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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on September 28, 2012.
Funding period
Aug 21, 2012 -
Sep 28, 2012
- First created · 3 backed
- Ben Harroun 959 friends
- Website: harvestmoondrivein.com
Pledge $1 or more
10 backers
We will be grateful for the support in keeping this historic landmark open for future generations!!!!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $6 or more
17 backers
$6.00 to save it reward: This reward gives you 1 free admission in 2013, plus your choice of 1 free small soft drink or 1 small popcorn. For those that cannot make it to the Harvest Moo, we will send out limited edition bumper sticker, a hand crafted Limited Edition Harvest Moon Keychain made out of recycled 35MM film that has played through the historic projectors at the drive in, and send you an invite for our FREE digital premiere party.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $6 or more
15 backers
This is the admission reward: Near or far, this $6, when donated by enough people, will be the difference between closing and staying open. For those of you that can make it out to the Harvest Moon, we will reward you with one free admission pass for a movie of your choice in 2013. For those that can't make it, we will email you a set of limited edition Harvest Moon Drive In pictures detailing the theatre and our old 35MM film projectors, and mail you a copy of our limited edition Harvest Moon bumper sticker. You will be featured on our website, facebook page, any News profiles we are featured in, and on the BIG SCREEN in our 'We saved the Drive In' preview before each movie in 2013.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $10 or more
84 backers
Supporter of the Harvest Moon. 1 free admission to a new digital movie in 2013, including a free small popcorn and large drink- Plus the donor's name will be listed on the Harvest Moon's website and play in our 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $20 or more
172 backers
Friend of the Harvest Moon. 2 free admissions to a new digital movie in 2013, including a free small popcorn and large drink for each admission- Plus the donor's name will be listed on the Harvest Moon's website and play in our 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $25 or more
32 backers
Global Reward: For those that won't be able to visit the Harvest Moon Twin Drive In in person, we will provide you with a video walk through tour of this historic theatre, including a photo montage of the grand re-opening in March or April of 2013 with the digital systems. We will include a tour of the current projection booths and systems, and the new projection booths we have to build to house the new digital equipment. We will email you a link to download the high resolution video. We will include a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset photo to download and print out, and include the donor's name on screen and on the Harvest Moon's special Donor's Page.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $35 or more
26 backers
Duo Reward: This is a donation for those that want to support the cause but will probably never visit the Harvest Moon. We will ship out 2 'Save the Drive In' T-shirts of any size(s-3xl) and a limited edition Harvest Moon bumper sticker!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $50 or more
139 backers
Close Friend of the Harvest Moon: 4 free admissions, including a small popcorn and large drink for each admission. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013. 2 FREE 'Save the Drive In' T-shirts will be included in this package.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $75 or more
18 backers
Bronze Reel Reward: 4 free admissions, including a small popcorn and large drink for each admission. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- Plus name on Donor Plaque in the remodeled Snack Bar- AND to top it off, an invite to our Digital Premiere Party where you will receive a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset print personally signed by us thanking you for your Donation.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $75 or more
5 backers Limited (45 of 50 left)
Americana Reward: We will ship out a small 35MM film trailer that has been played at the Harvest Moon, 2 'Save the Drive In' T-shirts, and a Limited Edition Bumper Sticker. You will be getting a piece of history that will be lost forever at the end of this year.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $100 or more
40 backers
Dinner and a Movie for 4 PLUS+: 8 free admissions, including a small popcorn and large drink for each admission. 2 large Monical's Pizza to share, and choice of Funnel Cake or 3 Candy Items for dessert. You will get 1 'Save the Drive In' T-shirt or Hoodie. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- Plus name on Donor Plaque in the remodeled Snack Bar- AND to top it off, an invite to our Digital Premiere Party where you will receive a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset print personally signed by us thanking you for your Donation.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $100 or more
55 backers
Dinner and a Movie for 4: 4 free admissions, including a small popcorn and large drink for each admission. a large Monical's Pizza to share, and choice of Funnel Cake or 3 Candy Items for dessert. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- Plus name on Donor Plaque in the remodeled Snack Bar- AND to top it off, an invite to our Digital Premiere Party where you will receive a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset print personally signed by us thanking you for your Donation.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $100 or more
1 backer
Family Reward: We will ship out 3 'Save the Drive In' t-shirts, 2 Limited Edition Harvest Moon Bumper Stickers, and a Limited Edition Harvest Moon Print, signed by the artist.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $250 or more
18 backers
Silver Reel Reward: 4- One-year movie passes good for unlimited trips in 2013, and a free small popcorn and large drink combo for each visit. You will receive 2 'save the drive in' T-shirts or 1 Hoodie. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- Plus name on Donor Plaque in the remodeled Snack Bar- AND to top it off, an invite to our Digital Premiere Party where you will receive a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset print personally signed by us thanking you for your Donation.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $250 or more
11 backers
Silver Reel Reward: 2- One-year movie passes good for unlimited trips in 2013, and a free small popcorn and large drink combo for each visit. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- Plus name on Donor Plaque in the remodeled Snack Bar- AND to top it off, an invite to our Digital Premiere Party where you will receive a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset print personally signed by us thanking you for your Donation.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $500 or more
2 backers
Golden Reel Reward Plus+: 8- One-year movie passes good for unlimited trips in 2013, and a free small popcorn and large drink combo for each visit. Each donation includes 4 'Save the Drive In' T-shirts or 2 Hoodies. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- Plus name on Donor Plaque in the remodeled Snack Bar- AND to top it off, an invite to our Digital Premiere Party where you will receive a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset print personally signed by us thanking you for your Donation.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $500 or more
4 backers
Golden Reel Reward: 4- One-year movie passes good for unlimited trips in 2013, and a free small popcorn and large drink combo for each visit. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- Plus name on Donor Plaque in the remodeled Snack Bar- AND to top it off, an invite to our Digital Premiere Party where you will receive a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset print personally signed by us thanking you for your Donation.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $500 or more
3 backers Limited (27 of 30 left)
Business/Group Package: 20 free admission passes, including a free small popcorn and large drink combo for each pass. Company/Group's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- Plus Company/Group name on Donor Plaque in the remodeled Snack Bar- AND to top it off, 30 seconds of pre-movie screen time with your company/group's logo and contact information shown on each screen as a donor for 1 full year once the Digital is installed!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $500 or more
1 backer Limited (29 of 30 left)
Under the Stars Reward: This is a reward for those that are going above and beyond to support the drive in, even though they may never make it here. we will provide you with a video walk through tour of this historic theatre, including a photo montage of the grand re-opening in March or April of 2013 with the digital systems. We will include a tour of the current projection booths and systems, and the new projection booths we have to build to house the new digital equipment. We will email you a link to download the high resolution video. We will include a limited edition Harvest Moon Print, signed by the artist, a reel of 35mm film that has been played at the Harvest Moon, and include the donor's name on screen and on the Harvest Moon's special Donor's Page.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
3 backers
Platinum Reel Reward: You will be immortalized in Harvest Moon History- Your 5x7 framed photo with your name labeled and donation level will be mounted on our special 'Donors Wall' in the remodeled Snack Bar- Plus 10- One-year movie passes good for unlimited trips in 2013, and a free small popcorn and large drink combo for each visit. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- AND to top it off, an invite to our Digital Premiere Party where you will receive a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset print personally signed by us thanking you for your Donation.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $1,500 or more
0 backers
Titanium Reel Reward: You will be immortalized in Harvest Moon History- Your 8x10 framed photo with your name labeled and donation level will be mounted on our special 'Donors Wall' in the remodeled Snack Bar- Plus 15- One-year movie passes good for unlimited trips in 2013, and a free small popcorn and large drink combo for each visit. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- AND to top it off, an invite to our Digital Premiere Party where you will receive a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset print personally signed by us thanking you for your Donation.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $2,000 or more
0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)
Diamond Studded Reel Reward: You will become an honorary projectionist on our last weekend of showing movies on film in 2012. You will get to see how the film runs, make announcements, and enjoy one last glimpse of the industry that is fading into the sunset. And You will be immortalized in Harvest Moon History- Your 8x10 framed photo with your name labeled and donation level will be mounted on our special 'Donors Wall' in the remodeled Snack Bar- Plus 20- One-year movie passes good for unlimited trips in 2013, and a free small popcorn and large drink combo for each visit. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- AND to top it off, an invite to our Digital Premiere Party where you will receive a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset print personally signed by us thanking you for your Donation.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
The Clifford and Joyce Orr memorial Reward: This is a group/business/family/team reward. You will be granted a private showing in 2013 for up to 200 people. Each person will receive a 'bottomless' drink and popcorn cup that can be used during the length of the movie until intermission. You will be able to pick a film of your choice(depending on availability) PLUS- You will be immortalized in Harvest Moon History- Your 8x10 framed photo with your name labeled and donation level will be mounted on our special 'Donors Wall' in the remodeled Snack Bar- Plus 20- One-year movie passes good for unlimited trips in 2013, and a free small popcorn and large drink combo for each visit. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- AND to top it off, an invite to our Digital Premiere Party where you will receive a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset print personally signed by us thanking you for your Donation.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $7,500 or more
0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)
The Harvest Moon Signatory Reward: This is a group/business/family/team reward. You will be granted a private showing in 2013 for up to 200 people. Each person will receive a 'bottomless' drink and popcorn cup that can be used during the length of the movie until intermission. You will be able to pick a film of your choice(depending on availability) PLUS- You will be immortalized in Harvest Moon History- Your 8x10 framed photo with your name labeled and donation level will be mounted on our special 'Donors Wall' in the remodeled Snack Bar- Plus 20- One-year movie passes good for unlimited trips in 2013, and a free small popcorn and large drink combo for each visit. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013- AND to top it off, an invite to our Digital Premiere Party where you will receive a limited edition Harvest Moon Sunset print personally signed by us thanking you for your Donation. FINALLY, you will receive long lasting recognition with your family/group/team/business name for each of our fields. You will be given choice of Screen 1 or Screen 2 and a permanent plaque will be mounted under each screen as well as your being placed in the opening previews for that screen recognizing your donation.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Name in Lights Reward: We will send a limo to pick up and bring back you and up to 6 other guests for our Digital Premiere Party(must live or be staying within 45 miles of the Harvest Moon). We will put your name up on our Marquee for the entire week before proclaiming you to be our largest donor. We will provide you with a dinner of Pizza at the theatre, or Snack Bar/Burger Barn food of your choice for the entire group for the evening's showing- You will get a prime spot to view the movie from either in the limo or on our comfy lawn chairs with a free stereo boombox, PLUS- You will be immortalized in Harvest Moon History- Your 8x10 framed photo with your name labeled and donation level will be mounted on our special 'Donors Wall', ABOVE ALL THE OTHERS AS OUR TOP DONOR, in the remodeled Snack Bar- Plus 20- One-year movie passes good for unlimited trips in 2013, and a free small popcorn and large drink combo for each visit. Donor's names will be listed on the website and in the 'We Saved the Drive In' feature on the screens before each showing in 2013 AS OUR TOP DONOR- AND to top it off, This will occur during our Digital Premiere Party showing, where you will PICK THE MOVIE WE SHOW(depending on availability)- Plus you will receive a full sized FRAMED Harvest Moon Sunset Print signed by us thanking you for your donation. All of this will occur in April or May of 2013 depending on when the digital equipment is completed.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Projectionist extraordinaire Reward: This is a very special reward, and available only to 1 very special donor. We will actually package up and give one of our current projection systems to this donor. It will include a few reels of vintage 35mm film, All the necessary equipment to play a movie: Lamp house, Rectifier, Vintage Simplex XL Projector, sound head and all! You will be able to add this valuable piece of American History to your collection and display it proudly, what was once used at virtually every movie theatre until this past decade.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
Creator Sean Jordan on September 27, 2012
I'm happy to back this project. Though my wife and I live in St. Louis now, we both have pleasant memories of the Harvest Moon. Since it looks like you're unlikely to make your goal, however, can I suggest that perhaps a crowdfunding site like Indiegogo or Chipin would be more appropriate for a second attempt? That way, even if you don't meet your goal, you can still benefit from the funds that have been pledged. I love Kickstarter, but it's probably not the right platform for this large amount of funding towards a drive-in theater that's not well-known outside of central Illinois. Good luck, and keep all 700+ of us would-be backers in the loop if you restart the funding drive!
Creator Laura Petrea Lehmkuhl on September 24, 2012
Every summer I used to get to go to the Drive-In with my family. I would always buy a Dill Pickle at intermission. My brother and I played frisbee in front of the screen before the movie started. I came back every summer at least once, and made sure to make time to come back even when I went out of state to college. I'll donate all I can and encourage everyone I know to donate something to save this piece of awesomeness.
Creator Nathan on September 18, 2012
I'm from Little ol' Mount Morris, IL. I donated to this because we are going through the same problem at the theater closer to me in Dixon, IL (Midway Drive in) so I know how it sucks. It would be a tragedy to loose these Drive in theaters.
Creator Blinky on September 8, 2012
Anyone who is backing this in Chambana, get the word out! No one knows around here! We gotta get this thing funded or we will lose something awesome!!