Los Angeles, July 8, 2026 — If you’re tired of Hollywood playing it safe, constantly rebooting tired franchises or letting algorithms dictate creative decisions, then independent filmmaker Luke Sparke is making a very loud, prehistoric statement.
The director behind the cult dinosaur-horror film Primitive War has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for his most ambitious project yet: Dinosaurs of the Wild West, a live-action cinematic series where humans and dinosaurs have evolved together, and the frontier isn’t just built on horses and steel—it’s built on massive brontosaurs and raptors ridden into battle.
This isn’t just a pitch. Sparke and his team at Sparke Films are serious about “creating the greatest dinosaur series of all time,” and they’re doing it by putting the power directly into the hands of the audience. The campaign aims to raise $347,030 to fund two complete, high-quality episodes (totaling a minimum of 60 minutes).
As of publication, it’s already garnered over $54,085 from 616 backers with 29 days still left on the clock.
It’s a defiant rejection of the traditional studio system, designed for audiences who want something bold, original, and cinematic—”not shaped by algorithms. Not watered down by committee.”
Funding the New Frontier: Kickstarter at a Glance
The premise itself is pure genre gold. Set in 1879, it reimagines the Old West where towering beasts power civilization, flying predators rule the skies, and a looming threat of extinction isn’t natural.
The Dinosaurs of the Wild West campaign is structured to reward both casual genre fans and hardcore collectors, with entry-level digital assets giving way to tangible production artifacts and high-end industry access.
While the “Early Bird” and “Insider” tiers focus on securing early 4K access and screen credit placement, the upper echelons of the campaign offer unprecedented immersion into the filmmaking process.
From owning a hand-crafted resin statue produced by the show’s actual creature workshop to being digitally immortalized as a frontier rider via a professional VFX composite, Sparke Films is leveraging its physical production infrastructure in Queensland to provide rewards that bridge the gap between being a viewer and a participant in the project’s legacy.
Dinosaurs of the Wild West: Pledge Tiers
| Tier Name | Approx. Price (USD) | Key Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| First Frontier Supporter | ~$11 | Official Trailer Soundtrack & Digital Design DIY Pack |
| Early Bird (48 Hour) | ~$18 | 4K Digital Access to Episodes 1 & 2, Digital Poster, Wall of Fame Name |
| The Insider | ~$49 | 4K Digital Access, Official Series Credits, Exclusive BTS Documentary |
| Crew Pack | ~$63 | Official Cast & Crew T-shirt, Signed Digital Script, Official Credits |
| Trading Card Set | ~$91 | 50-Card First Edition Set (Individually Numbered), BTS Documentary |
| Limited Edition Statue | ~$195 | 10-inch Resin Cast Production Statue (Bronze Finish) with Plaque |
| Frontier Collector | ~$278 | Signed Hero T-Rex Digital Render, “Frontier Records” Pack, Art Collection |
| Complete Collection | ~$590 | One-payment bundle including all rewards from the previous tiers |
| On-Set Experience | ~$2,083 | Visit the set in Queensland, Australia; meet the cast and crew |
| Ride a Dinosaur | ~$4,165 | Filmed on a production gimbal and composited into the show as a rider |
| Design a Dinosaur | ~$6,247 | Work with the VFX team to create an original, accurate dino variant for the show |
| Associate Producer | ~$9,023 | Associate Producer credit on IMDb and invitations to all red carpet premieres |
Episode 1 teases a relentless bounty hunter and a frontier lawman uncovering a conspiracy that could end the age of dinosaurs forever. It’s a compelling blend of sci-fi, action, and Western grit, heavily inspired by the captivating artwork of Shaun Keenan, who Sparke credits with illustrating “a world that I wanted to live in.”
The rewards for backers aren’t just digital downloads either. While 4K digital access to the first two episodes (estimated delivery October 2027) is a core offering, the tiers quickly escalate into once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Imagine claiming an official cast and crew T-shirt, or, for the truly dedicated, the chance to “Ride a Dinosaur”—where you’re filmed on a production gimbal rig and composited directly into the episodes as a frontier rider.
There are also opportunities to design an original dinosaur variant with the VFX team (within paleontological accuracy, of course) or become an Associate Producer with an IMDb credit.
A note for aspiring dinosaur riders and set visitors: these physical experiences are strictly limited to Queensland, Australia, and all travel, accommodation, and associated costs are the backer’s responsibility.
Sparke Films isn’t just hoping for a miracle. They’re coming to the table with a track record. Primitive War topped streaming charts globally and earned a Rotten Tomatoes score higher than many other dinosaur titles.
Their VFX team boasts credits across hundreds of Hollywood films, lending serious credibility to their promise of cinematic quality. This campaign is built on the idea that if the audience greenlights it, the series will be delivered with “zero delays,” a jab at past industry frustrations.
The ultimate vision extends far beyond two episodes. The campaign offers stretch goals that, if unlocked, will fund more episodes, all included at no extra cost for initial backers.
This is a chance for genre lovers to genuinely “build this world” from the ground up, to be part of a new era of storytelling that isn’t dictated by the whims of a corporate committee.
If you’ve ever dreamed of a Wild West where raptors are ridden into battle, now’s your chance to help make it real.
You can pre-order your access and explore the full range of rewards on the Dinosaurs of the Wild West Kickstarter page.
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