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on May 14
Heath Hen Films
Posted project update #6The First Month
The First 70 has now been complete for about a month. After kicking off with a premiere at the Sonoma International Film Festival, we've had some really great screenings around the state and there are a lot more to come. Our executive producer the California State Parks Foundation is now using the film as another tool in their toolbox to help keep parks open. They have lined up over 25 screenings throughout California at venues large and small.
Meanwhile, we have been working to put together the photography book, website, and DVD and are lining up screenings of our own. PBS will be airing The First 70 from June through September throughout California and possibly throughout Oregon and Washington as well. The response so far has been incredible. It has been a wonderful experience to see people gather together to learn about and discuss California's plan to close parks, and what they can do to help. We've also submitted to over 50 film festivals throughout the state and the country. We even got to experience our composer Dmitri Gaskin along with some talented friends perform the score live along with the film at the Crowden Music Center in Berkeley. As always you can keep track of screenings at thefirst70.com.
There is good news for the parks as well. So far 16 parks have received temporary reprieves from the closure list through various arrangements involving nonprofits, donors, and citizens groups. While local nonprofits lending their assistance through this trying time is crucial, it is certainly not a long term solution. Assemblymember Jared Huffman and other government officials are working tirelessly to come up with and implement plans to make up for the park's chronic underfunding through official government channels like new parking systems and fee structures, a California state parks license plate, state parks annual passes, and new bills to protect parks.
For those in the $15 and up tiers, we'll be sending the digital version of the film out shortly along with some special features that our wonderful editors at Plus M Productions have put together.
Thanks to Mimi Cave for the photo!
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on May 12
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commented on a project update@jvpftw, we're unable to find any problems with the 5 minute preview link and password. Seems to be working fine. If anyone else has issues please let us know. We do plan to have the full film and special features online for $15 and up contributors by the end of the month as promised!
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on April 25
Heath Hen Films
Posted project update #5Web Site Online!
Post CommentWe finally have a proper website up and running for the film! It's still a little bit of a work and progress, but it's another great way to stay up to date on park closures and what's going on with The First 70. You can also keep track of the upcoming screenings to see if there are any near you. Be sure to take a look at thefirst70.com and like us on Facebook to stay in the loop and follow the progress of movie that you helped make. We hope to see some of you at the screenings!
Thanks to Ashley Schoenknecht and David Fox for helping make this site happen.
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on April 17
Heath Hen Films
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Jabin Burnworth on April 19
You are killing me! I want more. When the preview ended...I was, like, what? Are you serious? This is beautiful, and I can't wait for the full release.
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jvpftw on May 11
so the preview was only up for a short time? I would still like to watch it but it says "expired" :(
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Heath Hen Films on May 12
@jvpftw, we're unable to find any problems with the 5 minute preview link and password. Seems to be working fine. If anyone else has issues please let us know. We do plan to have the full film and special features online for $15 and up contributors by the end of the month as promised!
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We need a safe commercial kitchen in San Francisco for gluten-free chefs & bakers to create their goods.
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on March 30
Heath Hen Films
commented on a project updateEric, email us info@heathhenfilms.com
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on March 30
Heath Hen Films
commented on a project updateOur backers will be able to view the first 5 minutes of the film before April 22nd. The full download of the film will available before the online release later this spring.
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on March 30
Heath Hen Films
Posted project update #3The First 70 Premiere!
We met our funding goal for The First 70 almost three months ago, and after a few last minute interviews and park visits in January, the team quickly switched gears into post production. Since our last update, we invited the excellent editors from Plus M Productions onboard and with their help the film has really taken shape. There's just a couple weeks until the official release of the film on Earth Day.
When we loaded up Cory's bus full of camera equipment and groceries for the first time last August, none of us imagined that this spontaneous adventure to visit all 70 parks could have evolved into such a valuable showpiece for the issue of park closures. Coming together in the final stages of the edit, The First 70 beautifully portrays the individuals who have put their heart and soul into maintaining and caring for these remarkable resources. The First 70 has already been accepted into the Sonoma International Film Festival, and screenings are being scheduled all over California. Keep your eyes peeled for the 5 minute preview of the film along with our new website which launches in a couple weeks! The site will have some great information about the issue and the film, and a list of upcoming screenings so you can find one near you.
AND..For all of you Bay Area locals, the film will premiere at the Sports Basement Presido Store on Sunday April 22nd at 6pm. California State Park Foundation's Jerry Emory, Alden Olmsted, and other park advocates will be there to spread awareness about the issue and speak about plans to take action. We hope you all can make it! Tickets can be purchased in advance here.
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Luciano Fernandes on March 30
cool!!!! I´m anxious to see the Movie Here in Brazil also.. I´m honored to help this happen!!!!! Hope to be availible on line soon!!! Congrats
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The First 70 by Heath Hen Films
An inspiring journey through California to visit the 70 majestic state parks slated to close, and meet the people who treasure them.
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161% funded $57,304 pledged
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- Funded Jan 01, 2012
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Heath Hen Films
San Francisco, CA
Lauren Valentino, Jarratt Moody, and Cory Brown graduated from SCAD in 2008. Lauren and Jarratt worked in the design industry for a few years spending most weekends in the wilderness areas throughout California. After hearing the news of park closures... view more
Just watched the movie! It was amazing! Good Luck.
We watched the movie last night - thank you!!! It was beautifully filmed, thoughtful, and ultimately - so much more hopeful than I had imagined. We are calling our representatives to tell them to support the new bill to keep the parks open!