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Kris Wheeler & Wayne Franklin

Atlanta, GA

Meet the filmmakers ... Kris Wheeler has worn a lot of hats on his way to becoming a filmmaker. It all started with a cowboy hat. Raised on a cattle farm in the foothills of the Appalachians, Kris gave up a promising career as an athlete afte... view more

  1. on April 22
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    Kris Wheeler & Wayne Franklin
    Posted project update #16

    Join us for a Duke & The King Twitter bomb!

    Tonight is the night! At 9pm, Duke & The King makes its premiere at the Nashville Film Festival! Because we got in on a work-in-progress cut, no one -- not the media, not festival staff, not even our own families -- has seen the finished film but us. Because of that, there's little to no buzz for the film. We're flying low under the radar, but that's a good place to be for a strategic bombing run. In this case, a Twitter bomb. This is where you, our supporters, come in. If you are on Twitter, post something today (or several times today) using the hashtags #DukeAndTheKing and #NaFF2012. Something like this: "Hey Nashville, you need to show up at 9 tonight for #DukeAndTheKing at #NaFF2012!" You can also go the Nashville Film Festival page on Facebook and show your support there. Let's make the local media and audiences stand up and take notice. This is our moment. The buzz starts today! Thank you all for propelling us this far! -Wayne & Kris-
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  2. on March 13
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    Kris Wheeler & Wayne Franklin
    Posted project update #15

    Update 4-13-12

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  3. on February 19
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    Kris Wheeler & Wayne Franklin
    Posted project update #14

    Duke & The King set to premiere in Nashville!

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  4. on February 7
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    Kris Wheeler & Wayne Franklin
    Posted project update #13

    Last Call for T-Shirt Sizes!

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        Will Debley on February 7

        XL for me,
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        Karen Cook on February 7

        XL for me, too.
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        Dale Watts on February 8

        How about an XL


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  5. on January 18
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    Kris Wheeler & Wayne Franklin
    Posted project update #12

    Your Rewards ....

    ... will start going out this week! Finally! ... Sorry for the delay, but we've had a few holdups. We had to get up with Duke to get autographs on the CDs and posters ... we accomplished that over the weekend. However, we are still waiting on shipping addresses and t-shirt sizes for many of you! Without your help, we never would have met our Kickstarter goal. You deserve your rewards! So, please take a minute and send us your mailing address (if you haven't done so already), and your t-shirt size (if you qualify for one). We plan to order the t-shirts soon, so if you're among those who qualify for a t-shirt, we'll need to hear from you no later than Jan. 31.

    In the meantime, we've decided to go ahead start mailing out the other rewards (minus t-shirts, and the film of course .. which won't be available until it's released). 

    We would also like to encourage you to continue spreading the good word about Duke & The King, and Duke's new live album, "You & I," which is the soundtrack to the film. Below are links to where the CD can be purchased ... Please consider sharing the links with your friends on Facebook!

    http://www.liquidcoastfilms.com/Liquid_Coast_Films/Welcome.html

    http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/you-i-music-from-film-duke/id486914305

    Thanks for your support!

    - Kris

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  6. on December 20
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    Kris Wheeler & Wayne Franklin
    commented on a project update

    Hey .. sorry that wasn't clear. Just click on the "send message" link near the top of the page. Thanks! - Kris
  7. on December 20
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    Kris Wheeler & Wayne Franklin
    Posted project update #11

    Send Us Your Address - More Rewards on the Way!

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        Karen Cook on December 20

        Ditto Jane...where do we send our shipping info?

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        Kris Wheeler & Wayne Franklin on December 20

        Hey .. sorry that wasn't clear. Just click on the "send message" link near the top of the page. Thanks!

        - Kris

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        Patrick Hess on January 12

        Here is my address, just in case:

        Patrick Hess
        Weststrasse 14
        CH-8953 Dietikon / Zurich
        Switzerland

        Thanks and all the best!


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  8. on December 6
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    Kris Wheeler & Wayne Franklin
    Posted project update #10

    Soundtrack digital downloads coming tonight!

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  9. on October 11, 2011
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    Kris Wheeler & Wayne Franklin
    backed a project

    Where The Yellowstone Goes by Hunter Weeks

    A visually stunning documentary film about America's longest undammed river. Join us to rediscover one of the last free flowing rivers.

    • 106% funded $31,896 pledged
    • 391 backers
    • Funded Oct 15, 2011
  10. on October 10, 2011
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    Kris Wheeler & Wayne Franklin
    commented on a project update

    Hey Elizabeth, we will be contacting everyone who is eligible for a t-shirt to get their sizes. Thanks again for backing our project! - k