A Special Opportunity
A quick update from our director, Doug Wilson to say thanks and to share about a special opportunity that we have been presented.
We have been given seven 16mm educational films from the Mergenthaler Linotype Company from the 1950s and '60s. They are the original films that were sent out to educate people on how different aspects of the Linotype work.
As far as we know, these are the only remaining films in the world and we want to help preserve them for the next generation. Any money received over our goal will help fund sending these to a telecine where they will be digitized. We hope to put the films up on the internet so many more people can see how the Linotype works.
Again, we thank you for your support of the film!
All the best,
Doug, Jess and Brandon
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Aug 10, 2011 -
Sep 9, 2011
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Pledge $10 or more
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Thank you postcard: Letterpressed postcard mailed to you for your support of the film.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2011Pledge $25 or more
49 backers
Digital download of the film: A download of the final film (iPhone resolution, no extras or bonus features).
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $50 or more
173 backers
Physical copy of DVD and small poster: A pre-order of the final film (including all extras and bonus features). Along with the the DVD, you will receive a 6.5" x 10" letterpressed poster.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $75 or more
47 backers
"Linotype: The Film" Linotype slug: Along with the DVD & small poster, you will receive an actual "Line-o-type" metal line of type cast on the Linotype with the name of the film. Set in 14pt. Memphis Bold on a Model 5 Linotype.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $125 or more
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Limited-edition 11.5" x 19" poster: Along with the DVD, small poster and Linotype slug, you will receive a limited-edition two-color letterpressed poster printed, signed and numbered by the director.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $250 or more
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End credit "Thank You" - Along with the DVD, small & large posters, and Linotype slug, you will have your name listed in the end credits of the film as a supporter of the film. Your name on the silver-screen!
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $500 or more
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Personalized Linotype metal slug & T-Shirt: Along with everything in the $250 package above, you will receive a customized metal slug of your choosing. It can be your name, your website, or anything that isn't too crass (limited to 45 characters including spaces). T-Shirt is printed on a high-quality, sustainable shirt in your size.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
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Assistant Producer credit: Along with the above rewards, your name or company will be listed as "Assistant Producer" at the end of the film.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $2,500 or more
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Producer credit: Along with the above rewards, your name or company will be listed as "Producer" in the film.
Estimated delivery: May 2012
Comments
Creator Douglas Wilson on September 7, 2011
Gary,
Great question! You can send money via PayPal directly to linotypefilm@gmail.com for the restoration process.
Creator Gary Remson on September 7, 2011
Is there any way we can contribute to JUST the restoration process? I mean above our original contribution to the production of the film?
Creator Douglas Wilson on September 7, 2011
Stanley,
We have certainly come across many Intertype machines during our filming. Although many would argue their preference one over the other, we have chosen to focus on the Linotype as it was the original machine. The Intertype was/is a very good machine.
Creator Stanley Coutant on September 7, 2011
Congratulations! This is (all) wonderful news. Just curious: For fourteen years I was an Intertype operator, and am wondering if anything on that machine came up during this project. Thanks!
Creator Douglas Wilson on September 7, 2011
Yves,
We need to reach at least $25,000 to make sure (after KS and Amazon take their cut) we have enough.
Creator Yves Peters on September 7, 2011
That is SO cool. How much additional funds do you need?