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on January 18
BlinkWorks
commented on a projectHi Jhon, It's coming. We're still working on the distribution rollout. We don't have any set dates just yet. Hope to soon. But in general, we plan to do the DVD & Digital release shortly after the screening / festival run. We wrote a bit about the release details (no dates, but a little more info) over here: http://www.indiegamethemovie.com/news/2012/1/3/ive-pre-ordered-whats-next.html
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on January 18
BlinkWorks
commented on a project updateThanks N! It's coming. We're still working on the distribution rollout. We don't have any set dates just yet. Hope to soon. But in general, we plan to do the DVD & Digital release shortly after the screening / festival run. We wrote a bit about the release details (no dates, but a little more info) over here: http://www.indiegamethemovie.com/news/2012/1/3/ive-pre-ordered-whats-next.html
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on January 18
BlinkWorks
Posted project update #18'Showing FEZ' New Clip From The Film!
Hi All,
It is 4:48 am and we are currently waiting in the Winnipeg airport en route to Sundance. But while we sit in our odd combination of sleeply nervousness, we thought we'd share a recent interview we did with Wired Magazine - talking about the making of IGTM & heading into Sundance.
NEW CLIP:
Not only is there a great article (Thanks to Angela Watercutter), but there is also a new exclusive clip for you to watch!
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on January 18
BlinkWorks
Posted project update #44'Showing FEZ' A Clip From The Film
Post CommentHi All,
It is 4:48 am and we are currently waiting in the Winnipeg airport en route to Sundance. But while we sit in our odd combination of sleeply nervousness, we thought we'd share a recent interview we did with Wired Magazine - talking about the making of IGTM & heading into Sundance.
NEW CLIP:
Not only is there a great article (Thanks to Angela Watercutter), but there is also a new exclusive clip for you to watch!
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on January 14
BlinkWorks
Posted project update #43Pre Sundance RoundUp: New(ish) Video / Interviews / IGTM Art
Post CommentA Collection of Tidbits...
Hi Everyone!
We are 6 days away from premiering the film at Sundance (yikes). It’s kinda crazy to think about. Last night, we did a count, and around 35 people have seen the film. That’s it!
So far 35 out of 35 people have liked the film, but the sample size we’re working from is ridiculously small. This will change soon. This will change and we couldn’t be more excited for it.
In fact, last week, the very first public words from someone who has seen the film (but is unrelated to the production) has hit the web. Check out the nice preview words Basil Tsiokos had to say upon seeing the film...
A lot of neat, crazy, surreal things are happening, and we thought we’d send a quick update / round up of some of the stuff IGTM-related around the Internet.
- We re-released the Super Meat Boy: Control clip. It’s a bit cleaned up and features a great new track from Jim Guthrie. Watch it here.
- James talked about meeting Kevin Smith
- We did an interview with Mashable.
- IndieWire talked with us about the film
- We found a beautiful piece of IGTM/PhilFish art (by SaraG) on the Twitters
- We’ve fleshed out Preorder info a little (more info but no firm dates yet).
This time next week, Indie Game: The Movie will have been premiered, kicking off what will surely be a crazed 2012. Before that happens, we want to again thank you for helping make this happen. Without your support, IGTM would very likely not exist.
We can not thank you enough...as evidenced by our continual thanking of you :)
...which will undoubtedly continue.
Sooo.... Thank You! Can’t wait to show you the film!
James & Lisanne
Image Credit: SaraG
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on January 14
BlinkWorks
Posted project update #17Pre Sundance RoundUp: New(ish) Video / Interviews / IGTM Art
Post CommentA Collection of Tidbits...
Hi Everyone!
We are 6 days away from premiering the film at Sundance (yikes). It’s kinda crazy to think about. Last night, we did a count, and around 35 people have seen the film. That’s it!
So far 35 out of 35 people have liked the film, but the sample size we’re working from is ridiculously small. This will change soon. This will change and we couldn’t be more excited for it.
In fact, last week, the very first public words from someone who has seen the film (but is unrelated to the production) has hit the web. Check out the nice preview words Basil Tsiokos had to say upon seeing the film...
A lot of neat, crazy, surreal things are happening, and we thought we’d send a quick update / round up of some of the stuff IGTM-related around the Internet.
- We re-released the Super Meat Boy: Control clip. It’s a bit cleaned up and features a great new track from Jim Guthrie. Watch it here.
- James talked about meeting Kevin Smith
- We did an interview with Mashable.
- IndieWire talked with us about the film
- We found a beautiful piece of IGTM/PhilFish art (by SaraG) on the Twitters
- We’ve fleshed out Preorder info a little (more info but no firm dates yet).
This time next week, Indie Game: The Movie will have been premiered, kicking off what will surely be a crazed 2012. Before that happens, we want to again thank you for helping make this happen. Without your support, IGTM would very likely not exist.
We can not thank you enough...as evidenced by our continual thanking of you :)
...which will undoubtedly continue.
Sooo.... Thank You! Can’t wait to show you the film!
James & Lisanne
Image Credit: SaraG
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on December 21
BlinkWorks
Posted project update #42Happy Holidays from IGTM!
Post CommentHi Everyone,
Nearly one year ago today, we arrived back in Winnipeg after spending 3 months on the road shooting for this film. It’s been an absolutely crazy, rewarding, stressful, fantastical year.
When we started this project, we really had no idea it would be doing the things that it’s doing. Like, Co’mon - Sundance...really? SXSW? ... what?! Everything that this film achieves is made all the more special by it’s beginnings.
From Day One, this film’s existence, and success, has been the product of a great community of people that saw something they related to in either the Kickstarter, the website or the videos. We’re indeed two people making this. But we hardly did it alone.
We’re extremely thankful to everyone who supported this film. Whether it be putting your name down for a preorder, throwing us up on your Tumblr, making a tweet or just passing a link to a friend - all of those things add up and have made Indie Game: The Movie what it is.
So, going into this holiday season we have a TON to be thankful for. You’ve help make this one of the most amazing, most fulfilling years ever. Thank you again.
We wish you a happy, safe holiday season. We can’t wait to show you the film in 2012!
Until Then,
-James & Lisanne
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on December 21
BlinkWorks
Posted project update #16Happy Holidays from IGTM
Post CommentHi Everyone,
Nearly one year ago today, we arrived back in Winnipeg after spending 3 months on the road shooting for this film. It’s been an absolutely crazy, rewarding, stressful, fantastical year.
When we started this project, we really had no idea it would be doing the things that it’s doing. Like, Co’mon - Sundance...really? SXSW? ... what?! Everything that this film achieves is made all the more special by it’s beginnings.
From Day One, this film’s existence, and success, has been the product of a great community of people that saw something they related to in either the Kickstarter, the website or the videos. We’re indeed two people making this. But we hardly did it alone.
We’re extremely thankful to everyone who supported this film. Whether it be putting your name down for a preorder, throwing us up on your Tumblr, making a tweet or just passing a link to a friend - all of those things add up and have made Indie Game: The Movie what it is.
So, going into this holiday season we have a TON to be thankful for. You’ve help make this one of the most amazing, most fulfilling years ever. Thank you again.
We wish you a happy, safe holiday season. We can’t wait to show you the film in 2012!
Until Then,
-James & Lisanne
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on November 30
BlinkWorks
Posted project update #15Indie Game: The Movie is in Sundance!!!
(Feel free to read the original post over on our site)
Hey Everybody!
We have some pretty amazing news...
Indie Game: The Movie will make its world premiere as an official selection in the World Documentary Competition at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival!
Sundance is one of the top film festivals in the world and the premiere showcase for independent cinema. Last year, 3,812 feature films were submitted (796 in the world doc category), likely more this year. Of those films, only 14 were selected for competition in the World Documentary Category.
We are exceptionally thrilled, humbled and, actually, kind of numbed by this honor. It’s surreal to think that Indie Game: The Movie has been invited to the same festival that introduced the world to the likes of: Super Size Me, Born Into Brothels, Man on Wire, The Cove and Waiting for Superman.
...that’s kind of a heavy club to think about joining.
Like many of the video games & designers featured in the film, we’re a tiny team (two people made the film from front to back) aiming to create to something new. Something personal. Something with meaning.Our film looks to be one of the very first film on video game design to be featured at such a high level. Being able to expose a wider slice of the world to the passion, drives, and dreams that reside behind video games themselves is a mind-blowing privilege.
Having this film invited to one of the most prestigious festivals in the world certainly wasn’t on the agenda when, 18 months ago, we hopped into our Toyota Yaris and started bouncing around North America. We were two people with a couple of cameras, a rough script and the crowd-sourced support of a small but fantastic fan base.
From inception to the finished product, so many people have helped and supported this film. We are extremely thankful to everyone who has ever tweeted, blogged, or even mentioned our film. And of course, we literally could not have made this film without the generous preorder support people showed during our Kickstarter campaigns. That early support was crucial in growing this film into what it is now.
We are indebted to so many of you. This whole experience has been a life changing, dream come true. Thank You so much. We can not wait to share the film with you!
"Soooo, when can we see it?"
We’re are working out the details of a preview screening tour that will start after Sundance.- Our first post-Sundance screening will be in our hometown Winnipeg on Feb. 3, 2012, see details here www.indiegamethemovie.com/igtmscreenings orwww.indiegamethemoviewinnipeg.eventbrite.com.
- After the festival screenings and the tour, we’ll be releasing the digital and DVD versions of the film.
- For updates on the tour and the release, sign-up for the mailing list.
- If want to see Indie Game: The Movie in your town, or if you’re part of an organization that would like to screen the film, please send in a request here. We may not be able to respond to every one, but we do read and consider every submission. These requests help know where to bring the film first. This process has helped find organizations and venues that we’re working with, right now.
So, thanks again for all your support over this past year and a half!
Spreading the word, telling your friends about the trailer, tweeting and sharing the Facebook page - all these things have really helped and we deeply appreciate it. :)
Take Care,
James & Lisanne-
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Jason Gulbin on December 1
I already felt good about supporting a fellow filmmaker, but this is delicious buttermilk icing on the cake. Congratulations, and thank you for inspiring others in your field.
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Forderz on December 1
Whooo Something I gave $75 actually happened! AND I live in Winnipeg, so you can bet I'll be there for the screening!
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on November 30
BlinkWorks
Posted project update #41Indie Game: The Movie is in Sundance!!!
Post Comment(Feel free to read the original post over on our site)
Hey Everybody!
We have some pretty amazing news...Inde Game: The Movie will make its world premiere as an official selection in the World Documentary Competition at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival!
Sundance is one of the top film festivals in the world and the premiere showcase for independent cinema. Last year, 3,812 feature films were submitted (796 in the world doc category), likely more this year. Of those films, only 14 were selected for competition in the World Documentary Category.
We are exceptionally thrilled, humbled and, actually, kind of numbed by this honor. It’s surreal to think that Indie Game: The Movie has been invited to the same festival that introduced the world to the likes of: Super Size Me, Born Into Brothels, Man on Wire, The Cove and Waiting for Superman.
...that’s kind of a heavy club to think about joining.
Like many of the video games & designers featured in the film, we’re a tiny team (two people made the film from front to back) aiming to create to something new. Something personal. Something with meaning.Our film looks to be one of the very first film on video game design to be featured at such a high level. Being able to expose a wider slice of the world to the passion, drives, and dreams that reside behind video games themselves is a mind-blowing privilege.
Having this film invited to one of the most prestigious festivals in the world certainly wasn’t on the agenda when, 18 months ago, we hopped into our Toyota Yaris and started bouncing around North America. We were two people with a couple of cameras, a rough script and the crowd-sourced support of a small but fantastic fan base.
From inception to the finished product, so many people have helped and supported this film. We are extremely thankful to everyone who has ever tweeted, blogged, or even mentioned our film. And of course, we literally could not have made this film without the generous preorder support people showed during our Kickstarter campaigns. That early support was crucial in growing this film into what it is now.We are indebted to so many of you. This whole experience has been a life changing, dream come true. Thank You so much. We can not wait to share the film with you!"Soooo, when can we see it?"
We’re are working out the details of a preview screening tour that will start after Sundance.- Our first post-Sundance screening will be in our hometown Winnipeg on Feb. 3, 2012, see details here www.indiegamethemovie.com/igtmscreenings orwww.indiegamethemoviewinnipeg.eventbrite.com.
- After the festival screenings and the tour, we’ll be releasing the digital and DVD versions of the film.
- For updates on the tour and the release, sign-up for the mailing list.
- If want to see Indie Game: The Movie in your town, or if you’re part of an organization that would like to screen the film, please send in a request here. We may not be able to respond to every one, but we do read and consider every submission. These requests help know where to bring the film first. This process has helped find organizations and venues that we’re working with, right now.
So, from the bottom of our hearts, thanks again for all your support over this past year and a half!
Spreading the word, telling your friends about the trailer, tweeting and sharing the Facebook page - all these things have really helped and we deeply appreciate it.
Take Care,
James & Lisanne
BlinkWorks
Winnipeg, Canada
James Swirsky and Lisanne Pajot are producers/directors/editors/cinematographers behind the production company, BlinkWorks Media. For the past year, they've been traveling North America filming indie game developers and editing their stories for I... view more
Sounds super neato, but when do _I_ get to see it?
Thanks N! It's coming. We're still working on the distribution rollout. We don't have any set dates just yet. Hope to soon. But in general, we plan to do the DVD & Digital release shortly after the screening / festival run.
We wrote a bit about the release details (no dates, but a little more info) over here:
http://www.indiegamethemovie.com/news/2012/1/3/ive-pre-ordered-whats-next.html
Congrats on Sundance. Thanks for your hard work and for chosing Kickstarter so that we could share in the excitement. Now I can tell my friends that the movie I help fund is at Sundance :-) Should I start smoking cigars and asking for elevator pitches?
--jk