Fact Sheet

About The Call of the Flame

The Call of the Flame is a high fantasy series by Kurt Cañez. Inspired by The Lord of the Rings and the audio series We're Alive: A Story of Survival. While working in the tedium of retail, Kurt listened to audio lectures on mythology, history, NPR's Star Wars radio play, and the Song of Ice and Fire audiobooks read by the late Roy Dotrice, with music scores by Howard Shore and Ramin Djawadi. All those things put together seeded a specific feel that he wanted to re-create for The Call of the Flame.

The series tackles themes like consequences, oppression, patriarchy, and finding balance within oneself. Centered on Bri--a barmaid and daughter of a God slaying folk-hero as she discovers an onset of powers thought to be exclusive to the God her father had slain years ago.

Creator

KURT CAÑEZ, Creator, Audio Engineer, Lead Writer

With a love for storytelling across all mediums, Kurt was given little choice but to quit film school and work full time in 2016, highly limiting his collaboration potential with his friends and classmates.

But where there's a will, there's a low budget way. He sought online collaborations as a way to channel his creativity and writing. Web videos, machinima, and podcasting. All things that worked with his rigorous work schedule. His inspirations range from literature, film, TV, and comics. Brian K. Vaughn, Noelle Stevenson, Joss Whedon, C. Robert Cargill, and George R.R. Martin, being among his inspirations.

He studied at the Colorado Film School for two years and first dabbled with web content in 2010 with his machinima web-series Theta.

From here he doesn't know where he'll go. No matter what though, he will do it with friends at his side, and will never hear the odds of success.

Cast and Crew

The Call of the Flame is written by Kurt Cañez and produced by Magnir Productions LLC.

Nadi Reed Perez, co-writer and script doctor, aspiring author under the pen name Nadi Reed Perez. Co-writer on many of the latter episodes of The Call of the Flame, such as Chapter 7 and Chapters 10 & 11.

Adam Halpin, music composer, consultant on sound design, known for his work on the animated web series Satina.

Sasha Blore, co-editor, aspiring filmmaker mainly known for her work on the Radioverse podcast.

Megan Watson, con-linguist, fantasy writer and creator of the language Sanavran used in the series.

Bri is voiced by Bonnie Bogovich
Taruk is voiced by Corey Borchers
Villadius is voiced by Stephen Cumberworth
Iriklas is voiced by Xathien
Jenquo is voiced by Garry Gibbs II
Ultovin is voiced by Ash Williams
Nurang is voiced by Sarah Ruth Thomas
The voice of the Narrator is George Hoctor

Where to Listen

Contact

thecalloftheflamepodcast@gmail.com

What listeners are saying about The Call of the Flame ...

“A rollicking good adventure, acting so good it's nearly transparent, and a fully formed world for the voyagers to journey through. This is serial fantasy adventure at its best. It's quarter to three … just one more episode.” – Tim Reilly, podchaser reviewer

“The mixing is fantastic which leads to true immersion in the show, and the voice actors are stellar,” – Ned Donovan, podchaser reviewer

“Just finished the episodes available & must say I really love what the people have done here. The world and characters that have been created are great, and I can’t wait to hear more soon! – iTunes reviewer

“Binged this in a day. This is a fantastic story with great voice acting. I’ve really enjoyed the music as well. Keep up the good work!” – iTunes reviewer

“Jesus, The Call of the Flame out here tugging my heartstrings. Illegal.” -- Elena Fernandez Collins, podcast critic

What the cast and crew love about being a part of The Call of the Flame …

“The best thing about working on The Call of the Flame is the freedom, the quality of people I get to work with and the opportunities it has brought my way. The story is like none I've ever heard before and the connection I've developed with the characters over time is incredible.” – Sasha Blore, co-editor

“I love the Call of the Flame because it's allowed me to be immersed and a part of such an amazing world. A world that feels unique to other fantasies, that feels alive and thriving.” – Eric Umstott, vocal performer

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