post some of the proposal package on the web as a secured site requiring a password if it seems appropriate for me to do so.
In terms of producing The Gnomes of New Hope, my primary goal is to raise $50K to be used for that additional artwork needed to complete the Illustrated Storybook. We still need 342 illustrations to complete all seven books. Even though the Libretto and the Music composition is finished, nothing can happen until we finish the illustrations for the Storybook. I will not go into the reasons for that, but if you are a publishing, theatre, or film professional who wants to talk about involvement, investment, licensing, or optioning the project, you ar welcome to leave a message on my phone at 215-292-9787. I don't answer unknown numbers, so you will need to leave a message.
Things are ready to pop on this. I am constructing the puppets for the stop action animated film and moving forward with that aspect of the project. IMS has a 10K sq ft shop space with two stage areas which are being prepared to construct a number of scenic components, including the parade float. I am progressing in-house as much as possible, but still have the desire to involve larger Studios with more resources than IMS as partners in this project. But anyway you look at it, progression will need to conform to the objectives and guidelines that have been developed for this project. basically that means that all work to complete the development and designs will take place in IMS as the Developmental Facility. Details and variations on that will taken place in direct communications contingent upon the level of investment and/or whether or not a party Board of Directors. In that regard, the Board of Directors means the Board of "The Elder Gnomes Joint Venture". Sitting on the nine-member board requires a buy-in at the rate of $1 per share. Each Board Position holds 1M shares, which belong to the Joint Venture, with recoupment and stock-split terms. There is also a Front Money Agreement which has a return of 300%,for those Industry Professional who understand the other intricacies of a project of this nature. That is just a taste of the elements included in the Production Management and Business Plan for this project. I am hesitant to post too much of the details oin the web, but I know there a lot of folks watching the progress of this project. I intend and plan on posting the details on The Producing Partners site, which is a membership only site. That site is not fully developed at this point, but it will be the method by That's we communicate with out Vested Producing Partners. If you are serious about getting involved, do leave me a message at the number given above.
That's all for now. AG
