A UNIVERSE BORN IN SHADOWS
Independent Cinematic Storytelling
We bring bold visions to life through immersive storytelling and striking visuals. Born from creativity and driven by relentless passion, StoneGate Cinematic Universe is an independent project in the making — built step by step by its creators, with the goal of shaping stories that resonate far beyond the screen. At our core, we believe every story deserves to be told with style, substance, and soul. From graphic novels to 3D-animated films, we’re laying the foundation for worlds that will leave a lasting impact — one vision, one project, one universe at a time.
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DECLASSIFIED INTEL. DIRECT FROM STONEGATE
FILES FROM THE CITY
Step into the District Logs of StoneGate. From character deep dives and behind-the-scenes drops to world-building updates and fan insights, this is where the StoneGate Cinematic Universe unfolds. Every entry expands the vision, one file at a time.
A NEW ERA OF INDEPENDENT STORYTELLING
At StoneGate Cinematic Universe, we turn bold ideas into immersive stories with depth, style, and impact. Founded by Adam Dudley in Charlottesville, VA, the universe is being built by a two-person core—Adam and his co-writer—developing concepts, writing scripts, and shaping visuals from the ground up.
Debut Project
Becoming Hank Luciano – StoneGate City began as a personal spark and now stands as a fully fictional crime-drama universe about betrayal, power, and transformation.
First Release
District Files — Issue #1: BleakStone Point (graphic novel)
An origin chapter exploring Sincere Cross before he becomes Hank Luciano—the choices, scars, and silence that forged him.
What’s Next
A 3D animated film built with Unreal Engine and MetaHuman, expanding the world with cinematic scope.
How We Fund
These projects are ambitious and expensive. We’ll pursue crowdfunding campaigns, private investment, and strategic partnerships—committed to bringing visionary indie cinema to life with a global audience in mind.
Our Why
StoneGate Cinematic Universe is a movement for independent creators who push boundaries with originality, authenticity, and imagination. This is just the beginning.
SUPPORT THE VISION — CROWDFUNDING • FALL 2025
At StoneGate Cinematic Universe, we build original, cinematic stories with independence at the core. This Fall, we launch our first crowdfunding campaign to kick off the world of Becoming Hank Luciano.
First Release
District Files — Issue #1: BleakStone Point
A gritty, character-driven graphic novel that sets the stage for Hank Luciano’s rise. Created by Adam Dudley with his co-writer, in collaboration with select illustrators and world-builders.
The Bigger Picture
District Files will expand the world while the animated film develops in parallel using Unreal Engine and MetaHuman. Teasers and reveals will roll out during the campaign.
What Your Support Fuels
• Production: graphic novel pages, cover variants, and digital editions
• Film development: look-dev, concept art, and test sequences in Unreal/MetaHuman
• Story: screenwriting and world-building by Adam and his co-writer
• Sound and score: original music and cinematic sound design
• Print and distribution: collector-grade physicals plus global digital delivery
• Community and rewards: limited drops, exclusives, and behind-the-scenes access
This isn’t just a project. It’s a universe in motion. Tap in and build with us.
DISTRICT FILES GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES | BHL - BLEAKSTONE POINT ISSUE #1
BLEAKSTONE POINT — EVERY LEGEND HAS AN ORIGIN
BleakStone Point is the pulse of StoneGate City—honest, hard, and human. On one side, the district moves steady with working- and middle-class families. These are the builders: skilled trades, steady shifts, small businesses, and deep-rooted hustle. The blocks carry schools, strip malls, mom-and-pop diners, BleakStone General Hospital, and a community college built for second chances. But BleakStone isn’t one-sided. Across town, Havoc Heights and Redwood Flats wear the city’s pain out loud. Boarded windows sit over corner hustles and forgotten playgrounds. Opportunity runs thin and survival runs the streets. Violence hits closer, and trust takes longer. And still—community breathes—through late-night cookouts, porch-watch elders, and kids who dream past the block. In that shadow, a new vision rises. The Rise at BleakStone—a transformative housing initiative founded by Sincere Cross (now known as Hank Luciano)—is changing the landscape. What was an abandoned lot is now a secure micro-neighborhood of modern tiny homes and renovated trailers, built with dignity. Priority goes to homeless veterans, single parents, and returning citizens rebuilding from the ground up. This project is more than property—it’s personal. For Sincere, it’s a way to honor the city that raised him, scarred him, and shaped his code. The Rise is his answer to a past full of pain—a living promise to make the next chapter better. And The Rise isn’t a place to crash—it’s a blueprint for restoration: community gardens, mental-health resources, career training, free meals, and education programs. Not a shelter. Structure. Stability. A real second shot. BleakStone Point is more than a district—it’s a layered story of contrast and resilience. One half grinding toward progress, the other clawing through chaos. And between them, a blueprint for what StoneGate can become—written by someone who walked through fire and came back to build what lasts.
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Graphic Novel Series - District Files
Every district has a story. Every page pulls you deeper.
District Files is the foundation of the StoneGate Cinematic Universe—a layered world built district by district, character by character. Each issue reveals another corner of StoneGate City and the players fighting to control it.
This series moves if the community moves with it. Our first crowdfunding campaign launches Fall 2025 to bring the books to print and fuel what comes next.
Issue #1: BHL — BleakStone Point
The journey starts in BleakStone Point, a district defined by silence, scars, and shadows. This first issue follows Sincere Cross in the early chapters of his life—and delivers the betrayal that shatters his world and sets a chain reaction in motion. It’s the moment that changes everything and begins the path toward Hank Luciano.
What to Expect
District-based arcs: each book focuses on a different part of StoneGate City with its own culture, politics, and pressure. Teasers for upcoming districts will roll out during the campaign.
New characters and factions: crews, insiders, and rivals introduced as the map expands.
Cinematic worldbuilding: every issue adds canon that feeds directly into the animated film in development using high-end 3D tools (Unreal Engine, MetaHuman).
Collector-first releases: print and digital editions, select variant covers, and campaign-exclusive drops.
The blueprint is built. The vision is locked. Tap in this Fall and help bring District Files — Issue #1: BleakStone Point to life.
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FICTIONAL CHARACTERS | STONEGATE CINEMATIC UNIVERSE
FEATURED CHARACTERS
Allies. Enemies. Kings. Queens. Killers. Crews. StoneGate isn’t just a city—it’s a battlefield of agendas. This section dives into the people who run it, ruin it, and try to survive it. From crime families and street gangs to secret operatives and rogue leaders— every name here holds weight, and every face plays a role. → Crews | Factions | Power Moves | Ties & Rivalries
Hank Luciano (Formerly Sincere Cross)
DISTRICT FILE: BleakStone Point
Real Name: Sincere Cross
Current Identity: Hank Luciano
Status: Alive
Affiliation: Black Signal
Backstory:
Once a quiet cannabis dispensary driver in Bleakstone Point, Sincere stumbled into the city's criminal elite after a mysterious order drop-off turned into a life-changing opportunity. Disappearing from the streets after betrayal, he resurfaced as Hank Luciano 20 years later — calculated, reserved, and building an empire of his own design.
Physical Skills:
- Tactical driving & urban navigation
- Firearms training & close-quarters combat
- Strategic planning & silent operations
Charecter Profile:
Low-key. Cold presence. Rarely smiles. Dresses sharp — mostly in black. Signature fedora. Speaks when it matters. Commands without raising his voice. He’s the kind of figure people respect without needing a long intro.
NYLA VEX
Covert Ops Commander / Strategic Enforcer
DISTRICT FILE: BleakStone Point
Real Name: NYLA VEX
Nickname: VEX
Status: Alive
Affiliation: Black Signal (Co-Founder)
Backstory:
Raised in chaos, Nyla learned to lead in the middle of warzones—urban and emotional. By 17, she was running tactical crews. After saving Catalina Rojas from a cartel hit, the two became inseparable. When the StoneGate Federal Reserve heist imploded, Nyla pulled off a silent extraction and vanished with Hank Luciano. Since then, she’s been his shadow and sword.
Physical Skills:
- Mixed martial arts (brutal efficiency in close quarters)
- Tactical firearms expert (rifle, SMG, pistol)
- Stealth operations and night infiltration
- Urban parkour and rooftop pursuit
BLACK SIGNAL: STREET TACTICAL UNIT
Personal bodyguards, urban enforcers, and covert ops team for Hank Luciano and Black Signal.
DISTRICT FILE: BleakStone Point
Status: Active
Affiliation: Black Signal
Backstory:
Black Signal’s elite street unit is Hank Luciano’s frontline — suited in matte-black tactical gear, face-masked, and synced through encrypted comms. Built after the failed StoneGate Federal Reserve heist 20 years ago by Hank Luciano and Nyla Vex, this crew handles urban infiltration, high-risk extractions, personal protection, and deadly enforcement ops with surgical precision.
Skills:
- Urban warfare & tactical breaching
- High-speed pursuit & evasive driving
- Surveillance, heist execution, and protection ops
Physical Strengths:
- Firearm mastery
- CQC (Close Quarters Combat)
- Parkour & Silent movements
DOMINIC VIRELLI
Billionaire kingpin disguised as a "philanthropist and financial leader."
DISTRICT FILE: BleakStone Point
Status: Alive
Affiliation: Virelli Crime Family
Backstory:
Dominic Virelli is StoneGate City’s most elusive and untouchable power player. On paper, he’s a billionaire investor and global philanthropist — a man whose name is etched on hospitals, museums, and elite financial boards. But beneath the polished surface lies a criminal mastermind whose empire stretches far beyond city limits, cloaked in shell companies, offshore accounts, and political alliances.
KAI NAKAMURA
Cyber Recon Specialist / Field Assassin
DISTRICT FILE: BleakStone Point
Real Name: Kai Nakamura
Nickname: KAI
Status: Alive
Affiliation: Black Signal
Backstory:
Born in Tokyo’s criminal underground. Raised between code and chaos. Trained by syndicates, sharpened by survival. Kai is BLACKSIGNAL’s silent dagger — infiltrator, observer, and executioner, all in one.
Physical Skills:
- Knife combat, parkour mobility, silent takedowns
- Pistol sharpshooting (silencers and rapid draw techniques)
CATALINA ROJAS
Intelligence Ops / Mission Support Specialist
DISTRICT FILE: BleakStone Point
Real Name: Catalina Rojas
Nickname: CAT
Status: Alive
Affiliation: Black Signal
Backstory:
Dodged cartel warfare growing up in Mexico City. Nyla Vex saved her from a deadly situation, and since then, Catalina has been Nyla’s right hand—combining beauty with bulletproof loyalty.
Physical Skills:
- Krav Maga (fast neutralization moves)
- Dual pistol sharpshooting
- Rapid lock picking and escape techniques
ROMAN "GRIMM" COSTA
Weapons Specialist / Demolitions Expert
DISTRICT FILE: BleakStone Point
Real Name: Roman Costa
Nickname: GRIMM
Status: Alive
Affiliation: Black Signal/Street Tactical unit
Backstory:
Blacklisted by private military contractors after a botched shadow war. Found redemption—and a new purpose—under Hank Luciano’s command. Now he’s the blast behind the chaos.
Skills:
- Ordnance specialist (custom bombs & breaching tools)
- Weapons modification (tuning firearms per mission)
- Ballistics wizard (trajectory sniping & precision demolition)
Physical Skills:
- Heavyweight brawler — bare-knuckle beast
- Firearms expert (from SMGs to heavy rifles)
BLACK SIGNAL: THE BLACK VAULT
Black Signal’s Hidden Headquarters
Carved deep into a remote mountain range and buried beneath layers of misdirection, The Black Vault is the command center for all things Black Signal. More than just a hideout, it’s a full-scale operations hub — silent, deadly, and untraceable.
This off-grid desert fortress was designed to run shadow ops in plain sight. Built after the failed Federal Reserve heist, The Black Vault serves as the brain and backbone of Black Signal’s movements — from global intel to urban infiltration.
Core Operations Inside The Black Vault Include:
- Cyber-espionage & digital warfare
- Industrial sabotage & tech manipulation
- High-value asset extraction missions
- Criminal intelligence gathering
- Smuggling & black market tech deals
- Counter-surveillance and drone warfare drills
The Black Vault isn’t just a base. It’s a war engine, designed for digital takedowns, real-world disruption, and the kind of work no one talks about.
OBSIDIAN SYSTEMS GROUP
Obsidian Systems Group is an elite cybersecurity and digital infrastructure firm based in the heart of StoneGate City. Once a quiet player in the corporate tech world, it has grown into a powerhouse known for precision, secrecy, and next-generation solutions trusted by private institutions, banks, and government contracts alike.
On the surface, Obsidian provides cyber defense, encrypted communications, and advanced threat intelligence. But beneath its polished image lies its true role: the hidden digital backbone of The Black Signal Unit. While Hank Luciano was presumed dead after the failed heist two decades ago, Obsidian was quietly expanding its reach, securing networks and embedding itself deep into the city’s infrastructure.
Today, Obsidian Systems operates as both a legitimate front and a covert machine — running surveillance grids, digital infiltration, and backdoor mapping that keep Black Signal steps ahead of rivals and enemies. Its CEO, Catalina Rojas, is the public face of the company, but its founder, Hank Luciano, has returned from the shadows to reclaim control. With Nyla Vex at his side, Obsidian is no longer just a corporation — it’s the most dangerous weapon in StoneGate City, where public trust masks private domination.
EVERY VEHICLE IS A WEAPON. EVERY ROUTE IS A MISSION.
VEHICLES IN THE STONEGATE UNIVERSE
Street-Coded. War-Ready. Driven by Allies and Enemies Alike. In StoneGate, every engine has purpose. Whether it rolls with Black Signal or belongs to an enemy faction, a vehicle isn’t just about speed—it’s about survival, intimidation, and control. SUVs dominate this world—urban tanks dressed in silence. Armored. Tactical. Built for land, built for water. From sleek recon rigs to ghost-black command vehicles, every machine says something about the person behind the wheel. This section reveals the signature rides of both allies and enemies—each one designed to handle city heat, off-road escapes, and full-blown warzone. Some rides for order. Some for chaos. All for power.
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POWERING A UNIVERSE. BUILT FOR THE SCREEN. DESIGNED FOR THE FUTURE
A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE
At the core of the StoneGate Cinematic Universe is a real-time production pipeline designed for scalability. We’re investing in cutting-edge tech — from Unreal Engine and MetaHuman integration to AI-assisted workflows and virtual production — to build an IP that extends across film, gaming, animation, and immersive platforms. Each character, asset, and environment is created with interoperability in mind, meaning what we build today isn’t just content — it’s digital infrastructure. These tools allow us to move faster, pivot smarter, and extend the StoneGate experience into every major entertainment format. By supporting this campaign early, you’re not just backing a story — you're joining the foundation of a scalable cinematic IP ecosystem positioned for future partnerships, licensing, and distribution.
ARTISTIC VISIONARIES
BEHIND THE SCENES: WORLD ARCHITECTS
The blueprint of StoneGate City doesn’t live in code or ink — it lives in the minds of the visionaries who shape it. These are the artists, designers, and storytellers responsible for building the world — one district, one character, one cinematic moment at a time. From early concept sketches to immersive 3D environments, our World Architects craft every detail with precision and purpose. This is the team behind the shadows, the skyline, and the soul of the story. Welcome to the foundation of the StoneGate Cinematic Universe.
Adam Dudley
Adam Dudley, also known as Hank Luciano is the visionary behind StoneGate Cinematic Universe. An independent creative producer and entrepreneur from Charlottesville, VA, Adam brings bold concepts to life through storytelling, visual development, and strategic planning. With a passion for immersive worlds and cinematic storytelling, he laid the foundation for StoneGate entirely on his own so far — developing the story universe, writing early scripts, and designing the initial visuals.
Adam leads the creative direction and production strategy for all StoneGate projects, including the studio's debut title, Becoming Hank Luciano. While he’s crafted much of the early work solo, he actively collaborates with artists, writers, and designers to build a powerhouse team ready to make an impact in indie film and animation.
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