Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 23, 2012.
It was one year ago that we started our kickstarter campaign and our facebook page. Thank you again to all of you who backed us and the making of this film -- and joined together in what is now a truly international Be Here Now community. (If you missed it we don't want you to feel left out, so you may still pledge for any available rewards including the Be Here Now leather bracelet -- just email us at beherenowfilm@gmail.com to find out how).
With excitement, encouragement and lots of love, we wish Vashti a big happy birthday today - by sharing her blog posting... Live, love, learn and let go... http://www.maybemcqueen.com/at-long-last/
Strength and absolute acceptance -- from Vashti's blog www.MaybeMcQueen.com
Read here: http://www.maybemcqueen.com/because-you-can/
Hi everyone --
I've returned from LA where, as you know, I met up with Vashti to share the current cut of Be Here Now.
It was an amazing trip. Thank you Vashti for your always inspiring, thoughtful and beautiful thoughts and constant encouragement.
Read them here: http://www.maybemcqueen.com/here-and-there/ Lilibet & The Be Here Now Team
As Vashti prepares to fly out to meet me to see “Be Here Now” for the first time, she shares her thoughts, fears and brave clarity about this next step…and reminds us to embrace our individual journey…and choose to make it extraordinary…
Go to Maybe McQueen to read it or read the full text below http://www.maybemcqueen.com/being-here-now/
Lilibet & The Be Here Now Team
Being here now…
by Vashti
I am here packing my bag for the trip tomorrow and writing little notes to go under the ‘cubs’ pillows for every night that I am away. In my head, rolling around is the question that everyone keeps asking, with their face slightly grimacing; with the anticipation of how incredibly challenging they think it will be for me.
‘How are you feeling about watching the documentary?’ asked again and again and again.
When I think back to how I felt this time last year as we ventured off away from home, I see myself like a skeleton, bony and bare and so unprotected, with very little of anything holding me together. But this time as I leave my nurturing, safe and leafy street, along with the soft, reassuring and familiar skirt, that I have held onto and hidden behind for so long, in this little city of Sydney, I leave a very different woman, one that has gratefully grown so very incredibly strong.
I am excited and nervous, about the opportunity to go away and close my 39th year exploring, experiencing and I guess adventuring into such uncharted territory. I feel privileged and in awe of the opportunity to watch and reflect on such a significant part of our lives, to relive and experience such a raw and beautiful love and to observe it all, with a perspective that has time travelled forward.
I am also aware of the sadness that has begun nestling in my stomach at the thought of watching my beautiful mans light fade, as I, from my chair, live and breathe in today knowing that he did not get to see tomorrow. I am apprehensive of feelings that I have firmly put to the side, that have me question my contribution, my love and my support… was it enough, could it have been more and what if, what if, what if.
But as much as I can entertain those questions that hurl me back into the world of unanswerable, I now know that I have the capacity to choose to walk this chapter with a very different mindset and in honour of the legacy that my man; with his blue eyes blazing, wanted so passionately to leave behind, I am utterly ready, like a woman in the first stages of labour, to breathe, focus, trust, surrender and scream as loudly as I need to, to birth this incredible story, into LIFE.
See you on the other side…..
Funding period
Jun 8, 2012 -
Jul 23, 2012
(45 days)
547 backers
Our deepest gratitude and the reward that you have helped our independent documentary, that will be inspiring to everyone who has ever faced a challenge in their lives, get made.
850 backers
Our deepest gratitude and the reward that you have helped our independent documentary, that will be inspiring to everyone who has ever faced a challenge in their lives, get made. Plus, a personal email from the director to thank you for your contribution.
524 backers
All of the above plus a digital download of our Be Here Now artwork.
1518 backers
First edition, "Be Here Now" leather cuff custom made with the beautiful craftsmanship of BedStu.com. Wear it to inspire and remind yourself to Be Here Now -- just like we try to do while making this documentary and Andy did with his tattoo. Plus, all the perks above. (We welcome everyone from overseas and are honored by your participation. We hope you don’t mind adding $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
258 backers
All of the above plus your name on our beherenowfilm.com website to thank you and recognize your involvement in the film. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
442 backers
Be Here Now Package: All of the above and a DVD of the final film when it is released in home video. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
50 backers All gone!
A DVD box set of the whole season of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand” plus everything above. (We welcome everyone from overseas and hope you don't mind adding $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
4 backers All gone!
Deus Gift Voucher: A $100 gift voucher from ours and Andy's, favorite motorcycle store where we filmed a scene in the documentary, the world famous Deus Ex Machina, redeemable in Sydney, Australia and Venice, California or online (http://deuscustoms.com/). Plus, everything in the Be Here Now Package. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
6 backers All gone!
Deus Supporter Package: A Classic T-Shirt, Trucker Cap, Key Ring and Kids sticker pack (good for big kids too!) from ours and Andy's favorite motorcycle store where we filmed a scene in the documentary, the world famous Deus Ex Machina in Sydney, Australia and Venice, California (http://deuscustoms.com/). Plus everything in the Be Here Now Package. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
4 backers Limited (26 of 30 left)
A half hour personal phone call (or if you are in New York, coffee and cookies) with the Academy Award® Nominated filmmaker of Be Here Now, to get advice about making your documentary film and everything in the Be Here Now Package. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
7 backers Limited (43 of 50 left)
Preview Screening Package: Two tickets to come to a preview screening of the film and Q&A wherever we have it but likely in Los Angeles or New York (transportation and accommodations not included) plus everything in the Be Here Now package. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
0 backers Limited (40 of 40 left)
Gladiator Package: A limited edition, beautiful photographic print of Andy and Jai Courtney together, signed by Jai. Jai who is in the documentary, is Andy’s best mate and fellow actor, Varro, on “Spartacus.” He also has an upcoming role in the Tom Cruise movie "Jack Reacher" and co-starring role with Bruce Willis in the upcoming Die Hard 5: “A Good Day to Die Hard.” Plus, everything in the Be Here Now Package. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
5 backers Limited (25 of 30 left)
Gladiator Package Plus: Everything in the Gladiator Package and get both the photographic print of Andy and Jai Courtney, who is in the documentary, signed by Jai, PLUS a 10 minute phone call with Jai. He will answer your questions about making the documentary, Andy, Spartacus -- even his role in the Tom Cruise movie "Jack Reacher" or his co-starring role with Bruce Willis in the upcoming Die Hard 5: “A Good Day to Die Hard.” (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
3 backers Limited (47 of 50 left)
Spartacus Package: Everything in the Preview Screening Package and a poster of Andy from “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” used to promote the premiere on Starz networks. This is a collector’s item. There are only a limited number of these show posters available, so get one while they last. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
1 backer
Spartacus Package Plus: Everything in the Preview Screening Package and a special first edition Be Here Now necklace inspired by the one Andy wears in the documentary. It has two dog tags engraved with Be Here Now and Andy Whitfield’s name and years. (Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
2 backers Limited (28 of 30 left)
Premiere Package: The special first edition necklace with two dog tags inspired by the one Andy is wearing in the documentary AND wear them when we welcome you and a guest to attend the premiere and after party of “Be Here Now” wherever we have it -- but probably in New York or Los Angeles (travel and accommodations not included). Plus everything in the Be Here Now Package and a DVD of the film when it is released in home video -- and yours will be dedicated by the director. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
1 backer Limited (39 of 40 left)
Andy Package: Everything in the Premiere Package and a beautiful, limited edition photograph of Andy’s inspirational Be Here Now tattoo from a scene in the documentary, that has never before been released. PLUS we will recognize your involvement in the making of the film by personally thanking you in the end credits of the film. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
0 backers Limited (40 of 40 left)
Personal Package: Limited Edition photographic portrait of Andy Whitfield from his family’s treasured private collection, with a dedication by Vashti Whitfield. Plus everything in the Premiere Package. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
0 backers Limited (30 of 30 left)
Limited edition of never before seen portraits of Andy Whitfield taken by his dear friend, the famous fashion photographer Georges Antoni, with a dedication by Vashti Whitfield, and everything in the Premiere Package. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
1 backer All gone!
A photographic tribute book made in memory of Andy and his role in Spartacus. Only three of these books were made and this is a chance to own the only book that has ever been made available to the public, plus everything in the Premiere Package. (We welcome everyone from overseas. Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
1 backer All gone!
Andy's personal, leather, "Spartacus" wallet, used by him in the show. This is the only one that has ever been made available to the public PLUS everything in the Premiere Package. (Please add $5 for shipping outside the continental US).
