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ABOUT THE DL CHRONICLES
The DL Chronicles is an award winning anthology TV series by filmmakers Quincy LeNear and Deondray Gossett that aired on cable TV in 2007.
The DL Chronicles tells the stories of men of color who by consequence and by choice, live sexually duplicitous and secret lifestyles also known as, The Down Low. The "Down Low" is a slang term for men who identify as being straight, but secretly engage in sexual activity with men. More than just closeted, they do not identify as Gay or Bi-sexual and refuse to be associated with the Gay lifestyle or community.
Not only sexy and provocative, it offers a socially-conscious insight into the lines between sexuality and perceived socially acceptable behavior within communities of color. It provides an unapologetic view of intimacy between men and explores these scintillating stories with honesty and integrity.
It was renewed in 2008 and green lit for a second season but was put on hold indefinitely.
WHAT WE'RE DOING?
For the past 3 years The DL Chronicles has been shelved by its former TV Network and the fans have been outraged, waiting for years to no avail. Well the wait is over! The series' RIGHTS reverted back to the creators this Fall, now affording the fans and supporters the opportunity to bring back The DL Chronicles with all NEW episodes! (NOTE: The series will not air on its former cable network, here!TV or OutTV).
We are excited and ready to bring you ALL NEW stories, ones that entertain, scintillate, inspire, and CHANGE!
For more info visit our webs theofficialdlchronicles.com
OUR PLAN
This is our second fundraising effort. Our very first fundraising endeavor proved to be too financially ambitious. The initial mission was to completely fund the second season through the fans support without the involvement of outside funding. We are extremely grateful to the individuals and companies who showed their unwavering support towards that goal. However slowed, we have not been stopped. The show must and will go on!
We are now seeking a minimum of $30,000 for startup funds in conjunction with other funding sources in time for the series to enter into pre-production in late January 2012! We have lowered our goals and will subsidize our remaining financial needs through interested investors and through other fundraising efforts.
A minimum of $30,000 will help produce a partial season; 3 half hour anthology episodes equaling 90 mins of content for DVD and Video On Demand.
If we significantly raise above the minimum of $30,000 those funds will go towards the production of the completion of season 2.
WHERE YOUR FUNDS GO
Pre-Production (Casting, Location Scouting, Production Insurance, etc.)
Production ( Cast, Crew, Production Equipment, Location Fees, Costumes, Travel, Catering, etc.)
Post Production (Editing, Sound Mixing & Design, Scoring and Soundtrack)
Distribution (Online Distribution Fees, DVD Authoring/Printing, etc.)
Public Relations & Marketing (Press Releases, Print and Online Advertising, etc.)
WHERE WILL IT AIR?
The DL Chronicles RETURNS will be accessible wherever a broadband connection is found and a media enabled device is used; broadband enabled televisions, computers, cellular phones, wireless devices (iPad, iPod, Android tablets, etc.) gaming systems and also DVD.
Thanks to the world wide web we are no longer confined to our TV sets and channels

Our intended distribution avenues are:
HD Video downloads (iTunes, Amazon Prime, and more)
HD Streaming (Hulu, Xbox, PS3, Youtube, and more)
VOD (Netflix, Comcast, Blockbuster, Direct TV and more)
DVD/BLU RAY
and a planned theatrical tour in select cities!
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
If you decide to help this campaign, you can pledge whatever you can in exchange for our awesome rewards (for example, a DVD of the series when it's completed, your name in the credits, even a cameo appearance in an episode,... the list goes on!).
The MORE you pledge, the better the rewards! You can pledge as little as $1 or $50+ (the cost of a movie ticket, parking, snacks and gas in one day), or as much as $10,000+ (in which case I might have to propose to you).
Every dollar counts.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT TO US
The DL Chronicles was created as a labor of love in 2005. After noticing the absence of men of color in LGBT themed films and television and an absence of LGBT people in ethnic themed films and television, we were inspired to address the void. Furthermore, while witnessing the misdirected attacks and scapegoating of Same Gender Loving men of color in the media during the height of the country's Down Low hysteria and HIV witch hunt (concurrently during the Oscar success of Brokeback Mountain which was heralded as a great love story and not a scary Down Low one), we wanted to address the topic from it's sociological and cultural truths and paint a more accurate picture.
Armed with less than a few thousand dollars and the support of friends and family, we shot the pilot episode. It was a true independent and guerrilla filmmaking experience. We had no idea that it would grow beyond the confines of our own inner circle and reach national television, win countless awards, and reach across the seas, entertaining, inspiring, and changing lives.
In 2010, The DL Chronicles has been included in the college text book, Our Sexuality
by Robert Crooks, Karla Baur, published by
Cengage Learning.
“This is the most respected and authoritative college textbook available on human sexuality."
The DL Chronicles Season 1 DVD is regularly used by universities and community organizations as a teaching tool.
Fan Letter:
“I recently went to a screening of the DL Chronicles here in Philly and I really enjoyed it. Congrats on your success and I wish you even more success in the near future. Please keep up the good work. While I liked all of the segments I have to say I enjoyed part 2 the most, simply because I have never really seen the relationship between a black SGL man and his daughter explored to that magnitude on screen. It was a wonderful mix of humor and drama along with some very endearing characters. Seeing the movie forced me to do some self-inventory and make some changes within my own life which is what art is supposed to do. Thank you for making us proud.”
- Carib Boi
The impact that the series had was fulfilling beyond the egoistic desires of being a filmmaker and was rewarding because it helped someone heal, gave someone courage, gave someone a different point of view. We could move on to the countless other creative and fun ideas we have and we will, but as long as these stories remain relevant and continue to affect lives for the better, we will continue to speak for the silenced.
Other Ways You Can Help
Please help by spreading the word. Share this indieGoGo page with your network and encourage others to contribute. If you have decided that this series is worth your money, please help us find more supporters. You can direct your friends, family, and associates to our Facebook page or website if they would like to find out more. And please, don't forget to "like" us on Facebook.
1. Share this with 10 friends who would be interested in this series.
2. Share this on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google+ and more!
3. Share a link to this page on your Blog or in your e-mails.
4. Subscribe to our Youtube page @ www.youtube.com/thedlchronicles
5. Like our Facebook Page @ www.facebook.com/thedlchronicles
Share, share, share!
The DL Chronicles has thousands of fans across the country and thousands more across the globe. The pirated clips and downloads of Season 1 alone are in the hundreds of thousands!. So we know that you are watching and we know that you want to see the stories that will reflect you, that chronicle your lives, but to do this we need your to take ACTION!
We believe that the viewing audience has the power to choose the images they want to see. Why should we wait for the networks to continue to undervalue and render us invisible? The funds for this series should come from the people who the series actually impacts. It should come from the thousands of people whose lives these stories portray. It should come from the fans because you have demanded it.
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!! XOXOXO Let's Do This AGAIN!
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DONATION: $1
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| We know times are hard and we appreciate even the smallest of donations. So we truly appreciate your gift. Lots of $1 add up to make our goal! •In return we'll send a shout-out and thank you on our FB Fan page. |
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FRIEND’S PACKAGE: $10
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| HD Digital download of the “Premiere” episode! • A shout-out and thank you on our FB Fan page. • You'll be included in the thanks section on our website too! |
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SUPPORTER’S PACKAGE: $25
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| An HD digital download of the FULL series. • The DL Chronicles RETURNS sticker or refrigerator magnet. • Exclusive access to a protected link on our website of streaming sexy behind the scenes footage! • A shout-out and thank you on our FB Fan page. • You'll be included in the thanks section on our website too. |
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VIEWERS PACKAGE: $50
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| A SPECIAL CROWDFUNDERS EDITION DVD (with special features) not available anywhere else! This package includes exclusive video interviews with directors and cast. • As an ADDED BONUS, we're including downloads of “select” songs from our The DL CHRONICLES RETURNS soundtrack. • Also everything in the Supporter's Package above! (Canada shipping, please add $6, International please add $10) |
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THE # 1 FAN PACKAGE: $100
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| COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD. • A PDF DOWNLOAD OF THE DIRECTOR'S SHOOTING SCREENPLAY! • Digital download of the full SOUNDTRACK! • HD download of the series (for watching on the go). • Exclusive digital download of our Behind the Scenes docu special including interviews with cast and crew as they bring the DL Chronicles RETURNS to life! •Also everything in the Supporter's Package above! ((Canada shipping, please add $6, International please add $10) |
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GIFT BAG PACKAGE: $250
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| Signed Behind the Scenes E-Book (or PDF) w screenplay and full color photos for iPad, Kindle or online viewing. • SIGNED COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD W/ PERSONAL NOTE • HD DOWNLOAD • FULL SOUNDTRACK • Autographed pictures of the cast with special note. • A signed limited edition movie poster signed by the cast. •Also everything in the Supporter's Package above! (Canada shipping, please add $6, International please add $10) |
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VIP PACKAGE: $500
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| PARTY at the wrap party in L.A.(transportation not included). 2 tix to the cast/crew screening in L.A. (travel and accommodation not provided)! • Bound BTS Look Book w screenplay and full color photos. •COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD W/ PERSONAL NOTE • HD DOWNLOAD • FULL SOUNDTRACK • Autographed pictures of the cast. • A signed limited edition poster. • Special thank you in the credits. •Everything in the Supporter's Package above! (Canada shipping add $6, International add $10) |
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER PACKAGE: $1,000
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| "Associate Producer" credit • A Walk-on Role (travel and accommodation not provided). Come spend the day working on the set and get pix taken by our on set photographer, who will make sure to document your experience - which will be printed in the BTS look too! • Name in the THANK YOU credits! •Invite to the cast and crew party in Los Angeles, CA (travel and accommodation not provided). •Also everything in the VIP Package above! (Canada shipping add $6, International add $10) |
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CO-PRODUCER PACKAGE: $3,000
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| Visit the set of The DL Chronicles for a day and hang out with the director, cast and crew. (travel and accommodation not provided). •A cameo acting appearance in an episode . • Invitation to attend the screening of the pilot. •Lunch with new cast and the Producers in Los Angeles. •Also everything in the VIP Package above! (Travel and accommodation not provided/Canada shipping add $6, International add $10) |
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CO-EXEC PRODUCER PACKAGE: $5,000
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| "Co- Producer credit" listing in the credits (NOTE: Creative control exempt) • A "Co- Producer credit" listing on IMDB.com • 2 TICKETS TO WRAP PARTY and ADVANCED VIP SCREENING/AFTER PARTY • Lunch on the set with the cast and crew, documented by a photographer. • A character named after you or gift it! • A walk-on role with dialogue (Under 5 lines). •Everything in the VIP Package above! (Canada shipping, please add $6, International please add $10) (Travel and lodging not provided) |
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PACKAGE: $7,500
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| Executive Producer credit of The DL Chronicles Returns! Vol. 1 • Name listed in opening titles. • A "Executive Producer credit" listing on IMDB.com • 4 TICKETS TO WRAP PARTY • 4 TICKETS TO PREMIERE SCREENING & AFTER PARTY sit in the VIP section!!! (Or screenings in select cities near you) •Also everything in the Co-Producer Package above! (Canada shipping, please add $6, International please add $10) (Travel and accommodation not provided) |
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CORPORATE PACKAGE/ARTS PATRON: $10,000
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| Your product, brand or logo prominently in an episode (Corporations only). •Your logo/name, listed in the crawl credits and opening credits. • Your company/personal name featured on our website and social media presence with clickable links or banners. •Your company/personal name will be credited in the Acknowledgments in limited print literature. •Also select rewards from the Executive-Producer Package above for non-corporations! (Canada shipping add $6, International add $10) |
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