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Update #10: Current Funding Status
We are currently not open for donations here on this Kickstarter Project. If you want more information on how to fly these planes, or would like to contact the Producers, please visit www.floatdocumentary.com
Thanks,
Ben and Phil!
Update #9: Some Footage from Serbia
Thank you to everyone who has supported FLOAT!
Here is a short teaser that we cut together, we hope you enjoy it!
Update #8: More Photos
Phil sent me some more stills that I would like to share. I am hounding him for footage, and I think he will breakdown soon and give me to bites to post!
Update #7: Update # 1 From Belgrade
Hello Loyal Backers!
Unfortunately we were unable to upload files to Kickstarter while we were in Belgrade due to the poor internet connection and slow speeds. Luckily for you, we are back in the states and will posting updates now. Here are a few stills that Phil shot in the first few days.
Enjoy!
Update #6: Ben In Serbia
I landed yesterday and Phil gets in tomorrow. There is a good internet connection at the hotel and I will be posting updates nightly. I am off to Belgrade Hall 1 for the first day of practice.
Photos to come tonight, stay tuned!
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 30, 2010.
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Ben Saks, Producer
Ben Saks is the co-creator and producer of Float. He is in his second decade with indoor free-flight aircraft and has competed in national and world championships. As a member of this community, Ben brings knowledge and intimacy of the sport, as well as extensive management experience to the creation of Float. He has managed large design projects and clients for Taktl LLC and WET Design. He holds a Bachelors of Architecture with Honors from Carnegie-Mellon University. His work has been displayed and published internationally.
Phil Kibbe, Director
Philip Kibbe is the co-creator and director of Float. After viewing a cellphone video of an F1D in flight, Phil was inspired to pursue the beauty in these aircraft. Doing so, Phil found a sublimely human experience in the sport’s patient grace, a beautiful antithesis to contemporary on-demand culture. Phil has broad experience in the film industry, practing extensively in the Cleveland area. His experience and meticulous craft are on display in Float, his premeire in documentary direction.
Thanks team... This funded kickstarter project was for your movie, how is that progressing?
Hi Gary!
Send me an email at bensaks@gmail.com and I would be happy to let you know.
Thanks!