"The Raid" - a documentary about raiding in World of Warcraft (2011)

A documentary film about raiding in World of Warcraft. Originally published in 2011. Views shared by participants in this documentary do not reflect those shared by its makers, but rather those of the individuals, the culture, and the time period.

a blue loon film
director and executive producer - Kevin Michael Johnson
associate producer - Stewart McMichael
original music - Ben Wittman
editor - Ilya Magazanin

Kickstarter campaign launched on January 8th, 2010 - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

MUSIC:
Original music score - by Ben Wittman
Cryptoplanets - by Dynamedion
Inspired Cyborg - by David Flavin
Mission Omega - by Dynamedion
Dark Stars - by Dynamedion
Hi Robot - by Michele Vanni
No End in Sight - by Jonathan Geer
Into the Abyss - by David Flavin
Huntdown - by LynneMusic
Licenses for supporting music tracks from NEO Sounds, LLC and Shockwave-Sound.com

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Special Thanks (sort of no particular order?):

- To all the incredible Kickstarter backers who helped get this project off the ground - This really began everything for me; I can't thank you enough!
- To the awesome team at Hugo Creative - you believed in me when others wouldn't.
- To Ilya Magazanin - I don't know where you are now or what you're doing, but I'm sure it's amazing! Thank you for believing in me and for all the heart you poured into helping me tell this story. I met you when I was drowning, and you saved me.
- To my Tankspotters - It was because of you I did this.
- To Ciderhelm and Aliena - Thank you for supporting and believing in a scrub like me. Cider, you kindled my passion for MMO's. "Of Steel: A Guide to End Game Raiding"
- Stewart McMichael - I love you, man. You inspire me.
- To Months Behind - I hope you all are well and still slaying dragons! Thanks for letting me invade both of your worlds.
- Totalbiscuit - I miss you more than I can say. You were the first person who helped me speak publicly about this project. I will always be grateful for your bombastic support, and the surprising introduction to a treasured friendship. (If someone can find that old Blue Pls! episode please let me know!)
- Jarrod Ploof and the team at Typefrag - Thank you.
- The Rawrcast crew
- Gary Gannon, Mike B. and the team at Gamebreaker.tv
- Curse Gaming
- Doghouse Systems
- MMO-Champion
- ZAM
- Ed Castronova - Your book "Synthetic Worlds" blew my mind.
- Bonnie Nardi - Thank you for accepting my interview!
- Jesse Schell - Thank you for being willing to talk with me. Your mind is amazing.
- Ben Wittman - A talent that knows no end.
- Tony Mugavero - You always were ready to dive in and push our dreams forward. Steph and I will always hold you dear in our hearts!
- Mike Morhaime, Amy Morhaime, Chris Sigaty, Shane Dabiri, Samwise Didier, Chris Metzen, and all my incredible friends from Blizzard Entertainment - I didn't know you when I made this; so grateful to know you now. You made the greatest game of all time in World of Warcraft.
- My mom - you committed so much to this project. It crushes my heart to think about it. Thank you.
- My dearest Stephanie - I dragged you around the country (and Canada!), while you were pregnant with our first child...you are the greatest production grip the world has ever known. I love you, and here's to all the dreams!
(I reserve the right to add more to this list! I'm sure I forgot someone...)


To gamers everywhere -

It's an honor to share in this world (and others!) with you. I am so grateful to know now that my purpose on this earth is to serve and celebrate you all. Much, much love.


If you want to be in touch, you can find me over on Twitter (twitter.com/kmicj).