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General Question

The Promise is the real-life rock band and musical engine behind the dramatic series Dreamer. Within the story, they are the visionary house band of the surreal dimension Zyx. Their powerful, original songs transform the protagonist’s life story into a cathartic rock opera, scoring his memories, traumas, and triumphs as anthems that drive the narrative forward.

What is the Dreamer series?

The Dreamer series is a surreal rock musical drama, based on a true story. It follows a gifted musician dying of AIDS, who revisits his traumatic past through visionary concerts in another dimension. His memories are scored by the band The Promise, transforming his life into a cathartic rock opera about trauma, identity, and the fight to reclaim his spirit.

How can people donate for HIV/AIDS in Canada, and how will STP and the STF use the money they receive to help end AIDS?

Here are two excellent organizations dedicated to ending AIDS in Canada ~ https://canfar.com/, Individual Donations. There are many more.

Founded by Tim Bartsch in 2020, the Southern Time Foundation (STF) is the philanthropic heart of the Southern Time Project. Once the project is post-revenue, a portion of all earnings will flow to the STF. Its mission is to combat AIDS mortality by identifying underserved global populations and, alongside local partners, funding targeted, life-saving initiatives. You can accelerate this vital work today. Your direct donation is deeply appreciated and helps build a world free from disease, inequality, and the repression of the human spirit.

When will Dreamer series be released?

The Dreamer series will have five seasons and will release over a decade. The first season is fully developed now and is ready to begin preproduction and will take around 19 months until it’s first released on the Southern Time Platform. All we need now is funding to begin the process!

Does the societal mission of Southern Time Productions go beyond addressing HIV/AIDS?

Our commitment to positively addressing HIV/AIDS is just the beginning. Recognizing the many interconnected issues surrounding the pandemic, we are dedicated to a broader mission. Through Southern Time Productions and future projects, we will champion a diverse range of artists and initiatives that tackle pressing social, health, and environmental concerns, using our platform to catalyze change and elevate purpose-driven art.

What kind of music does The Promise perform?

The Promise forges an unapologetically eclectic sound—a blend of psychedelic, jazz-classical, and art-rock. Their first album, ‘Lost in Love No More,’ was a raw, low-budget testament to this vision. It serves as a powerful preview of the unprecedented music to come. Once funded, Southern Time Productions will realize the band’s full potential, recording a professional overture album for the Dreamer series that will fully unleash their ambitious, genre-defying artistry.