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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on January 15, 2012.

Less than 4 hours to go!

Update #6 · Jan 15, 2012 · comment

Thank you all for your outpouring of support over the past month!  We have less than 4 hours remaining and we're hoping for some last minute surprises that will put us at 150% of our goal.  We're thrilled to be finishing miles ahead of our initial $16k goal!  We cannot thank you enough for your financial backing, your personal endorsements and your words of encouragement.  

As a community, you have emboldened us as filmmakers and made us aware of the need for a film like Unorthodox; a film that opens up the possibility for greater dialogue about religious transformation and identity.  

As we count down the next few hours, we hope that you will be celebrating alongside us.  As we continue editing the film and gear up for festivals at the end of the year, we will be updating you all so you can follow our progress. For more frequent updates, please check out the Unorthodox Facebook page, blog, and Twitter.

We leave you with a short Youtube video of Anna asking her grandparents: "Is there a Yiddish word to describe the Unorthodox Kickstarter campaign?"   

Thank you, again!

Nadja, Anna and Shira

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    Personal thank you note from the directors and access to exclusive, donors-only updates about the film.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
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    124 backers

    Unorthodox DVD as soon as it released (mailed anywhere in the US; international shipping add $5).

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    A signed limited-edition Unorthodox DVD just for Kickstarter donors, featuring deleted scenes and outtakes that will not appear on the regular DVD (mailed anywhere in the US; international shipping add $5).

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    "Chaim" level: A hand-painted yamulke (skullcap) made by Chaim, one of the stars of the film, and a signed, limited edition Unorthodox DVD just for Kickstarter donors (mailed anywhere in the US; international shipping add $5).

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    "Jake" level: a CD from the Jewish rock band Yaakov Chesed, which is fronted by Jake, one of the stars of the film, and a signed, limited edition Unorthodox DVD just for Kickstarter donors (mailed anywhere in the US; international shipping add $5).

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    Your name and picture on the film credits, and a signed limited edition Unorthodox DVD just for Kickstarter donors (mailed anywhere in the US; international shipping add $5)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    15-minute phone/Skype consultation with Anna or Nadja (or both), about anything from documentary film to the inner workings of the mind. Plus everything at the $100 level.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    6 backers

    Special invitation (for two) to attend our exclusive New York City Unorthodox premiere party, with directors and available cast members in attendance. Plus everything at the $100 level.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    Private screening of Unorthodox at a location of your choice, followed by Q&A with the directors (no additional fee within the NYC/Boston area; possibility of Israel/UK screening at no additional fee, otherwise travel and lodging extra.) Plus everything at the $400 level.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    You're a superstar! At this level, you'll get an Executive Producer credit on IMDB, plus the opportunity to spend a day in the editing room with Anna and Nadja (in the NYC area) as they work towards completing the film. (Travel and lodging not included.) Plus everything at the $1,000 and $750 levels.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    You're a serious VIP! At this level, you'll get a Co-Producer credit on IMDB, plus everything at the $5,000 level.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013