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THE IRAN JOB this week in London, Cologne/Germany, Houston and Boston

Update #56 · Jan 21, 2013 · comment

Dear Friends,

Happy New Year to you all! 

Just a quick note to let you know that THE IRAN JOB screens in various cities/countries this week:

Tomorrow it's in LONDON - a free screening for students: https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/whats-on/event/334

On Thursday, Jan 24, THE IRAN JOB has its Germany premiere in COLOGNE/GERMANY at the Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival http://www.choices.de/film/der-iran-job

With and encore screening in BOCHUM/GERMANY on Friday, Jan 25 http://www.endstation-kino.de/index.php?article_id=45

The two Germany screenings are in preparation of the film's wider release there on February 21.

On Friday, Jan 26,  the film screens in BOSTON http://www.mfa.org/programs/film/iran-job

And on Saturday, Jan 27 it screens in BOSTONHOUSTON http://www.mfah.org/films/the-iran-job/

Hope some of these cities are near where you live...

Much love,

Sara & Till

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Thank you for a special year - wishing your a miraculous 2013!

Update #55 · Dec 28, 2012 · comment

Dear Friends,

As the year is winding down we would like to express our deepest gratitude to you for making 2012 truly special.

So many of you have helped us - first to complete our film and then to introduce it to audiences around the world by sticking with us through two Kickstarter campaigns, and the film's subsequent release.

Throughout the process you have welcomed us with open arms and shown us the meaning of support. You have encouraged us, you've cheered us on, and you've spread the love into every corner of the globe - whether during the Kickstarter campaigns, the world premiere in Los Angeles, or during the film's magical run in New York.

This momentum will continue immediately after New Year's with screenings at the Siskel Center in Chicago (Jan 12 & 15), a congressional screening on Capitol Hill (Jan 14), a special screening at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles (Jan 15), screenings in Houston (Jan 20 & 26), Boston (Jan 25 & 26), and several film festivals in Irvine, Ca, (Jan 17), Cologne/Germany (Jan 24) and Spokane, Washington (Feb 1) - (the film will be the opening film at each of these festivals) -  along with further releases in February and March, including the theatrical release in Germany and screenings in London and Moscow. (All dates/venues will be published on our website soon).

The Iran Job could not be on its current path without the genuine support that so many of you have shown us throughout the year - people from all over there world coming together around the values of friendship and compassion, regardless of religious or cultural backgrounds.

For this we are humbled and deeply grateful to you.

Wishing you all a very special holiday season and a fantastic new year during which we'll hopefully meet and reconnect with many of you!

Much love and gratitude,

Sara & Till

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CINEMA FOR PEACE - The Iran Job

Update #54 · Nov 27, 2012 · comment

Hello everyone,

We're writing to see if you guys could do us a favor and recommend The Iran Job to the "Cinema for Peace" competition that's held in Berlin every February. Films get selected based on random peoples recommendations - so basically anyone can recommend a film, and it would be really cool if you could recommend The Iran Job to them.

heres the link - just fill out the "recommend a movie" field and done.
http://www.cinemaforpeace.com/flash09/index.htm

For reference, here's how one supporter phrased it -- by no means do you have to write this much -- just a simple sentence should be totally fine. Just make it your own words - (please don't copy/paste this example - recommendations need to be unique to the person sending it).

Thanks so much,

Till & Sara

Sample recommendation for reference:

THE IRAN JOB - by filmmakers Till Schauder and Sara Nodjoumi, is the quintessential anti-war movie and thus an ideal candidate for CINEMA FOR PEACE. By introducing Iranians to a wider Western audience - and by portraying Iranians in a human light and with far more nuance and accuracy than one typically sees in Western media THE IRAN JOB will give pause to warmongers and hawkish politicians in the West who are bent on attacking Iran. At the same time the film is very clear in its critique of the dismal human rights situation in Iran - especially with regards to women's rights. This is an important film for these times. While it is extremely relevant and timely it also manages to be entertaining, fun, heartwarming and inspiring. The film's limited U.S. release was so successful that it earned The Iran Job a place on various Oscar forecaster lists. The film's success at the box office has also resulted in a wider release in the U.S. in January and theatrical releases in other countries. Please do see this film - and please do select it for Cinema For Peace. You will have a winner at your hands. Also see their website for trailer and more info: www.theiranjob.com

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Cocktail reception & Free Screening of THE IRAN JOB in NYC on Nov 26

Update #53 · Nov 16, 2012 · comment

Hello everyone,

We would like to invite you all to a cocktail reception & free screening of THE IRAN JOB in New York City on Nov 26th. This screening will be at the East Coast home of the Academy of Arts and Sciences and it is made possible by one of your fellow Kickstarter backers. We hope many of you in the NYC area can make it.

To RSVP please email us at movie@theiranjob.com

Here's the info.

Much love,

Sara & Till

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Only 4 hours left now! - RELEASE CAMPAIGN

Update #52 · Oct 25, 2012 · comment

Hello everyone,

We're down to the last 4 hours on our release campaign for THE IRAN JOB. It would be super nice if you would spread, spread, spread the link and inspire some friends to back the project. Our film is up against Argo, Weinstein, HBO ... Every dollar counts if we want to compete with the big boys.

Thank you!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/554272471/the-iran-job-bring-it-to-a-theater-near-you

Also, we just got confirmation that Kevin will be on THE COLBERT REPORT - stay tuned for date & time.

Let's go for a buzzer beater!

Much love,

Sara & Till

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Funding period
Nov 20, 2011 - Jan 9, 2012 (50 days)

  • Pledge $5 or more

    48 backers

    FAN - You'll get a personal thank you tweet from the producers and see your name on the Donor Wall of the website.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    46 backers

    CULTURAL AMBASSADOR - A huge thank you on the Donor Wall of the website. And you’ll become an Ambassador: we will send you a download of THE IRAN JOB mini-poster. Facebook it. Tweet it. Spread the word. Thank you!

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    306 backers

    PLAYMAKER - You’ll get the limited edition, pre-release DVD.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
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    14 backers

    FASHIONISTA - you'll get the official THE IRAN JOB T-shirt (see a layout below). Wear it loud and proud!

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    103 backers

    DIPLOMAT - You'll get the limited edition, pre-release DVD. And a high-definition print of your choice from a frame of the film, signed by the director & Kevin Sheppard, star of THE IRAN JOB. Choose from one of the options listed at the bottom.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    92 backers

    ALL-STAR - You’ll get the ALL STAR PACKAGE! It includes: the limited edition, pre-release DVD; a high-definition print of your choice, signed by the director & Kevin; and the official THE IRAN JOB T-shirt (see a layout below)

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    18 backers Limited (2 of 20 left)

    TEAM CAPTAIN - You’ll get a special edition poster of THE IRAN JOB, signed by Kevin and by the director and producer (see a layout below). And you’ll get the All Star Package (see above).

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $350 or more

    6 backers Limited (9 of 15 left)

    HEAD COACH - You’ll get a special edition Basketball signed by Kevin Sheppard, star of THE IRAN JOB. And you’ll get the All Star Package (see above).

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    6 backers Limited (4 of 10 left)

    PERSIAN CHEF - You’ll get an exclusive Persian cooking class with the producers’ Uncle Firooz – He will teach you how to cook Kevin’s favorite Persian meal – Jujeh (Chicken) Kebob – and other Persian secrets. (Travel to NYC not included). If you don’t like meat we can do a veggie version! And you’ll get the All Star Package (see above) & the special edition poster.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $750 or more

    1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)

    CULTURAL ATTACHÉ - You’ll get two tickets to the world premiere (travel not included). And you'll get the All Star Package (see above) & the special edition poster. (You can exchange the world premiere screening for a regional premiere closer to your hometown or country).

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    10 backers Limited (10 of 20 left)

    REFORMIST - You’ll get two tickets to the NYC premiere & after-party (travel not included). And you’ll get an Associate Producer credit on IMDb & on the film’s website. And you’ll get the All Star Package (see above) & the special edition poster.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)

    PERSIAN POET - You’ll be treated to an exclusive viewing of the film in the Screening Room of one of the most spectacular skyscrapers overlooking Central Park in New York City. Meet Director Till Schauder and Producer Sara Nodjoumi over cocktails and hear them recite their favorite poems by Persian poets Hafez and Saadi. See THE IRAN JOB before it's released in theaters, and discuss the film during an intimate Q&A with Till and Sara following the screening. For you and one guest. Travel not included. And you'll get the All Star Package (see above) & the special edition poster. And you’ll get an Associate Producer credit on IMDb & on the film’s website.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $4,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)

    PERSIAN INK - You'll get a signed, original artwork by internationally renowned Iranian artist-in-exile Nicky Nodjoumi. Ink-on-paper, 14" x 17", see sample images below. For more info about the artist please visit http://www.priskajuschkafineart.com/artists/Nicky_Nodjoumi/Nicky_Nodjoumi.php - And you’ll get the All Star Package (see above) & the special edition poster. And you’ll get an Associate Producer credit on IMDb & on the film’s website.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    1 backer

    COMMUNITY SCREENING - You’ll get to host five community screenings in different cities across the U.S. with the filmmakers in attendance and available for a panel, and a speech and a Q&A with your audience. (Does not include our travel/lodging). And you’ll get the All Star Package (see above) & the special edition poster.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)

    SHIRAZI - You’ll be treated to the world’s most delicious Iranian Kebobs, served with Saffron rice and Salad Shirazi, and of course a vintage bottle of Shiraz. With Kevin and the producers. For you and one guest. Venue and Date TBD, pending Kevin’s schedule. Travel not included. And you’ll get the All Star Package (see above) & the special edition poster. And you’ll get an Associate Producer credit on IMDb & on the film’s website.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $5,500 or more

    1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)

    THREE PIECE - You’ll get one of only two magnificent original and signed three piece paintings by Iranian artist-in-exile, Nahid Hagigat. Please see a sample image below. And you’ll get the All Star Package (see above) & the special edition poster. And you’ll get an Associate Producer credit on IMDb & on the film’s website.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $7,500 or more

    2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)

    IRANIAN ARTIST - You’ll get a magnificent original and signed artwork by Iranian artist-in-exile, Nahid Hagigat. Please pick from this collection, www.nahidhagigat.com, subject to availability. And you’ll get the All Star Package (see above) & the special edition poster. And you’ll get an Associate Producer credit on IMDb & on the film’s website.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    REVOLUTIONARY - You’ll get the original painting which was commissioned for THE IRAN JOB’s poster design and signed by internationally renowned Iranian artist-in-exile Nicky Nodjoumi with a market value of at least $15,000. (See detail of painting in trailer window. For more info about the artist please visit http://www.priskajuschkafineart.com/artists/Nicky_Nodjoumi/Nicky_Nodjoumi.php - And you’ll get the All Star Package (see above) & the special edition poster. And you’ll get an Associate Producer credit on IMDb & on the film’s website.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012

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