Update #3: Finding Vivian Maier Exhibition
The Chicago Cultural Center exhibition of Vivian Maier's work opened yesterday. The curators said that it was the largest turnout they've ever had for a first floor opening. It was overwhelming. It runs through April 3rd, so if you're in Chicago and, especially if you're a backer, you should take some time to visit the Cultural Center and see her 72 prints on display.
The opening reception was documented by wonderful volunteers to our film crew and we owe them a huge thank you!
Also, while we were working on this big day, we've doubled our funding goal! We want to thank our almost 800 backers for the continued support. Thank you!
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on March 14, 2011.
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You'll receive one of Vivian Maier's actual film spools from a roll that has been developed. Comes with authenticity paperwork from the collection.
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You'll receive a digital download of the completed film (film expected release in 2012).
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You'll receive an actual hard-copy DVD of the completed film (film expected release in 2012).
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You'll receive a hard-copy DVD of the film and a copy of Vivian Maier's book published by PowerHouse books (film expected release in 2012, book in Fall 2011).
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You'll receive a hard-copy DVD of the film, a copy of Vivian Maier's book published by PowerHouse books (film expected release in 2012, book in Fall 2011), and two tickets to the film's premier in Chicago.
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You'll receive a hard-copy DVD of the film, a copy of Vivian Maier's book published by PowerHouse books (film expected release in 2012, book in Fall 2011), two tickets to the film's premier in Chicago, and a special "Thank You" in the film credits (travel and lodging not included).
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You'll receive a hard-copy DVD of the film, a copy of Vivian Maier's book published by PowerHouse books (film expected release in 2012, book in Fall 2011), four tickets to the film's premier in Chicago, a special "Thank You" in the film credits, and dinner with John Maloof and Anthony Rydzon the following day in Chicago (travel and lodging not included).
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I've read all I can find that you and a few others have posted on the internet. I'm curious about what was said about her in a whole chapter of the "Nannies" book mentioned, too. So far, I've read enough to wonder if someday we'll know enough about her to figure out that she was a gifted woman with Asperger's Syndrome. It seems to me that she has several of the hallmarks. I am mesmerized by the shots you've posted...knowing that she just took them, never saw them, but the lighting and composition are so compelling! Glad to be a backer. Will look forward to the movie and book to enjoy with our daughter, who is also a photographer. Thank you for moving forward with this project.
I am interested in being a backer and would like to know if there are any photos in the collection of Highland Park in the 50's and 60's when she was a nanny there.
Roger, not sure why she was in the "Nannies" book. I think it is a compilation of wikipedia articles. Thank you for the support.
Jeff, I'm sure there are. Much of the archive hasn't even been seen yet. Thanks for the interest.
@ Everyone: Thank you so much for the support an encouragements!