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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on January 22, 2012.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!! HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

Update #2 · Dec 23, 2011 · comment

Hi Everybody!  Happy Chanukkah! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! AKA HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

While we know this might be a very hectic time of year, we can’t thank you enough for your continued generosity and help this past week!  The support we’ve received by email, blog & facebook posts, or tweets is truly remarkable!

As we are at a crucial point in the campaign with a long way to go, now is the time to email your friends and family, post the kickstarter link (http://kck.st/vpLA87)  on your facebook wall, tweet about it, blog it, or just tell people you meet about it.

To show your support, don’t forget that we’ve also just launched a new facebook page for the film:  http://www.facebook.com/TheJonesesDoc

& Twitter account:  http://www.twitter.com/TheJonesesDoc

We are also happy to report that Jordan Mattos has joined our production team (associate producer on “Billy The Kid”)!  Did I mention what an extremely talented artist Jordan is?  We’re also thrilled that we’ve updated our $175 reward to include an individual hand drawn T-shirt from Jordan on THE JONESES as a new incentive for your pledges.  Check out some of Jordan's past work here:  http://www.viceland.com/fashion/2009/03/jordan-mattos-makes-t-shirts-for-vhs-geeks/ 

And don’t forget, that it’s not too late, and you can increase your initial pledge... as every dollar truly does count. 

Thanks again for all of your help in getting us to this point!   You are now a part of our project and we can’t wait to finish the film with you!

-Moby & Aviva

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THANK YOU & THE END OF WEEK ONE!

Update #1 · Dec 15, 2011 · comment
Hello Friends, Family, Fans, and Supporters, 

Thank you so much for your support and your belief in this documentary.  It really means so much to us.  With your help, not only have we had an incredible launch to our Kickstarter campaign, but we’ve also already reached 31% of our goal!!!

We’ve received so many positive responses to The Joneses, and we hope that you will all help us to continue to spread the word and tell everybody about the film.  Also, we are happy to report that this week BOTH Shooting People and HotDocs have supported our film by including it on their curated Kickstarter pages!

As we still have to raise 69% of our goal - $18,930 - (or else we won’t receive anything), we really need all of our friends, family, patrons of the arts, fans of documentary, and everybody in between to pitch in where possible.

Since we are continuing our campaign during the holiday season, which can be a very busy time, we're asking for any extra help you might be able to offer.  Sharing the kickstarter link, or emailing a few friends about the project, truly does make a difference in this film getting made.  

Thank you again for believing in this film and for taking part in it.  Your generosity is truly amazing and so very appreciated.  We are so excited to be so close to one-third of our goal, and hope that the momentum will continue to grow! 

Thank you all so much!

-Moby & Aviva

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    26 backers

    Special thanks on the film's website and email updates about the film's progress!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2012
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    14 backers Limited (16 of 30 left)

    A signed poster by the Director and the above.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    25 backers All gone!

    A free digital download or DVD of the film upon release and all of the above.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
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    13 backers

    For our New York donors, two tickets to attend the Feb. 27 screening of Moby Longinotto's The Joneses (short) and Smalltown Boy! Presented by the NYC LGBT Gay Center. Plus all of the above (including a copy of the completed feature film).

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    9 backers

    A digital download or DVD of Director Moby Longinotto's previous award-winning short film "Smalltown Boy", an I LOVE Mississippi bumper sticker, a postcard of the film's artwork signed by the Director, and all of the above.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    5 backers Limited (95 of 100 left)

    All the above plus a digital download or DVD of the feature documentary "Blank City" (www.blankcityfilm.com) from the producer of The Joneses, as well as a mini-poster on the film.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    15 backers

    A DVD upon release signed by the Director AND special thank you in the film’s ending credits, a thank you postcard from the Joneses family and all of the above.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
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    1 backer Limited (24 of 25 left)

    Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Footage via Digital Download and a limited edition hand-drawn T-Shirt from Jordan Mattos and a special silk screened poster for the film, and all of the above.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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    0 backers

    DVD and Poster signed by the Director and the entire Joneses family! In addition, you will receive a special CD of Mississippi Doo Wop and a personalized mug set for 2 of Robert Indiana's infamous LOVE artwork. Plus all of the above.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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    1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)

    A custom engraved, desk size Robert Indiana LOVE sculpture (that can also double as a paperweight) plus an autographed full sized movie poster for the producers's first documentary BLANK CITY - autographed by John Waters, Jim Jarmusch, Steve Buscemi, Debbie Harry, Thurston Moore (& others)!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    A one-on-one phonecall or skype session with the Director, Producer or any member of the Joneses Family – it’s your choice! We can talk about anything you like – the weather, your projects, politics or religion. Nothing’s off limits! And, you guessed it!? All of the above.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    Private dinner party in NY, London, or Mississippi with the Director and/or Producer for you + 1.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    Associate Producer Credit on Film & IMDB Entry. Two Tickets to the World Premiere of the Film and After Party. (Travel not included).

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)

    Private Screening of film for you + 1 in NYC, London or LA at the Soho House. Plus a box set of music AND movies from infamous Mississippi born rocker Elvis Presley and a faux fur blanket with a portrait of an informidable white tiger just like The Joneses family owns!

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)

    Co Producer Credit on Film & IMDB Entry. Plus Four Tickets the World Premiere of the Film and After Party (Travel not included). Plus a personalized Mix CD created by the Joneses Family. What will be on it? Nobody knows! Plus three 8x12 professional quality photo prints from set and 5 commercial copies of the DVD upon release.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)

    All of the above swag plus, a trailer of your very own! That is, a movie trailer. We will have our film's editor cut a trailer for you on any film project you might be working on.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    Spend a weekend filming with the Director and The Joneses family. A 3 night stay in a 4 star hotel in Jackson, Mississippi plus round trip coach airfare (within the continental US) included for one. Get a firsthand look into the documentary filmmaking process and witness the Joneses’ search for love.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    Executive Producer Credit on Film, including your own title card at the start of the film. Plus R/T coach airfare (domestic only) and a 3 night stay in 4 star accommodations for the film’s world premiere for one. Six Tickets to World Premiere of the Film and After Party.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013