The creative team behind the science fiction web series “Northbound” will unveil the newest chapter, “Hannah’s Way,” at 7 p.m. Friday at the Braumart Theatre in Iron Mountain. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

The special one-night-only screening is a chance to catch up and support the series, meet the creators and learn how to get involved in future productions.

“We want to let the community know that we are still in the process of moving forward,” co-creator Seth Anderson said. “Everyone has been very patient and I’m excited to show how far we’ve come.”

The “Northstar” saga was created by Anderson, of Iron Mountain, and his brother, Nathan, of Los Angeles, along with their production company partner, Jason Hagen of Tennessee. In 2014, the trio, along with associate producer Faye Mannon-Rahoi, started to collaborate with local creative talent to shoot a proof of concept for the feature film set in Dickinson County. That resulted in “Northbound,” a prequel series to the planned full-length movie “Northstar,” about a group of survivalists who eke out their daily existence after a mysterious cataclysm kills most of North America’s human population in a single day.

The first episode in “Northbound” season 3 features Los Angeles-based actor Dan Klass, who has a long list of TV and film credits, including “X-Files” and “Party of Five.”

“I met Dan while living in L.A. and he became a close friend,” Anderson said. “He really took to the U.P. — loved the woods.”

Iron Mountain actress Alisha Mondloch plays the role of Hannah. “She had been working slowly in the first two seasons but knew I had this new character,” he said.

“She’s tremendous,” Mannon-Rahoi added.

“Dan didn’t know what to expect (working with Mondloch),” Anderson said. “He said she ‘threw him on the back of his heels — I have to keep up with her — she’s just amazing.'”

Anderson explained this will be an introductory episode to some of the new characters that are important to the rest of the season, as well as the feature film.

The audiences will also see a lot of new things, thanks to new cameras and equipment. “We are on a whole other level technically,” Anderson said.

“Hagan works really hard getting all our sponsors and everything we need to have a successful shoot,” Mannon-Rahoi said.

“We are on a little bit of a frontier up here on making film, but it has gotten better in the last five years,” Anderson said.

The more creative workers in the Upper Peninsula, the more that type of system will develop, he added. “That was part of the reason why I wanted to do it up here.”

The cast also has grown since the first season of “Northbound” was filmed. “We started with 10 or less people in the woods,” Anderson noted. “Now, we have 20 to 40 with us.”

In addition, some of the actors have gone on to do other creative projects, Mannon-Rahoi said.

Filming locations have expanded in the U.P. as well, along with sets built in the upstairs of the historic Braumart.

In 2019, funds were raised and production on “Hannah’s Way” began. Filming was well underway when it all had to be put on hold due to the pandemic.

“We were about to do the final shoot and 2020 happens,” Anderson said.

The crew decided to carefully continue in the spring and summer of 2020 with the resources they had to finish the first episode.

Mannon-Rahoi said the team is hosting the event to regenerate interest. “It’s important to show our supporters how hard everyone has been working,” she said.

Anderson explained that the series is at an entry point with new characters, so those who haven’t seen Season 1 and 2 will be able to follow the episode.

He will also catch the audience up during the introduction before the screening.

They are currently working towards raising funds needed to finish “Hannah’s Way,” a four-episode season. “That is our main priority — it’s important for ‘Northstar,'” he said.

Tickets are $10 and available online at www.thebraumart.org or at the door. Those attending will automatically be entered to win raffle prizes.

Funds from the event will help pay for the final shooting needed to complete the series.

“We are all volunteers, so all proceeds go back into the next piece of production,” Mannon-Rahoi said.

The screening also will feature special window displays and props and costumes for photo opportunities. Raffle prizes will be awarded throughout the event, which is presented by Rip It Energy and Seeka.tv.

Those attending can sign up afterwards if interested in being a part of the production or an extra.

“We look forward to a great screening,” Anderson said. “It is also great to get people into the Braumart after being closed for the better part of last year.”

Seasons 1 and 2 of “Northbound” are available to view free of charge through the Minneapolis-based online outlet Seeka.tv.

Terri Castelaz can be reached at 906-774-2772, ext. 241, or tcastelaz@ironmountaindailynews.com.