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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on February 5.

WE DID IT!

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Introducing the "Be the Hero" Package

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Sunday Kickstarter Update & How To Get a Free T-shirt!

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A Little Kicktraq Love/ Portland page/ Get Illustrated into the Graphic Novel

Update #16 · Feb 2, 2013 · comment

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!  Just three quick announcements for today. 

1. We're really happy to say that we've been right on top of the Hot List on Kicktraq for the past few days.  This really cool site has special tools that track each and every project on Kickstarter.  (Check out graphic below).  Last night we were #1 on the Hot List in the documentary category!  Today we're #2, which is also awesome considering that there are 730 Film and Video projects on Kickstarter right now. 

2. We've also been on the Kickstarter main page for Portland for 1 month listed as one of the city's 4 most popular projects!

3. Also we just modified our $250 package to see if we could wet anyone's appetite.  Now... what we're offering is a chance to be illustrated as a character in the graphic novel.  This should be really cool.  It's called the "Graphic Package" and you can see it here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1611134277/cities-in-the-sky-science-fictions-forgotten-visio.

Also it could be an amazing birthday or holiday present as we'd be happy to illustrate a spouse, relative, friend or even a pet (or beloved inanimate object) into the graphic novel too.  Feel free to use your imagination.

Thanks again to all of you who are continuing to upgrade your package level to help us meet our funding goal on Tuesday.  We are really touched by your support and it gives us even more enthusiasm to do an amazing job on the film. 

Sending Lots of Thanks!

Marisa & Issac

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Cities in the Sky gets some newspaper coverage

Update #15 · Feb 1, 2013 · 1 comment

We just found out we were covered in this week's edition of the Epoch Times!  This newspaper is available in 35 countries and in 21 languages. Awesome! While we love all the internet exposure, it's nice to be in print.

This great article by John Fuller was originally published on the website TechZWN, but got picked up by this larger publication. As you can see, we're right under the article about the architect Frank Gehry. We like how they highlighted Marisa's quote, "I strongly believe that science fiction writers spark the imagination of everyone from the general population to other writers."

Thanks to all of you who increased your pledges yesterday and today to help us out. And also a big THANK YOU to our new backers. 

Please continue to share the link below on Facebook. It seems to be making a difference!

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Have a Great Friday,

Marisa & Issac

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  • Pledge $1 or more

    51 backers

    FORGET ME NOT PACKAGE- Receive production updates about Cities in the Sky. Every dollar helps and allows an unknown science-fiction author to get his or her wings.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $25 or more

    69 backers

    RESURRECTED VISIONARIES PACKAGE- Exclusive High-Definition digital download of Cities in the Sky: Science-Fiction's Forgotten Visionaries delivered right to your email inbox. Also you will receive our exclusive film production updates.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $35 or more

    69 backers

    THE FORGOTTEN INNOVATOR PACKAGE- A digital copy of our Cities in the Sky companion graphic novel, which further explores some of the groundbreaking concepts and ideas of the forgotten visionaries we cover, complete with our own creative spin. Plus an exclusive High-Definition digital download of Cities in the Sky: Science-Fiction's Forgotten Visionaries delivered right to your email inbox. Also you will receive our exclusive film production updates.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $45 or more

    19 backers

    RECOVERED TIME CAPSULE PACKAGE- This package includes a special thank you in the Cities in the Sky film credits and website credits. You will also receive a digital copy of our Cities in the Sky short companion graphic novel, which further explores some of the groundbreaking concepts and ideas of the forgotten visionaries we cover, complete with our own creative spin. Plus an exclusive High-Definition digital download of Cities in the Sky: Science-Fiction's Forgotten Visionaries delivered right to your email inbox. Also you will receive our exclusive film production updates.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $50 or more

    58 backers

    BLU-RAY OF HOPE PACKAGE- A Blu-Ray copy of Cities in the Sky: Science-Fiction's Forgotten Visionaries as well as the HD digital download. You will also receive a download of the Cities in the Sky companion short graphic novel, a special thank you in the credits, and our exclusive film production updates.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
    Add $3 to ship outside the US
  • Pledge $75 or more

    9 backers

    UNFROZEN IN TIME PACKAGE- An exclusive Cities in the Sky: Science Fiction's Forgotten Visionaries t-shirt with cool original artwork that you won't see anywhere else... unless, of course, you run into another person wearing another Cities in the Sky t-shirt. You get to choose from one of our various t-shirt illustration designs. Also you will receive a DVD or Blu-Ray copy of the film, a special thank you in the credits, a download of our Cities in the Sky companion short graphic novel, the HD digital download and access to our exclusive email production updates.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
    Add $3 to ship outside the US
  • Pledge $100 or more

    15 backers

    UNFROZEN IN TIME PACKAGE X-TREME- (*You know it's awesome because extreme is spelled "X-TREME!") And, you will get everything in the Unfrozen in Time Package with the addition of a large poster with our original artwork. Your 25 X 40 Cities in the Sky Poster will showcase your support for forgotten visionaries! Also you will receive your choice of various Cities in the Sky illustrated t-shirts, a DVD or Blu-Ray copy of the film, a special thank you in the credits, a download of our Cities in the Sky companion short graphic novel, the HD digital download and access to our exclusive email production updates.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
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  • Pledge $150 or more

    3 backers

    THE STEAMPUNK REANIMATED PACKAGE- In this package, our illustrator will create a unique steampunk illustration of you based on your favorite photograph. (Check out the image on the page to the left for a sample of how the transformation works.) We will then put this amazing new image of you on a t-shirt and send it your way. You'll also receive the HD digital download version of Cities in the Sky and access to our exclusive email production updates.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
    Add $3 to ship outside the US
  • Pledge $290 or more

    3 backers

    A MOMENT IN THE SUN PACKAGE- We take a picture of you and transform it Cities in the Sky style. This means you’ll get a professionally created color (steampunk style or graphic novel style, per your request) illustration that will appear in the closing credits next to your name. You can even add a short 10-word message in a dialog bubble next to your icon. (Comments subject to our approval.) PLUS, you will also receive a special t-shirt that showcases you in your steampunk or graphic novel style glory. Also you will receive a Cities in the Sky poster, a Blu-Ray copy of the film, a special thank you in the credits, your choice of ANOTHER Cities in the Sky t-shirt, a download of our companion short graphic novel, the HD digital download and access to our exclusive email production updates.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers Limited (25 of 25 left)

    VIP WORLD PREMIERE TREATMENT- The VIP World Premiere Treatment Package gives you a full access pass to the Portland, Oregon World Premiere for Cities in the Sky: Science Fiction’s Forgotten Visionaries. This means free drinks, free food, special reserved comfy seats and free praise for a job well done. (Travel and accommodations in Portland not included.) Also you will receive a Cities in the Sky poster, Blu-Ray copy of the film, your choice of a Cities in the Sky t-shirt, a special thank you in the credits, color (steampunk style or graphic novel style, per your request) icon that will appear in the closing credits next to your name, download of the companion short graphic novel, the HD digital film download and access to our exclusive email production updates.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $590 or more

    1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)

    BE THE HERO PACKAGE- We will create a MAIN character in the graphic novel based on your likeness (or a loved one's likeness). Your character will appear on the cover of the graphic novel. We will also illustrate a second character in the graphic novel to represent a friend or relative who you want to surprise with something very one-of-a-kind. You'll get an acknowledgement in the opening and closing film credits as a "Hero Level Supporter." You will also get a steampunk or graphic novel style (your choice) illustration of your likeness also on a t-shirt, and your illustration will appear in the closing credits with a message (subject to our approval). This package also comes with a large Cities in the Sky poster, and a second Cities in the Sky t-shirt revealing your personal illustration from the graphic novel. On the back of the t-shirt, the text "Cities in the Sky Kickstarter Hero Level Supporter" will be displayed. You'll get a Blu-Ray (or DVD) and HD digital download of the film. Lastly, you will receive a graphic novel digital download and exclusive email production update.

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

    2 backers

    "I AM READY FOR MY CLOSE-UP PACKAGE"- Have you always wanted to be an animated star? We can make it happen. In fact, we would be happy to do so, well, at least for a price anyway. Select this perk and our animation team, yes there will be more than one person so that’s a team, will animate a relatively flattering version of you. We will then find your animated self living and breathing in one of our animation sequences. Cool, right? Also you will receive a Cities in the Sky poster, Blu-Ray copy of the film, a special thank you in the credits, color (steampunk style or graphic novel style, per your request) icon that will appear in the closing credits next to your name, your choice of 2 Cities in the Sky t-shirts, download of our companion short graphic novel, the HD digital film download and access to our exclusive email production updates.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    2 backers Limited (2 of 4 left)

    EXALTED PATRON OF THE FORGOTTEN FEW/ ASSOCIATE PRODUCER PACKAGE-Want to get everything listed above and more? Then make yourself an Associate Producer. But doesn’t that mean you have to do a lot of stuff and run around and scream at people and say things like, “No, no you listen to me!” Well, no, as we’ll cover all that kind of stuff for you since you coughed up some cash and all. You will get an official listing as Associate Producer on CIties in the Sky: Science Fiction’s Forgotten Visionaries and a listing in our IMDB credits. (Please note: while this perk is amazing, it doesn't offer ownership of the film or transportation/accommodations in Portland) You will also receive every other perk that we offer in each category above.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)

    EXALTED PATRON OF SCIENCE FICTION VISIONARIES/ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PACKAGE -Become an Executive Producer and you get all the amazing perks listed above (excluding the Associate Producer credit, of course.) You will be listed as Executive Producer and receive IMDB credit as well as Special VIP treatment at the CIties in the Sky: Science Fiction’s Forgotten Visionaries World Premiere Party. (Please note: while this perk is amazing, it doesn't offer ownership of the film or transportation/accommodations in Portland).

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013