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on March 30
james lester
backed a project
Flex Is Kings by Deidre Schoo / Michael Nichols
Documents the triumphs and hardships of the community behind the contemporary urban dance movement called “Flexing” in Brooklyn.
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111% funded $44,555 pledged
- 647 backers
- Funded Apr 12, 2012
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on June 1, 2011
james lester
backed a project
GRINDHOUSE MUSICAL: Featuring Local and JAWS: The Musical! by Kyle McCoy
Grindhouse Musical features two original shows performed back-to-back. The world premiere of "Local" and the revival of JAWS!
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100% funded $600 pledged
- 19 backers
- Funded Jun 06, 2011
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on April 27, 2011
james lester
Posted project update #6Launch Party & Screening
Post CommentDear Friends,
We hope you will join us for a long-awaited party to celebrate episodes 2 & 3 of Gintown (Gelber & Manning in Pictures). The event will be at Swing 46 in midtown on Sunday, May 8th, from 6-9pm. We have an amazing lineup of performers to feature (including many of our cast members), and we'll be screening all 3 episodes of the series. There is no cover charge for the event. Please feel free to bring friends - the more the merrier. Thank you again for all your support of this project, and we hope you are able to join us in celebrating!
Here are the details:
Gintown Episodes 2&3 Screening & Party
Sunday, May 8th, 6pm-9pm
Swing 46, 349 West 46th St. bet. 8th & 9th Ave.
Featuring The Gelber & Manning Band
and burlesque performances by:
Jezebel Express
Grace Gotham
Medianoche
Gin Minsky
Hope to see you soon.
Best,
Jimmy, Jesse & Kate
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on February 11, 2011
james lester
Posted project update #5GELBER & MANNING EPISODES LAUNCH
Post CommentDear Friends,
at long last the episodes you financed are here, under the new title 'GIN TOWN.' while they haven't launched on an official website, you may view them at the below link.
Thank you, thank you again for supporting this project...
Enjoy!
http://vimeo.com/album/1514659
Jimmy
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on January 24, 2011
james lester
Posted project update #4GELBER & MANNING EPISODES COMPLETE
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on July 8, 2010
james lester
backed a project
The Life and Death and Life of Henry Grimes by Hank Cherry
Henry Grimes disappeared from the jazz scene in 1969. His obit ran in 1984. In 2002 he re-emerged. This is a film about his life, and music
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117% funded $7,514 pledged
- 113 backers
- Funded Jul 27, 2010
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on July 7, 2010
james lester
Posted project update #3A SUCCESS!
Dear Backers,
I can't thank you enough for your support. We are fully funded thanks to all of you. And if you pledged for a prize/giveaway, stand by for instructions and/or wait shortly for it to arrive in the mail!
Again, I thank all of you dearly...
best,
Jimmy
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on July 7, 2010Funded!
Gelber & Manning in Pictures by james lester
A brand new web series set in an age when gangsters ruled, burlesque sizzled, and jazz was hot.
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101% funded $7,640 pledged
- 104 backers
- Funded Jul 07, 2010
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on July 7, 2010
james lester
backed a project
Austin High by Austin High Crew
What would happen if a group of high school stoners grew up and became the faculty at their own high school?
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121% funded $12,185 pledged
- 135 backers
- Funded Aug 08, 2010
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on July 5, 2010
james lester
Posted project update #2ALMOST THERE...
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james lester
New York, NY
James Lester is a New York City filmmaker. Before dedicating his life to filmmaking he was a serious student of jazz piano and guitar. As a director, this has translated into a melding of the “jazz ethos” into his films. Be it a soundtrack, a style... view more
CONGRATULATIONS!! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MORE OF GELBER & MANNING!