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on September 27
Matt Porterfield
Posted project update #12Vote this morning!
Post CommentExciting news! indieWire has selected I USED TO BE DARKER as one of three contenders for the honor of being their Project of the Week. We just need your vote! You have until 1pm today.
Back on August 10, DARKER was selected as Project of the Day, and now you've got a chance to declare us as the film you'd most like to see. We appreciate your continued support!
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on September 23
Matt Porterfield
Posted project update #11THAT'S A WRAP!!
We made it through an exciting final three days of shooting. Thanks to all the kind folks of Ocean City, MD for extending their generosity to us as we came through with our DARKER team. And thanks, as ever, to our hard-working cast and crew. Our team for this final leg was a bit smaller than our Baltimore group, but no less awesome in their enthusiasm and dedication. It was our pleasure to welcome a few new faces on board, as well. We couldn't have done this without any of you.
We are now thrilled to be entering the post-production phase of DARKER's journey. We'll keep you posted as we go forward with news and updates.
And to all our Kickstarter backers, thank you again for your support. Your rewards will be coming soon if they haven't already arrived.
Stay in touch!
Take care.All best,Matt and the DARKER team
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on August 22
Matt Porterfield
Posted project update #10WE MADE IT!!
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on August 13Funded!
I USED TO BE DARKER by Matt Porterfield
A new film by Matt Porterfield (HAMILTON, PUTTY HILL) about family, love and letting go. Shooting in Baltimore this summer.
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105% funded $42,394 pledged
- 481 backers
- Funded Aug 13, 2011
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on August 12
Matt Porterfield
commented on a project updateMary, we'll make note that your $300 pledge is for two on The Wire tour. Thanks so much for your support!
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on August 10
Matt Porterfield
Posted project update #9Final Specials + THE WIRE script signed by DAVID SIMON
It's crunch time here rounding the final bend of our campaign . Thank you to everyone that's generously contributed already. We could not have gotten this far without your help. The shoot continues to be incredible, with more and more support being offered daily and truly amazing performances from all of our actors.
We've got a few treats for this final update. First, we'd like to share with you a short video of the first cast read-through of the script. Put together in a quick fashion, it hopefully provides some insight into the environment Darker will inhabit.
And we're thrilled to unveil Mike McNeive's t-shirt design for the film (still available at the $45 level) See below.
Yesterday we added two great new levels. For a pledge of $40, 10 donors will receive one Presenter-Level Friends of the Festival memberships to Maryland Film Festival. And a one-of-a-kind new level, for a pledge of $1400, one lucky donor will get an original script from HBO's groundbreaking, now-classic Baltimore-based drama THE WIRE, autographed by the show's creator David Simon.
We're excited to offer some excellent rewards as daily specials for everyone contributing here in the last few days.
THURSDAY (8/11):
The first New York City-based contributor to pledge over $250+ will receive a BAM Cinema Club membership at the Film Aficionado level. 40% off movie tickets for member and a guest all year to BAMcinematek and BAM Rose Cinemas. BAMcinematek's annual film festival, BAMcinemaFest was home to the New York premiere of PUTTY HILL.
FRIDAY (8/12):
The first 20 to pledge $125+ will get a tour of top locations featured in HBO's THE WIRE. Darker producer Eric Bannat (who also produced Putty Hill) was the locations scout on The Wire and will lead this 4-hour expedition Transportation not provided.
SATURDAY (8/13):
Our final day! The first 5 donors to contribute over 1k on Saturday will get their own personalized 8mm film reel shot of them, their loved one or child by Matt. Pick your Porterfield scene: walking through doorways, mowing the lawn, floating in an above ground pool, singing karaoke in trashy bar, ambling past a hidden Baltimore locale. Be the star of a Matt Porterfield short film!
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mary macdonald on August 12
Hi, I'm pledging $150 for me and $150 for my husband so we can maybe both get The Wire location tour.... but not clear how to do that on this website? - Mary MacDonald
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Matt Porterfield on August 12
Mary, we'll make note that your $300 pledge is for two on The Wire tour. Thanks so much for your support!
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on August 7, 2011
Matt Porterfield
Posted project update #8Last week specials & HARMONY KORINE original artwork level added!
Post CommentWe've just wrapped week 1 of our Baltimore shoot and are all incredibly inspired by how everything's coming together! Check out this great Baltimore Sun feature on the film and our campaign, top story in today's Arts & Entertainment section!
We're now entering the final leg of our Kickstarter campaign, with only a few days to go. Last night we added an exciting one-time-only new level - a one-of-a-kind copy of Harmony Korine's book TRASH HUMPERS with photographs from the film, autographed and featuring an original piece of artwork (painting or drawing) by Korine, himself.
Additionally, we have created some more DAILY SPECIALS for those who donate here in the homestretch.
MONDAY (8/8):
Gordon Porterfield Writing Workshop: The first 10 people who donate $125 or more will get a day long (5 hour) writers workshop with playwright/novelist/poet/teacher Gordon Porterfield, Matt's dad. Gordon will go over how to get and stay inspired, finding your voice, and daily exercises to take your work to the next level.
TUESDAY (8/9):
First 8 people to donate $125 or more will receive a 30 second private song from Kim Taylor on the set of DARKER, hand written and signed lyrics to your pick of Days Like This or American Child, and signed copy of her Little Miracle cd.
WEDNESDAY (8/10):
The first 12 people to donate $125 or more get a signed vinyl from Ned Oldham (earliest donors will get first pick, 2 available of each). Vinyls include Anomoanon's "Portrait of John Entwistle" 10" (featuring cool horned skull art by Brian Deran), "Summer Never Ends" 12" ep, "Joji" 12" lp, "Portland"/"Now is the Season" 7" and Ned Oldham "Let's Go Out Tonight" 7" blue vinyl w/download. Also, we'll film Ned recording a private song on set and share it just for you.
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on August 1, 2011
Matt Porterfield
Posted project update #7DAILY SPECIALS & New 20 DVD collection level -kickstarter update title
Post CommentDarker: Day 1 of our shoot! Against many odds, we have forged ahead with production thanks to the kind support of 247 backers thus far, and are right around halfway to our goal in raising our $40k shooting budget.
We have added a new level thanks to the US distributor of PUTTY HILL (& HAMILTON on double DVD), The Cinema Guild, who are offering 20 of their DVD's (your choice) at over a 50% discount.
ALSO, we have created some DAILY SPECIALS for those who donate the next few days to encourage momentum. We have just 11 days left on our total campaign and a lot of ground to cover. We are confident with your help we can continue to reach people with this campaign to get to where we need to be.
TUESDAY (8/2):
The first five people to pledge $125 or more get a famous homemade pie from Producer Amy Dotson: your choice of sweet or savory! Delivery available for New York City and Baltimore, and we'll even ship to you outside of these cities if you cover the cost!
WEDNESDAY(8/3):
FREE PRIVATE DOPE BODY HOUSE SHOW in Baltimore! The first 20 people who pledge will receive an invite for them and a guest to attend a private Dope Body show, who will be playing a gig in "I Used to be Darker" and were also integral in Putty Hill. Transportation not included.
THURSDAY (8/4):
PUTTY HILL SWIMMING HOLE TRIP! The first 20 people who donate will be invited to join filmmaker Matt Porterfield & co. on a private trip to the swimming hole from PUTTY HILL. We will meet in Baltimore at a central location, and head out together. Transportation not included, trip will last about approximately 6 hours.
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on July 28, 2011
Matt Porterfield
Posted project update #6New level for art lovers!
Post CommentHi folks! We're at 40% today, with 16 days to go!
We've just added a new incentive level: for a donation of $125, receive the $5 - $45 prizes, plus a signed, original 20"x27" Fuji Crystal Archive photographic print from my BMA installation, DAYS ARE GOLDEN AFTERPARTY, winner of the 2011 Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize.
Thanks so much for your support!
MP
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on July 24, 2011
Matt Porterfield
Posted project update #5Many thanks! 37%
Post CommentAs promised, we'd like to offer a song of thanks, sung by Amélie Garin-Davet. Last night, thanks to some very special donors, we pushed well past $15K!
Bread & Roses and love to all,
Matt
Matt Porterfield
Baltimore, MD
Matt studied film at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and teaches screenwriting and production in the Film & Media Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University. His first feature, Hamilton, was released theatrically in 2006. Metal Gods, his second fea... view more
congrats to you! we just have 2 days left, so plz feel free to spread the word to my hometown peeps and other nyu i might have missed. much love, shana.