About this project

Since pictures speak a thousand words, I'll let the video above do the talking. Will just highlight two points:

1) ATTEND A SCREENING OF THE FILM: All backers who pledge $12 or more are invited to join the director, cast, and crew, at a private, pre-release theatrical screening of the film in NYC. $24 earns you two movie passes and so forth. You'll receive as many passes as the number 12 fits in your pledged amount.

In other words: you're buying your movie tickets in advance, and in so doing, are helping us complete the film. It's a grassroots version of "pre-sales".

2) OUR GOAL: Our post-production budget is 24K. This is our goal. The kickstarter goal is 50% of our budget (we aimed low because this is an all-or-nothing campaign.)

You can help us reach this amount by spreading the word and posting this link on facebook, twitter, blogs, email lists, etc.

More information about the film at http://ForeignLettersTheMovie.com

See you at the movies :)
Ela

To watch a talk about "Why YOUR Artwork Should Be Supported". Video available here: http://vimeo.com/14253213

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$12 Minimum Pledge

You'll be thanked in the end credits of the film and on the film's website.

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Receive invitation to join me at a private, pre-release, theatrical screening of FOREIGN LETTERS in NYC, open only to cast, crew, and backers. One pass offered for each $12 that are pledged. (If you've pledged more, you'll receive as many passes as the number 12 fits in your pledged amount. eg: $24 will get you two passes, etc.) And yes: your name will also appear in the film credits and on the website. That goes for all backers, no matter the amount. See you at the movies!

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The above, and a signed DVD of my film, A SUMMER RAIN. *About DVD's: I'll host a couple of pick-up-your-reward events in my home, NYC, so I can personally thank you (and hug you! if you let me!) Those outside the NYC area will have rewards mailed to them.

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Receive an invitation for you and a guest, to join me at a private, pre-release, theatrical screening of FOREIGN LETTERS in NYC, open only to cast, crew, and backers. Each $12 gets you one pass. You'll receive as many passes as the number 12 fits in your pledged amount. eg: $24 will get you two passes, etc. And yes: your name will also appear in the film credits and on the website. That goes for all backers, no matter the amount. And, since this reward was offered previously to those pledging this amount, you'll also be thanked in the film credits, and receive a signed DVD of "A Summer Rain". See you at the movies!

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All the above, and an invitation to a private, pre-release, fine-cut screening of FOREIGN LETTERS in NYC, open to cast, crew and backers.

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All the above, plus a DVD COLLECTION of my films: A SUMMER RAIN, GENTLE CYCLE ONLY, JUDO GIRL, as well as excerpts from A STORY FOR OLD LOVERS. This collection will also come with (drum roll please...) a signed, pre-release DVD of the feature you helped fund: FOREIGN LETTERS. *See note above re: tangible rewards.

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All of the above, plus free admission to any writing/directing/producing weekend workshop of your choice. Value of workshop: $285, though my students will tell you that they're priceless. See http://TheIndependentFilmSchool.com for details about my uniquely inspiring workshops. Gift is transferable. No prior experience in writing or filmmaking is required.

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ALL THE ABOVE! And: Join a post-production session (in coloring, sound editing, or mixing). Plus: coffee date for a "private Q&A with the director". If you're interested in filmmaking, use this date to get concrete advice on your next steps in getting your own film made. Phone good too if you're not in New York. If you're not an aspiring filmmaker but interested in a more creative/artistic life, our coffee date will get you jumpstarted whatever your creative goals may be. (Gift transferable.)

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All of the above, AND free admission to all of my weekend workshops over the span of a year, as well as two cycles of weekly workshops (cycles are 8 weeks each). In workshops alone, value of package is $1425. Gift is transferable.

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All of the above, AND, after I interview you and we agree on a story, I'll personally write a short script about you. You'll own the copyright to the script. But wait -- there's more. I'll personally meet you (or phone you if you're not in NYC), to offer a consultation on the production of the script, so you know what concrete steps you can take to get it produced. Get the film made and watch yourself on screen. (Actors: if you prefer a script with a meaty role for yourself rather than a true-life story about you, I'm flexible!)

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All of the above, and you'll be credited as an Associate Producer in the opening titles of the film. (Detailed post-production budget available upon request.)

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All of the above, and you'll be credited as a Co-Executive Producer in the opening titles of the film. (Detailed post-production budget available upon request.)

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All of the above, and you'll be credited as an Executive Producer in the opening titles of the film. (Detailed post-production budget available upon request.)

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