Viral Campaign for Found Footage Film “The Dinosaur Project” Discovered Caleb Hamilton, August 4, 2012August 4, 2012 The British Cryptozoological Society was set up in 1988 in order to bring the world the truth about unknown creatures. Through documented sightings and other forms of evidence, the society seeks to confirm the existence of creatures such as the New Jersey Devil and the extinct Tasmanian Tiger. Their latest quest, called “The Dinosaur Project”, has gone horribly wrong: they’ve lost contact with the expedition team. The BCZC is asking for your help in locating the team. More info after the jump!“The Dinosaur Project” is an upcoming found footage film about a group of explorers who come across living, breathing dinosaurs surviving in the Congo Jungle. Something terrible happens, causing them to lose contact with the BCZS, but footage from their journey is found. You can check out the British Cryptozoological Society website to learn a bit more about what they do, but you’ll be interrupted by a message asking for your help in their search for the missing crew.After clicking through, you are redirected to the movie’s Facebook page. Here you will discover the first clip from the film which reveals what might have happened to the crew. We have it for you below, along with the movie’s trailer.The Dinosaur Project hits U.K. cinemas August 10th, 2012.Source: HeyUGuys.co.uk ARGs & Campaigns Viral Marketing Viral Videos Studio CanalThe Dinosaur ProjectViral marketingViral video
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