Bruce, a second generation Kiwi-Asian, wants to give his kids the best possible life he can. Amongst the plight of immigration, he sees an opportunity to make cash off those desperate for a life in New Zealand.

He cleverly devises a plan to bring people into the country, then have them work at his factory to pay off their debts, it’s a “win-win” scenario Bruce figures. Little does he know his partner and long time mentor, Emmanuel, has devised his own money-making scheme on the side. Funneling extra living costs from them on top of the initial fees. When these new workers can’t pay however, “accidents” begin to occur on the job. Bruce and his brother Nolan soon realise the deadly reality of the situation. They want no part of it, but Emmanuel can’t risk the exposure of his secret.

In the same vein as such classic Hollywood psycho thrillers like “Memento”, The Ghost envelops the viewer in a mind bending story. The series aims to keep you guessing, and questioning the morality of each characters’ decisions throughout.

The show, which consists of seven episodes, each approximately two minutes in length, found life after a friend pitched the idea to independent production company, A+ Productions, and its founder Joselyn Khor.

“A friend came to me with the skeleton. I was tasked to be the director and write the script based on that first idea. It really was supposed to be simple, but, I felt something was missing so kept devising and coming up with new things to add to the plot. Then I found the heart of the story,” comments Khor.

The title of the show suggests a paranormal theme – merely one of many elements to keep viewers on their toes – however, it also cleverly encapsulates one of the driving forces behind Khor’s company, to give a voice to those who are overlooked i.e. “The Ghosts.” Just like those immigrants who are proven to be disposable in the show, Khor seeks to promote the talents of Asian and other ethnic groups alike who may be overlooked in the performing arts.

She hopes to put together a showcase to premiere The Ghost, as well as work of other emerging artists. “Looking at mainstream shows, it’s rare to find one that is truly representative and all en-compassing. My aim is just to give all people, especially minorities, a fair chance to do what they love but also be recognised for it too.”

The cast of this ambitious web production prove they are more than capable of performing in what is a dark and enigmatic tale. At times running on pure grit, Khor admits the project took its toll on the crew and herself, “It may not be the most profound work of art, but it is a work of heart. The team and I have been bruised, ravaged by mosquitoes, fought exhaustion and fatigue from 12-hour shoots to bring you something we hope you will enjoy.”

Like most independent filmmakers, however, Khor has struggled to fund the project.

Although filming has wrapped up, this would-be director still requires another $2,500 to cover the costs of marketing, as well as, for the showcase to put The Ghost project and others in the creative arts community, on the map.

Khor and her team have launched a campaign on crowd funding site, Kickstarter hoping to give the project it’s final push past the finish line, but with less than 14 days to do so, time is pressing.

The series is due to be launched in July.

To find out more go to https://www.facebook.com/whoistheghost or to contribute to the Kickstarter campaign visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/691272670/the-ghost-web-series.