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      Helpman Productions on June 15, 2011

      Thanks for the congrats guys and all the support, we couldn't have done it without you.

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      Lucy Griggs on June 14, 2011

      Congratulations!

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      Jonathan Bloomer on June 13, 2011

      Fantastic news, congratulations guys can't wait to see the film!

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      Dana D on June 13, 2011

      This. Is. Excellent.

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      Helpman Productions on June 13, 2011

      Thanks Greg, we absolutely will! We are SO CLOSE right now thanks to everyone's donations. Couldn't do it without all of you...

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      Greg Poulos on June 13, 2011

      Love the idea. Keep it up.

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      Helpman Productions on June 3, 2011

      Yo La Tengo indeed! It was a pretty amazing shoot...in fact, all of the performances have been something special...that $2500 reward of an invite to come along to the next one should get snapped up! Thanks for your feedback...

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      Theresa Loong on June 2, 2011

      So nice to meet you and Maxine in person and to watch some additional footage. I didn't realize one of the bands was Yo La Tengo!

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      Helpman Productions on May 31, 2011

      Thanks Graham, we think so and are excited that there are other backers who think so too. Now we just gotta hit that goal...

      Let's do this!!!

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      Graham Meriwether on May 31, 2011

      Exciting Project!

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 24, 2011.

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The joy of contributing, and a special thanks on Facebook!

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A Musicwood postcard and an HD download of the film. Watch the film on your computer!

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Two tickets to Matt McCarthy’s Comedy Show, Marking Out. Held monthly in the basement of Manhattan’s exclusive Ace Hotel, the show features McCarthy (who the NY Times describes as “a Belushi-like madman”) and special guests blowing the roof off this esteemed venue. (this reward includes an HD download of the film and is not included with other reward levels)

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A pair of tickets to a show of your choice at Irving Plaza, NYC! (this reward includes an HD download of the film and is not included with other reward levels)

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A pair of tickets to Public Assembly, in Brooklyn! (this reward includes an HD download of the film and is not included with other reward levels)

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A pair of tickets to see famed acoustic bluegrass artist David Grisman at The Birchmere in VA on 8/2/11! (this reward includes an HD download of the film and is not included with other reward levels)

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Two tickets to see any show at the Brooklyn Bowl! (except shows that are sold out...) This is an amazing music venue with a great sound system (and bowling!). And great food. (this reward includes an HD download of the film and is not included with other reward levels)

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Postcard, download and a DVD of the finished film. Watch it whenever you want. Feel the freedom and power of the DVD.

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A free massage donated by our friends at Massage Williamsburg. In the heart of the music land of Williamsburg, maybe get a massage before a show. (this reward includes an HD download of the film and is not included with other reward levels)

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All the above plus a sustainable bamboo 1GB flash drive lazer-engraved with the Musicwood logo and your name featured in the special thanks section of our website. Please be prepared to be the envy of everyone you know. For all time.

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A pair of tickets to attend the New York Premiere of Musicwood! Two VIP tickets per person (travel and accommodation not included), to join us at this exclusive event. We will be there, we will be extremely excited and we hope you can come too. (this reward includes an HD download of the film and is not included with other reward levels)

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All the above and a print of the limited edition Musicwood artwork by artist Gabrielle Bell! Wow. At this level we will also schedule a Skype call with the Producers of Musicwood — chat about the film, the filmmaking process, or whatever you want (no nudity please!).

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All the above (except the original art). But you'll also get something more than a physical item — you'll also get credit in the "Special Thanks" section of the film's credits. And indeed, you will have earned our special thanks.

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All the above and the ORIGINAL art by Gabrielle Bell, in a beautiful recycled wood frame by our friends at Green House Framing. Beautiful one-of-a-kind art in a beautiful one-of-a-kind frame. Unique.

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All the above (except original art) but instead of Special Thanks, you will get credit as an Associate Producer. Whoa. Pledging at this level will actually mean that you are helping to produce the film. And that's pretty exciting. For you, and for us.

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All the above (except original art), AND a Gibson Melody Maker Dual Pickup guitar, which was very generously donated to us by Gibson USA. It was discontinued in 2008, and according to wikipedia, "is now considered a collectors item on online auction sites." Nice! (shipping not included)...

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All of the above (except guitar and original art), the AP credit, and an invitation to join us as we film the next performance for the documentary (transportation & accommodation not included). We're currently talking with Glen Hansard and Willie Nelson. You'd be joining us for a pretty special experience.

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All the above (except guitar and original art), our undying gratitude, and a Co-Producer credit on the film. At this level, we'd be open to having some serious conversations about the film, the Co-Producer role, and the ultimate direction of the doc. Maybe we can even get your favorite acoustic artist in the film?

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All the above (except guitar and original art), the Co-Producer credit, and we'll come to your home town to do a private screening of the film just for you and some friends (US & UK only). It's a pretty epic reward for an epic contribution.

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Helpman Productions is Maxine Trump and Josh Granger. Helpman is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit designed to make documentaries on important social issues of the day. Maxine is a producer/director with experience working for clients such as the BBC, TNT, Sundance Channel, and Comedy Central among others. Josh is a producer/editor with experience making pieces for BBC America, National Geographic, TNT, TLC and more. We formed Helpman to work on films that we were passionate about, that we were desperate to make, that we thought the world needed to hear. Films like Musicwood.

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