Update #3: 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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Thank you postcard: Letterpressed postcard mailed to you for your support of the film.
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"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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Producer credit: Along with the above rewards, your name or company will be listed as "Producer" in the film.
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The director, Doug Wilson comes to the film from a background of graphic design and letterpress printing. Born and raised in the Midwest, he has travel in his blood and has visited five continents.
His passion for the Linotype began seven years ago when he saw a Model 5 Linotype in action. He was instantly hooked and is now working on the film full-time. Along for this crazy journey are two of his good friends, Jess Heugel and Brandon Goodwin.
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.
Is there any way we can contribute to JUST the restoration process? I mean above our original contribution to the production of the film?
Gary,
Great question! You can send money via PayPal directly to linotypefilm@gmail.com for the restoration process.