Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 5, 2011.
The DVD's finally arrived from First Run and the first batch went out today. You should be receiving your DVD's and T-shirts over the next week. Thanks again fro your patience, and of course, for supporting this project.
Whitney
Below is Mim, the head of shipping and fulfillment.
Hello everyone!
Tomorrow, Thursday April 12th, PBS will premier When the Drum is Beating at 10pm on Independent Lens in most markets. For reasons that are way to complicated to explain, there are a few markets that premier Independent Lens on Sunday, including NY and LA. The bottom line is that in the next week or so, the film will be broadcast almost 1500 times on over 320 stations and reach a huge audience. This is all thanks to you and your support of the project. The best way to find out when it is playing in your area is by following this link http://www.itvs.org/films/when-the-drum-is-beating , clicking on the "How to see it" button and entering your zip code. Even easier is just to program your DVR and watch it whenever you want.
There were a couple of great articles on the film today in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. The Times piece ran full bleed above the fold in the ARTS section and looks amazing.
The version that will be broadcast (1 hour) is a shorter than the Festival version (88 minutes). The festival version is the one coming out on the DVD that you will be receiving shortly. PBS won't let me release it until after the broadcast, but they say they are shipping them to me next week. Once I get them I can do all my fulfillment and stop feeling guilty.
Thank you again for all your support, it has been quite a journey.
Whitney
Hi all,
Many of you have RSVPed to tomorrows party at the Canal Room, and I am looking forward to meeting everyone who will be able to make it. If you can't come, please encourage any friends you have who might be interested to come by. I am covering the cost of the room and rentals with the bar, and need thirsty music lovers.
The info is here on Facebook if you want to post it or pass it along.
http://www.facebook.com/events/239330822799855/
See you tomorrow!
Whitney
OK, so here's the deal. The party will be on Tuesday, December 13th at the Canal Room, which is on the corner of West Broadway and Canal Street.
Doors open at 7pm with drinks and a little Haitian food. Come and meet your fellow Kickstarter supporters and have a few drinks.
Septentrional starts playing at 8:30.
There will be a cash bar (this is how I am getting the venue) and I have asked them to stock plenty of Barbancourt.
Bring as many people as you would like (see how I am getting the venue). Kickstarter contributors are free of course, but I am thinking of asking non-Kickstarter guests for a $10 voluntary donation at the door that would go directly to the band. (let me know if you think this is a good/bad idea)
Many of you have already RSVPed, I cant wait to meet you. If you have not, please do so I can have an idea of the numbers.
Again my direct email is wbdferal@bellatlantic.net
PS. If there is anyone in NYC who has some free time over the next few days and wants to help me put this thing together, let me know.
I have secured a space in downtown Manhattan Tuesday December 13th for Septentrional to play a celebration party. Before I lock it in, I would like to know how many of you will be able to come.
I would like to invite EVERYONE who supported the project to come and to bring a guest or three, but I need to know ASAP how many people will coming. I could not organize this in advance as it was not clear we were going to make our goal and I am trying to put it together before the band goes back to Haiti.
Please RSVP here or to my direct email wbdferal@bellatlantic.net
If you could let me know tomorrow, that would be great.
Thanks,
Whitney
Funding period
Oct 7, 2011 -
Dec 5, 2011
26 backers
Anything you can give will help! For $1 you will receive a thank you email and endless good karma.
24 backers
You will receive digital downloads of three songs from the film of WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING and a thank you on our website's wall of supporters.
17 backers
You will receive a copy of Septentrional’s new album “Pi Douvan”, digital downloads of three songs from WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING and a thank you on our website's wall of supporters.
98 backers
On its release, you will receive a WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING DVD signed with a personal thank you from the director, digital downloads of three songs from the film and a thank you on our website's wall of supporters.
14 backers
"SPECIAL CONCERT" Alternate $25 Reward!! If this campaign is successful, Septentrional will play a free concert in NYC for all the campaign's supporters on December 15th, 2011. If you pledge $25 you will be entitled to attended this concert which will be preceeded by a screening of When the Drum is Beating.
34 backers
You will receive a When the Drum is Beating "Septen Fanatik" t-shirt, a WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING DVD signed with a personal thank you from the director (on its release), digital downloads of three songs from the film and a thank you on our website's wall of supporters.
16 backers
You will receive a WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING "Septen Fanatik" t-shirt, a WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING DVD signed with a personal thank you from the director (on its release), a copy of Septentrional’s new album “Pi Douvan”, digital downloads of three songs from the film and a thank you on our website's wall of supporters.
39 backers
New $100 reward. We have restructured things a bit due to popular demand. All previous $100 donors and and all future $100 donors will receive a WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING "Septen Fanatik" t-shirt, a WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING DVD signed with a personal thank you from the director (on its release), a copy of Septentrional’s new album “Pi Douvan”, digital downloads of three songs from the film and a thank you on our website's wall of supporters. And you and a date are invited to attend the screening and Septentrional performance on December 15th.
11 backers All gone!
Everyone who donates $100 or more will be invited to a party we are having in New York City at which Septentrional will play! After a private screening of WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING, you will have a chance to see this legendary band in action as they rip through their hits new and old. You will also get digital downloads of three songs from the film and a thank you on our website's wall of supporters.
2 backers
You will receive a signed copy of the beautiful WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING Poster as well as one ticket to the above-mentioned party. You will also get digital downloads of three songs from the film and a thank you on our website's wall of supporters.
6 backers
You will receive a signed copy of the beautiful WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING Poster as well as one ticket to the above-mentioned party. You will also receive a When the Drum is Beating "Septen Fanatik" t-shirt, a WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING DVD signed with a personal thank you from the director (on its release), digital downloads of three songs from the film and a thank you on the on our website's wall of supporters.
6 backers Limited (4 of 10 left)
Hit the red carpet! You will receive 1 ticket to the NYC theatrical premier of WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING, 1 tickets to the above-mentioned party and a WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING DVD signed with a personal thank you from the director (on its release). You will also get digital downloads of three songs from the film and a thank you on our website's wall of supporters.
1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)
Hit the red carpet! You will receive 1 ticket to the NYC theatrical premier of WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING, 1 tickets to the above-mentioned party and a WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING DVD signed with a personal thank you from the director (on its release). You will also get digital downloads of three songs from the film and a thank you on our website's wall of supporters. Plus you will get a signed copy of the beautiful WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING poster.
3 backers Limited (7 of 10 left)
The full Septen Fanatik package: You will get 2 tickets to the NYC theatrical premier of WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING and above-mentioned party, a When the Drum is Beating "Septen Fanatik" t-shirt, a WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING DVD signed with a personal thank you from the director (on its release), a copy of Septentrional’s new album “Pi Douvan”, digital downloads of three songs from the film and your picture on our websites "Wall of Fame". Plus you will get a signed copy of the beautiful WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING poster.
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
Dinner with the director. (In NYC) I like to eat,drink and talk, and I would like to do it with you and a friend. I pick the place and you pick the time. We can talk about movies, politics, or your next project. You will also get a When the Drum is Beating "Septen Fanatik" t-shirt, a WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING DVD signed with a personal thank you from the director (on its release), a copy of Septentrional’s new album “Pi Douvan”, digital downloads of three songs from the film and your picture on our websites "Wall of Fame".
7 backers Limited (3 of 10 left)
You name in lights! Your name will appear in a special section of the end credits of the theatrical version of WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING. You will also get 2 tickets to NYC premier and party above-mentioned party. You will also get digital downloads of three songs from the film digital downloads of three songs from the film and your picture on our websites "Wall of Fame". Plus you will get a signed copy of the beautiful WHEN THE DRUM IS BEATING poster.
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
I will make your wedding video. Have an award winning Sundance filmmaker (Peabody, Dupont, Gotham, Hot Docs, SilverDocs and many more) make you a wedding video like no other! After developing a creative concept specifically for you, I will spend two days shooting the events surrounding your wedding and create a unique document of the most important day of your life. No family dynamics are too complicated for me after five years with a 20-piece band. (This award can be transferred to any family event) Of course you can come to the party too! This does not include travel, meals or lodging. Additional costs may apply to elaborate creative concepts.
