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on April 11
Rhys Ernst
backed a project
BEST FRIENDS FOREVER (an apocalyptic feature film) by Brea Grant
Combine two girls, a '76 AMC Pacer, the open road, and an impending nuclear apocalypse, then you get BEST FRIENDS FOREVER.
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109% funded $81,797 pledged
- 939 backers
- Funded Apr 24, 2012
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on March 26
Rhys Ernst
backed a project
Heels on Wheels Roadshow 2012 Gas & Tour Fund! by DamienLuxe
Help the Heels on Wheels Glitter Roadshow go on our third annual tour, a dazzling cabaret of art by queer femme/inine spectrum folks!
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102% funded $2,052 pledged
- 103 backers
- Funded Apr 15, 2012
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on February 6
Rhys Ernst
Posted project update #8Back from Sundance
Post CommentDear friends,
I'm back at home after my whirlwind trip to Sundance. The film played four times to sold out crowds and the response was excellent.
You can see pictures and press about THE THING and our Sundance premiere here.
If you haven't already, please "like" THE THING on Facebook and sign up for our mailing list.
Now that the dust has settled all incentives that haven't gone out yet will be delivered within the next month.
Thanks again to YOU for making this happen!
-Rhys
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on February 6
Rhys Ernst
Posted project update #1Back from Sundance
Post CommentDear friends,
I'm back at home after my whirlwind trip to Sundance. The film played four times to sold out crowds and the response was excellent.
You can see pictures and press about THE THING and our Sundance premiere here.
If you haven't already, please "like" THE THING on Facebook and sign up for our mailing list.
Now that the dust has settled all incentives that haven't gone out yet will be delivered within the next month.
Thanks again to YOU for making this happen!
-Rhys
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on January 19Funded!
The Thing by Rhys Ernst
A woman, a transgendered man, and their cat travel towards a mysterious roadside attraction known as "The Thing".
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108% funded $5,408 pledged
- 164 backers
- Funded Jan 19, 2012
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on January 18
Rhys Ernst
backed a project
Playtime (Spielzeit) by Lucas Mireles
Inspired by Billy Wilder's 'People On Sunday', Playtime is a seamless journey through the lives of German youth on a Sunday afternoon.
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100% funded $6,136 pledged
- 142 backers
- Funded Jan 28, 2012
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on January 15
Rhys Ernst
backed a project
FOURPLAY by Kyle Henry
FOURPLAY is a feature anthology of four true tales of sexual intimacy.
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104% funded $10,481 pledged
- 191 backers
- Funded Feb 20, 2012
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on January 11
Rhys Ernst
Posted project update #7Please help us get to Sundance!
Post CommentTHE THING IS IN SUNDANCE!
But we need your help to get there.
As you may know The Thing, was recently selected to premiere at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. There was stiff competition-- over 7,600 were shorts submitted and only 64 were selected. As you can imagine, I'm thrilled! However I also face a serious challenge.
Finishing the film involves a lot of hard costs, including color correction, sound mix, output to HD tape, as well as the cost of attending the festival. I'm facing $5,000 in expenses.
The Thing was my MFA thesis. Having just finished graduate school, I'm still trying to get on my feet financially and can't afford these costs.I recently launched another Kickstarter to raise the necessary funds to bring the film to Sundance and hope that you can help me with your contribution.The film only gets funded if I reach my goal of $5,000, so every donation counts. No amount is too small but higher donations come with special perks. Rewards available include limited a edition 11x17 print used in the film, signed DVD copies, invitations to a Los Angeles area private screening party, and more.On it you'll find a video I made that includes a trailer for the film. It's only three minutes long and I promise it'll amuse you.
Please consider donating. And forward widely! Email forwards, Facebook posts, Tweets, everything helps.Thank you!Rhys
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on January 6
Rhys Ernst launched a project
The Thing by Rhys Ernst
A woman, a transgendered man, and their cat travel towards a mysterious roadside attraction known as "The Thing".
- $5,000 funding goal
- 01/19/2012 Funding Ended
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on December 6
Rhys Ernst
Posted project update #6Sundance! and other news
Post CommentHello friends and supporters-
It is my great honor to share this news with you-- The Thing will have its international premiere at Sundance 2012 as a part of the US Shorts program!
The Thing was chosen out of over 7,600 short films.
If you haven't already, please "like" The Thing's Facebook page:You can keep up with news about the film there as well as the film blog here:As always, thanks to YOU for believing in and supporting the film! Your support made this possible.
More soon,
Rhys -
Rhys Ernst
Los Angeles, CA
Focusing on story rather than identity, Rhys Ernst creates stylistic character-driven personal dramas and places queer and transgendered characters into larger narratives. His films include "The Thing" (international premiere Sundance 2012) a... view more
