Kickstarter

Creator Gretchen Wasper on February 20

I am very excited to see the progress being made on the film. I remember when I discovered an obscure article about the Vivian Maier discovery and was hooked into her work immediately. I started following everything I could find, and eventually ran into this Kickstarter project just as it was getting off the ground. I was unemployed at the time but managed to scrape enough to become a sponsor. I knew it was going to be a long process, but was excited to feel like I had made a contribution, even if a small one. Now as things get closer to completion, my anticipation has hit a new level. I am amazed by her work and can't wait to learn more about her. It also leaves hope that there are more undiscovered artists out there that are just waiting to be found.

Creator Brian Walworth on February 20

I know this is way too early, but do you guys have any idea where in Chicago you'll have the movie premier at?

Creator carolyn on February 20

I continue to be fascinated and excited about Vivian Maier's photography and can't wait to see the film. We will hopefully learn a little more about this amazing and mysterious woman. Good luck to all involved in this project.

Creator Jane Kang on February 15

the trailer left me wanting more!! i'm so thrilled to see progress on the movie and cannot wait to learn more about ms. maier and her life. i can't wait to see much more of her work ! thank you for your efforts! you have my continued support.

Creator WT21 on January 16

Where's the digital copy of the video I signed up for by backing at a certain level? I bought the book -- very nice. Where's the film? It said released 2012, but I know delays can happen. Still on track?

Creator Jane Kang on July 9, 2012

i received the book late last fall/early winter and it i thought it turned out great! i love the minimalist presentation and the fact that there are no captions or other text to influence my perpection and appreciation of maier's work. we know so very little about her as a person and not knowing made her images that much more compelling. i can't wait for the DVD and hope all continues to go well w/ production.

Creator Hillerstrom on February 24, 2012

We received our book just before Christmas. It's nice...just not as captivating as the pictures on the website were. I don't think the best of her work was chosen for this first book. I was absolutely mesmerized by the collection posted on the site. Also, I would love to see future books include location and dates as those were interesting details when they were given on the website. I concur with previous commenters that pictures of all the same size are not as interesting as variety.

One thing I was captivated by was the opening picture...the one of Vivian and the round mirrors...where her reflection just went "on and on". It's ironic...since she never expected her work to go on and on and on. She kept it to herself and it may have remained stored, buried, or sent to a dump. :( That opening picture is a graphic depiction of what has now happened through your efforts: Her work will go on and on and on.....Thank you. I'm looking forward to the film, and hope that it will include more of her better works.

Creator Ruth B Simon on January 25, 2012

I'm another one who hasn't received the book and whose messages have been ignored by Toneloof. I'm finished with Kickstarter.

Creator Tzung ding on January 25, 2012

Just received my book today and am about to unwrap it - I guess Australia is a long way away!

Creator Susanna Smoot on January 23, 2012

Has ANYONE heard from TONELOOF?

They have ignored my messages and while I have seen the book as we purchased it for others, I would LOVE to receive mine!!!!

Creator Tzung ding on January 22, 2012

I have also not received the book nor any response to emails - very disappointed. Come on guys!

Creator Susanna Smoot on January 16, 2012

I have sent 4-5 messages to Toneloof with absolutely NO response...and no book yet! This is kind of sad...

Creator susan mandalke on January 11, 2012

I have not received my book either and no responses to e-mails. What is up??

Creator John Galbreath on January 10, 2012

I also have many blank pages in the Vivian Maier book. I have tried to contact Toonloof twice and get no reply. Does everyone have multiple blank pages? While the book is great to own the lack of reply and question of printing quality makes me concerned about the remained of the project.
Toonloof, if you read this please be courteous enough to reply.

Creator michelle bishop on January 6, 2012

No...I haven't received mine either and am not getting any response to my many attempts at trying to contact someone.

Creator Susanna Smoot on January 2, 2012

Am I the only one that still hasn't received their book?

Creator Linda Rader Overman on December 28, 2011

Thanks so much for the beautiful coffeetable book! Truly love it.

Creator Dawn Styers on December 26, 2011

I was reviewing my book and really love it, but I have about 17 pages that are blank in just random parts of the book. Is mine an anomolie or do they all have 17 blank pages with no text or pictures?

Creator Richard Boulanger on December 21, 2011

http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-201_162-10010601.html

Just ran across this!

Creator Walle on December 21, 2011

A german version of this book is available in german bookstores since weeks - while I am waiting and waiting and waiting for my copy. If I knew this before, I would not have backed this project.

Creator Musictwig on December 17, 2011

Got my book today but haven't looked at it yet because my parents were too busy looking at it. What I saw of it was gorgeous! (And my Mom really loves Vivian's work.)

Creator Juitun Chan on December 12, 2011

Hi, just received the book. Really appreciate the efforts you guys put in. However, more professional editorial work is needed if there are other books in the pipeline. You don't just put similar style of photos together and make each photo the same size. Good photos tell story and story has lows and highs and changes. Hope the film comes out better than the book. Don't rush it. VM would thank you for that. Keep it up and go go go!!

Creator Michael Moon on December 6, 2011

Beautiful book! Did you intend page 13 to be blank?

Creator Juliette Mansour on September 29, 2011

I did the same thing as Tim so I guess I'll wander over to Power House books and see if I can pre-order possibly.

Creator Tim Woodward on September 27, 2011

Really looking forward to the book, think I only backed enough for the download film though - but that's no problem - the book has a space on my coffee table all queued up so I will grab it when it arrives! :0)

Creator Vidyasagar Puthran on September 27, 2011

Thanks for the update 10. You are doing a great job, Can't wait to get my hands on the book and film.

Creator Juliette Mansour on May 11, 2011

Fantastic that you had such success in Toronto! The photographs and the story speak for themselves, but your efforts behind this are what makes the film. Best of luck with the time remaining! -Juliette Mansour

Creator James Sedwick on May 11, 2011

Congratulations!

Creator Lesley Bruce on May 11, 2011

So thrilled and impressed by your progress. This is my first time backing anything and feel honoured to be a tiny part of your great achievement. More power to your elbow!

Creator Skye Mitchell on April 14, 2011

Thank you so much for my film spool! It arrived today, and was a wonderful surprise and delight to find amongst the window envelopes. I'm so proud to have been able to play a tiny part in this. Soon the whole world will know and become familiar with Vivian's work and beautiful eye for her surroundings. Just knowing that, gives me goosebumps. Congratulations, John, Anthony and Lars. Best wishes from Australia!

Creator Angela Veratti on March 15, 2011

I'm proud of being part of this experience. Good job! Thanks for the possibility that you gave me to know this artist. Congrats!

Creator Joanne Gelberg-Justiz on March 15, 2011

Congratulations! Happy to be able to contribute to such a worthwhile project. If you ever need anything in the Miami (Florida) area, please don't hesitate to ask. I look forward to seeing more about Vivian.

Creator Laura Pedrick on March 14, 2011

Can't wait to see what you do with the movie!

Creator Glenn Twiggs on March 14, 2011

Fantastic! The exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center was great, but, of course, it was only a glance at her work. I look forward to the film for a chance to get a little deeper in to Vivian's work.

Creator danee on March 14, 2011

Congrats guys! This is an amazing triumph! Look forward to your updates as the project progresses.

Creator Kat Bee on March 14, 2011

When will $10 backers get their spools? I see there are expected dates for the book and DVD backers. Just checking in :)

Creator Mark Tulk on March 14, 2011

that is so awesome! congratulations again guys!

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Mark Tulk
http://www.smallhousecreative.com/

Creator 6Friends on March 12, 2011

It is one of my greatest pleasures to have the unbelievable opportunity to be a party to the financial backing of this deeply meaningful documentary film project, "Finding Vivian Maier." An epic adventure in 2011 indeed!

Creator 6Friends on March 12, 2011

I get so completely emotionally overwhelmed over this whole story; Vivian Maier's solitary existence while capturing the world around her on film...I don't know... the irony of it all makes me weep...
It's as though she went through life seeing everything while being unseen herself; why is it often that only in death do we really see what was there all along? Posthumously, we will finally see through the lens of her camera what she herself saw.
And there is such sadness that she herself never revisited any of the images she captured on film; that none of the film was developed until her demise. She saw; we didn't. We see; she doesn't. It's confounding, perplexing, disturbing, fascinating, sad but most of all thoroughly intoxicating and amazing.

Creator John Kornegay on March 9, 2011

What I've seen on TV and online so far is amazing. I can't wait to see the exhibit next week at the Cultural Center. I'm pledging my support in honor of my late brother in law Keith, who himself was a phenomenal photographer. I know that he would have been thrilled to see her work.

Creator Sara Brennan on March 8, 2011

My sister-in-law (Art Teacher) brought our niece (budding photographer) to Chicago especially to see the exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center. Vivian Maier definitely had an artist's eye. Looking forward to the book and the documentary! Thank you for saving her work for the world to see!

Creator Diane Kokes on March 7, 2011

LOVE THIS - LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING TO THE SHOW ON THE 24TH AT THE CULTURAL MUSEUM AND HEARING THE DISCUSSION ON THE EXHIBIT. THANKS, AND SO GLAD SHE IS GETTING SO MUCH RESPECT AND ATTENTION. I REMEMBER HER FROM MY CHILDHOOD IN WILMETTE.

Creator Scotchworthy Productions, Inc. on March 5, 2011

Her work is absolutely breathtaking. Best of luck gentlemen and if you are looking for production help, check us out at Scotchworthy Productions. We're based out of Chicago too.