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This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 16, 2010.
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Beetle Queen postcard and one gummy bug candy (I choose for you: roach, fly, centipede or spider, but please, don’t take it personally)
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Your name on the very special Thank You page of the Beetle Queen website (will launch after we have reached our goal) and a notebook from Muji, with a hand-stenciled bug cover by Jessica Oreck + the above
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Large 39” x 27” original Beetle Queen poster + all of the above
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Clear vinyl Japanese tote bag printed with 2 different beetles and the well-translated phrase, "Eternal Rivals Beetle" + all of the above
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A DVD copy of Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo signed by the director (before it’s released!) + all of the above
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A mix CD of my favorite obscure Japanese technopop from the '80's that inspired the film + all of the above
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Beetle Queen CD soundtrack, signed by the composers of the score, JC Morrison and Nate Shaw + all of the above
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Hand-pinned Morpho butterfly by Jessica Oreck in small, black shadow box
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One very limited-edition paperback, full-color book of stills from the film, signed by cinematographer Sean Williams
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The ultimate grab bag – a DVD copy of Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo signed by the director, an official t-shirt, the CD soundtrack (also signed by composers), the film’s poster + limited-edition paperback of stills from the film signed by cinematographer Sean Williams – yes, this is an autograph heavy choice – but someday we will all be famous and then you’ll be so happy you picked this one!
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VIP tickets to THE theatrical premiere of Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo at Film Forum on May 12 in NYC, and a personal tour of the American Museum of Natural History, where Jessica Oreck works as a docent and animal keeper + dinner at my favorite Japanese restaurant in NY (if you aren’t sick of me by then)
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Four VIP tickets to theatrical screening of your choice and dinner for four with Jessica Oreck at a Japanese restaurant near the screening
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Jessica Oreck makes projects large and small that instill a sense of wonder and invite viewers to question their relationship with the natural world. Jessica’s award-winning first feature-length documentary, Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo, premiered at SXSW, played theatrically around the world and aired on PBS’s Independent Lens series. She is currently in post-production on two new feature films and several short animated projects, including the recently released web series, mysteriesofvernacular.com.
Congratulations Jessica!!! Look me up if you come to Vancouver!
sweet! so glad you made it :D
Wow! Congratulations! You made it!
Beetle Queen plays at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago from July 16 - 22, 2010
When is Beetle Queen playing in Chicago?
Jessica, the $50 is from Dan, I could not find a way to have his name come up.
Thanks for the T-shirts. They're perfect for wearing to this year's Full Frame Film Fest! Everyone at FF remembers BQCT fondly! When will it play again in our area? What about broadcast/cable? Anyone picking it up for that?
PS: Jessica, did you notice the painting of the stag beetle in the background of the picture where I'm holding a mechanical fish?
Best of luck Jessica! Your film looks amazing.
This film looks amazing. Oh, how I wish I could afford the DVD!
I saw this film at Full Frame. Wonderful!
If you've any brain at all, you'd best keep an eye on JO's work from here on out.