Star Wars may be what you know Matt Busch for, but soon it’s likely that Aladdin 3477 will be the first thing you think of when you hear his name. With the long-gestating project closer to fruition than ever, Matt has launched a Kickstarter campaign (which hit target in mere hours) and here’s the details on how to follow and support this fascinating project.
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, MI— After 13 years of ambitious work, Writer/Director Matt Busch is finally sharing a close look at his magnum opus, the Aladdin 3477 Motion Picture Trilogy with the release of an intense Kickstarter campaign. The live-action feature films are based on the classic Arabian Nights tale, set 1,500 years in the future throughout India and Asia. Unlike Disney’s version, this adventure looks like Star Wars, feels like Indiana Jones, and is vast in scope like Lord of the Rings. The first independent film, titled Aladdin 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom, stars Erik Steele, and is expected to be released this year.
Busch began his career in Hollywood illustrating storyboards and concept art for films like Con-Air and The Matrix. Simultaneously, he gained notoriety in the worlds of licensing and publishing, creating art for high profile properties like Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, and Stranger Things. Busch is mostly known for the massive amount of art he’s provided for the Star Wars Universe. If you live on the planet Earth, you’ve likely seen his illustrations on books, posters, apparel, and more.
As grateful as Busch has been working for George Lucas, the dream has always been to create an epic sci-fi trilogy of his own. The Aladdin 3477 project began with Busch traveling the world, getting inspiration in countries like India and Hong Kong where the films would take place. Being a professional illustrator helped, as Busch created thousands of storyboards and concept designs to help share his vision with cast and crew. With the help of family, friends, and a few industry professionals, principle photography took 5 years, with an additional 4 to complete post production.
Effort has also been spent preparing for the promotion of the first Aladdin 3477 film, beginning with the release of a monumental Kickstarter campaign. Set to help funding for film festivals and markets, the crowdfunding campaign features unique rewards for backers, including books, posters, toys, and opportunities to see the film with Busch himself before anyone else. The campaign has taken off like wildfire, as it was fully funded in 8 hours, and double-funded in less than 3 days.
To keep the buzz going during the campaign, Busch has plans for exciting reward reveals, as well as contests and unveiling the movie trailer for the first film. Busch adds, “For me, I’m just so grateful I had the opportunity to create these films with family and friends. To see the positive response fans are already expressing about the campaign is through-the-roof amazing.” The Kickstarter campaign for Aladdin 3477 ends at midnight on March 3rd, 2023.
Exploring the galaxy since 1978, Mark wrote his first fan fiction in 1981 and been a presence online since his first webpage Fanta War in 1996. He currently contributes to Star Wars Insider, ILM.com and SkywalkerSound.com, having previously written for StarWars.com, Star Wars Encyclopedia, Build The Millennium Falcon, Starburst Magazine, Geeky Monkey, TV Film Memorabilia and Model and Collectors Mart.
He is a four-time Star Wars Celebration Stage host, the only podcaster to have appeared on every Celebration podcast stage since it began in 2015, the Daily Content Manager of Fantha Tracks and the co-host of Making Tracks, Canon Fodder and Start Your Engines on Fantha Tracks Radio.
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Star Wars may be what you know Matt Busch for, but soon it’s likely that Aladdin 3477 will be the first thing you think of when you hear his name. With the long-gestating project closer to fruition than ever, Matt has launched a Kickstarter campaign (which hit target in mere hours) and here’s the details on how to follow and support this fascinating project.
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, MI— After 13 years of ambitious work, Writer/Director Matt Busch is finally sharing a close look at his magnum opus, the Aladdin 3477 Motion Picture Trilogy with the release of an intense Kickstarter campaign. The live-action feature films are based on the classic Arabian Nights tale, set 1,500 years in the future throughout India and Asia. Unlike Disney’s version, this adventure looks like Star Wars, feels like Indiana Jones, and is vast in scope like Lord of the Rings. The first independent film, titled Aladdin 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom, stars Erik Steele, and is expected to be released this year.
Busch began his career in Hollywood illustrating storyboards and concept art for films like Con-Air and The Matrix. Simultaneously, he gained notoriety in the worlds of licensing and publishing, creating art for high profile properties like Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, and Stranger Things. Busch is mostly known for the massive amount of art he’s provided for the Star Wars Universe. If you live on the planet Earth, you’ve likely seen his illustrations on books, posters, apparel, and more.
As grateful as Busch has been working for George Lucas, the dream has always been to create an epic sci-fi trilogy of his own. The Aladdin 3477 project began with Busch traveling the world, getting inspiration in countries like India and Hong Kong where the films would take place. Being a professional illustrator helped, as Busch created thousands of storyboards and concept designs to help share his vision with cast and crew. With the help of family, friends, and a few industry professionals, principle photography took 5 years, with an additional 4 to complete post production.
Effort has also been spent preparing for the promotion of the first Aladdin 3477 film, beginning with the release of a monumental Kickstarter campaign. Set to help funding for film festivals and markets, the crowdfunding campaign features unique rewards for backers, including books, posters, toys, and opportunities to see the film with Busch himself before anyone else. The campaign has taken off like wildfire, as it was fully funded in 8 hours, and double-funded in less than 3 days.
To keep the buzz going during the campaign, Busch has plans for exciting reward reveals, as well as contests and unveiling the movie trailer for the first film. Busch adds, “For me, I’m just so grateful I had the opportunity to create these films with family and friends. To see the positive response fans are already expressing about the campaign is through-the-roof amazing.” The Kickstarter campaign for Aladdin 3477 ends at midnight on March 3rd, 2023.
Exploring the galaxy since 1978, Mark wrote his first fan fiction in 1981 and been a presence online since his first webpage Fanta War in 1996. He currently contributes to Star Wars Insider, ILM.com and SkywalkerSound.com, having previously written for StarWars.com, Star Wars Encyclopedia, Build The Millennium Falcon, Starburst Magazine, Geeky Monkey, TV Film Memorabilia and Model and Collectors Mart.
He is a four-time Star Wars Celebration Stage host, the only podcaster to have appeared on every Celebration podcast stage since it began in 2015, the Daily Content Manager of Fantha Tracks and the co-host of Making Tracks, Canon Fodder and Start Your Engines on Fantha Tracks Radio.
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MACOMB TOWNSHIP, MI— After 13 years of ambitious work, Writer/Director Matt Busch is finally sharing a close look at his magnum opus, the Aladdin 3477 Motion Picture Trilogy with the release of an intense Kickstarter campaign. The live-action feature films are based on the classic Arabian Nights tale, set 1,500 years in the future throughout India and Asia. Unlike Disney’s version, this adventure looks like Star Wars, feels like Indiana Jones, and is vast in scope like Lord of the Rings. The first independent film, titled Aladdin 3477: The Jinn of Wisdom, stars Erik Steele, and is expected to be released this year.
Effort has also been spent preparing for the promotion of the first Aladdin 3477 film, beginning with the release of a monumental Kickstarter campaign. Set to help funding for film festivals and markets, the crowdfunding campaign features unique rewards for backers, including books, posters, toys, and opportunities to see the film with Busch himself before anyone else. The campaign has taken off like wildfire, as it was fully funded in 8 hours, and double-funded in less than 3 days.
To keep the buzz going during the campaign, Busch has plans for exciting reward reveals, as well as contests and unveiling the movie trailer for the first film. Busch adds, “For me, I’m just so grateful I had the opportunity to create these films with family and friends. To see the positive response fans are already expressing about the campaign is through-the-roof amazing.” The Kickstarter campaign for Aladdin 3477 ends at midnight on March 3rd, 2023.
