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Update #5: Speaking Roles
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Posted on November 19, 2010
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Update #3: OMG! It's so on like Donkie ---- (wink)
Today was such a crazy busy day for me that I didn't even eat lunch and I totally forgot about our Kickstarter funding deadline. Seriously.
So you can imagine how thrilled I was to receive a text message from my co-producer saying our project had been successfully funded... to the penny....at the eleventh hour.
We are so grateful for all of the support we've received over the past month and a half. It's not easy to rally folks around a short film project but we did it—with a lot of help from friends, family, and 61 generous individuals. Thank you all so very much for helping manifest a dream.
More to come tomorrow.
Muchos besos y grazie mille!
Yasmina Cadiz
Update #2: Top Chefs contribute to the Back 2 One Project
10 days left to reach our funding goal on Kickstarter. Help us spread the word by sharing this video with friends and family. Here's the YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Update #1: Thank you for showing your support.
These are exciting times my friends. It's so wonderful to see our pals come out and show their support of our film. We really appreciate all of the emails we've received and shouts outs of support on Facebook. It really does take an entire community to bring a professional short film production to fruition.
The other night when a friend asked why our film budget was so high, it made me remember something my art teacher in high school once told me. She said always ask, "Compared to what?" So I asked and my sweet dear friend said, "...you know those really cool YouTube videos you see nowadays."
My co-producer and I laughed because my last short film (MAMA SAID) cost close to $35,000. We shot MAMA SAID on 35mm film back then in my hometown Chicago. Thankfully advancements have been made in technology so I don't have to shoot on film unless I want to. There's no sacrificing look and feel anymore when shooting digitally. I do have to admit that nothing really comes close to film but the difference is subtle when in the hands of a master cinematographer like mine.
Most folks don't know how expensive it is to make a professional short film. The costs are what keep most aspiring filmmakers out of this game. Fundraising is the part we all dread the most. Who likes to ask for financial assistance? Not me. That's fo' shizzle!
That is... until we became aware of Kickstarter.com. What a great concept. Contributors can actually get some pretty nice pledge awards for their donations. This is something most folks can wrap their minds around. It's a win win and an exciting feeling to be part of making a dream come true.
Thank you all for your support and help with spreading the word as far as we all can.
Peace.
Yasmina
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Natasha Cher on October 16, 2010
For your birthday, I wish you more backers and to get to your goal! Let it happen!
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Dolores Thompson on November 9, 2010
Such a great project, Yasmina!! I've posted a message on my FB account, fingers crossed for you!
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on November 18, 2010.
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• Receive a one-of-a-kind digital photograph taken by the filmmaker with a personalized thank you note integrated within the image.
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• Receive an AVIAN REVOLUTION themed DESKTOP SCREEN SAVER for your computer, designed by the filmmaker. • A special THANK YOU shout out on our Facebook page.
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• Receive a DVD COPY OF THE FILM when it's completed. • Receive an AVIAN REVOLUTION themed DESKTOP SCREEN SAVER for your computer, designed by the filmmaker. • A special THANK YOU shout out on our Facebook page.
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• Receive a Back 2 One Project - "DREAM MAKER" T-shirt. • Receive a limited edition AVIAN REVOLUTION 16x20 character poster. • Receive a DVD COPY OF THE FILM when it's completed. • Plus, you also get a special THANK YOU shout out on our Facebook page.
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* Receive a HANDCRAFTED NATURAL LEATHER notebook holder with outside pocket (holds an iPhone). Made by our costume designer.
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• Receive a HANDCRAFTED NATURAL LEATHER notebook holder (made by the Costume Designer for the film) with a custom lasered message from the Back 2 One Project. • Receive a special thanks in the film's TAIL CREDITS. • Receive a Back 2 One Project - "DREAM MAKER" T-shirt. • Receive a DVD COPY OF THE FILM when it's completed.
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• Receive a limited edition HANDCRAFTED LEATHER SATCHEL made by the Costume Designer for the film. • Receive a special thanks in the film's TAIL CREDITS. • A DVD COPY OF THE FILM when it's completed.
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• Play a WALK ON ROLE in the film (Los Angeles) • Receive a signed copy of the SCREENPLAY by the writer/director. • Receive a limited edition HANDCRAFTED LEATHER SATCHEL made by the Costume Designer for the film. • Receive a special thanks in the film's TAIL CREDITS. • A DVD COPY OF THE FILM when it's completed.
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• A SPEAKING ROLE in the film (Los Angeles) • A Back 2 One Project - "DREAM MAKER" T-shirt. • Receive a signed copy of the SCREENPLAY by the writer/director. • Receive a limited edition HANDCRAFTED LEATHER SATCHEL made by the Costume Designer for the film. • Receive a special thanks in the film's TAIL CREDITS. • A DVD COPY OF THE FILM when it's completed.
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• One of our actors will deliver a personal thank you message (especially for you) at the end of a take and we'll include it in the "Behind the Scenes" section of the DVD. • Receive a signed copy of the SCREENPLAY by the writer/director. • Receive a limited edition HANDCRAFTED LEATHER SATCHEL made by the Costume Designer for the film. • Receive a special thanks in the film's TAIL CREDITS. • Receive a Back 2 One Project - "DREAM MAKER" T-shirt. • Receive a DVD COPY OF THE FILM when it's completed.
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• ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT—your name will appear on IMDB. • One of our actors will deliver a personal thank you message (especially for you) at the end of a take and we'll include it in the "Behind the Scenes" section of the DVD. • Receive a signed copy of the SCREENPLAY WITH PRODUCTION NOTES by the writer/director. • Receive a limited edition HANDMADE LEATHER SATCHEL made by the Costume Designer for the film. • Receive a Back 2 One Project - "DREAM MAKER" T-shirt. • Receive a DVD COPY OF THE FILM when it's completed.
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• You and 9 of your guests will have a private dinner prepared by Chef BILL KIM of URBANBELLY-selected as one of the "50 Best New U.S. Restaurants by Travel & Leisure. (Chicago or Los Angeles only - http://www.urbanbellychicago.com). Chef Kim will bring along a surprise GUEST CHEF to help make it an affair to remember. You deserve it! * EXECUTIVE PRODUCER CREDIT-your name will appear on IMDB. * A professionally bound HARDBACK PHOTO BOOK (only 50 will be printed for the cast and crew) documenting the making of the film and the role you played in manifesting this dream. • One of our actors will deliver a personal thank you message (especially for you) at the end of a take and we'll include it in the "Behind the Scenes" section of the DVD. • Receive a signed copy of the SCREENPLAY WITH PRODUCTION NOTES by the writer/director. • Receive a limited edition HANDMADE LEATHER SATCHEL made by the Costume Designer for the film. • Receive a Back 2 One Project - "REALIZA TU SUENO" (realize your dream) T-shirt. • 10 DVD COPIES OF THE FILM when it's completed.
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Yasmina Cadiz's first 35mm short film, MAMA SAID enjoyed a 2-year film festival run where it won an Audience Award. It was also nominated for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 21st Annual Imagen Awards. Both PBS and SiTV acquired MAMA SAID for broadcast. Yasmina was the recipient of the inaugural WOMEN IN FILM Latina New Filmmaker grant, winner of the IAC Media Artist Fellowship Award, and a semifinalist for the prestigious ABC/DGA Directing Fellowship.
Yasmina is cofounder of X Chromosome Films, a filmmaking collective structured largely through volunteerism. The collective was establish to promote, support, and help create opportunities for women interested in filmmaking.
To gain an inside perspective on the process, inspiration, and collaborations, follow the Back 2 One Project BLOG: http://www.back2oneproject.com/blog
Additional film projects in development include Yasmina's debut feature film, 12 SIGNS and a short fashion film titled, LE PASSAGE.
Congratulations Yasmina! Much success to your film!
Congratulations Yasmina,,,For reaching the first goal of making your dream come true..Its all about a vision, then intension and action.and you did it!!!!Of course you would do it...You can do anything.. My love and support always,
Calliote Canyon is awaiting.....
xo calleen
Congrats! Can't wait to see what you come up with. I had sunday brunch at your chef friend's Bristol Restaurant and it was really good.
Jim Mahoney