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This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 15, 2011.
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A digital, full HD version of the short film available for download upon its completion.
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Previous plus e-newsletters throughout the project with stories, photos, and footage from South Sudan. Get informed about Africa's newest nation through on-the-ground stories and interviews with the opportunity to ask some of your own questions!
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Previous plus a BluRay version of the short film with extended interviews and behind the scenes footage. (Free shipping in the U.S.; international contributors will pay additional shipping costs.)
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Previous plus a digital, full HD version of the final feature length film available for download after its world premiere.
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In honor of the first day of South Sudan’s secession vote (January 9th), you'll receive the previous rewards plus an 11"x17" or 12"x12" print from our travels in South Sudan. Some of these photographs are already available for selection on the blog (southsudan.jonathanshuler.com). More images will become available as filming continues throughout the next 12 months. You may choose your print at any time. (Free shipping in the U.S.; international contributors will pay additional shipping costs.)
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Previous plus a "thank you" in the credits of both the short and feature length films.
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Previous plus an invitation to the crew's pre-screening party of the feature length film, in Southern California.
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Previous plus an Associate Producer title in the short and feature length films.
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In honor of the year that South Sudan became a nation, you'll receive the previous plus a ticket to the premiere screening of the short or feature length film (your choice).
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Co-Producer title in both the short and feature length films, plus you'll have your questions about South Sudan answered by James, Kuol, and KongKong (by phone or Skype) while we are shooting in South Sudan, plus an invitation to the pre-screening party in Southern California, plus everything in the $109 pledge reward packet.
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Jonathan is a multimedia journalist focusing on trauma, economics, and technology in developing nations. He is attracted to stories that are overlooked and help describe our changing world, finding that he has a gift for explaining some of the complicated issues of our time with brevity, even-handedness, and beauty. His work has taken him to Kosovo, Sri Lanka, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and most recently, Kenya and Sudan.
His work has been seen on CNN, PBS, and BBC International.
Hi Jonathan,
I`ve been following the news on South Sudan in the past few weeks. Exciting times! Celebration among continuing turmoil, seems like the making of a very interesting documentary. How is the filming going?
Best of luck!
Rhiannon
I'm so grateful all of our supporters and fans! If you were not able to contribute, you can still keep up with how the production is going through our blog: southsudan.jonathanshuler.com.
So happy for this project to go forward!
I'm so glad this project was funded in time! I'm really looking forward to seeing the film you produce on this exciting and important topic. Best of luck!
Jon, I'm so excited about this project! You're talents and passion are so uniquely suited to be able to tell the story of the birth of this new country. I'm looking forward to it seeing the finished product!
Jon...I am so looking forward to this project when it is completed. Thanks for telling the story of Sudan--a place my family knows intimately and loves deeply. Russ
Aunt Peggy and U. Andy are wishing you the best on your project. Proud of both of you (and Audrey)
I've been waiting for this day. Can't wait to watch this become a reality.
Jon (and Erica),
We BELIEVE in you and are so proud of you both! We are awed by your humility, obedience and faithfulness in serving God!
We love you,
Mom & Dad Mahan
Jon, I'm really looking forward to seeing this short film unfold. The world's newest country after decades of war make this an exciting project. Knowing that you have the context of the place, plus the connections to make it happen, give me confidence that this will be a great film. Good luck!