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      mardi hicks on January 9, 2010

      CONGRATULATIONS BEN!!! YOU DID IT!!! We are VERY proud of you! love & kisses, your mom & dad

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      billytheyoungperson on January 9, 2010

      shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark! shark!

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      Ben Hicks on January 9, 2010

      Thank you mike lindow, mike hedge, Zak Forsman, lindsey mclean, Laura Zinger, Jackie Kruse, Ada Li, Chris Jermal, Kerrie Scher, Dave Thornton, Carl Herse, mardi hicks, Chris Wittenborn, Owen Strock, Grant South, miguel silveira, Justin Lieb, Sean J.S. Jourdan, jessica, Jeff Marugg, Logan M. Futej, Sara Schueler, arlene butler, Bill and kathi Pauss, Linda Scher, The Barone's, Brad Decker, Yancey Strickler, Christine Lambert, Danny Cosson, Victor Ituarte, Mollie Kalaycio, Veerle Vroon, Charlie Harrell, manda helmick, Jenni Albaugh, Chris Tertell, billytheyoungperson, Michael Lechner, Jacob Scarpaci, adam kolegas, Ono Makoto, Simon Rendak, Mark Cira, Juan Ruvalcaba, Luka Rukavina, Jessica Jackson, Kristi Pauss, BJ Siens, Adela Cerda, linden DeGurian, akane ichikawa, Max Bassler, Eirik J Agustsson, Jason Kende, Lisa Clauson, Jerry Tran, Donna Chen, Justina Barone, Pete Horvath, Paula Newman, jane naillon, Jeph Porter, Bo Sundberg, Andy Sparesus, Jonas Blaettermann, Jose Luis Rios, chaRLES LESLIE, Adri Siriwatt, FilmSnobbery, Teresa Pappas, Paul Barrett, Gregory Bayne, Allison Zmuda, The Couch Family, Cody Stokes, Kruse Daddy, Sara Day, jeremy long, Kieran Masterton and the contest winners for putting us over the $5,000 mark...Dick & Patti Grant.

      Thank you everyone!

      Together you've made one kids dream become a reality.

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      Kieran Masterton on January 9, 2010

      Congrats Ben!!!!! :)

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      The Fort on January 8, 2010

      OMFG I CAN'T WAIT FOR MY SHARK!!! oh yeah and congrats ;) ppphhttttbbllaaaammmeeehhhgggggggggmma

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      Allison Zmuda on January 8, 2010

      YAY! (anxiously awaiting my "uncomfortably long hug")

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      mikehedge on January 8, 2010

      Ben huge congrats!!!!!!

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      billytheyoungperson on December 20, 2009

      things i've always expected from Ben Hicks: high fives, magnets, shark magnets, stupid Halloween costumes, pretending to be a bum anywhere, actually being a bum everywhere, awesome Halloween costumes, talking about sharks, talking about eagles, talking about bears, beer.

      things i never expected from Ben Hicks: a shark.

      sail on, Sailor.

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      Ben Hicks on December 15, 2009

      Thanks for donation Brad! Actually about 90% of the people who have helped me on my films have all come from CCC. I made many dear friends who are also extremely talented from that school, and I would not have been able to make any of my films had it not been for them.

      Shout out to Mrs. Barone! Thanks for the support D!

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      Brad Decker on December 14, 2009

      Hi Ben, I dig your films and wanted to show my support. I will be attending CCC next fall and I hope my classmates are on a similar level as you.

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      The Barone's on December 13, 2009

      Ben, I'll take the kiss, but you can keep your tongue. (And please shave first...) If the female lead in "Kids" is anything like the one in peas vs carrots, this is a real festival contender.... Mamma Barone

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      arlene butler on December 9, 2009

      Ben,,,love the idea of the new film and the locations! Joe Wesolek is now living in Phuket and teaching english...no film yet maybe youtwo can hook up! Will pass on the info! Best of luck! I support you always!

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      Jeff Marugg on November 25, 2009

      I want my shark Ben, LOL. Good luck on your film.

      Jeff

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      Sean J.S. Jourdan on November 20, 2009

      I, here now pledge, to match miguel penny for penny!

      We're all making our films and we all gotta help each other out!

      Keep on kicking it!
      p.s. I already have square pegs and pea vs. carrot but I'm looking forward to the magnet.
      stay sober, brother

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      miguel silveira on November 18, 2009

      EVERYBODY NEEDS TO HELP BEN!!!!! BEN IS AWESOME!!! I ONLY HAVE 10 BUCKS - I am making my own film now hehehe - ANY THING WORKS!!!!

      YOUWILLMAKEITBEN!!!!

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      Ben Hicks on November 17, 2009

      My Mom rules.

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      mardi hicks on November 11, 2009

      I can't wait for my limited edition, silk screened poster! I will have it framed and hang it it my new home in Abq :-> love, mom

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      Ben Hicks on November 6, 2009

      Thanks everyone! We raised 10% in the first day. If we keep up this pace we'll reach our goal in no time. Shout out to Mike for being our first backer!

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HIGH FIVE LEVEL - Nothing - but we love you!

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HUG LEVEL - DVD of Ben Hicks' award winning short films Square Pegs and Pea vs. Carrot. + A wicked cool magnet with an elephant on it. (Magnets stick to metal! Trust me, it's awesome.)

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UNCOMFORTABLY LONG HUG LEVEL - First Fans Limited Edition DVD of Kids Go Free to Fun Fun Time. This Limited Edition includes a letter of thanks with a number of authenticity signed by the director and will only be given to those who supported the film BEFORE completion. It also includes a small booklet as well as DVD and box art that will only be used for the First Fans Edition. Now you can have proof you heard of the film waaaaay before anyone else did. We will be forever grateful and your friends will forever worship you and your underground filmmaker discovery skills. + Your name (or a loved one's) in the online credits which can link to a website of your choice. (Plus everything above.)

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SPOON LEVEL - One of Three, Limited Edition posters. The first 50 donators will receive a super limited, finger painted and silk screened, Japan version of the poster made by Producer Rene Jermal. The next 100 donators will receive the Taiwan, silk screened version of the poster. After the first 150 posters are given away, the third, Berlin version of the poster, will be available to everyone else who supports the film BEFORE completion. All posters will be silk screened, signed, have a number of authenticity and made by Rene Jermal. After the film is completed none of these versions of the poster will be recreated or made available. (Plus everything above.)

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SMOOCH LEVEL - Special thank you in the end credits of the film. + A fucking SHARK! (Plus everything above.)

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MAKE-OUT (WITH TONGUE) LEVEL - Shout outs! A sentence to say whatever you want during the end credits. Give a shout out to your homies, advertise your company's website, ask your girl to marry you, or tell your boss he sucks. Do whatever you want! Limit 50 characters.* + Ben will call you up, play the accordion (badly) and thank you personally for your support. Then you can chat for an hour about filmmaking, time travel, bologna sandwiches or whatever it is you want to talk about. + Another fucking SHARK!! (Plus everything above.) *Please note that although we are extremely flexible and want you to get your message out there, we do reserve the right to request that you tweak or change your shout outs to protect ourselves from any potential legal repercussions. Also if you have 51 or 52 characters we might be able to fit it in, just let us know what you want to say.

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AWKWARD BREAKFAST LEVEL - Opportunity for you or a loved one to be an extra in this film or any one of Ben's films in the future.**+ A Tyrannosaurus Rex!!! + The answer to life's most elusive question, "Who would win in a cage match 17 feet under water, a T-Rex or two fucking SHARKS?"(Plus everything above.)**Please note that meals are included but transportation and accommodations are not. This particular film (Kids Go Free To Fun Fun Time) will be shot in Taiwan and Germany but our next feature (Bill Inc.) is going to be shot in the United States.

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SHOTGUN WEDDING LEVEL - An Associate Producer credit at the beginning of the film and on IMDB.com (This will be the third title card of the film with the possibility of becoming a rolling credit if more than 9 donate) (Plus everything above.)

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2.3 KIDS LEVEL - Ben will come to your (or your child's) University, High School, Film Festival, or local theatre, screen the film and have a Q & A session with the students, faculty or audience. (U.S. and Canada only) + A 2-day Behind-the-Scenes Pass to this film or any one of Ben's films in the future. (Please note that for the 2-day behind the scene pass, meals are included but transportation and accommodations are not. This particular film (Kids Go Free To Fun Fun Time) will be shot in Taiwan and Germany but our next feature (Bill Inc.) is going to be shot in the United States.) (Plus everything above.)

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WHITE PICKET FENCE LEVEL - Ben will personally deliver the movie with a 30 pack of beer and hang out on your couch, no matter what country you live in, and watch the movie with you. (Real Director's Commentary!) + An Executive Producers credit at the beginning of the film (second title card of the film) and an IMDB credit (your name mentioned as an Executive Producer on http://www.imdb.com) (Plus everything above except Associate Producer credit.)

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SHARED BURIAL PLOT LEVEL - At the opening of the film under the title "Brought to you with the generous support of", have a photo of you or a loved one, your company's logo, or any image you want (first title card of the film). If you want we could also just put your name (or a loved one's) if that makes you feel more comfortable. + A fun filled day with Director, Ben Hicks, and one other cast/crew member at a water park/amusement park. We'll also get a photo of us together on a rollercoaster, water ride etc. Oh and feel free to invite your friends! OR A fun filled evening with Director, Ben Hicks, and one other cast/crew member at a nice restaurant (Actually any restaurant is okay, for those who love Taco Bell and consider it a restaurant.) (Plus everything above except Executive and Associate Producer credit.)

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