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Update #2: Thank You from "Linotype: The Film"

Posted on November 22, 2010

Just a quick video to say "thanks!"

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      LIANG Hai on November 22, 2010

      LOL, you guys look so fun. Seems like a perfect team also!
      Good luck!

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      Mark Kenny on November 22, 2010

      You nerds! ;-)

      Can't wait to see the film!

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      linda johnson on December 4, 2010

      what an amazing vision..of the past for the future...ouch. you made think on more than one level.More please.



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This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 17, 2010.

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Thank you postcard - letterpressed postcard sent to you thanking you for your support of the film.

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Digital download of the film - a download of the final film (iPhone resolution, no extras or bonus features).

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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 by the director 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.

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