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on April 26
David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg
backed a project
New Social Studies Record by Jesse Hudson
The San Francisco band's haunting new record beckons with dark, soaring melodies and gritty, driving beats.
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110% funded $7,712 pledged
- 154 backers
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on February 8
David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg
Posted project update #7Production is underway, and in a big way!
Hello fans and friends of the project!
Thanks to the successful fundraising and YOUR support of the project, Jason and I have been marching forward with this project at a wonderful pace. Since funding this phase of production, we have filmed with life extension scientists in England, Tanzania, Hong Kong, and a few interesting places in the US. We've been able to increase the amount of subjects and are also expanding the showcase of LE methodologies.
We will have a new trailer to show everyone (hopefully) by mid March, as we begin to assemble an edit. Also, more specific information on the development of the film will be always accessible on our website, which will be launched within a week or two.
And of course, we will soon be sending out surveys so that we can begin giving some of the early stage gifts to the different donors.
Thanks once again for your support, and as always, feel free to contact me directly at david@davidalvarado.info or through kickstarter.
Best wishes,
David and Jason
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on February 2
David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg
backed a project
18 Days in Egypt by Jigar Mehta & Yasmin Elayat
An interactive storytelling website documenting a year of revolution in Egypt through compelling personal stories and social media.
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111% funded $20,142 pledged
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on December 26Funded!
The Methuselah Generation: The Science of Living Forever by David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg
Do you think that science can eventually defeat death and aging? Even if we could, should we? Find out in this 3D indie doc.
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105% funded $31,632 pledged
- 143 backers
- Funded Dec 26, 2011
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on December 26
David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg
Posted project update #6Just 4 Hours Left!!
Post CommentHey everyone, wow, we have come so far in such a short amount of time! We have an opportunity for a matching grant that we can't afford to pass up! If we can raise another 5k in the next FOUR HOURS, we will receive a matching grant from a huge supporter of this film, Brett Dickinson. This is a huge opportunity to hit our goal!
If everyone who reads this post increases their donation by just 25%, that should get us all the way to our matching-grant goal!
So please visit kickstarter and donate just a little more and we will hit 30k! This documentary film is something really, really special and we need your support to help make it happen. Thanks a million to all our proud supporters!
And please, pass the link!!!!! http://kck.st/rt8PAE
David
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on December 10
David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg
Posted project update #5Next 20 donors get an additional gift!
Hello all, as of Saturday, December 10 at 6pm PST, the next 20 donors will receive an additional thank-you gift from author Sonia Arrison. Watch the attached video to learn more.
Rememner, no amount of donation is too small for us to reach our goal, as long as enough people give. So PLEASE, post the kickstarter link (http://kck.st/rt8PAE) to facebook, email it to your crazy aunt, anything to get the word out. Just share, share, share!
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Alex Hoekstra on December 11
Outstanding offer!
I'm really looking forward to seeing what you've all worked so hard to put together. I'll do my best to spread the word and help make the goal. Good luck and godspeed.
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on November 24, 2011
David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg
Posted project update #4Methuselah wins!
Post CommentThanks everyone for your vote in the IndieWire "Project of the Week" contest. We ended up tying for a technicality with another great project, "Bending Steel".
This means we are off to the next stage of competition, "Project of the Month".
Thanks again, and don't forget to pass the link to your friends and encourage them to support this awesome project: http://kck.st/rt8PAE
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on November 20, 2011
David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg
Posted project update #3Less than 24 hours for your vote!!
Post CommentHi all, we have less than 24 hours for you to take just a few seconds and vote for The Methuselah Generation to receive "Project of the Week" and the notoriety that will come with it. Easier access to Sundance, a huge PR push, these are all things that will make your donation go much further.
Here is a shortcut link to the facebook voting site: http://apps.facebook.com/my-polls/?poll_id=lux3jdk6
It will only take ten seconds, thanks!
The deadline to vote is Monday Morning, Nov 21st, at 10am EST
David
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on November 18, 2011
David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg
Posted project update #2IndieWire supports The Methuselah Generation!
Post CommentHi everyone,
We need YOUR help to win IndieWire's national contest for Project of the Week, and it will only take a moment!
IndieWire is the nation's leading source for news about independent films, and if we win, we will have an amazing advantage for further fundraising and distribution opportunities.
Please visit the following link and vote for our project: http://www.indiewire.com/article/vote-for-project-of-the-week-undead-western-apartment-living-forever-or-bending-steel
It will only take a few seconds, and every vote counts!
Thanks,
David
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on November 12, 2011
David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg
Posted project update #1Aubrey de Grey endorses project
Post CommentHey everyone, time for our first update. We are rocking and rolling our way to our goal, thank you so much for your participation thus far!
We have a quick video for you thanking everyone who has donated so far, and a wonderful endorsement from Dr. Aubrey de Grey, Chief Scientist of the SENS Foundation.
PLEASE, pass the kickstarter URL (http://kck.st/rt8PAE) to as many people as you can! Our goal is high and the clock is ticking!!
See you at the finish line!
David
David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg
Brooklyn, NY
My name is David Alvarado and I am a filmmaker in New York. I've got a BA in Radio, Television and Film from the University of North Texas and a MFA in Documentary Production from Stanford University. I cut my teeth at the Dallas area PBS station ... view more
Thanks for never answering the email I sent you guys.