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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 1, 2012.

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      Creator Chloe Mariah on December 28

      i just got my picture! I love it! So excited to see the movie! =) Merry Christmas!!

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      Creator Nick Metcalfe on June 7, 2012

      This is a great result.

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      Creator Lisa Stanton on June 7, 2012

      I am very happy for you :)

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      Creator Nicole Panter on June 7, 2012

      Yay Andy! I can't wait to see the film!
      xoxnic.

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      Creator Steve E. Schmidt on June 1, 2012

      Congrats!

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      Creator Randal Tangen on May 31, 2012

      Thanks for doing this film, Andy! And thanks for allowing us to be part of it. Very exciting!

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      Creator Sean Lambert on May 31, 2012

      Wow, a couple of fat pledges brought it over the line at the last minute! Thanks to whomever that was!

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      Creator andrew j. smith on May 31, 2012

      well done Andy, Patrick, and team AWWY! stellar job in getting people excited about the project. Now, when do you approach Lynch as an EP?

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      Creator Cindy Marshall on May 31, 2012

      Congrats, Andy! I believe in you and your artistic vision!! It has been exciting watching so many of your fans rally around you. Good work!

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      Creator Chris Badgley on May 31, 2012

      Fantastic! Make us proud Andy.

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      Creator Ryan Maddox on May 31, 2012

      Awesome!! I'm so happy for you, Andy. I can't wait to see this film.

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      Creator Jennifer Boisoneau on May 31, 2012

      Yay!!!! You did it! Time to celebrate!!

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      Creator joanna yardley on May 31, 2012

      congratulations!!!

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      Creator Lea Harkrider on May 31, 2012

      w00t! Can't wait to see this!

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      Creator Jonathan Rothman on May 31, 2012

      yes!! victory!!

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      Creator Rick Stoddart on May 31, 2012

      Go team Smetanka!

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      Creator Black Coffee Roasting Co. on May 31, 2012

      Yipeeeeeee. Can't wait!

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      Creator Yale Kaul on May 31, 2012

      YOU/WE DID IT!!!!

      Man, that was like watching a cliffhanger football game!

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      Creator Dawn Bland on May 31, 2012

      Yahooey! Congrats!!

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      Creator Joe Mechanic on May 31, 2012

      Congrats

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      Creator Marina on May 31, 2012

      Way to go Andy~~

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      Creator Lise Petrauskas on May 31, 2012

      Wooooooooohoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! You made it!

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      Creator Black Coffee Roasting Co. on May 31, 2012

      All of us at Black Coffee Roasting Co. want to see this happen for you! This is going to be GREAT! Can't wait to see it. You are one talented guy!

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      Creator Dawn Bland on May 31, 2012

      Good Luck Andy! A friend of yours showed me this campaign in Durham, NC. Love your concept and style! Now to spam facebook for support.

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      Creator Andy Brodie on May 31, 2012

      Great to awake this morning and find you within striking distance of your goal. This project is gonna happen, and it's gonna be awesome.

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      Creator Matthew Marsolek on May 30, 2012

      Rock on Andy. I'm really looking forward to seeing this!

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      Creator Katharina Stieffenhofer on May 30, 2012

      go, Backers, goooo!!!

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      Creator J. Ashley Odell on May 29, 2012

      SO close! I can feel it coming!

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      Creator Jennifer Boisoneau on May 29, 2012

      I just doubled my pledge. Come on friends, let's make this happen!
      Go Andy go!!

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      Creator Keely Godwin on May 29, 2012

      Getting so close, Andy!!

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      Creator andy smetanka on May 29, 2012

      Hey all,
      Just wanted to say thanks for doing such a bang-up job spreading the word! If we keep up this pace we're absolutely going to make it. Thanks for making this possible.

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      Creator Nicole Panter on May 28, 2012

      Good luck Andy, it looks like a wonderful project!

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      Creator Dov Printz on May 28, 2012

      I agree with Doug-Hawes Davis, if most of us double our pledges we'll push this thing over the top, and there isn't much time left. Doubled mine today.

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      Creator Lise Petrauskas on May 27, 2012

      I'm trying to figure out a way to pitch this film to all the folks who are besotted with Downtown Abbey. There's a meme here, right?

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      Creator Susan Jamerson on May 27, 2012

      I wish the article came out earlier so there would be more time before the deadline. Hope to see a big push as folks read the Sunday paper. Fingers crossed.

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      Creator beth Judy on May 26, 2012

      Yay, I finally got Kickstarter to work for me!!

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      Creator Sean Lambert on May 25, 2012

      Searching for your story, looks like it's been pushed to Sunday: http://missoulian.com/smetanka-film-four-tb-jpg/image_90f15038-a5ee-11e1-9c47-001a4bcf887a.html (the title says 052712)

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      Creator Doug Hawes-Davis on May 25, 2012

      Folks, let's get 'er done. I doubled my pledge earlier this week. If we all do that, the project will be within a few bucks of the finish line in short order. Double your pledge and get even better rewards too!

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      Creator Cabe Lindsay on May 23, 2012

      Glad to hear you'll have the Missoulian supporting you with a story. I wonder what the University can do for you. Potentially powerful connections in there, in the Film dept and elsewhere. Your personal story with this investment of time and artistic energy is inspiring, certainly newsworthy. Missoula owes you big time for all the creative energy you've poured into her. I know this is a masterpiece in the making. Thank you, thank you!

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      Creator Ryan Maddox on May 23, 2012

      I like it lots. Fingers crossed.

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      Creator andy smetanka on May 22, 2012

      Great suggestion. We'll look into it today.

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      Creator Sean Lambert on May 22, 2012

      Maybe try contacting KUFM and see if anyone there is interested in the story; public radio listeners seem like a good target audience...

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      Creator Sean Lambert on May 22, 2012

      Sadly I'm not local anymore - I'm in the Seattle area. Just tossing out ideas, because I'd love to see this succeed!

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      Creator andy smetanka on May 22, 2012

      Sean,

      We should have a piece coming out in the Missoulian this Thursday. If you have any other media outlets that would be willing to give us a shout, let us know! Thanks for your support and keep spreading the word!

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      Creator Sean Lambert on May 22, 2012

      It looks like you need a serious P.R. boost - have you thought about talking to local news? They are always looking for community stories like this. We just passed Armed Services Day, and Memorial Day is around the corner...

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      Creator Jane Maru on May 22, 2012

      Go Andy, Go!

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      Creator Amy E. Vorro on May 21, 2012

      I'm truly impressed by this project and can't wait to see the results!

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      Creator TempleHorses on May 15, 2012

      Good luck! Hope I have a chance to see it when it's done.

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      Creator Cameron and David Barrett on May 8, 2012

      Andy - It looks to be a terrific project. Keep at it - and ultimately you will be successful. I'm very excited for you.

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    My gratitude. Every little bit helps.

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    A personal phone call to discuss the movie, World War I in general, the weather or anything else you like. Get me talking about this project and you'll practically hand me another $15 to get me off the line!

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    A signed 4" x 6" print of full-color silhouette art from And We Were Young, plus an original paper cutout used in the production!

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    We're going to give you the shirt off our backs! At this level you'll receive a limited edition And We Were Young T-SHIRT. Check out Update #9 for pictures of the designs!

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    Signed, matted 8" x 10" print of full-color silhouette art from the movie, plus a copy of the DVD release. Holy Moley! (Note: Print delivery August 2012, DVD delivery spring/summer 2013).

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    Two color Great War prints and a DVD of And We Were Young (and you're thanked in the booklet!), plus a cool ultra-limited-edition DVD of my other animation. Super cool!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    NEW LEVEL! At this pledge level you will receive a one-of-a-kind NIGHT LIGHT. If you think you are too old for a night light, or that nobody in your life would love a charming, rustically-handcrafted night light, then you have not seen night lights a la Smetanka. You will also receive a copy of the final DVD and two 4" x 6" And We Were Young silhouette prints. You can check out some pictures of the night lights in the updates section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    Now we're talking! At this level of sponsorship you get both color prints, two DVDs, an And We Were Young commemorative t-shirt, and a rad full-color poster of the movie. Smetanka deluxe!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

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    Forget that other stuff! This is what you really want: a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind Andy Smetanka lightbox with original And We Were Young art! It's like a giant night light, and one of these beauties would make a striking addition to any study or man-cave. Non-electric window-box version also available (please specify). Package also includes two prints, two DVDs and an And We Were Young t-shirt.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    At this level you will receive a HOUSE SHOW with the lovely ladies of BUTTER! They'll perform an evening of music for you and a group of your friends at a gathering of your creation (within the Missoula area). You'll also receive two Great War prints and a limited edition DVD of And We Were Young!

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    At this level you will receive a HOUSE SHOW with GRANDFATHERGLEN! They will perform an evening of music for you and a group of your friends at a gathering of your creation! (Within the Missoula area) You'll also receive two Great War prints and a limited edition DVD of And We Were Young!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    What's that? You like the lightbox idea but aren't into the military theme? Then how about this: just in time for Mother's Day you can generously support And We Were Young AND pick up a cool CUSTOM LIGHTBOX for your special lady. Flowers? Birds? Bees? Landscape? You name it. For the man of the house, package also includes two signed art prints, two DVDs, and a swanky And We Were Young hoodie. A bunch of birds with one $750 stone!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    And We Were Young backer, you have ARRIVED! Your four-digit donation covers a lot of film and processing for the movie. And we've got you covered, too: two signed prints, two DVDs, a swell movie poster and And We Were Young hoodie, PLUS a visit to the Smetanka studio to try your hand at silhouette animation. It's tons of fun, and who knows? Some of your animation might make it into the movie! I'll even throw in lunch. Now beat that.

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    At this level you will receive a HOUSE SHOW with RICK BASS & STELLARONDO! The gang will come to a gathering of your creation (within the Missoula area) and treat you to an evening of songs and scored stories from their upcoming album! You'll also receive two Great War prints and a limited edition DVD of And We Were Young!

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    Wow, that's some generous support: almost a tenth of our filmmaking budget! Can I thank you in the credits? Can I cut a silhouette likeness of you and make you a character in the movie? And would you like one of everything else mentioned as a reward so far? You got it!

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    Your passionate support is overwhelming. In addition to everything listed so far, we are making you Executive Producer in the credits. And if there's anything else we can reasonably do to show our gratitude, just ask us.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012