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The Muslims Are Coming! WORLD PREMIERE @ AUSTIN FILM FEST!!

Update #4 · Oct 6, 2012 · 8 comments

Dearest Kickstarter Folk!

We did it! We managed to finish the film and actually pay for the editing and the drives and the animation.... and no checks bounced! ...and we didn't have to resort to stealing anything! AND as a result we're not in prison! So basically, you're support of this film kept us out of prison. Thank you thank you thank you!

We are in the throes of putting together the first of your rewards so stay tuned for all of that. Rewards that actually involve receiving the movie will still take a bit of time on account of the strange commercial forces we gots to deal with, but we'll keep you posted.

As for the WORLD PREMIERE, that will be at the Austin Film Festival on Oct. 19 with a second screening on Oct. 21. We're so thrilled, nervous, worried, excited, and nervous again! But we really want you to come - if you're within any kind of reasonable (or unreasonable) distance from Austin, TX, please come and join us! You can buy tickets at the door and if you would you like to buy group tickets in advance, we, the filmmakers, can arrange that for you through some special magic so hit us up on the old timey email. But for the rest of you, if you're a badge holder, well you can just walk right on in, if you're not, you can get individual tickets at the door for the cut-rate price of $9 - you get a bunchload of adorable Muslims for that price. It can't be beat! Tell your friends!

Oct. 19 World Premiere Details: http://www.facebook.com/events/431271583576806/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Oct. 21 Additional Screening Details: http://www.facebook.com/events/316395481792449/?ref=ts&fref=ts

AND THERE'S A SHOW! That's right, the night before the premiere Negin Farsad & Dean Obeidallah are gonna do some standup at The New Movement Theatre. You'll get all nice and warmed up for the movie - don't miss the chance to see our faces up close and personal. Please note: Hugs will be doled out liberally post show.

Oct. 18 Live Standup Show Details: http://www.facebook.com/events/294758793966438/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Thank you thank you for all your support in the making of this movie. You've had our backs, and because of that, we've been able finish this thing. You're the best. We heart you a whole bunch.

Love,
Negin & Dean

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      Creator Shean Mohammed on December 31

      Cool!!!! so we should rceiving awards in January?

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      Creator Negin on November 13, 2012

      hey! folks - we'll be able to start sending rewards up to $35 soon - the rest of the rewards will have to wait until the distribution powers that be give us the go ahead! thank you!

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      Creator Leila Chatti on November 8, 2012

      Hi! Just wondering if some of the rewards went out yet. :) I did not receive the "Nerdcore" DVD yet and wanted to make sure I didn't miss it somehow! :(

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      Creator Negin on October 31, 2012

      Folks! the festival went sooooo well - we got rave reviews, sold out houses, standing ovations, and totally won the Audience Award! We're so pleased!!!

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      Creator eatpaste on October 30, 2012

      how did the austin film festival go??

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      Creator Mary Blennerhassett on October 7, 2012

      Congrats and break a leg to Dean and Negin. I live in Panama or I would be there! I love you on CNN, Dean !!!

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      Creator Heba Macksoud on October 7, 2012

      Congratulations!!! Can't wait for the sequel :)

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      Creator Marco Landi on October 7, 2012

      Love the poster !

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    You will receive a semi-hand crafted thank you note from the directors Negin Farsad and Dean Obeidallah transported to you using the latest email technology available to human beings.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    Your name will appear in the "Amazing Human Beings" section of the film's official website and the above hand crafted thank you note.

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    You will receive a "Thank You" in the film credits for being a truly extraordinary person which will result in warm fuzzy feelings inside for helping us. PLUS you get the reward before this and the one before that one too!

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    You will receive an autographed DVD of the award winning film directed by our co-director Negin Farsad "Nerdcore Rising." Do you like Nerds? If so, this movie is for you! PLUS you get every one of the (amazing) rewards above.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    You get to own the movie, The Muslims Are Coming! Not actually the Muslims in the movie but the DVD signed by Negin and Dean plus all the astounding goodies above.

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    You must really love Muslims! For $125 you get all the above and a "Muslims Are Coming!" T shirt to show off to your friends (not recommended as airport-wear)

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    We will write a joke especially for you about any topic you like: Your spouse, boss, ex-wife, etc. and we will film Dean or Negin telling the joke and post it on Youtube for you to enjoy for eternity or until YouTube shuts down. Plus you get gifts above.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    Do you like Jimmy Fallon? We do! Jimmy has given us two tickets to a taping of his show NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" plus you will receive an autographed photo of Jimmy!

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    This is one of those prizes you will tell your grandchildren about. Not only do you get 2 VIP tickets for a taping of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." But the show's Senior Muslim correspondent Aasif Mandvi will give you a personal tour of the set. Plus the great stuff above.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    Negin and Dean will come to your house and perform a free 30 minute stand up comedy show. Seriously, we will travel anywhere in continental US and perform a show in your house for you, your family and friends. Plus all gifts above EXCEPT tickets and tour of "The Daily Show."

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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    This will launch your career as a producer. You and a guest will be flown (coach, of course) to our US premier where you will have a special dinner with the directors, attend the premier, walk the Red Carpet (if one exists) and receive two VIP tickets. PLUS your name will be in lights as an "Consulting Producer" in the film, on our website and on Imdb.com. Plus all the gifts above EXCEPT tickets/tour to "The Daily Show" and free comedy show at your house.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013