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This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 14, 2010.
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GRATUITY PACKAGE: A thank you on Twitter and Kickstarter Updates.
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THE NEWS PACKAGE: Exclusive backer only updates on production progress, and local and international issues surrounding the climate change debate. (and everything above)
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THE INSIDER'S PACKAGE: A special thank you with your name on our website and access to an on-line pre-release screening upon the film's completion. (and everything above)
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THE HOLLYWOOD PACKAGE: A personally signed, pre-release DVD from the director (and/or Digital Download and everything above).
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THE STIMULUS PACKAGE: One 1/2lb bag of fair-trade, organic coffee AND one of Mayan Hot Chocolate grown and produced by our partner cooperative Toyol Witz in Chiapas. (and everything above)
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THE CRAFTSMAN'S PACKAGE: An 8x10 Black and White fiber print from the production, signed and dedicated by the directors, Personally hand-printed and signed by the photographer.
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TEXTILE REVOLUTION PACKAGE: A hand-woven artisanal poncho from women's weaving cooperatives in Zinacantan, Chiapas. The cooperatives provide indigenous women with economic independence and a living wage. See some of the textiles here: http://bit.ly/textiles85
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THE SPIRITUALITY PACKAGE: A one hour didgeridoo sound therapy session and meditation CD by New York based musicians, AJ Block and Tyler Sussman. Didgeproject.com (Restricted to New York City, and donor must find own transportation)
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THE FLOWER POWER PACKAGE: Masdevallias are cloud forest orchids from the Andes. This package includes a dozen of the finest varieties, including two that grow at Machu Pichu, from a Certified Organic grower of rare and unusual orchids. Package includes FedEx express shipping in the continental United States. For more information on these gems, go to www.masdevallias.com.
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THE PORTRAIT PACKAGE: A 2 hour portrait session with a Fine Arts Photographer and Keepers' Producer of Marketing. Includes a vision consultation, photo imaging, a digital image collection and up to 50 4x6 proof prints. (Restricted to Central North Carolina)
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THE ARISTOCRAT PACKAGE: A full day cooking lesson in Mexican cuisine with a professional Mexican caterer, Keepers Associate producer and descendent of Spanish crusader El Cid. (Restricted to Mexico City or the Baltimore/DC area)
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THE SUSTAINABLE PACKAGE: A one-day introduction to biodynamic farming practices and organic farm tour with Keepers Associate Producer and Foggy Moon Farm Director Sam Karlin in Mendocino, CA. The farm overlooks the Pacific Ocean and the day will include a farm fresh dinner for up to 8 people. (Transportation to Farm not included) Image of farm: http://keepersoftheearthfilm.com/donate/
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THE JUNGLE MYSTIQUE PACKAGE: South of Chiapas along the Mesoamerican biodiversity corridor in Costa Rica, a 5 night stay at a 2 BR bungalow in the jungle, but only 500M from the ocean. ( http://www.senoritacasitas.com/Vacation-Rentals/Vacation-Homes/6.html)
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INDIE DELUXE PACKAGE: Round-Trip flight and tickets for two to the Keepers of the Earth North American premiere, and dinner with the directors. (Lodging not included)
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BACK TO THE EARTH EXECUTIVE PRODUCER'S PACKAGE: A 5-night summer stay at a 3BR Condo in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Surrounded by beautiful hiking, one evening will be joined by the directors for a private advanced screening of the film and discussion. It will include the latest update on climate change policy by a leading American Environmental policy analyst. You will also be given an Executive Producer credit at the end of the film. (transportation to colorado not provided)
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THE PAINTER'S PACKAGE: A Zen Painting by prominent Mexican artist Arturo Medellin. Image and more info: http://keepersoftheearthfilm.com/donate/
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Aaron: Producer/Director
Aaron is a researcher/social entrepreneur who received his undergraduate degree in Anthropology from Johns Hopkins University. In 2008 he founded Public Education Partnerships(PEP), a nonprofit organization devoted to training undergraduate education entrepreneurs and placing them in struggling Baltimore City Schools. During 2009 he was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to carry out research mapping relationships between indigenous medicine, climate change and economic development in Southern Mexico. His findings were the genesis of the Keepers of the Earth Project.
David
Born in Chicago, Illinois, David is an independent filmmaker. He received his undergraduate degree in film production from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and has made short documentaries in the Middle East, Cuba, New Orleans and New York. He is devoted to exploring the cross-section between film/media, cultural-heritage and conflict.
Valerie Caldas
Line Producer
Nick Perron-Siegel
Director of Photography
Shaun Dozier
1st Assistant Camera/Assistant Producer
Stephen Salisbury
Assistant Producer/Grip
Meaghan Murphy
Sound Recorder
Mary Wyatt
Producer of Marketing and Distribution
Samuel
Associate Producer
David Kupferberg
Executive Producer