Two more seasons for ACON-sponsored online drama The Horizon
Patrick James co-stars as ‘Wilma Bumhurt’
A sponsor-funded online drama targeting gay men with a safe sex message has been commissioned for a further two seasons after gaining more than 6m views on YouTube .
Boaz Stark, who has written for TV shows such as Packed To The Rafters, Home and Away, Neighbours and Winners & Losers, created The Horizon three years ago via a commission from ACON, Aids Council of NSW.
The first season had a budget of just $3000, with the finale racking up more than 2m views to date. The second season’s 13th episode, which was uploaded earlier this year, is approaching 1m views for that episode alone.
Way to go Boaz. Great some brave brands are taking a punt on more edgy stuff.
Good one to the brands that have sponsored this.
Anyone else looking to sponsor other properties in this genre please let me know!
I agree, Greg and Anna – in this competitive market, the edgier vehicles stand out and it’s paying off for the sponsors – The Horizon is averaging 25,000-40,000 views daily – very effective for companies that want to reach a local and global audience, build their online sales. I can create a story vehicle for virtually any product or service and produce a short-form series for around the cost of a brand tvc – with no media spend. The 1st season of The Horizon, out since 2009, is still attracting 5,000-10,000 views daily. It just keeps on giving!