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Keith Rivers

Seattle, WA

Keith Rivers is an award-winning director based in Seattle, WA. He's traveled 4 continents (soon to be 5). Winner of films that took him to festivals like Cannes Lions, New Horizon's in Poland, Barcelona Film Festival, and Port Townsend Film Festival... view more

  1. on March 30
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    Keith Rivers
    backed a project

    Off The Floor: The Rise of Contemporary Pole Dance by Matt & Katie Celia

    A feature length documentary about one dance company's struggle to change minds and prove that pole dancing can be artistic.

    • 135% funded $13,500 pledged
    • 106 backers
    • Funded May 14, 2012
  2. on December 30
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    Keith Rivers
    backed a project

    8th Annual Seattle True Independent Film Festival STIFF by Timothy Vernor

    Please help support the 8th Annual Seattle Independent Film Festival. We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit All Volunteer Organization.

    • 104% funded $4,171 pledged
    • 83 backers
    • Funded Jan 11, 2012
  3. on December 7
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    Keith Rivers
    commented on a project

    Just donated. My friend Blake Lewis referred me to your kickstarter. Love your work, I'm a fan now. Do you compose music for films? Check out my commercial making endeavors: http://keithrivers.com -- All the best to you on this concert. -Keith
  4. on December 7
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    Keith Rivers
    backed a project

    Jherek Bischoff with The Wordless Music Orchestra and Guests by Jherek Bischoff

    Presented by The Ecstatic Music Festival and Wordless Music with special guests David Byrne, Craig Wedren, Mirah, Greg Saunier and more

    • 131% funded $6,584 pledged
    • 196 backers
    • Funded Jan 12, 2012
  5. on November 24, 2011
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    Keith Rivers
    Posted project update #8

    Day 5

    We are off the boat. What a relief!

    We were crammed, 4 people to a room the size of a walk-in closet. We've shot about 1 tB of footage of the most absolutely breath-taking parts of the Amazon River.

    Here are a few pictures.

    Thank you all! We're looking forward to returning home safely and digesting this footage.

    Happy Thanksgiving,

    Keith and Ross

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  6. on November 10, 2011
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    Keith Rivers
    backed a project

    King of de Block by Danny Julian Gomez

    A BOY AND HIS BIKE BATTLE THE BLOCK

    Funding Unsuccessful (11/21/2011)
  7. on November 4, 2011
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    Keith Rivers
    Posted project update #7

    173% successfully funded!

    ...better than any test score I ever received.

    *Sigh of relief* -- You made this possible.

    It's successfully financed. It was a lot of heeded attention. It's done. Feewwwwwwwww.

    The most reassuring feeling. You hit our mark.

    Now it's our turn to make this real.

    We're going to take this once in a lifetime experience to the Amazon and make magic. I can feel it.

    It means so much to us that you stepped in and believed in us from start to finish. We're not going to forget it. We're going to work hard for you. We won't stop until it's perfect, either.

    Throughout, the greatest reward you gave us was your belief and support.

    Thank you.

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  8. on November 4, 2011
    Funded!

    Keith & Ross go to the Amazon by Keith Rivers

    Help commission our documentary film "AMAZING": a story about celebrities & NGO's teaming up to do amazing work throughout the world!

    • 173% funded $8,664 pledged
    • 64 backers
    • Funded Nov 04, 2011
  9. on October 28, 2011
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    Keith Rivers
    backed a project

    THIS IS OURS: Post Production (feature film shot on the RED) by Kris & Lindy Boustedt

    An unconventional drama about Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. And the power to break free.

    • 102% funded $14,635 pledged
    • 260 backers
    • Funded Nov 18, 2011
  10. on October 21, 2011
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    Keith Rivers
    Posted project update #6

    Statistics

    Hey guys,

    Can't believe how fast we raised the minimum goal of $5k. Though, as we get closer to the deadline, our expenses are really starting to rack up and the 5k is quickly going even before we've received it.

    Below is a chart the shows the donation history over the last 20 days. As you can see, despite our marketing efforts we haven't made a dent in funding in the last 14 days. :(

    Ways to help:

    1. Donate $1.00. Seriously. That amount means the world to us.
    2. We're looking for a camera sponsor or an equipment donation. We want to avoid bringing our huge carts of camera gear, especially into areas where delicate tribes have never seen video equipment. We want to maintain a comfortable environment for the culture we'll experience.
    3. We are searching for blogs, news sites, travel sites, or ways to promote our kickstarter.
    4. Lastly, we need your help by finding creative solutions to continue our funding efforts.

    I know this sounds silly, but what if you picked one of your closest friends and told them about our story and what we're trying to accomplish? Do you think they help or look into it?

    Best,

    Keith

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