Over the $35,000 mark!
Good News: We are two-thirds of the way there! I am so grateful to each and every one of you who are backing An Article of Hope.
Even better news: There is truly something special happening here. Take the story of my friend Ray, who came to FilmFest DC to see the film. He was so moved by the story, he said it was something he wanted his children to see. He was so supportive of our plan to bring it to national TV and then to schools around the world, that he blasted an email to just about everyone he knows and next week is hosting a Kickstarter fundraiser.
Marc in Connecticut has been on the phone with me constantly, brainstorming ways to make this happen. He’s been one of the film’s strongest advocates and an architect of the Kickstarter effort. Last night he had a fundraiser at his home for nearly 30 people. I dropped by via Skype to talk with him and his friends.
Just about everyone knows Miles O’Brien, one of the most knowledgeable journalists in the world about space. He sent an email to many of his colleagues in the space community and shared it with space bloggers.
And up north, in Canada, there is the amazing Marty. Marty has a personal connection to the film, because he was friends with Ilan Ramon. Ramon was a hero in so many ways, and there are many stories that can be told about him. Marty knows that this story – the story of the “article of hope” that Ramon carried with him into space – is the one that Ilan would want to be told for generations to come. I can’t say enough!
People all around the world are contributing, and then sharing with their friends. Every backer, everywhere, helped us get to where we are today. THANK YOU!
BUT, we are not home yet. We have just 13 days to raise the remaining $15,000. Since this is an “all or nothing” venture, please spread the word!
In my next update, another behind the scenes moment. I will share with you the story behind the artist who sketched the concentration camp scenes in the film, along with a clip from that part of the film.
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Contribute what you can - $10.00 will help us on our way. Spread the word -Thank you!
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“I don’t need an incentive, I just want to help the best I can, and I will also help spread the word about Kickstarter to my friends.” But we still want to say “Thank you” with a letter from the filmmakers.
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“I don’t need an incentive, I just want to help the best I can.” But we still want to say “Thank you” with a letter from the filmmakers, Plus! your name listed as a patron on our “Thank you” page on our web site.
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A digital download of the documentary, a “Thank you” letter from the filmmakers, and your name as a patron on our “Thank you” page on our web site.
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An official documentary ball cap, digital download of the documentary, a “Thank you” letter from the filmmakers, and your name as a patron on our “Thank you” page on our web site.
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A DVD copy of the documentary so you can host a screening at your home and one of the filmmakers will Skype into your event for a Q&A after the film. Plus, an official documentary ball cap, a “Thank you” letter from the filmmakers, and your name as a patron on our “Thank you” page on our web site.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
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A DVD copy of the documentary. Host a screening at your home and one of the filmmakers will Skype into your event for a Q&A after the film. Plus a signed copy of the official film poster, the official ball cap, and a Columbia crew patch. Plus your name as a Gold Patron - a special section on our “Thank you” page on our web site.
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Your name listed in the credits of the documentary, a DVD copy of the documentary along with a Skype Q&A if you host a screening at your home, and any or all of the above official documentary mementoes.
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A couple of these pledges and we are over the top! Your name on the credits on the DVD wrap as major contributor for PBS and for copies to be distributed in schools around the world. Plus! The director will come to your home for a private screening and discussion (in the US). Plus any or all of the above incentives. Plus! If you pledge $20,000 or more the director will bring you a “Director” chair with the name of the film and your name on the chair!
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