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Absolution started as a collaborative project between two filmmakers.  John Gardiner and Matt Silverman.  As their final semester at film school winded down, they began their first post-college project.  Each desired a complex and intriguing narrative, that could unfold online, yet striving for more than what was currently online.  They scoured the Internet contemplating viral successors such as "Lonely Girl,"  "The Guild" and everything in between. 

 

A concept was devised: a ten part series with the two directors each directing five of the episodes.  The goal being a showcase for each director to put his own spin on the material.  The only thing left to be determined was the subject matter.  Hours of conversations took place, about their likes, dislikes and favorite t.v. or online series. Talks about what they could pull off for little to no money.  Parameters we set, including location and budget constraints.  After development was near complete they both set out to write a ten minute pilot with the key elements being Las Vegas and a man who hasn't slept in weeks.  Upon their return, they quickly discovered their hope for a collaborative project was becoming a pipe dream. 

 

The collaborative project never grew to fruition, However John Gardiner continued to write his version of the series.  Deciding to go forward with a run and gun production, he brought together a cast and crew.  The first series of shoots were small.  Shooting in Southern California became difficult for an array of reasons and the production ran into trouble.  It wasn't until John Gardiner's long time friend and associate Jake Akuna relocated to Los Angeles looking for new endeavors that the series got back on course.  The two had previously worked on a variety show on a local station in Hawaii (DIS-N-DAT). 

 

Seasoned cinematographer Larkin Seiple had been involved from an early point in development and was enthused about the project's new blood.  The small team went forward using whatever they could get their hands on, using each member's professional contacts to secure locations and equipment.  They went forward with production, filming the first several episodes. John reached out to composer Chandra Cogburn for the series' music and Jake brought on accomplished sound designer Krystal Parks to round out the team. 

 

Their trailers for the series caught the attention of New Media Nation creator Michael Murray.  The team signed with M. Murray who became the show's executive producer and is currently pitching the show to networks. 

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There are two reasons to give up your soul. To make amends for your past or to trade it saving the one you love.

 

Shelly's lived a dangerous life and unless she can collect one final life she's up for an eternity of suffering. 

 

Nathan's life was shattered when he lost his wife.  To save her, he traded his life.  Now with his own soul in the balance, he must find a way to free himself.

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