WE MADE IT!!!!!!
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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 28, 2012.
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
We’ve got so many amazing things planned for this film, and it’s all thanks to you. Your generosity and excitement is so incredible, and we’re thrilled that we have so many great friends. We’re also very excited that Northern Light is going to be finished soon!
ONLY 11 HOURS LEFT in our Kickstarter campaign and we are so close to raising $30k! We’re campaigning for as many $1- $5 dollar donations as we can on this last day!
We've had such incredible success getting this film made. This is too good to keep to yourself, so please feel free to spread the news. Every donation helps and no donation is too small. There’s still a chance to donate to this film!
You guys are the best. Can’t say it enough. Thank you so much for your support!
- Nick & Lisa
P.S. We’re in the home stretch! Game face:

Wow, it’s been a truly great two weeks for Northern Light. In case you haven’t checked our page recently:
We made our goal on Kickstarter, which means your generous donations will finish this film.
BUT WE’RE NOT DONE YET! There’s still a chance for friends, family, and acquaintances to be a part of this film by becoming a backer. Every donation above and beyond our goal, means more time spent in the recording studio, the sound mix, and the color correct to truly make Northern Light the best film we can.
If you haven’t yet, check out our Facebook page and Like what you see.
And if you haven’t had a chance to share , please tell your friends you donated to a film that’s going to be finished!
ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO BECOME A PART OF THIS FILM!
IN OTHER NEWS:
We got a cool write-up by Basil Tsiokos, a very nice Documentary Programming Associate for the Sundance Film Festival. Check out his website what (not) to doc!
Our Kickstarter campaign is also featured on IFP’s Curated Page. “a true verite doc and a Doc Lab alum that we are so excited to see get finished!” IFP has been a longtime supporter and invaluable resource to us and our film. Thanks IFP!
THANKS AGAIN!
Thanks for spreading the word! We are so grateful for all of the enthusiastic support and happy to share this film with you.
Nick & Lisa
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Funding period
Jun 7, 2012 -
Jun 28, 2012
26 backers
Thanks for signing up! Look for your name on the film's website and GET UPDATES beginning with A DIGITAL STILL FROM THE FILM!
10 backers
Thanks and delicious treats!!!! All of the above, PLUS we'll mail you a set of THREE LIMITED EDITION POSTCARDS featuring favorite recipes from our Northern Light Families.
18 backers
MUSICAL THANKS - You'll get all of the above + AN INSPIRATIONAL MIXTAPE from Northern Light Editor / Pitchfork Alum Yoonha David Park (Read: A Brooklyn dude who has amazing taste. You'll get a feel for what our cutting room sounded like this year.)
31 backers
WATCH THE MOVIE ANYWHERE - You'll get a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD of the ENTIRE FILM (after its festival run & release) + The LIMITED EDITION POSTCARDS and THANKS on our site.
13 backers
THANKS WITH EXTRAS - You'll get a DVD of the film with all kinds of INSIDER BONUS MATERIAL (sent to you after the film's festival run & release) + you'll also get DAVE'S INSPIRATIONAL MIXTAPE
20 backers
You get A LIMITED EDITION SILK-SCREENED POSTER / Designed by Carl Williamson and Ian Crowther of Familiar / SIGNED BY THE FILMMAKERS + A DVD of the FILM (Including BONUS MATERIAL)
5 backers
NORTHERN LIGHT ON BLU-RAY: The Highest Quality Presentation of the Film + A hand-written NOTE FROM THE FILMMAKERS + An Unframed 5x7 STILL PHOTOGRAPH from the Production (Choose 1 of 2 Medium Format Stills by Anna Farrell and Nick Bentgen)
5 backers
FIVE FEET OFF THE GROUND: FESTIVAL DIARY FROM AN INDIE FILMMAKER - Exclusive Video Updates that take you inside the experience of our first festival (The LAUGHS, the TEARS, the POOR CHOICES in Nick & Dave's fashion) / Directed by LISA KJERULFF + The LIMITED EDITION SILK-SCREENED POSTER + A DVD or BLU-RAY of the FILM (your choice)
0 backers
VARIETY PACK - Choose any combination of up to three reward items in the $10 - $250 Levels
7 backers
YOUR NAME IN THE CREDITS OF NORTHERN LIGHT + A list of 10 favorite films (PERSONALIZED FOR YOU) sent to you by Director Nick Bentgen after completion of a short questionnaire. + THE VARIETY PACK - Choose any combination of up to three rewards in the $10 - $250 Levels
1 backer
A FRAMED 11x14 STILL PHOTOGRAPH (A Vibrant Digital C Print) from the Production of Northern Light (Choose 1 of 2 Medium Format Stills by Anna Farrell and Nick Bentgen) + A SIGNED COPY OF THE FILM (after its release) / Your Choice of DVD or BLU-RAY + YOUR NAME IN THE CREDITS OF THE FILM
2 backers
YUPYUPYUP - 2 VIP tickets to the NYC PREMIERE/PARTY of NORTHERN LIGHT (travel/accommodations not included) + A SIGNED COPY OF THE FILM (after its release) / Your Choice of DVD or BLU-RAY + YOUR NAME IN THE CREDITS
0 backers
DINNER (made by the director – believe me, it will be good) and a PRIVATE SCREENING of NORTHERN LIGHT with up to 6 guests at the location of your choice (Tri-state area or within driving distance) + VARIETY PACK + YOUR NAME IN THE CREDITS
1 backer
THE FANCY PACK - INCLUDES ALL REWARDS LISTED ABOVE
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
All of the merch, dinner, and credits above, plus 2 tickets to NORTHERN LIGHT'S WORLD PREMIERE at a FESTIVAL TBD (travel/lodging not included)
1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)
CO-PRODUCER CREDIT + Everything else listed. We will never be able to appropriately thank you.