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Douglas Wilson

Springfield, MO

The director, Doug Wilson comes to the film from a background of graphic design and letterpress printing. Born and raised in the Midwest, he has travel in his blood and has visited five continents. His passion for the Linotype began seven years ago ... view more

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    Kenya: Until Hope is Found by Patrick Mureithi

    A film about how some victims and perpetrators of Kenya's 2007/8 Post-Election Violence are beginning to move forward.

    • 106% funded $10,664 pledged
    • 276 backers
    • Funded Apr 15, 2012
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    Ghoul School by Brook Linder

    Two students break into their high school to steal an exam, only to incur the wrath of the spirit of an ex-principal. Terror ensues.

    • 108% funded $5,424 pledged
    • 95 backers
    • Funded Feb 16, 2012
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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.

    • 161% funded $57,304 pledged
    • 1,192 backers
    • Funded Jan 01, 2012
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    The Ludlow Project - Saving Hot Metal Typecasting History by International Printing Museum

    We're rescuing a collection of 100 antique Ludlow Typecasting Fonts to catalog & organize into our working collection for you to use!

    • 103% funded $11,377 pledged
    • 181 backers
    • Funded Nov 19, 2011
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    The Typewriter (In the 21st Century) by Christopher Lockett and Gary Nicholson

    A feature documentary that asks the question: "Is the typewriter dead?"

    Funding Unsuccessful (10/27/2011)
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    Home Bar Basics (and Not So Basics) by Dave Stolte

    Home Bar Basics (and Not-So-Basics) is a concise, pocket-sized, water-resistant guide to setting up a quality home cocktail bar.

    • 141% funded $16,934 pledged
    • 322 backers
    • Funded Sep 18, 2011
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    The Happy Film by The Happy Film

    The Happy Film is a documentary in which designer Stefan Sagmeister conducts a series of self-experiments to test his happiness.

    • 110% funded $55,336 pledged
    • 661 backers
    • Funded Oct 16, 2011
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    Urbanized: A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit

    Help finish the new design documentary from the director of "Helvetica" and "Objectified".

    • 139% funded $118,505 pledged
    • 1,814 backers
    • Funded Mar 23, 2011
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    The Manual by Andy McMillan

    The Manual is a new, beautifully crafted journal that takes a fresh look, in print, at design on the web.

    • 133% funded $53,290 pledged
    • 825 backers
    • Funded Mar 10, 2011
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    Blackbird Cathedral - The debut album: "Arise & Go" by Blackbird Cathedral

    Blackbird Cathedral is finishing up their new album with creative art & design. Support the band to receive the album & other perks!

    • 112% funded $2,245 pledged
    • 55 backers
    • Funded Mar 06, 2011
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    Adventures with Orphan Annie & Hot Metal Type by C.C. Stern Type Foundry

    We're turning up the heat on letterpress! A non-profit restores an Orphan Annie Monotype Sorts Caster to make metal type.

    • 162% funded $8,116 pledged
    • 129 backers
    • Funded Apr 01, 2011
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    The Shape of Design by Frank Chimero

    The Shape of Design is a short, accessible book about the creative process & the intersection of storytelling, craft & improvisation.

    • 415% funded $112,159 pledged
    • 2,109 backers
    • Funded Mar 02, 2011
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    OCSPLORA (take 2) by Nate Green

    OCSPLORA: The Creative Revolutionary's Handbook is a magazine for lovers of creativity, adventure, and generosity. Help us print Volume One.

    • 125% funded $453 pledged
    • 22 backers
    • Funded Sep 10, 2010
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    OCSPLORA Volume One by Nate Green

    OCSPLORA: The Creative Revolutionary's Handbook is about connecting creative revolutionaries to stuff they care about. Volume One is ready to print.

    Funding Unsuccessful (08/01/2010)