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on July 18, 2011
Invisible Children / Blogotheque
Posted project update #17Take Away Film Update. We're On The Move Again!
Dearest Friends and Supporters.
We've been working hard behind the scenes to get this off the ground and get these bands to Uganda. With that said I have some major updates:
The biggest update is that due to her intense touring schedule a few other major factors, Lykke Li will no longer be able to come on the trip with us. She is extremely regretful and wishes she can be a part of it, but has a grueling touring and press schedule that won't allow her the time to come to Uganda.
So, we've been on the hunt for a 3rd artist to fill those petite Swedish dancing shoes and we're close! Our criteria for the artists on this trip (amazing musicians, pure hearts, adventurous spirits, clear visions, etc) is extremely particular and we want to do this film and this situation justice. We're in talks with some artists that we're really excited about and know you will be too.
Once we have our 3rd artist locked in, we'll then cross all 3 bands' schedules and will coordinate a time to get them out to Uganda. I'll keep you updated during this process both on this page and on the blog we set up.
If you have any questions at all feel free to get in touch directly. takeawayfilm@invisiblechildren.com
We're so excited that this is moving again after a fairly devastating break.
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on March 22, 2011
Invisible Children / Blogotheque
commented on a projectHi Jean-Marc.. I'll have more of an update soon, but currently we're looking into all of the bands' schedules to get a time when we can get back out there. Since we had to reschedule due to the World Cup bombing, we haven't found 10 days that all bands can participate that also correlate with a time where IC Ugandan staff are available. We're shooting for this upcoming Fall. More soon!
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on November 11, 2010
Invisible Children / Blogotheque
Posted project update #16Moving Forward
Dearest Supporters of this project...
I wanted to send all of you an update about where we're at moving forward with the making of this film and experience.
Obviously, none of us could have predicted the terrorist bombings that took the life of our dear friend Nate and 75 other people 4 months ago in Uganda's capital city, Kampala. We really wanted to make sure that this was an isolated incident and thought it best to push our trip with the bands back a bit until there was enough distance between the bombing and the time we arrived for everyone to feel confident of our safety.
We are now ready to move forward and are currently taking on the task of cross referencing these 3 very busy bands' schedules to find the best dates to get out there.
Thank you for being so supportive and patient. This film will be nothing short of amazing.
Feel free to stay up to date on this blog: http://takeawayfilmuganda.com/
It will pick up a bit more once we nail down the dates.Best.
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Kayli Elisabeth Vaughan Granberg on November 11, 2010
Thanks for the update!
I've also been wondering for a little while, were the gifts for pledges sent out already, or will they be coming once the movie has been filmed? Just hoping mine didn't get lost in the mail, I was hoping to give the Polyphonic Spree album to my brother as a gift.
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on August 12, 2010
Invisible Children / Blogotheque
Posted project update #15Project Update - Aug 12
Post CommentDearest Friends and Supporters,
I'm sure by now you've heard about the terrorist attack in Kampala, Uganda that happened just a little over 1 month ago.It has deeply affected us here at Invisible Children as we lost our good friend and coworker Nate Henn who passed away among 75 other people in these attacks. He was one of the most honest, humble and hard working people I've had the pleasure of knowing and this world will miss him dearly. Learn more about his story here: www.natehenn.com
Although experts are saying that this attack in Uganda seems to be an isolated incident from a foreign terrorist group (unassociated with the conflict we've been raising awareness about) we are taking all precautions to ensure the safety of not only this trip, but of all our trips.
We've worked with the bands to come to the decision to push the trip back a few months in order to put some time between when the attack occurred and when we will travel with the bands to Uganda.
Obviously making a film has many bumps and road blocks along the way and I appreciate your patience and support while working through these unique situations on this one of a kind film. I'm confident that getting the bands out in Uganda with clear heads and credence in their decision will not only prove to produce a greater experience for them, but it will translate into an even more sincere film that we'll bring to the world.
This decision came over much deliberation and I wanted this Kickstarter community to be the first to know about the delayed trip as you all have played a major role in telling this story. We're now looking to head over to Uganda toward the end of this year or early next depending on the bands' schedules.
For more information and articles on the attack in Uganda please visit this blog post from Invisible Children:
http://blog.invisiblechildren.com/2010/07/in-loving-memory-of-nate-oteka-henn/To watch a beautiful short video about Nate and his relationship with one of our Ugandan students visit this site:
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on June 22, 2010
Invisible Children / Blogotheque
commented on a projectHi Henrik.. We're finishing up the rest of the fundraising and then we'll head out this Fall, film the documentary, and are looking to have something available for the holiday season this year. Thanks again for all the support!
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on March 11, 2010Funded!
Take Away Shows in Uganda, with Polyphonic Spree & Yeasayer by Invisible Children / Blogotheque
To help end Africa's longest running war, Invisible Children and La Blogothèque will team up to film Take Away Shows in Uganda with three bands.
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108% funded $21,626 pledged
- 355 backers
- Funded Mar 10, 2010
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on March 10, 2010
Invisible Children / Blogotheque
commented on a project updateThanks brothers!!
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on March 10, 2010
Invisible Children / Blogotheque
commented on a projectYAAAY!! We're so pumped too!! Bridget... you're amazing. hahah Lenot... shoot me a message with what your reward is and we'll work it out. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!
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on March 10, 2010
Invisible Children / Blogotheque
Posted project update #14VICTORY!!
WE DID IT!
We just crossed the $20k mark with 9 hours to go!!
I am so ecstatic and completely humbled by all of your support. The amount of money that has come in over these last couple of days is mind blowing.And although there were some large donations that came in that we are incredibly grateful for, a majority of this project was funded from a LOT of the $25-$50 pledges.
We will be excellent stewards of this money and will make a film that will do so much for these kids in Uganda. Thanks so so much for being a part of this. You have no idea what it means to me.
Feel free to alert your friends that we've met our goal and that they still have 9hours if they're interested in receiving any of the rewards offered.
EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO TOM SHADYAC who has been a mentor and supporter of Invisible Children for years. His generosity has given IC the ability to be the creative organization it is so that it can push the boundaries of philanthropy. It's also his generosity that helped push us over that last bump to the finish line this morning so that we wouldn't be stressed all day! hah LOVE YOU TOM!
Equally as special are these latest supporters:
Gildas
Sarah Draper
Kristen
Zourabichvili
Olivier Le Mire
Tara Peters Barrows (Thanks Tara!!)
Salle
M Zopf
Yann Daoulas
Angela Curtis
Britany
Fred Benenson
Lauren Zelman (Lauren!! You're amazing!)
Christina Sambor (Ok.. now I'm getting overwhelmed by you guys. Thanks X.)
Jill
Albert Luong
Noémie Ragot
Andrew Fitzgerald
Albert Wenger
Ian C Anderson
BlandineLove you all. Sincerely.
IC + BLOGO + KENNYPS... Keep an eye out for the new website. I'll send the link out in a final update.
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on March 10, 2010
Invisible Children / Blogotheque
commented on a project updateHey Andy.. I did mean $1000. I apologize for the confusion as I just copy and pasted it over. You can't edit it once someone's made the donation and someone donated before I realized what had happened! A good problem to have I guess. So unfortunately my error will haunt me the rest of the day!
Invisible Children / Blogotheque
Invisible Children / Blogotheque joined Kickstarter on January 26, 2010
Just checking in, have you found the third artist? Excited to hear who it is.