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Sonicsgate

Seattle, WA

A feature-length documentary film exposing the truth behind the SuperSonics' tragic exodus after 41 years in the Emerald City. www.sonicsgate.org

  1. on May 30, 2011
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    Sonicsgate
    Posted project update #1

    Thanks from Sonicsgate to all our backers!

    We made it to Denver thanks to you, and here's the video you helped create:

    If you haven't received your backer prize yet, it's probably because you didn't fill out the Backer Report Survey with your name and address.  If you did fill it out and haven't received your prize, email us at info@sonicsgate.org.

    Special thanks to Seattle Team Shops and Casual Industrees for sponsoring our backer prizes!

    SSHPS

    www.arenaseattle.com

    www.sonicsgate.org

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  2. on April 23, 2011
    Funded!

    Send Sonicsgate to Denver for the Playoffs Game 3 vs. OKC! by Sonicsgate

    We have a line in on the best National TV seats possible! Sonicsgate needs your help now in the movement to bring back our SuperSonics!

    • 145% funded $2,905 pledged
    • 103 backers
    • Funded Apr 23, 2011
  3. on April 15, 2011
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    Send Sonicsgate to Denver for the Playoffs Game 3 vs. OKC! by Sonicsgate

    We have a line in on the best National TV seats possible! Sonicsgate needs your help now in the movement to bring back our SuperSonics!

    • $2,000 funding goal
    • 04/23/2011 Funding Ended
  4. on October 13, 2010
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    Sonicsgate
    Posted project update #1

    Missed our goal, but thanks for the support anyway!

    Hello to our valued backers,

    Thank you so much for your pledge to support The Kicker Movie as production is underway! Unfortunately, we came up short on our goal for this Kickstarter campaign, which means your credit card was not charged and we'll have to find funding another way.

    But we really appreciate your support and encourage you to keep posted on our progress at www.kickermovie.com. We have completed more than 30 interviews so far, with many more on the books over the next several weeks. If you would still like to contribute, you can e-mail us at kickermovie@gmail.com and we'll give you the address to send a check.

    Thanks again for your support!

    Ian, Adam and Jason
    Producers
    WWW.KICKERMOVIE.COM

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  5. on June 22, 2010
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    Sonicsgate launched a project

    The Loneliness of the Long Distance Kicker - A feature documentary by Sonicsgate

    Help fund the new documentary: "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Kicker" - an exploration of football's most important and overlooked position.

    Funding Unsuccessful (08/23/2010)
  6. on April 26, 2010
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    Yes. Just give us the name of the guests you would like to attend and what day and we will put them on the list. Thanks Benjamin!
  7. on April 21, 2010
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    Sonicsgate
    Posted project update #2

    We hit our funding goal, THANK YOU backers!

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        Benjamin Callahan on April 22, 2010

        Thank You Jason, Adam, Colin and the whole Team for making such a great telling of the Sonics tragic end. Living out of state (in Blazer-land no less) it felt even harder to watch as no one around seemed to care or really even take notice, so I tuned it out. Watching this film was a great way of finally seeing how it all happened. If we get VIP tix to the screening but cannot use them can I pass them off to my friend in NYC? Don't worry he's an OG Sonics fan and would represent fully! Thanks again guys!

        Ben C.

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        Sonicsgate on April 26, 2010

        Yes. Just give us the name of the guests you would like to attend and what day and we will put them on the list. Thanks Benjamin!


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  8. on April 21, 2010
    Funded!

    Send Sonicsgate to screen in New York City! by Sonicsgate

    Send the makers of "Sonicsgate: Requiem For A Team" to New York to screen for ESPN and international film press -- Help this grassroots project!

    • 102% funded $1,541 pledged
    • 43 backers
    • Funded Apr 21, 2010
  9. on April 16, 2010
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    Sonicsgate
    Posted project update #1

    Vote for Sonicsgate at the 2010 Webby Awards!!!

    Dear Kickstarter Backers,

    Thank you so much for your support! We are 85% to our goal with only 4 days left. And remember, we only get the money if we hit our goal!

    On other exciting news, we were nominated for the prestigious Webby Awards in two categories this week!

    The Webby Awards recognize the best the internet has to offer, and it is a major national accolade even to be nominated. The best part is that the winners for the Webbys People’s Voice are determined by fan vote online! I would sincerely appreciate it if you would take just a couple minutes to vote for us in both categories. Here’s how to do it:

    Sonicsgate is nominated in Online Film & Video section for two awards!

    Go Here Here to Vote for us in “Best Editing” --> http://www.youtube.com/webby...

    Go Here to Vote for us in “Sports” --> http://www.youtube.com/webby...

    You need to register an account but it only takes two seconds, and every vote helps restore the Sonics’ legacy by getting the word out about our grassroots film and the growing movement behind it. It is really amazing that we have gained so much momentum after making this feature documentary in four months and putting it up on online for free with no sponsorship or outside distribution.

    Now we need people to rally more than ever and vote us to victory at the Webby Awards! Be sure to vote in both the “Best Editing” and “Sports” categories… and if you have multiple e-mail addresses, feel free to stuff the ballot box ;-)

    We also have plans to take the film national with a New York theatrical premiere next week and a special selection to the Park City Film Fest in Utah next month. As you know, to pay for our travel expenses we have started this Kickstarter Fundraising Campaign that is 85% funded with only 4 days to go!

    If you happen to be in either city or know anyone in the area, we would love to see you there!

    Sonicsgate: Requiem For A Team - New York Premiere Screening
    April 30 and May 1
    People’s Improv Theater (154 W. 29th Street) | www.thepit-nyc.com
    All screenings start at 3:00 P.M.

    Park City Music Film Festival
    May 20 in Park City, Utah
    Time and Venue TBA – More info at www.parkcityfilmseries.com

    We are continuing to put a ton of free content on our website, www.sonicsgate.org, including reviews, bonus interviews, special features, screening tickets, soundtrack and more. Please forward this to anyone you know who might be interested.

    I hope things are going well in your life and thank you for supporting this passion project! We should connect soon on a one-on-one basis and catch up.

    Best wishes,

    The Sonicsgate Team

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  10. on April 15, 2010
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    I want to be a part of The Off Hours! by The Off Hours

    The Off Hours is a feature film that will be shot in Seattle, WA, in April/May 2010.

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