Crazy as hell.

How else would you describe a sci-fi web series set post-apocalypse, featuring a walking, talking, badass (live action!) panda bear?

Know something else? Wastelander Panda is also pretty damn good.

The series chronicles the wanderings of a panda bear named Arcayus, and his human companion Rose, as they traverse a vast wasteland on a mission of revenge.

An independent Australian production, the series was created by Marcus Mckenzie and Victoria Cocks (who also directs). Beginning as a joke, the duo realized the potential of their idea, and considered pitching it as a television series.

Victoria teamed up with Epic Films to produce this impressive series prologue in 2012:

NEW EPISODES NOW LIVE!!! http://www.wastelanderpanda.com We have just finished the first three films in the Wastelander Panda Series. Watch at http://www.wastelanderpanda.com. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/wastelanderpanda Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/wastelandrpanda Follow our Tumblr http://wastelanderpanda.tumblr.com http://wastelanderpanda.com For more information, contact Producer Kirsty Stark on kirsty@epicfilms.com.au. Panda: Marcus McKenzie Voiced by: Roger Newcombe Writer/Director/Editor: Victoria Cocks Producer: Kirsty Stark Director of Photography: Vivyan Madigan Costume Designer: Olivia Iacobelli Panda Head Design: Lion of the Sun Productions: lionofthesun.com Production Designer: Annalisa Francesca Sound Designer: Leigh Kenyon Composer: Chris Larkin Makeup Artist: Eileen Brennan Focus Puller: Maxx Corkindale 1st Assistant Director: Kelly Carpenter VFX: Jeremy Kelly-Bakker Colourist: Daniel Principe Lighting Assistant: David Tang Costume Assistant: Kirrilee Stone Additional Makeup: Monique Jones Additional AD: Ella Macintyre Props Buyers: Rebecca Freeman & Pia West Cameras provided by Sam King & Darcy Sullivan Thanks to the Helpmann Academy, all of our extras, and everyone who assisted us on this project.

Based on strong fan reaction and support, three additional web episodes have been produced.

This is good news for all of us because Wastelander Panda is a fine example of innovative storytelling and exceptional production.

The writing is darkly compelling, and the cinematography vividly reveals a scorched landscape filled with lost souls.

I can't recommend this series highly enough. It's a testament to how digital media is giving much deserved exposure to new, exciting filmmakers.

To watch this unique and compelling web series, visit its channel on YouTube: Wastelander Panda.

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