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This week, it’s all about melding comedy and fantasy. First up, Laura Perlmutter, producer for “Riftworld Chronicles” talks about how the short film “The Portal” grew into the webseries, what it took to get to the 8 episodes of Season 1 filmed and produced, and the plans that are underway to get Season 2 off and running.
Next, series star Erin Karpluk (Being Erica, Rookie Blue) talks about connecting with the life that Kim leads, playing with the humor in the story, watching how the fans have completely embraced the show and the characters, and more.
RIFTWORLD: CHRONICLES follows Alar of Caer Caladh (Tahmoh Penikett), who is stuck in Toronto after one of his spells goes awry. He teams up with struggling journalist Kim (Erin Karpluk) to help get him back home. Hunted by a fantastical foe, they try to solve the mystery of what binds their worlds – and their fates – together.
The series begins with a portal opening in a desolate alley in downtown Toronto, where Alar steps out to a foreign world – Earth. Clearly lost, he tries to use his powers to cast a teleport spell, to no avail. Fascinated by this new dimension, he seeks out a palace only to meet Kim, a savvy up-and-coming journalist, who is pretty sure he is just another homeless man off his meds. It’ll take more than a necklace, a dimension-travelling monster, and possible imprisonment for Kim to realize Alar is the real deal.
RIFTWORLD: CHRONICLES is created by Jonathan Williams and produced by First Love & Sienna Films.
“Riftworld: Chronicles” Series 1 (playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo_UQZib9jJhihXpHc0oiXBOhgZR2BUgt
“Riftworld: Chronicles” Behind the Scenes (playlist): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVj7H3IqaWA&list=PL6MGAj0REQ54FQifpBw2t2zw9p9MgI-Pp
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