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Team: "Ride with Larry"

San Diego, CA

Ricardo Villarreal and Katie Villarreal are a husband and wife team who are passionate about projects that make a positive impact. Past film credits include The Dominguez (2010), a documentary about the history of Los Angeles and California, which ... view more

  1. on December 17
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    Team: "Ride with Larry"
    backed a project

    "Fully Functional" Cookies by The Cookie Department by Akiva Resnikoff

    I've been baking "fully functional" cookies locally for two years. I want to create new lines & extend my reach beyond the Bay Area.

    • 109% funded $13,140 pledged
    • 157 backers
    • Funded Jan 15, 2012
  2. on October 23, 2011
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    Team: "Ride with Larry"
    Posted project update #15

    Kickstarter Bug: Resending Yesterday's Message

    Supporters,

    We heard from you that you couldn't read the message we posted yesterday.  Unfortunately there was a bug in the formatting that made the message unreadable.  We've reposted it below.  We appreciate your patience!

    Team Larry

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    RIDE WITH LARRY ENTERS POST PRODUCTION

    Dear Kickstarter Supporters,

    Ride with Larry has had an amazing journey thus far.  We spent the last year following Larry, filming his remarkable story of courage, strength, and hope.  We interviewed doctors and researchers seeking a cure, breaking new ground with genetics, and finding ways to improve the lives of those with Parkinson's.  We documented the town of Vermillion, South Dakota, a community of big-hearted people who felt compelled to gather in support of this cause.   And we couldn't have taken a single step without your generous support.

    Today, Ride with Larry has reached a new milestone: Post Production.  We have around 200 hours of remarkable footage waiting to be molded and crafted into a story that will touch the hearts of untold families, communities, and person's fighting their own battle with Parkinson's.  In the last few months and in the months ahead we will be hard at work editing the film, doing the sound design, color correction, finding and creating music, and more.  

    We wish making a movie only needed the love and passion we have.  Unfortunately, this monumental process requires additional funds, every step of the way.  

    While we have managed a tight budget and made what might amount to the biggest small budget documentary, we know that the costs ahead will stretch us beyond our means.  We don't want to stop now!

    Ride with Larry has launched a new Post Production fundraising campaign on IndieGoGo.  A website that is Kickstarter in almost every way except that its not all-or-nothing.  PHEW!  

    However, there are penalties if we don't meet our goal!

    Our goal: $10,000 to help with our post production needs and to stave off any interruption in this forward momentum to seek additional funds.  We know its a large sum in these hard economic times, but for a movie budget going into its final stages, it is very modest.  We humbly ask one more time for your support.  

    If every person can donate at least $15, we will quickly surpass our goal.

    Ride with Larry T-Shirts and Jerseys are also available as rewards.   All donations are tax-deductible through the International Documentary Association (see below). 

    What the funds will be used for:

    ▪                The Editor 

    ▪                Sound Designer 

    ▪                Sound Mixer 

    ▪                Music Licensing

    ▪                Festival Submission Fees

    ▪                And much more

    Please take a few moments to share our new campaign www.indiegogo.com/ridewithlarry on Facebook, Twitter, Email, your Blog, and anywhere you can.

    Thank you again for your continued support.  

    Sincerely,

    Team Larry  

    TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS

    Ride with Larry is a fiscally sponsored project of the International Documentary Association (IDA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. Contributions on behalf of Ride with Larry are payable to IDA and are tax deductible less the value of any goods or services received, as allowed by law. The value of goods and services being offered is noted under each donation level. 

     

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  3. on October 22, 2011
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    Team: "Ride with Larry"
    Posted project update #14

    Ride with Larry Needs Your Support Again!

    RIDE WITH LARRY ENTERS POST PRODUCTION

    Dear Kickstarter Supporters,

    Ride with Larry has had an amazing journey thus far.  We spent the last year following Larry, filming his remarkable story of courage, strength, and hope.  We interviewed doctors and researchers seeking a cure, breaking new ground with genetics, and finding ways to improve the lives of those with Parkinson's.  We documented the town of Vermillion, South Dakota, a community of big-hearted people who felt compelled to gather in support of this cause.   And we couldn't have taken a single step without your generous support.

    Today, Ride with Larry has reached a new milestone: Post Production.  We have around 200 hours of remarkable footage waiting to be molded and crafted into a story that will touch the hearts of untold families, communities, and person's fighting their own battle with Parkinson's.  In the last few months and in the months ahead we will be hard at work editing the film, doing the sound design, color correction, finding and creating music, and more.  

    We wish making a movie only needed the love and passion we have.  Unfortunately, this monumental process requires additional funds, every step of the way.  

    While we have managed a tight budget and made what might amount to the biggest small budget documentary, we know that the costs ahead will stretch us beyond our means.  We don't want to stop now!

    Ride with Larry has launched a new Post Production fundraising campaign on IndieGoGo.  A website that is Kickstarter in almost every way except that its not all-or-nothing.  PHEW!  

    However, there are penalties if we don't meet our goal!

    Our goal: $10,000 to help with our post production needs and to stave off any interruption in this forward momentum to seek additional funds.  We know its a large sum in these hard economic times, but for a movie budget going into its final stages, it is very modest.  We humbly ask one more time for your support.  

    If every person can donate at least $15, we will quickly surpass our goal.

    Ride with Larry T-Shirts and Jerseys are also available as rewards.   All donations are tax-deductible through the International Documentary Association (see below). 

    What the funds will be used for:

    ▪                The Editor 

    ▪                Sound Designer 

    ▪                Sound Mixer 

    ▪                Music Licensing

    ▪                Festival Submission Fees

    ▪                And much more

    Please take a few moments to share our new campaign www.indiegogo.com/ridewithlarry on Facebook, Twitter, Email, your Blog, and anywhere you can.

    Thank you again for your continued support.  

    Sincerely,

    Team Larry 

    TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS

    Ride with Larry is a fiscally sponsored project of the International Documentary Association (IDA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. Contributions on behalf of Ride with Larry are payable to IDA and are tax deductible less the value of any goods or services received, as allowed by law. The value of goods and services being offered is noted under each donation level. 

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  4. on October 16, 2011
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    Team: "Ride with Larry"
    backed a project

    The Undocumented by marco williams

    THE UNDOCUMENTED is a 90 cinema verite documentary that exposes a little known consequence of current U. S. immigration policy.

    • 101% funded $76,130 pledged
    • 493 backers
    • Funded Oct 28, 2011
  5. on July 19, 2011
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    Team: "Ride with Larry"
    Posted project update #13

    Prizes!

    Hello Supporters!

    Just a quick update:

    We have started to ship some of the items (t-shirts & jerseys) and some of you will have received these already. If you haven't received yours, we hope to fulfill the remaining t-shirt, jersey, and wristband orders and have them shipped by the end of September at the latest. 

    Some of you have been asking when the DVDs are going to be shipped. We're currently in production thanks to your kind support and expect the film to be completed in Summer 2012. We will be sure to keep you posted. 

    If you haven't already, be sure to follow us on Facebook for the latest Ride with Larry updates. There are also a lot of photos from Larry's ride this past June. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/ridewithlarry and click "Like."

    Thanks again for your patience and support!

    Best,

    Team Larry 

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  6. on April 27, 2011
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    Team: "Ride with Larry"
    backed a project

    1stGeneration Nigerian Project Summer Residency by Danny Mendoza

    The 1stGeneration Nigerian Project is a devised theatre piece exploring the experiences of a group of Nigerian-American female artists.

    Funding Unsuccessful (07/09/2011)
  7. on March 11, 2011
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    Team: "Ride with Larry"
    Posted project update #12

    Reward survey deadline 1 week away -- Friday, March 18

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        elizabeth Maroney on March 11, 2011

        I didn't get a survey either.
        thanks
        emaroney

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        Miller Sigmon on March 11, 2011

        This is the 3rd email I've received concerning the survey...Does this mean you did not receive my response??Miller Sigmon

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        elisa sorokin on March 13, 2011

        I believe I already completed the survey...how can I check if you have received it?

        Elisa Sorokin


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  8. on February 4, 2011
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    Team: "Ride with Larry"
    Posted project update #11

    Last Minute: Meet Larry in San Diego!

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  9. on February 2, 2011
    Funded!

    Ride with Larry - A Parkinson's Documentary Film by Team: "Ride with Larry"

    Where do you find the strength to live when there's no cure? Larry is not giving up. If you love life, you’ll fight for it.

    • 125% funded $62,695 pledged
    • 445 backers
    • Funded Feb 02, 2011
  10. on February 1, 2011
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    Team: "Ride with Larry"
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    Hi Heather! Thanks so much! You rock too! Your support is so appreciated! And thank you Miller! We are honored to be making this film and look forward to sharing it with all of you!