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Joel Schroeder

Los Angeles, CA

Joel originally hails from Wisconsin, and is a USC Cinema School graduate, class of 2002. He works freelance as an editor and camera operator and has resided in Los Angeles for the last decade. He's married and has two greyhounds.

  1. 3 days ago
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    Joel Schroeder
    commented on a project update

    For the December 8th strip, we need an original strip cut from the paper, unfortunately. And I'd like to have an actual paper of the Post-Crescent too. I just know there's somebody who has a dozen boxes of old Post-Crescents in their garage. I just don't know who or where they are.... Thanks for looking into it though!!
  2. 3 days ago
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    Joel Schroeder
    commented on a project update

    Hey Michael-- Thanks so much for offering! Luckily we now have complete comics sections from every Sunday in 1995, including that Santa strip. There are a few things so far that I'm having a heck of a time finding though, if anybody has any leads... Newspapers are increasing hard to get a hold of these days. Microfilm is available, but the physical newspapers are apparently rarely saved unless there's a momentous headline. I've been trying to find an issue of the Appleton Post-Crescent from ANY date during the run of Calvin & Hobbes, but have yet to find one. If anybody has one that they were about to use to line their hamster's cage, please set it aside and let me know! And there is a specific Calvin & Hobbes Sunday strip that I would like to use but it is eluding me. It is from December 8th, 1985. If anybody can find it for me, you'll make me a very happy man. -Joel
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    Joel Schroeder
    Posted project update #20

    The Calvin Lab Part 1

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        Michael Askew 3 days ago

        As for Appleton, have you tried their Back Issue order page? I'm guessing these are reprints as well. https://ssl1.gmti.com/wisinfo/secure/apc/ezpay/backissue.html

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        Joel Schroeder 3 days ago

        For the December 8th strip, we need an original strip cut from the paper, unfortunately. And I'd like to have an actual paper of the Post-Crescent too. I just know there's somebody who has a dozen boxes of old Post-Crescents in their garage. I just don't know who or where they are....

        Thanks for looking into it though!!

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        mikeho 1 day ago

        Joel, I posted a question on Metafilter to see if there's anyone out there with the strips you need:
        http://ask.metafilter.com/207694/Help-us-Calvin-and-Hobbes-fans-youre-our-only-hope
        Maybe someone will respond with some helpful leads?


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  4. on January 23
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    Joel Schroeder
    commented on a project update

    Hey Matthew-- We'll still be sending out requests for submissions for photos/letters/artwork to be included in the film, so don't worry, you haven't missed it. One thing you might want to do, however, is just make sure that the e-mail address you have on file with Kickstarter is current. That way, when we send out our requests, you're sure to get notification. If you get our update e-mails from Kickstarter, you're probably in good shape. Thanks for checking in! And Rosemary-- We still are accepting donations through Paypal, so if you'd like to contribute more, the link is: http://web.mac.com/joelallenschroeder/DMW/support.html. Thanks so much! Joel
  5. on January 23
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    Joel Schroeder
    Posted project update #19

    Stephan Pastis Interview - Influence of Calvin & Hobbes

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        Paul Lindstrom on January 26

        Interesting to hear a collegue of Bill's analyse the strip. Haven't thought about Calvin's parents to be cold, rather a bit strange, but again, that would be logical, to explain Calvin's character a bit ;-)


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  6. on January 6
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    Joel Schroeder
    backed a project

    I Am Santa Claus by Tommy Avallone

    Whose lap is your child sitting on? A year in the life of five men who portray Santa Claus.

    • 132% funded $13,272 pledged
    • 145 backers
    • Funded Jan 19, 2012
  7. on December 12
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    Joel Schroeder
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    hey George-- Hopefully you got the last update a few days ago. If you didn't get an e-mail about it, just check out the updates tab and you'll see it there. Joel
  8. on December 10
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    Joel Schroeder
    commented on a project update

    Hey Guys, thanks for your feedback so far. It is really nice to hear that some of you might consider making an additional pledge, but I want to be clear that a second Kickstarter campaign would be to bring in another group of supporters, and wouldn't be with the expectation that any current backers would pledge again. We still get occasional Paypal donations through our website and inquiries about supporting the film. Shagg, your suggestion about having a firm release date in the case of a second campaign is definitely something to consider. Thanks again! Joel
  9. on December 9
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    Joel Schroeder
    Posted project update #18

    A Christmas Story

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        Rosemary Salgo on December 19

        I'd be happy to pledge more. I realize that you would be aiming at new supporters but is there any way that those of us who wish to, can contribute more to your project?

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        Joel Schroeder on January 23

        Hey Matthew--

        We'll still be sending out requests for submissions for photos/letters/artwork to be included in the film, so don't worry, you haven't missed it. One thing you might want to do, however, is just make sure that the e-mail address you have on file with Kickstarter is current. That way, when we send out our requests, you're sure to get notification. If you get our update e-mails from Kickstarter, you're probably in good shape. Thanks for checking in!

        And Rosemary-- We still are accepting donations through Paypal, so if you'd like to contribute more, the link is: http://web.mac.com/joelallenschroeder/DMW/support.html.

        Thanks so much!

        Joel

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        Matthew Rogers on January 24

        Thanks Joel!


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  10. on October 20
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    Joel Schroeder
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    Yep, Patrick, that's the plan. The bonus DVD will have more of the "scenes" that end up getting cut or shortened significantly, and hopefully lots of interesting interview segments will be online.