August Update: Good Ol' Freda
Greetings To Our Kickstarter Backers,
I'd like to give you an update about progress on the Good Ol' Freda documentary and share our good news!
We spent the entire month of May in Liverpool and London doing a second shoot with Freda and interviewing people who knew her while she was working for The Beatles including Tony Barrow, the Beatles long-time publicist; Billy Kinsley of The Merseybeats; and Billy Hatton/Joey Bower from The Fourmost. They told touching and humorous stories about Freda which will be featured in the film. We also spent time researching photos and stock footage of Freda and The Beatles. We're heavy into the editing stage now and hope to have all our licensing in place by the end of the year including photos, film clips, and music. So we're pleased to say we are still on track to finish Good Ol' Freda by early 2013.
However, there is one GOOD thing that could push back our time frame. While in London, we met with Apple Corps to begin negotiations to license Beatles music for our film. If there was ever a film that needs and deserves real Beatles music, it's Good Ol' Freda! We are hopeful this will happen but realize it's a long shot and very expensive. We've done everything Apple asked us to do and now have to wait and see. If Apple approves our request, we'll have additional negotiations with EMI and Sony/ATV which could be lengthy and could affect our completion date.
Here's some more news for you:
1. We're very proud to say Good Ol' Freda has been selected for the prestigious Independent Film Project's (IFP) 'Spotlight on Documentaries' in NYC, which Director Ryan White will attend from September 16-20, 2012. For the past 32 years, Independent Film Week has been a one-of-a-kind event that brings the international filmmaking community to NYC to introduce new voices on the independent scene. The IFP Festival Forum is the leading gathering of international and US film festival programmers and will offer us the opportunity to introduce Good Ol' Freda' to industry, fellow filmmakers, and the movie-going public. You can read all about it here.
2. Good Ol' Freda has also been selected as a finalist for the equally prestigious Women In Film Foundation’s Film Finishing Fund (FFF) which supports films by, for, or about women. Since 1985, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in cash and in-kind services to 170 films ensuring that innovative films are completed and seen by audiences worldwide. We are thrilled to be chosen as a finalist! FFF winners will be announced in September 2012. www.wif.org
3. The legendary Beatles Monthly magazine has approved our request to use their photographs in Good Ol' Freda. This is a real kudo for our film since requests rarely are approved. The licensing fees are very expensive but we believe the photos are absolutely vital to several scenes in the film.
4. We showed a sneak preview of the movie trailer at the Fest for Beatles Fans in Chicago during the weekend of August 10-12 and received great feedback on it.
5. Director Ryan White and I were interviewed by Happy Nat of The Beatles Rarity and Fab 4 Radio while in Chicago: interview.
Thanks very much to every one of you for your support. Without you, Good Ol' Freda wouldn't be happening. From the beginning, this has been a film made 'for Beatles fans by Beatles fans' and we'd like you to know that every penny raised during our Kickstarter campaign last Fall has been used on film expenses. Ryan and I do not take salaries and we spend every Kickstarter penny to make the film as good as it can be.
We must continue to raise funds to help defray expensive post-production costs such as licensing Beatles music and stock footage so we humbly ask for your help raising additional funds to complete Good Ol' Freda. If you or any one you know would like to make a tax deductible donation to the film, you can do so via http://southerndocumentaryfund.org/projects/good-ol-freda/. We would be very grateful if you could spread the word for us.
We've included some photos taken during filming in Liverpool and at the Chicago Fest. There's Freda with our Kickstarter backers who got the reward 'Lunch With Freda Kelly.' L to R: Jeff Augsburger, Freda Kelly, Mark Alexander, Kathleen Danahy-Clesen, and Beatles artist Eric Cash who donated 13 pieces of his art as Kickstarter rewards. The next photo is of Cinematographer Austin Hargrave, Tony Barrow the Beatles long-time publicist, Corinne Barrow, and Director Ryan White. Next there's Billy Kinsley of The Merseybeats, Producer Kathy McCabe, Austin Hargrave and Ryan White, and then Joey Bower and Billy Hatton of the Fourmost with Kathy McCabe. Finally there's Freda Kelly signing autographs for fans at the Chicago Fest with Associate Producers Bob Becker and Peggy White assisting her.
With our very best wishes and gratitude,
Kathy McCabe/Producer and the entire Good Ol' Freda Team
660
Backers
$58,000
pledged of $50,000 goal
0
seconds to go
Funding period
Oct 2, 2011 -
Nov 12, 2011
- First created · 6 backed
- Has not connected Facebook
- 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