The Misfit Economy teaser
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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 12, 2012.
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Dear Misfit Economy supporters,
We successfully met our goal. In fact, we raised an incredible $19,293. This includes some old-fashioned check donations by a few people who struggled to give online. All to say, we are so absolutely THRILLED and overwhelmed by your generosity and support. And also super excited to have you on this journey with us!
For those who opted into some of our great prizes, we'll be in touch directly to get your address information as well as additional details to outfit you in kick-ass Misfit Economy attire. We'll also be posting about some of YOUR own misfit tales on our blog - so please reach out to us with your stories. Every one of us has an inner misfit anecdote buried inside us.
Our journey starts now. The Misfit crew is heading to India towards the end of the month to begin documenting these incredible stories of underground innovation. Thanks for making this possible and please stay updated on our blog to follow some of our adventures.
Lots of love,
Alexa, Kyra, and Laura
Hey friends! So you're probably totally sick of hearing from us. BUT! There are 48 hours left and well...it ain't over 'till it's over.
So we're asking for one final push. Please share and (if you're feeling spendy!) increase your contribution. We're offering brand spanking new rewards for you loyal misfits:
With all our love,
Kyra + Alexa
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'ello there misfits! So the finish line is near. 4 days left, and nearly $2,500 to go! We're almost there! We want to thank all of our incredible backers so far...we are forever indebted to you. We're just gonna go ahead and say it: we're in love with you. That felt good.
For all of you who are eagerly awaiting the fruits of our labour, please watch (and share!) the teaser video below created by Laura Gamse.
Also, if you double your contribution, we will make you your own Hackerspace passport which will hold access to a download key of the final film, an invitation to our launch party, and an invite to a leg of our research of your choice. It's your pick between hackers, gangsters, pirates and street artists!
All our love,
Kyra and Alexa
Funding period
Mar 13, 2012 -
Apr 12, 2012
(30 days)
23 backers
THE ENTHUSIAST PACKAGE: A loud social media thank you - and an amazing hug if we ever see you in person.
36 backers
THE INNOVATOR PACKAGE: A personalized postcard from the field, a kick-ass button, access to an online mix of music and sounds from the underground, and a private link to a sneak preview rough-cut of the work in progress.
31 backers
YOU'RE TOTALLY OUR FRIEND AND WE LOVE YOU PACKAGE: A dvd copy of the finished product and your name featured as a key supporter on our website. A personalized mix cd inspired by the misfit musicians and sounds we encounter on our journey. Oh, and we'll also send you a sweet package of awesomely designed stickers + buttons so that you can tout your Misfit Economy love.
16 backers
THE PROVOCATEUR PACKAGE: Bad-ass Misfit Economy silkscreen t-shirt, sticker, button, and your name on our website as a key supporter. Oh, and a spanking DVD copy of the finished product. And because you like to be provocative - you get to issue us with a dare or task that we have to accomplish on our time in the field. You also get a mystery pirate gift basket. Don't hold back now!
17 backers
THE GIFT ECONOMIST PACKAGE: You get a handmade gift from a misfit innovator from either India, Brazil or China. And, like the Provocateur, you get a kickass mystery Pirate gift basket. Your name also goes on our website as a key supporter and we thank you in the film credits. Of course, you also get the DVD.
9 backers
THE HACKER PACKAGE: You get a big thank you in our book (coming out in 2013) and an awesomely illustrated t-shirt. Your name goes on our website as a key contributor, you'll be thanked in the film credits, and we'll send you a copy of the DVD. Oh, and we feature a personal story of YOU on our blog, singing your misfit praises. So get ready to tell your story!
3 backers
THE AGITATOR PACKAGE: You're here to shake things up! You change the world, so with this package you get: a BIG thank you in our book (forthcoming in 2013), a gift from a misfit innovator from either India, Brazil, or China, a VIP invitation to our book launch party (also in 2013), and a copy of the film series on DVD. We'll also thank you in the film credits.
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
THE GANGSTER PACKAGE: What up gangsta? You are BALLIN'! You should totally get your own character on the Wire. But instead you get a personal invitation to join us on one leg of our field research this summer in either India, Brazil or China (travel not included, but we'll pick up your lodging / meals whilst you're with us). And you get either your portrait painted by a misfit street artist or a song written and dedicated to you by a misfit musician. You also get a Senior Producer credit on the film series and a copy of the DVD.
0 backers
THE ETERNAL MISFIT PACKAGE: Woah - you're amazing! Your mother should be proud. With this, you get a customized workshop for your organization on how you can harness your inner misfit. Cost of travel and lodging not included. You will also receive an Executive Producer credit on the film series, a signed copy of our book, a copy of Makeshift Magazine, a VIP invitation to our book launch party (in 2013), and mucho praise on our website. Finally, we'll shower you with handmade gifts from misfit innovators themselves!
0 backers
THE VENTURE CAPITALIST PACKAGE: You believe in the bottoms-up innovation of the Misfit Economy and you would like to directly support the work of misfits on the ground. We'll do your due diligence and provide you with some options to sponsor the work of an incredibly ingenious misfit. You also get a VIP invitation to our book launch party in 2013, an Executive Producer credit on the film series, and an exclusive dinner with us in London or New York.