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New trailer to mark the 10th anniversary of the global protest that defined a generation

Update #15 · Feb 15, 2013 · 1 comment

Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for your patience for the long wait. The film "We Are Many" is near completion and we hope it will soon enter the final stages post-production. We have been extremely busy - there will be nearly 50 interviewees appearing in the final cut, not to mention many more great interview material that can't make the final cut but may appear in the DVD extras!

The feedback from potential distributors so far has been excellent! So we are hopeful that the film can be released theatrically in UK  (and other key territories such as the USA) this summer.  We are now planning an event to mark the 10th anniversary of the Iraq Invasion on March 20 where we can start the campaign to alert potential audiences and media alike that our film is coming to cinemas soon!

We are working hard to raise the last round of funding to complete the film - to cover archive rights, post production, music and other costs. And as soon as we complete the film, we will send out the materials we promised.

We could not have got this far without you. Thank you for your fantastic support which started us on our way, we are very close to the finish line and we will hopefully be able to share the finished film with you and the world soon.

This is the story of a people powered movement that grew from one very special day in 2003 and whose story is not yet over!

In the meantime, please enjoy our new trailer.


Love,
Amir and the We Are Many team 
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USA interviews

Update #14 - For backers only · Apr 30, 2012 · 2 comments

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9th Anniversary of Anti-war Protest is Coming. We Want Your Memories!

Update #13 · Feb 2, 2012 · comment

Dear Friends, 

      Recently we filmed an interview with the president of Stop the War Coalition, Tony Benn, for 'We Are Many'. We are very pleased to have his support:

     

      The 9th anniversary of the march against the Iraq War on February 15, 2003 is coming soon. We are gathering people's stories and memories of the day to commemorate this historic moment. With history seemingly repeating itself with the drumbeats of war against Iran, it is now more timely and important than ever to remember and learn the lessons of the past, and prevent another costly and catastrophic war. Our film, together with your stories, will make a big splash on the 10th anniversary in Feb 2013. So let's make a start now.


      Millions of people said "Not In Our Name" to warmongers 9 years ago. Please share your own reflection and invite people you know who marched/were against the Iraq war to tell their stories too at http://www.wearemany.tv/:

  • TELL your own memory of the day at http://www.wearemany.tv/. You can login with Facebook without the need to register a new account.
  • It is easy to invite your friends by using our Facebook event page http://www.facebook.com/events/102996403157913/. SHARE this event with your Facebook friends (end of the left panel), and INVITE people who might be interested (top-right corner of the page).
  • TWEET our commemoration and crowdsourcing event to your followers and directs them to http://www.wearemany.tv/.

       Let's inspire the new generation of people and do our part to bring peace to the world. Thank you.

Love,

We Are Many team

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WE DID IT! 68 hours left... Let's Keep Going!

Update #12 · Dec 10, 2011 · 2 comments
Dear friends 

With our deepest gratitude, we want to thank you for your support and amazing generosity -  we did it! We reached the target! 

Everything you have done has made a difference to the making of We Are Many. 

And now we have 67 hours left. We have an opportunity to keep going. Kickstarter allows us to exceed our goal, and will allow as much money as is given before the deadline of Tuesday the 13th at 5.35 EST or 10.35 GMT. 

All of us want We Are Many to be a film that will do justice to the monumental day that was 15 February 2003. To do so, we can build on this brilliant start and raise more than the bare minimum of $70K we needed to get started, so we can bring you the best film that can be made. 

Just in the last week alone, people have been hearing about the film and writing in to us - we have been contacted by a former US soldier who became the co-founder of Iraq Veterans Against The War, and songwriters who have written songs about the day. The momentum is really building.

Let's keep going! Our community here is 480 + strong, and we want to open it up to as many people as possible - people who share your views about this story, people who marched on February 15th, or who simply have an interest in People Power and who opposed the Iraq War. 

In the remaining 67 HOURS, we can really grow! Over this weekend, please consider asking one or two friends to join this community and see if they would either match your pledge or pledge whatever they can. If everyone of you, and each one of us here, succeeds in getting just a few friends to play a part, the number of backers will be more than 1000! Let’s try and reach that number, by passing the word to everyone by Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Email, or a call! 

Help us reach the ultimate crowd! Can we attract 1000 plus backers? With all of us working together, I think we can! 

Once again, our heartfelt thanks for all your help.

Love. 

Amir and the We Are Many Team.

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Just A Little More!

Update #11 · Dec 9, 2011 · comment

Dear Supporters, 

Only 3 days to go and our first Kickstarter goal of $70k is in sight! We are so grateful to all of you for your pledges and support, and with your help we hope we can exceed the target. $70k is the minimum that allows us to start shooting the film. Any extra money pledged will nudge us closer to the full cost of filming and production.

Now is the perfect time to invite your friends to play a part. The film is going to be made and the community is continuing to grow. It will be a wonderful experience for all involved. Please invite anyone you know who might be interested by Facebook, Twitter, emails or phone calls. The We Are Many team has been up all hours this past week doing just this, and it has definitely paid off. If you use Twitter, why not invite your followers to get involved too:

#FF I have backed this amazing documentary #WeAreMany by @15Feb2003 Please RT and Support too here http://kck.st/v37Lbl

We are proud to have you all as backers of this film, but please don't stop now. Just a little more, we will succeed!

Love

Amir and the We Are Many team

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    • Special Thanks on the film Website • And listed on the Donor Wall on the website.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    16 backers

    (Around £3 / €4) All the above. PLUS: • Access to the exclusive update and Behind-the-Scenes videos in our "Backers Only" updates--please promise to tell 15 friends about our project!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    172 backers

    (Around £6 / €7) All the above. PLUS: • HD Digital Download of the feature film • Personally signed ‘Thank you’ post card from the director!

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    190 backers

    (Around £16 / €18) All the above. PLUS: • Limited Edition DVD copy of the film. • Poster of the film signed by the director, featuring the film's logo, cast of characters, all on glossy paper suitable for framing.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    72 backers

    (Around £31 / €36) All the above. PLUS: • For the fan who wants to see ‘We Are Many’ at its very best, we'll send you the Special Edition Blu-Ray Combo Pack (featuring Blu-Ray, limited edition DVD and 2 x HD Digital copies of the film). • Digital Still from the film, suitable for printing and framing.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    44 backers

    (Around £62 / €72) All the above. PLUS: • Photo Book of the film’s production signed by the Director and Producer; • Digital still from the film; • A DVD Box Set of 3 of the director’s previous films for the BBC.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    10 backers

    (Around £155 / €180) All the above. PLUS: • VIP Ticket to the 'Cast and Crew Party' - one in USA and one in UK. • Limited Edition CD of film's Soundtrack.• Special Director's Cut of the film with DVD Extras.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    10 backers

    (Around £311 / €362) All the above. PLUS • VIP Ticket to the Film Premiere - one in the USA and one in UK. • Special listing in the Premier Invitation materials, and in all Press Releases and Marketing materials.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    11 backers

    (Around £623 / €720) All the above. PLUS: • Want to see your name on the big screen as a SPECIAL PRODUCER – this is for you! Listed as Special Producer on the film and in IMDB. • A Personal Screening of the film for you! With live running commentary (if you want it). And food. I’ll bring the film and the food…And if we are in your town on the east or west coast of the US, in London, or Berlin, Rome, Barcelona or Sydney, we’ll film you with a brief message to be permanently carried on the website. • 2 x VIP tickets to the Premiere. • 2 x VIP tickets to the ‘Cast and Crew Party’. • 3 Blu-Rays and DVD, and 3 HD Digital Downloads of the feature film.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    (Around £2000 / €2300) All the above, including DISTINGUISHED PRODUCER credit on the film and in IMDB. PLUS: • A Personal Screening of the film for you with the Director and Producer! • VIP Sponsors Party + 2 guests. • We come to your home and film YOUR STORY of 15 February 2003, to be permanently featured on the website, and considered for possible inclusion in the film. • 3 x VIP Tickets to the premiere; •3 x VIP tickets to the ‘Cast and Crew Party’. •5 Blu-Rays and DVD, and 5 HD Digital Downloads of the feature film.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    (Around £3120 / €3633) All the above. PLUS: • ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Credit on the film and in IMDB. • 5 x VIP Ticket to the Post-Premier Party; • 5 x VIP Tickets to the Premiere • 10 copies of Limited edition Blu-Ray DVD of the film; 5 HD Digital Downloads of the feature film; Special Thanks on the film website and in the film credits.

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    (Around £6240 / €7266) All the above. PLUS: • CO-PRODUCER Credit on the film and in IMDB. • 5 x VIP Ticket to the Post-Premier Party; • 5 x VIP Tickets to the Premiere • 10 copies of Limited edition DVD of the film; 5 HD Digital Downloads of the feature film; Special Thanks on the film website and in the film credits. .

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013