Our friends over at TankSpot.com keyed us in to an interesting little movie project that's attempting to capture the essence of what it means to be a World of Warcraft raider. In our modern day society, it's often difficult for raiders to balance the real world with the virtual one, and this concept, along with other pertinent issues, will be at the forefront of the film, which is appropriately titled "The Raid."

Here's an excerpt from the filmmaker's description of the production:

“The Raid” will be a film about raiding and what it means to be a raider. We will capture the numerous hours invested by a diverse group of gamers in a complicated and choreographed digital environment, where every contribution weighs on their success or failure. We will watch, in person and virtually, as members strategize, fail, re-strategize, and inevitably find victory in their pursuits. We will sit with them in their homes and seek to understand the value this kind of commitment has in their daily lives, amidst their work, and within their families. We will question them about virtual achievements and their value. We will sit with social experts concerned about the growing issue of internet addiction and seek their opinions. We will question the future of the MMO experience and its place in the global landscape of culture, education, and business. Most of all, we will demonstrate and feel the excitement and energy of this kind of experience, which is so often criticized and misunderstood.

However, the developers of the film need your help. They're looking to raise $12,000 by early April to produce a ten minute short film to help them generate more fundraising for the final production movie. To donate, all you need to do is head over to their website and follow the instructions found there. Check it out and then let us know what you think of the project!