The Horizon is a web series which premiered on YouTube. It was the most-watched online series made in Australia, and the most-watched LGBT web series in the world. The Horizon was created by Adam Jones and Boaz Stark. Season 1 was written in 2009 by Stark (writer for Sons and Daughters, Neighbours, Always Greener and Packed to the Rafters). Season 1 was produced by Ure and Christian Taylor and directed by Stark and Ure. Seasons 2, 3 and 4 were written and directed by Stark and produced by Brian Cobb and his company Cobbstar Productions. The Horizon is made in partnership with the Aids Council of New South Wales (ACON). The budget for the first series was A$3,000, but it went viral and later seasons had significantly higher production values. In March 2018 it stood at over 63,000,000 views, and was growing by 80,000 views. As of August 2021 it was the most successful online series made in Australia. Season 1 starred Patrick James, Jay Duncan, Andrew Perry and Samuel Rodriguez. Season 2 starred Alistair Cooke, Patrick James, Indigo Felton, Sam David Harris, Adam George and Rebecca Sunshine. Seasons 3 and 4 starred Patrick James, Indigo Felton, Paul Layton, Adam George, Sarah Louella, Matthew C Clarke and Francis Mossman. "Low budget productions can be a challenge – every penny counts when creating a production such as The Horizon. But it also has its advantages, such as becoming a family and having an amazing cast and crew that you learn to trust and work so well with", explained actor Alistair Cooke (who took over the role of Jake in Season 2). The third series was promoted by DNA magazine. Sponsors included the Aids Council of NSW (ACON), Glyde Health, Ben Sherman, AussieBum, House of Priscilla, The Oxford Hotel, DNA magazine, General Pants Co and Marrickville Council. Stephan Elliott, who directed Priscilla Queen of the Desert, mentored Stark in season three. The Horizon won 4 awards at the L.A. Webfest 2014: Outstanding Series, Outstanding Writing, Outstanding Actor - Indigo Felton and Outstanding Actor - Alistair Cooke (en)