You did it!
A huge THANK YOU to the 572 backers who helped us raise our $50,000 goal - with 2 days to spare! We are truly grateful for all the support our team has gotten from friends, families, colleagues, and (most of all!) Beatles fans worldwide who helped us reach that goal. We now have 48 hours left to raise as much money as possible before our time runs out! The film will undoubtedly cost more than $50,000 to make in the end, so every penny raised will go directly into making Good Ol' Freda an even better film and pay for additional costs such as licensing footage, still photos, and music. Continue to check in for new rewards over the next two days. There are still a few pieces of Eric Cash's artwork available, and Pete Dicks has added a spot on his radio program 'Beatles and Beyond' as a reward (during which you can request every song he plays!) And please encourage other fans to pre-buy the DVD for $25 - we'd prefer to use the money on the front end to make a better film than receive it as profit later on! We'll send an update with final figures this weekend.
With gratitude,
The Good Ol' Freda Team
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Nov 12, 2011
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- Website: goodolfreda.com
Pledge $1 or more
50 backers
Get your name on the 50th Anniversary Beatles Fan Donor Wall on our website: www.fredakelly.com
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $10 or more
15 backers
A special thank you email video from Freda Kelly
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $20 or more
8 backers
A 4x6 color photo of Freda, Ringo, and George during the filming of Magical Mystery Tour
Estimated delivery: Feb 2012Pledge $25 or more
281 backers
Finished copy of the DVD - you will be the first to receive it!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $50 or more
49 backers
DVD + two 4x6 photos (Freda, George and Ringo on Magical Mystery Tour + Paul and Freda in The Cavern dressing room in 1962)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $75 or more
2 backers
DVD + 8x10 photo of Freda and Paul (photo signed by Freda Kelly!)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $100 or more
174 backers
Congratulations! Your name goes in the movie credits on the big screen under special thanks! You’ll also receive three signed rewards: the DVD + 4x6 photo of Freda with Ringo and George taken during the filming of Magical Mystery Tour + 4x6 photo of Freda and Paul in The Cavern dressing room in 1962. All of these items will be signed by Freda Kelly!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $200 or more
25 backers
An original Beatles Monthly magazine signed by Freda + the entire $100 package (name in credits, signed copy of DVD, and two signed photos)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $200 or more
3 backers All gone!
A signed copy of Larry Kane's epic book 'Lennon Revealed,' a DVD of the last interview John and Paul did together + the entire $100 package (name in credits, signed copy of DVD, and two signed photos). Most of this reward will be delivered by March 2012 but the DVD will be sent around March 2013.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $200 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
One lucky backer can choose their favorite Beatle songs to be played on Europe's longest-running Beatles themed radio program: Pete Dicks' 'Beatles and Beyond' heard on 20 radio/internet stations in the UK-USA-Spain-Dubai! Backer will have up to 2 hrs, can request every track on the show, & Pete will read the reasons you selected each song! First time offered in 12 yr history of the show!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $300 or more
0 backers Limited (30 of 30 left)
How about a 30-minute Skype conversation with Freda during which you can ask all your questions! Pitch in with your friends for this reward and share the Skype call! Our team will coordinate a time between you & Freda + the $100 reward package. The Skype call portion of this reward could begin as early as February 2012.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $400 or more
6 backers All gone!
'On Top of The World!" Here's your chance to own an incredible piece of art by Eric Cash, the most famous Beatle artist in the US! Remember seeing The Beatles perform live on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964? Eric has preserved this magical moment in a beautiful 30x25" SIGNED giclee on canvas and it's guaranteed to bring back that great memory every time you see it on your wall. You'll get this plus an extra bonus: a signed copy of Judith Kristen's charming book 'A Date With A Beatle' with Eric's great artwork on the cover!! Plus the entire $100 reward! Don't miss out on this limited reward.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $400 or more
6 backers All gone!
'Love Is All You Need!' Here's a second artwork choice for you from The Eric Cash Collection. It's an electrifying painting of John in his dazzling psychedelic clothes singing during The Beatles 'All You Need is Love' show which was broadcast around the world. You'll get a 30x30" SIGNED giclee on canvas! An extra bonus: you'll get a signed copy of Judith Kristen's charming book 'A Date With A Beatle' .... with Eric's artwork on the cover! Plus the entire $100 reward! Don't miss out on this limited reward.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $400 or more
0 backers Limited (6 of 6 left)
Last 15 hours sale: Because of popular demand (they sold out!) we asked (begged!) Eric Cash for additional copies of 'On Top of The World!" Here's one more chance to own an incredible piece of art by Eric, the most famous Beatle artist in the US! Remember seeing The Beatles perform live on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964? Eric has preserved this magical moment in a beautiful 30x25" SIGNED giclee on canvas and it's guaranteed to bring back that great memory every time you see it on your wall. You'll get this plus an extra bonus: a signed copy of Judith Kristen's charming book 'A Date With A Beatle' with Eric's great artwork on the cover!! Plus the entire $100 reward!
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $400 or more
1 backer Limited (5 of 6 left)
Last 15 hours sale: Because of popular demand (they sold out!) we asked (begged!) Eric Cash for additional copies of 'Love Is All You Need!' Here's a second artwork choice for you from The Eric Cash Collection. It's an electrifying painting of John in his dazzling psychedelic clothes singing during The Beatles 'All You Need is Love' show which was broadcast around the world. You'll get a 30x30" SIGNED giclee on canvas! An extra bonus: you'll get a signed copy of Judith Kristen's charming book 'A Date With A Beatle' .... with Eric's artwork on the cover! Plus the entire $100 reward!
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $500 or more
3 backers Limited (2 of 5 left)
You can have your own private lunch date with Freda at the Hard Day's Night Hotel in Liverpool and ask her all your questions! We pick up the tab and will work with you to set up the date. Plus entire $100 package and a signed copy of Judith Kristen's charming book 'A Date With A Beatle.' (Transportation and lodging not included.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $500 or more
4 backers Limited (1 of 5 left)
Lunch in Chicago with Freda! $500 per seat and only 5 seats at the table. We pick up the tab! Plus the $100 reward package + a signed copy of Judith Kristen's charming book 'A Date With A Beatle.' (Lunch will take place sometime around the Fest for Beatle Fans August 9th-13th, 2012. Transportation and lodging not included.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $500 or more
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
The first 'Lunch in Chicago with Freda' has sold out!!! But not to worry...Freda has agreed to do a second lunch date! $500 per seat and only 5 seats at the table with her. We pick up the tab! Plus the $100 reward package + a signed copy of Judith Kristen's charming book 'A Date With A Beatle.' (Lunch will take place sometime around the Fest for Beatle Fans August 9th-13th, 2012. Transportation and lodging not included.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $750 or more
1 backer All gone!
The Liverpool Reward: Original 1964 Cavern membership card (only one available and Freda will sign card if you choose!) + copy of David Bedford's book 'Liddypool' + Kevin Roach's books 'The Beatles: Living in the Eye of the Hurricane' and 'McCartneys: In The Town Where They Were Born' (all books signed by authors) + entire $100 package
Estimated delivery: Feb 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers
The Greatest Beatles Fan Package Ever! 15 signed copies of the DVD + a 30-minute Skype call with Freda + a high-quality signed and numbered print of Freda's original 1972 letter closing The Beatles Fan Club signed by Freda to you + an original Beatles Monthly magazine signed by Freda + 8 x 10 photo of Freda and Paul signed by Freda + entire $100 reward package.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $1,500 or more
1 backer All gone!
Famed Beatle author Jude Southerland Kessler has donated SIGNED AND NUMBERED COPIES of her two amazing books about John Lennon titled 'Shoulda Been There' and 'Shivering Inside.' Ms. Kessler will also give the #99 signed and numbered first edition copies of all 7 upcoming books - 'She Loves You' (Vol. 3) through 'Shine On' (Vol. 9) --- 9 first editions in all. And would you believe 'Shoulda Been There' is a very very valuable FIRST EDITION! She's also included a signed and numbered poster of the 'Shivering Inside' cover....the very last copy left of this poster ...... PLUS a signed and numbered copy of the famous 'Doors of Liverpool' poster! + the $100 package to boot! THIS IS A GREAT REWARD FOR ONE 'GOOD OL' FREDA' BACKER ONLY AND GOES TO THE FIRST PERSON WHO DONATES $1,500!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $2,000 or more
3 backers Limited (2 of 5 left)
Associate Producer credit (only 5 available). That’s right, get one of the main credits in the film, including getting listed on IMDb as an AP! + entire $100 package (This is an honorary title and does not give any creative rights or ownership of the film)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $4,000 or more
0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)
“Magical Mystery Tour” with Freda! Limited Reward – 2 tours available. 5 people on each tour. Imagine a private customized 4-hour tour of all of the special Beatle places in Liverpool with Freda Kelly and a professional tour guide. Lunch is on us! You and 4 of your friends could pitch in together for this reward! Each of you will receive the $100 reward package too. You choose the date. (Transportation to Liverpool and lodging not included so maybe do during International Beatles Week when you're already in Liverpool?)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $4,500 or more
1 backer All gone!
RARE POSTER from Freda's private collection with letter of authentication from Freda for Serious Beatles Collectors...only one available.This poster, just taken out of Freda's personal scrapbook after nearly 50 years, is in very good condition (has cellotape markings on three sides.) A very rare ORIGINAL poster from The Beatles performance: The Heswall Jazz Club on Saturday, March 24, 1962 at Barnston Women's Institute 7/6 Admission. Orange color and 5.5 x 10". EXTRA! EXTRA! Freda will throw in a couple surprise treats for you from her personal photo collection if you buy this reward + the $100 reward package.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)
Co-Producer credit (only 4 available). Be the Co-Producer of Good Ol’ Freda! Get an IMDb entry and see yourself in the film's credits + $100 package. (This is an honorary title and does not give any creative rights or ownership of the film)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
"An Evening With Freda Kelly” - A private three-hour session with your guests where Freda will share her stories of eleven years working with The Beatles. You invite your guests and host the event in the city of your choice. In addition you will receive 25 signed DVDs + $100 reward package. Limited to the US and Europe, as we will be covering Freda’s lodging and transportation. (Contact us if you are outside of the US or Europe and still interested in this incentive, and we will work something out!)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)
Executive Producer credit...only 4 available. The highest producer credit you can get! Get the head honcho credit in the film itself, and also on websites like IMDb and all listings for the film. + $100 package (This is an honorary title and does not give any creative rights or ownership of the film.)
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
Comments
Creator Shelagh Clegg on November 10, 2011
Congrats on reaching the goal. In answer to your email Nov 1st..yes it is a small world that my husband Brendan should bump into Peggy, I think her name was, at the car wash. Talk about "six degrees of separation".!!!
I first became connected to the Kickstart campaign as a result of my neighbor , who is a friend of Peggy, she phoned me to askmif it was ok if she emailed me this project. She, my neighbor, new I had grown up in Liverpool during the '60's..and had a connection to The Cavern as a teenager. She had seen the pictures of me, as a sixteen year old, taken with the Beatles, which I had no idea had been taken at the time...but 40 years later, these pics turn up in two coffee table books of the Beatles..one was called "The Beatles..A Celebraton - 30th Anniversay" by Geoffrey Giuliano. The seond book was the Beatles own "Anthology "
Both sets of pictures were taken the same night...I think around November. 1961 at the Tower Ballroom in New Brighton. I was there with a boy who played drums for one of the other bands that night, Trevor Morais with Faron's Flamingoes..he was a good friend and had asked me to go that night. The pics were taken backstage at the Tower Ballroom when all the bands were getting their acts ts together. In fact, I swear I remember Brian Epstein coming in that night, he stood out like a sore thumb as he was smartly dressed in business suit,and had similar colleagues in tow! Anyway, that's my connection to the project. Really looking forward to going down memory lane with Freda !..what great times they were, looking back. Have great memories of all sessions at the Cavern...lunchtime, nighttime. Probably went pretty much most weekends from about 1961 through to maybe around late '62...then 'graduated' to a place called Hope Hall. Actually worked as a bar maid at Hope Hall for about 6 months or so...every bit helped.! Was still in school at the time, though turned 18 years, legalndrinking age in UK!
Back to the Cavern days...I was writing to someone a while ago who had asked me about the Cavern in those days. Well, looking back, I told them...the place was actually a Fire Trap!...as far as I remember ther was only one way in and out!...it was always jam-packed...hotter than hell ...in fact so hot, the condensation drippedmoff the walls...you always came out dripping!...but, we didn't care, we were having such a great time. My memories are quite vivid ...Big Paddy at the top of the steps, checking membership cards, down the steps, Bob Wooller was often at the table where you checked in again. Cloakroom down the right alley, ladies room to the left at the back, next to the snack bar...no booze of course...but you sometimes see a bottle of "plonk" (cheapnwine) around. By today's standards..it all seemed so innocent ...but boy did we have a good time. Anyway, I've prattled on a bit here...but, again, congrats on achieving your goal. Look forward to the documentary....will keep in touch and check on progress.
All the best,
Shelagh Clegg
Creator Michael Kesterson on November 10, 2011
Great job everybody! Now go make an amazing film!
Creator Mary Lu Hartley on November 10, 2011
Congratulations and yahooo. Can't wait for the premier.
Creator Eileen D'Angelo on November 10, 2011
This is such good news. I am SO looking forward to this film!
Creator Angela Davidson on November 10, 2011
Congratulations, I finally remembered to donate! Can't wait to see the film!
Creator Denyse on November 10, 2011
Very Well Done!! How lucky you all are to be enabled to work on such a fabulous project. May everything go smoothly and enjoyably x