We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 5, 2012.

Featured by Sundance! & 4 Days Left!!

Update #14 · May 31, 2012 · comment

We are very excited to announce that Sundance just ran a featured piece on Fight Church on the front page of Sundance.org. It's a blog written by Daniel Junge, discussing some of the challenges filmmakers face when raising money. 

Here's a section of the article:

"First of all, I'm very impressed by Kickstarter and have fellow filmmakers who have used it very successfully. Some people think it's over-saturated now, especially for documentaries, yet there continue to be success stories there. But I've learned some projects are more viable than others.

For those projects which tug at the heart strings of a very specific audience, it seems to be a very effective tool. Our film, however, is a little different story."

You can read the rest of the blog here. 

Oh, and almost forgot to mention...

WE HAVE JUST 4 DAYS LEFT!! 

Please help us spread the word. Thank you!

The Fight Church Team

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Special Reward Added - Limited to 5!

Update #13 · May 30, 2012 · comment

WE'VE ADDED A SPECIAL NEW REWARD! 

THE DAN JUNGE DVD COLLECTION - You get the complete Daniel Junge DVD collection -- Chiefs, Iron Ladies of Liberia, They Killed Sister Dorothy (Emmy Nominated), The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner (Oscar Nominated), and Saving Face (Oscar Winner, 2012). You'll also receive a personal handwritten thank you note from Daniel and a DVD of Fight Church (when film is available).

We have 5 of these available for a pledge of $300 or more. 

Thanks!

The Fight Church Team

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Half Way There! and 5 Days to go!!

Update #12 · May 30, 2012 · comment

WE ARE HALF WAY TO OUR GOAL with $15,000 RAISED and 5 DAYS LEFT!!

We wanted to take a brief moment to say thank you to everyone who has pledged to our campaign. Many of you are personal friends and family and we truly appreciate your support. You all have given so generously to help out with our silly little documentary project and we are humbled by your sacrifice. We know you have many other things you could spend your money on and we are honored that you have chosen us.

Thanks again!!

Daniel, Bryan, Eben & Joe

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1 Week Left!

Update #11 · May 28, 2012 · comment

Hello Friends,

Just wanted to let you know that we have ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT! We have made a lot of progress, but we are still at only 45% of our goal. 

Don't Fret! We've talked with many successful Kickstarter campaigns and everyone seems to think that our goal is still very achievable. Many people wait until the last week to pledge. Now that we are in our last week, we need your help more than ever!

Can you please take the time to send out a couple personal e-mails or Facebook messages, letting your friends know that you are backing our project. Once again, the quick link to our project is www.FightChurchFilm.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

THANK YOU!

Bryan, Daniel, Eben and Joe

Below Picture: Paul Burress (featured in Fight Church) grimaces as he realizes there is only 1 WEEK LEFT in our Kickstarter campaign!

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10 Days Left...& Project of the Week!

Update #10 · May 25, 2012 · comment

Hello friends,

Yesterday, we were picked as Indiewire's Project of the day. We are now nominated for "Project of the Week." You can vote for us HERE with a simple click of the mouse. 

Even with all this amazing press, we are only at 39% of our goal. We still have a long way to go before we reach 30k...and WE ONLY HAVE 10 DAYS LEFT! We need your help!

We've found that the best way to gain support is to send direct emails or Facebook messages. If you can take the time to send a few messages out today and share our link, we would be honored.

www.FightChurchFilm.com

Thanks again for your continued support. We cannot reach our goal and finish this film without your help!

Thank you,

Daniel, Bryan, Eben and Joe

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Funding period
May 1, 2012 - Jun 5, 2012

  • Pledge $1 or more

    21 backers

    THE FAN- Pledge $1 or more and help us raise awareness for the campaign! Even a small pledge can help us spread the word to other donors. Your reward will be knowing you helped us out : )

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    32 backers

    FLYWEIGHT- We will personally thank you on the Fight Church Facebook and Twitter page. Any amount helps! :)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    39 backers

    BANTAMWEIGHT- You will receive a digital streaming version of the official Fight Church documentary (when available) and a personal thank you on our Fight Church Facebook and Twitter pages.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2013
  • Pledge $50 or more

    51 backers

    FEATHERWEIGHT- You'll be the first to receive a DVD of the finished Fight Church documentary (when available), PLUS, you will receive "SPECIAL THANKS" in the credits of the film AND on IMDB (your credit goes online next month)!! Also, you'll receive a personal thank you on our Fight Church Facebook and Twitter pages.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2013
  • Pledge $100 or more

    14 backers Limited (6 of 20 left)

    LIGHTWEIGHT- You get a signed DVD copy of the award-winning film, The Hammer, based on the life of deaf UFC Fighter Matt Hamill. The DVD is signed by Matt Hamill and the filmmakers. Also, you'll receive a digital streaming version of Fight Church, "SPECIAL THANKS" Credit (in both the film and on IMDB), and a personal thank you on our Fight Church Facebook and Twitter pages.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $125 or more

    9 backers Limited (1 of 10 left)

    WELTERWEIGHT- You get a signed DVD copy of Daniel Junge's Oscar-winning film, Saving Face and a DVD of Bryan Storkel's film, Holy Rollers: The True Story of Card Counting Christians. Also you'll receive a digital streaming version of Fight Church, "SPECIAL THANKS" credit (in both the film and on IMDB), and a personal thank you on our Fight Church Facebook and Twitter pages.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    7 backers

    MIDDLEWEIGHT- You get everything in the LIGHTWEIGHT and WELTERWEIGHT packages above, and a DVD of FIGHT CHURCH, signed by the filmmakers (when film is available).

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    8 backers

    LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT- 2 tickets to the premiere (or a screening near you if desired), as well as, invites to the after party. (Travel and accommodations not included). Also, you'll receive 2 DVDs signed by the filmmakers, a "THE DIRECTORS WOULD LIKE TO THANK" credit (in both the film and on IMDB) and a personal thank you on our Fight Church Facebook and Twitter pages.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2013
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    2 backers

    HEAVYWEIGHT- Enjoy a PRIVATE LUNCHEON with the filmmakers during the premiere week of the film (or alternate Los Angeles lunch). Also, you'll receive a signed copy of the official movie poster, 2 tickets to the premiere (or a screening near you if desired), invites to the after party (travel and accommodations not included), 2 DVDs signed by the filmmakers, a "THE DIRECTORS WOULD LIKE TO THANK" credit (in both the film and on IMDB) and a personal thank you on our Fight Church Facebook and Twitter pages.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2013
  • Pledge $2,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (3 of 4 left)

    TAPOUT - You will get an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT on the film! You are now a credited Hollywood producer on IMDB, working with an Oscar winning director! You'll, also receive everything listed in the HEAVYWEIGHT category above.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $3,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)

    TKO - You will get a CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT on the film! You are now a credited Hollywood producer on IMDB, working with an Oscar winning director! You'll also receive everything listed in the HEAVYWEIGHT category above and DVD copies of ALL of our films (10 DVDs Total).

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)

    KNOCKOUT - You will get an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT on the film PLUS YOUR NAME ON OUR POSTER! You are now a credited Hollywood producer on IMDB, working with an Oscar winning director AND your name will be in the credit block on our poster! You'll also receive DOUBLE everything listed in the HEAVYWEIGHT category above and DVD copies of ALL of our films (10 DVDs Total).

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012