Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 26, 2012.
We have crossed over this, the first road on this journey. Funding goal is reached.
t h a n k y o u
For the next 45 hours of easy breathing, please know that we are already walking this road, and that it isn't too late if someone wants to join in on the journey. Every dollar is another step we can take.
so grateful
Charlotte J Wheeler
There is no simple expression of gratitude that is sufficient for the support that all of you here have given. And while I am underwhelmed by the these simple worn out words, please, if you can, picture a river under a gentle, persistent rain, bursting its banks and filling up the area all around it when you read them, so you can understand the utter fullness of my sincerity: Thank You
The roads are now opening before us, lined up with the people who will give us the answers to difficult and yet important questions about who we are, to ourselves and to each other. With honest determination, we will follow the paths where they lead, crossing over roads still under construction and under the overpasses, and sometimes even defying the the signs that tell us not to disturb the status quo.
We encourage you to follow us where we go, even though we do not know ourselves exactly where this road leads and where it ends, or even if it has no end at all.
Gratefully yours,
Charlotte Jayelle Wheeler
The first official interview of this documentary has been scheduled for April 11th, and we are on our way. The road for this journey will be long and we have no idea exactly where it will lead.
Thank you all so much for your involvement and support.
Yet the clock ticks and we have only 20 days or so reach our fundraising goal. We're 25% of the way there. Don't let up; spread the word.
Let's get this thing going with all the pieces we need to finish the puzzle: we'll need media, equipment, and lots of gas money to get to every part of this state. The tired refrain that every little bit helps is no less true for needing a nap.
Get all your folks to go through their couch cushions and collect their nickel and dimes. Remember, contribution amounts start at $1.
Thank you all.
Funding period
Mar 27, 2012 -
Apr 26, 2012
(30 days)
2 backers
For one dollar you will see your name in the Special Thanks list on our website AND in the credits of the completed documentary.
4 backers
Your name in the Special Thanks list in the credits of the documentary and on the American Other website, AND with space for you to list a link to your very own webpage. Google bomb anyone?
11 backers
The Thank You's listed above, plus your very own DVD copy of the completed documentary.
9 backers
Not only will you get everything listed above, you will receive a unique, personalized postcard from the production team from somewhere on the road. The post cards will be hand written on postcards found, created or purchased from the various locations of the shoot.
1 backer
Everything above plus a signed photo still original from our on the road photo journal.
5 backers
Everything Above plus your choice between an American Other Hat or a T-shirt
2 backers
You will receive all the things listed above, but more importantly, you will get the special edition of the DVD, with extended footage and behind the scenes extras. Autographed and dedicated individually, with our sincere gratitude.
3 backers
All the things listed above, plus an invitation to the first screening and the reception. Believe it when we tell you, it will be an awesome time. Not to be missed.
0 backers
All the things listed above, but more importantly you will star in your own American Other interview. You will be filmed answering the same questions we will ask in the documentary. We will then go and interview your own personal 'other' and you will be presented with a DVD of both interviews. (Within the state of California only - not for use in the documentary.)
3 backers
Everything listed above (except the interview) and also a hand made American Other scrapbook. It will be hand printed on an old timey printing press, signed and individualized to you. It will be made up of photos, journals, and records from the production of the documentary and come with an audio CD of music, from the film and from local bands and groups we discover on our sojourns, along with voice memos, and any other audio records we collect on our way. We might also include: restaurant recommendations, recipes, video clips, post cards, local artifacts, facts, and roadside attractions from around California.
