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Yancey Strickler

New York, NY

A cofounder of Kickstarter

  1. Brassft Punk - Daft Punk tribute via New Orleans brass band by Earl Scioneaux

    Modernizing older hits is all the rage. What if we went the other direction? - Daft Punk's hits, funky New Orleans brass band style.

    • 114% funded $11,401 pledged
    • 744 backers
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  2. MaKey MaKey: An Invention Kit for Everyone by Jay Silver

    Ever played Mario on Play-Doh or Piano on Bananas? Alligator clip the Internet to your world and start inventing the future.

    • 1,091% funded $272,937 pledged
    • 5,948 backers
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  3. Places - Sam Billen's new full-length album by Sam Billen

    Support Sam's first full-length album in 3 years - an album called Places that echoes every emotion you've ever had in your life

    • 54% funded $2,713 pledged
    • 71 backers
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  4. Funded!

    Tour for GHOSTS WITH SHIT JOBS, a Lo-fi Sci-fi Feature by Jim Munroe

    If you buy our completed mockumentary now, we can go to different cities to start discussions about the future. And giant spiders.

    • 399% funded $19,999 pledged
    • 820 backers
    • Funded May 18, 2012
  5. Funded!

    Republique by Camouflaj + Logan by Camouflaj

    Help Hope escape from a 1984-inspired dystopia. Developed by Camouflaj (MGS4, F.E.A.R., Halo 4, Kinect) and Logan (Skyrim TV spot).

    • 111% funded $555,662 pledged
    • 11,611 backers
    • Funded May 11, 2012
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    nesl by Birdhouse Studios

    Say hello to your desk's best friend. A creative solution to desk organization that fits any work space.

    • 102% funded $30,752 pledged
    • 843 backers
    • Funded May 23, 2012
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    Whatever Happened to Lala? by Greg Stolze

    If you've read "Mask of the Other," you can fund a short story sequel. If you haven't, you can get the novel AND fund the sequel.

    • 172% funded $949 pledged
    • 81 backers
    • Funded May 12, 2012
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    Sin Matador by Sin Matador

    A comedy about Darren, Sylvie, and the bullfight in their basement.

    • 100% funded $20,090 pledged
    • 176 backers
    • Funded May 13, 2012
  9. TEEDRA MOSES: Luxurious Undergrind (Essence 2012) by Teedra Moses

    Playing Essence 2012, creating documentary & seeking backers in exchange for music, t-shirts, etc. Your support is greatly appreciated!

    • 135% funded $7,439 pledged
    • 34 backers
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    The Baffler magazine by John Summers

    Help fund the journal that blunts the cutting edge.

    • 103% funded $20,761 pledged
    • 308 backers
    • Funded May 11, 2012
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    Zelda vs. Jesus by Lucas M. Thomas

    A book exploring the collision of Christianity and Nintendo's Legend of Zelda video game franchise.

    Funding Unsuccessful (05/08/2012)
  12. Funded!

    Hollow: An Interactive Documentary by Elaine McMillion

    Exploring the issues and future of rural America through the eyes and ideas of those living in Southern West Virginia.

    • 115% funded $28,788 pledged
    • 530 backers
    • Funded May 13, 2012
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    Before I Die...(Pittsburgh) by Dee & Rob

    Before I Die... (Pittsburgh) is an interactive public art project that will inspire positive personal development and civic engagement.

    • 183% funded $2,747 pledged
    • 96 backers
    • Funded May 09, 2012
  14. Assaz Crocante! ⚡ Banjo & Synthesizer Little LP by Vulfmon

    Clawhammer banjo virtuoso & German-American synthesizer professor record a 7" 33⅓ Little LP; 15 minutes of music.

    • 55% funded $1,328 pledged
    • 76 backers
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  15. The Canyons by Braxton Pope

    The Canyons is a contemporary thriller written by Bret Easton Ellis, produced by Braxton Pope and directed by Paul Schrader.

    • 140% funded $140,783 pledged
    • 796 backers
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  16. ArtAround SF Smartphone App: Find & Map Art by Anna Bloom

    ArtAround SF is a smartphone & web application that will let you explore, map and share public and street art in San Francisco.

    • 27% funded $6,982 pledged
    • 155 backers
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  17. Other Travel Project by Other Travel Project

    Other Travel is a collaborative art project that aims to be presented in the form of a publication in conjunction with an exhibition.

    • 66% funded $6,640 pledged
    • 132 backers
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  18. Funded!

    The Iddy Biddy Teeny Tiny Sara Schaefer Stand Up Tour by Sara Schaefer

    I've given up my desk and it's time to hit the road. Help me share my act with some new folks!

    • 177% funded $4,437 pledged
    • 180 backers
    • Funded May 15, 2012
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    The Giuseppi Logan Project - a free jazz album by Ed Pettersen

    Mad King Edmund presents free jazz legend Giuseppi Logan recording with Larry Roland, Cooper-Moore, Tracey Silverman and Ed Pettersen.

    • 203% funded $12,207 pledged
    • 303 backers
    • Funded Apr 30, 2012
  20. Amanda Palmer: The new RECORD, ART BOOK, and TOUR by Amanda Palmer

    Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra are putting out an album. Pre-order it / get more info on the art book & gallery tour, here!

    • 953% funded $953,050 pledged
    • 19,973 backers
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  21. Funded!

    Legends of Eisenwald by Aterdux Entertainment

    Enter the world of Eisenwald in this RPG with turn-based battles and experience medieval romanticism and adventure.

    • 167% funded $83,577 pledged
    • 2,729 backers
    • Funded May 22, 2012
  22. The Films of Avi Krum by Nicholas Musurca

    A black comedy about an unlucky kid who is kidnapped by North Koreans and forced to direct propaganda films.

    • 130% funded $7,550 pledged
    • 136 backers
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  23. Funded!

    The Island of Widows by Sasha Chavkin

    Investigating a mystery epidemic that is devastating agricultural laborers.

    • 120% funded $9,000 pledged
    • 100 backers
    • Funded Apr 22, 2012
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    MISSY FOR PREZ by Sakura Bready

    A project to make one of a kind tracksuits inspired by a dream I had of Missy Elliott as the President of the United States of America.

    • 140% funded $2,492 pledged
    • 90 backers
    • Funded Apr 17, 2012
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    Pebble: E-Paper Watch for iPhone and Android by Pebble Technology

    Pebble is a customizable watch. Download new watchfaces, use sports and fitness apps, get notifications from your phone.

    • 10,266% funded $10,266,845 pledged
    • 68,929 backers
    • Funded May 18, 2012
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