THE ILLUSIONISTS Exclusive Footage: 14 Minute Preview!!!
Dear backers,
First of all, I want to thank you once again for your outstanding support throughout last year's Kickstarter campaign and for the awesome messages of encouragement during the documentary's production.
If you've been following the Illusionists' blog, you know that filming wrapped in August - and I've been busy editing the footage since then.
Today is the 1 year anniversary of the first day of filming: exactly a year ago, at around this time, I was in London interviewing the amazing Susie Orbach - psychotherapist, activist, an author of "Fat is a Feminist Issue" and "Bodies." She set the bar extremely high, with 45 minutes' worth of brilliant, thought-provoking insights. In the months that followed, I was extremely lucky to encounter this time and time again: outstanding interviews that could be turned, on their own, into feature-length films. I can't wait to share some of the footage with you.
So, I hereby present you a 14 minute demo of The Illusionists, which covers the main themes discussed in the documentary... It is by no means exhaustive (the film has more than two dozen interviewees, from 8 countries) but it gives a taste of things to come. FYI the video is an exclusive sneak peek, for your eyes only, not meant for public distribution - please do not share the link/password. The video's file size is over 550 MB, so make sure that it loads in its entirety before you click "play" - in order to avoid choppy playback :)
Watch the video at: https://vimeo.com/51377018 (password: beautymyth)
I hope you'll enjoy this and I look forward to hearing your feedback.
All my best,
Elena
writer/director/DP The Illusionists
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Thank you! We *really* appreciate your support. In addition to a virtual hug, you will receive a “thank you” e-card from the filmmaker and you will gain access to a private section on THE ILLUSIONISTS site with updates about the making of the film.
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Thank you for the awesome support! You will receive a digital download of the film, a personal "thank you" e-card from the filmmaker and access to a private section on THE ILLUSIONISTS site with updates about the making of the film.
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Wow, thank you so much! You will receive: a special edition hard-copy DVD of the film, a hand-written "thank you" note from the filmmakers and access to exclusive updates about the making of the film.
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Thank you for your support! We're flattered. You will receive: a DVD containing extended interviews with experts from THE ILLUSIONISTS and Elena's short films. You will also receive a special edition hard-copy DVD of THE ILLUSIONISTS, special thanks on the supporters’ page of the website and exclusive access to updates about the making of the film.
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You are a star! Thank you so much for your amazing support. You will receive: a limited edition coffee table book with images from the film shoot and a “making of” diary, with a hand-written dedication from the director. Your name will be highlighted in the supporters’ page of the website. You will, of course, also receive a special edition hard-copy DVD of the film and will gain access to private updates on the site.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH! In exchange for your wonderful support, your name will appear in big, bold letters on the big screen in the end credits of the film. Of course, you will also receive a hard-copy DVD of the movie, a coffee table book and access to private updates on the site.
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If you pledge $5,000 or more you will receive associate producer credit on the film (and IMDB). Welcome to our team. :) Of course, you will also receive a hard-copy DVD of the film, a coffee table book, and access to private updates on the site.
