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Mike Gray

Elk Grove, CA

Mike Gray is an award–winning writer, cartoonist, animator, director, and stand-up comedian who lives and works in Northern California. Mike's Studio, Pencil for Hire, has produced work for many animated projects and games including shorts for Nic... view more

  1. on September 26
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    Mike Gray
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    When is the due date for sending in our submission?
  2. on August 25
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    STRIPPED: The Comics Documentary by Small Fish Studios

    A feature-length documentary highlighting the world's best cartoonists...talking about the art form they love, and where it's going.

    • 187% funded $109,025 pledged
    • 2,601 backers
    • Funded Sep 22, 2011
  3. on June 4, 2010
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    Mike Gray
    Posted project update #10

    Thank You for Pledging!

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  4. on May 16, 2010
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    Mike Gray
    Posted project update #9

    Thank you SO MUCH!

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        Tom Rosser on June 3, 2010

        Hey Mike, chin up ! I put in a few bucks last night ass a backer - i put forward the idea of say a cut-off if (say) 1/3 was reached, then why not extend for a while.
        I and my team are putting togther an energy currency site with members (free to anyone to join), can gift part of their "tithe" - 5% of the value of their energy true saving, to any worth while enviro cause, endangered species, other, (incl artists of yr stature and talent and commitment) - we are currently filming our 4 cats as they will be "greeting and being the technology training guides" for our new member as they download our Mac and PC energy-measuring widget.
        Would u like to discuss making some figurines for us for our 4 cats please - we r very flexible, and may be able to license yr current work - if that suits you of course !
        Anyway, have a think - we cud pay some license fees up front to you, we are by no means rich - have put ALMOST ALL of our pennies into our platform, but we are not paupers.
        Let me know yr thinking when u get a chance. Wud love to hear from you, tom


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  5. on April 24, 2010
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    Hi Chyiochan ! Thank you for the interest in the project! To answer your question, the way Kickstarter works is that the people who have pledged money to the production of the toy are only charged on June 3rd if the full amount for the project is reached (in this case, $15000)...if the full funding is not reached, then no one is charged and the toy is not made (that way no one is out money for a toy that would not actually be produced). I hope that helps explain the process! --Mike
  6. on April 24, 2010
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    Mike Gray
    Posted project update #8

    Response to Chyiochan's Comment/Concern

    Hi Chyiochan !

    Thank you for the interest in the project! To answer your question, the way Kickstarter works is that the people who have pledged money to the production of the toy are only charged on June 3rd if the full amount for the project is reached (in this case, $15000)...if the full funding is not reached, then no one is charged and the toy is not made (that way no one is out money for a toy that would not actually be produced).

    I hope that helps explain the process!

    --Mike

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  7. on April 21, 2010
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    Mike Gray
    Posted project update #7

    37% Funded!

    I am excited that we are at 37% funded with 43 days left to go! I am hoping to get the word out more this next week to get as many more people as I can to see the project (and hopefully spur some more pledging to get us closer to the goal of making this toy a reality)! And thanks so much to the people who have pledged so far!

    --Mike

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  8. on March 26, 2010
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    Mike Gray
    Posted project update #6

    32% Funded, 69 Days to Go!

    "Space Pussy" is 32% funded after three weeks (as of March 26th), thanks to everyone who has pledged so far!! I will be at the San Francisco Wondercon http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_artalley.php#list from April 2nd to April 4th at Artist Alley Table # 046, and it will be my main focus to promote this Kickstarter project (and hopefully bring in more pledges)! After two HUGE weeks, the kitty only raised 1% more this last week, which makes me a little worried about hitting the goal in time...so please spread the word to anyone you think might be interested in helping bring the toy to life!

    Thanks again, and have a great weekend!

    --Mike

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  9. on March 20, 2010
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    Mike Gray
    Posted project update #5

    31% Funded!!!! What a great two weeks!!

    "Space Pussy" is 31% funded at the end of two weeks(as of March 19th), thank you everyone who has pledged so far! Please keep spreading the word, I feel very hopeful that this toy will come to life!

    PS: I just wanted to share the good news that a cartoon of mine (co-created with Erik Knutson), "The Infinite Goliath," has been nominated for a Reuben Award!!:

    http://www.reuben.org/news/...

    You can watch the cartoon here, let me know what you think!:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch...

    Thanks again everyone, and have a great weekend!

    --Mike Gray
    www.pencilforhire.com
    www.clumsylove.net

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  10. on March 16, 2010
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    Mike Gray
    Posted project update #4

    Thank you for pledging!

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