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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 5, 2011.

Almost at the finish line! Celebrate with us at the Starlite Reunion Party

Update #7 · Dec 2, 2011 · comment

Beloved Backers,

Wow! At this moment we are less than $200 away from our goal with the support of 343 backers with 2.5 days to go! Thank you so much for the overwhelming amount of support! Let's continue to share the campaign, reach our goal, and go beyond the finish line! Kickstarter does take a percentage of the money we receive, so in order to actually get the full amount, we need to go beyond our goal. We can do it!

Last night we screened selects from the roughcut and had a discussion with the Starlite owners, staff, and patrons in honor of World AIDS Day. It was a beautiful event and the response to the film was overwhelmingly positive. Thank you to all who came out, and we look forward to sharing the selects again tomorrow night at....

The Legendary Starlite Loune Reunion and Benefit Party

Can't wait to celebrate with you all!

Please join us for an evening reminiscent of that magical place as we meet friends old and new and pay tribute to DJ Butch

Drinks Serviced by our very own Starlite Mixologists and Music by our very own Starlite Residents DJ Carlos Sanchez, DJ Bert, Cameron da DJ, DJ Donna Edwards and Guest DJ Lady Kier of DeeLite

6PM - 10PM :: Oldie Goldies, Karaoke with Sunshine and Bill, & Raffle 
10pm - 11pm :: The directors of the Starlite documentary will screen a preview of their work in progress 
11pm - 4am :: Opening set by guest DJ Lady Kier of DeeLite and the legendary Starlite Lounge Residents DJ's

Saturday, December 3, 2011
Admission $15 ($10 for kickstarter contributors who received a message about being on the list)
All proceeds Benefit the effort to reopen The Starlite Lounge in Crown Heights
*This fundraising event is supported by: The Starlite Lounge, Starlite Staff, The Directors of the Starlite Documentary, Starlite Resident DJ’s & You.
::: Thanks For Your Support :::

Subway:
A train to Nostrand, walk south towards Herkimer St. for 6 blocks, turn right on Bergen
C train to Franklin, walk south towards Lefferts Place for 5 blocks, turn left on Bergen
S train to Park Place, walk north on Franklin towards Prospect Place, turn left on Bergen
2 3 4 5 to Franklin, walk north on Franklin towards Lincoln Place, 
turn left on Bergen

THANK YOU and much love to all of our backers! Thank you for being a part of making this film happen!

Best,

Sasha and Kate

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Oct 6, 2011 - Dec 5, 2011 (60 days)

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    One custom Starlite STICKER we hope you'll make stick to help spread the word.

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    63 backers

    One custom Starlite STICKER we hope you'll make stick to help spread the word * AND * A cordial invitation to the STARLITE FALL 2011 REUNION AND BENEFIT EXTRAVAGANZA in Crown Heights, Brooklyn (In order to receive this invitation you must allow us to email you with updates before funding ends).

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    124 backers

    One free download or DVD of the FINISHED FILM. * AND * A cordial invitation to the STARLITE FALL 2011 REUNION AND BENEFIT EXTRAVAGANZA in Crown Heights, Brooklyn (In order to receive this invitation you must allow us to email you with updates before funding ends)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    The "STARLITE IS IN ME" TOTE BAG just went on SALE! Down from $50!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    Artist Cristy C. Road has donated these amazing digital repro prints of these original works: Keepin It Real (see image to the left) (Original: Ink, Marker, Halftone Pattern Transfer, Acrylic 9x12) 2004 artist's website http://www.croadcore.org/

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    Artist Cristy C. Road has donated these amazing digital repro prints of these original works: OCCUPY WALL ST. FOR THE KIDS (see image to the left) (Original: Ink, Marker, Digital Color, 2011) artist's website http://www.croadcore.org/

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    9 backers

    The "STARLITE IS IN ME" tote bag * AND * A cordial invitation to the STARLITE FALL 2011 REUNION AND BENEFIT EXTRAVAGANZA in Crown Heights, Brooklyn (In order to receive this invitation you must allow us to email you with updates before funding ends)

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    19 backers

    TWO TICKETS to the New York or Los Angeles PREMIERE of the film *AND* A cordial invitation to the STARLITE FALL 2011 REUNION AND BENEFIT EXTRAVAGANZA in Crown Heights, Brooklyn (In order to receive this invitation you must allow us to email you with updates before funding ends)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    19 backers

    One copy of the finished film on DVD for yourself and one copy as a gift for someone else. *AND* A cordial invitation to the STARLITE FALL 2011 REUNION AND BENEFIT EXTRAVAGANZA in Crown Heights, Brooklyn (In order to receive this invitation you must allow us to email you with updates before funding ends)

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    One hour video editing tutorial from our very own talented co-director Sasha Wortzel. To increase your hours just increase your pledge amount ($50/hour). A great gift for the creative special someone in your life who wants to learn Final Cut Pro.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    No material rewards but a "THANK YOU" credit in the film

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    Two VIP TICKETS for you and a guest to the New York or Los Angeles PREMIERE (transferable).

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    14 backers Limited (36 of 50 left)

    *11x14 inch black and white PHOTOGRAPH of the exterior of the Starlite Lounge from the closing night, July 31, 2010. (*series of 50, photographed by Kate Kunath), and Free entrance to the Starlite Reunion and Benefit Party in Fall 2011

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    One SIGNED COPY of George Chauncey's book Gay New York: Gender, Urban Culture, and the Making of the Gay Male World, 1890–1940. (domestic shipping included)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    4 backers Limited (1 of 5 left)

    HOLIDAY PHOTO SESSION with co-director and photographer Kate Kunath. Right in time for the Holidays! Make a family portrait, a vanity portrait, a gay wedding portrait! (Only 5 sessions available between December 6-18). Digital high res files only. You make the prints!

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
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    Starlite resident Drag Queen LADY JASMIN PERFORMS for your private party in New York City.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
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    Starlite Resident DJ plays Starlite Jams for your private party, wedding, fundraiser or celebration.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
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    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT in the film and two VIP TICKETS to the Los Angeles or New York Premiere.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012