We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on February 1.

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      Creator Bill Plympton on February 20

      Gen - So just to clarify, you want the $140 package of rewards plus the "special thanks" credit, is that correct? I just want to make sure since the $200 tier does not include the signed DVD, but the $140 tier does not include the book. Please email us at cheatin@plymptoons.com with your preference. Thanks!

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      Creator Gen on February 20

      Greetings - this may be a "feature" of Kickstarter. I backed for an initial $140, but then increased to $200 (honestly, to get a credit at the end of Cheatin' more than anything else - 1.5 seconds of fame, y'know?). But Kickstarter lists me at $140...

      Hate to be greedy and all - but still hoping for a "special thanks" mention...

      A loyal fan in any case - GM

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      Creator Bill Plympton on February 4

      If you missed the Kickstarter campaign and still want to make a pledge, please email us at cheatin@plymptoons.com. Thanks!

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      Creator Alex Amelines on February 3

      Massive congratulations Bill! Looking forward to see it.
      Have fun!

      Fingers crossed for some sort of launch event in London ;)

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      Creator Bill Plympton on February 1

      rickd - We're working hard on the film. We hope to have it finished by end of summer. We'll keep posting updates. Thanks!

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      Creator rickd on February 1

      And *this* hasn't turned out to be "One of Those Days". (one of my favorite short films...by that Plympton fellow)

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      Creator rickd on February 1

      Holy cow! 100K! Coffee *and* donuts!! That is wonderful! Is it done yet?? LOL

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      Creator Frogacuda on February 1

      Hooray! I just wish there were 3 more backers.

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      Creator Bill Plympton on February 1

      THANK YOU ALL!!!

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      Creator Alexis Perron on February 1

      Congrat on reaching the 6-digits funding, Bill!

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      Creator Nicolas Martinez on February 1

      Congrats!

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      Creator IronSpike on February 1

      Congratulations, Bill!

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      Creator Bill Plympton on February 1

      "Wow" indeed! I want to say thanks to our new ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS: Blayne and Zachary Perry for helping us hit $100,000!!! Thanks, Blayne and Zach!

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      Creator James Hancock on February 1

      10,000 in the last day. wow

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      Creator Martin Wurst on February 1

      wow! jumped to $100,000- congratulations! What a way to close it out.

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      Creator Bill Plympton on February 1

      Eugen - That's so cool! Thanks for sharing.

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      Creator Bill Plympton on February 1

      Thanks, Charlie! After the Kickstarter campaign ends today, we'll start to post bi-monthly updates. We've just had so much exciting news and made a lot of progress over the past few weeks and wanted to share it with all our Backers to thank them!

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      Creator Alexis Perron on February 1

      Go, Bill, Go!

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      Creator eugen sasu on February 1

      CG Society is running an article about Kickstarter and the great projects funded and "Cheatin' " is one of the projects featured... http://www.cgsociety.org/index.php/CGSFeatures/CGSFeatureSpecial/kickstarter

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      Creator Charlie Ballard on February 1

      Hey Bill! Absolutely astounded by this process and the fact that someone who I spontaneously came to adore one late night in 1994 is so friendly and open and yet talented enough that it looks like they're going to end up making an amazing movie via this new world we live in.

      Funny, if there's anyone who I'd think could create an incredible, animated version of Kickstarter showing all these people across the country merging into new ideas supported by the creative geniuses responsible for creating the ideas, it'd be you. Kickstarter should really tap you to create a commericial for them.

      Minor quibble: is there a way to create longer but less frequent updates? Looks like I've been getting a new update email every 1-2 days since signing up... maybe once a week would be okay? I don't want zero but would be nice to have time to look forward to the next. "I miss *missing you*." :)

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      Creator Bill Plympton on January 31

      Haha! Please thank your wife for me! I can't wait for you both to see CHEATIN' later this year.

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      Creator Sean Mahoney on January 31

      Wife finally convinced me to up my pledge to the $140 tier. We have both loved your work since we discovered I Married A Strange Person. I can't wait to see what is in store for us this time. Congrats on reaching your goals!

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      Creator Bill Plympton on January 31

      THANK YOU ALL!!! I can't believe it.

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      Creator eugen sasu on January 31

      This is great! Hats off to all that pushed this over the 90k mark!

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      Creator rickd on January 31

      At last you can stretch!! Congratulations! Um...is it done yet?

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      Creator Anne Belov on January 31

      Congratulations! you made it!

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      Creator Jose Luis Equiza on January 31

      Bravo, Bill!
      I'm glad to see these $90,000 acomplished ; D
      My best wishes for your adventure

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      Creator Bill Plympton on January 31

      Thanks! Less than a $1000 to go to meet our stretch goal! Keep pledging!

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      Creator Darva Campbell on January 31

      Just saw the "Cheatin'" ad pop up on my FB page ... it's the first Writer's Cramp ad I've seen myself ... very exciting! You are SO going over the 90K mark! :-)

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      Creator Bill Plympton on January 26

      Thanks, Yan. The signed DVDs will be region-free.

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      Creator Chelminski on January 25

      Hey Bill!

      First of all, congrats for hitting the goal, I hope that you'll be able to get few more bucks to do even more amazing stuff and avoid coffee shortage :)!

      I'm sorry to bother you with that, but i have a small question: As one of your European fan, will I be able, with the right pledge, to get a dvd with an appropriate European region code?
      That would be fantastic, because your films are quite hard to find in the right version over here, but I won't change my pledge anyway, I am glad to help you realise what will be another awesome movie for sure !

      Good luck!
      Yan

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      Creator Anne Belov on January 18

      Huzzah!

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      Creator Bill Plympton on January 18

      Thanks, David!

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      Creator David Mullins on January 18

      Well Bill, I just had to do it....GOOD LUCK ..I will be following your lead with my own independent production soon. David Mullins 1,100th (Ireland)

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      Creator Bill Plympton on January 18

      Thank you! :)

      1,099 Backers! Who will be the 1,100th?!?

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      Creator Lucinda Lewis on January 18

      So happy for you Bill! I'm thrilled this project will happen! I suspect that your darling little man was what brought backers rushing to the Pledge link! Congrats!

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      Creator Biljana Labovic on January 16

      YAAAAY, BILL!!!!

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      Creator Brian Lucas on January 15

      YES, YES!!! I'm really happy for you Bill...

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      Creator Bill Plympton on January 15

      Thank you all for helping us pass our initial goal of $75,000! We still have 17 days to raise as much money as possible for P&A (prints and advertising).

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      Creator James Hancock on January 15

      Congrats on hitting the goal with 17 days to spare. The movie is going to be amazing. Can't wait to see it.

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      Creator S J Bennett on January 15

      Looks like you've ticked over the $75k mark. Congrats! :)

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      Creator John Berger on January 15

      I've been a fan for a long time. Glad to help to support this! Now I'm probably going to have "Your Face" stuck in my head until I go to bed.

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      Creator Matty on January 14

      Hey Bill, I got ya backed! The watercolors look fantastic, I'm lovin' that blue/green kitchen visual.

      I see the link/dvd will be sent before the film hits most european festivals. It will be very hard not to watch it yet, tempting as it is, but I want to experience Cheatin' with an audience on the big screen the first time ;)

      Cheers & a happy 2013 to you, your family & studio

      - Matty AKA "#59 - Inside out Sneeze"

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      Creator Anne Belov on January 14

      OK, I'm in!

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      Creator Bill Plympton on January 13

      Jose - Thanks for your long-time support of my work. CHEATIN' is like a silent film noir movie. There is no dialogue to translate. The musical score and sound design become the "voices" in the film - making this a very accessible film around the world.

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      Creator Bill Plympton on January 13

      Only about 4K to got with 18 days to go!

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      Creator Bill Plympton on January 13

      Sam - I tweeted about your Kickstarter campaign! I hope it helps!

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      Creator Jose Luis Equiza on January 13

      Hello, Bill
      I'm a old fan of you and I discovered your caustic humor in the good MTV times, like many others. Later, I've seen your films and shorts, at home, cinemas, TV and the Horror and Fantasy Film Festival in San Sebastian (Spain).
      I would want to ask you for english (at least) subtitles in the DVD, for dialogs and songs. I suppose at this early stage of the production it will be easier to make the subtitles from the script. Your "international" DVDs don't used to have subtitles, and the non english-speaking fans would want to enjoy the full experience of your feature. Thanks in advance and kind regards.

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      Creator Brian Lucas on January 12

      Amigo, you're close to your goal. I know you're going to make it...

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      Creator Samuel J. Granillo on January 12

      Hi Bill,

      Contributed what I could. Glad I got to project for you at last years Boulder Film Festival. It was really a dream come true to work with one of my heroes! If you remember, I mentioned that I'm working on a Columbine documentary project, it's still underway and I have my own Kickstarter campaign for the next step! Check it out here if you get a chance: http://goo.gl/4Pb2F

      I still have a year or two left on it, and I'm still looking for animators if you want to be a part. Glad to see you're still kicking arse.

      Happy 2013 and good luck! Looks like you're going to make it.

      -Sam

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  • Pledge $1 or more

    66 backers

    Doesn't it feel good to help! Thank you!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    19 backers

    You’ll receive access to download a high-res CHEATIN’ desktop image for your computer.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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    260 backers

    You’ll receive a private, password-protected link to view the completed film online for a limited time. This exclusive online reward will be made available sometime after the film’s theatrical premiere and Oscar-qualification process next fall. You'll also receive the $5 desktop image.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    230 backers

    You’ll receive exclusive access to download a collection of rare and never-before-seen animations by Bill Plympton! You can enjoy these high quality digital QuickTime files on your Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, video iPod, or Apple TV. You’ll also receive the $5 desktop image and the $10 password-protected link of CHEATIN’.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    320 backers

    You’ll receive a signed copy of CHEATIN’ on DVD mailed to your home after the film’s theatrical run and Oscar-qualification process next fall/winter. You’ll also receive the $5 desktop image, the $10 password-protected link, and the $25 digital download collection.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2014
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    112 backers Limited (134 of 246 left)

    You’ll receive a limited edition 8.5 x 11-inch CHEATIN’ lithograph produced exclusively for this Kickstarter campaign. Each lithograph will come signed and numbered by Bill Plympton. You’ll also receive the $5 desktop image, the $10 password-protected link, and the $25 digital download collection.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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  • Pledge $100 or more

    170 backers

    You’ll receive an original animation drawing from CHEATIN’ signed by Bill Plympton! Each drawing is a one-of-a-kind work of art and perfect for framing! You’ll also receive the $5 desktop image, the $10 password-protected link, the $25 digital download collection, and the $65 lithograph.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    43 backers

    You’ll receive an original animation drawing from CHEATIN’, a lithograph, and a DVD - ALL signed by Bill Plympton. You’ll also receive the $5 desktop image, the $10 password-protected link, and the $25 digital download collection.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2014
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  • Pledge $200 or more

    51 backers

    You’ll receive an original animation drawing from CHEATIN’ and a signed copy of Bill Plympton’s new hardcover book, INDEPENDENTLY ANIMATED: The Life and Art of the King of Indie Animation! You’ll also receive the $5 desktop image, the $10 password-protected link, the $25 digital download collection, the $65 lithograph, and a "special thanks" credit at the end of the film!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    19 backers

    You’ll receive “Bill Plympton’s SUPER FAN Package!” Get the full Plympton experience with this set that includes nearly all of his animated films and books, with the books and posters autographed by Bill! The collection includes 6 DVDs, 2 CDs, 2 posters, and 3 books! PLUS, you’ll still receive ALL of the $200 rewards (listed above)!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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    12 backers

    You’ll receive an original caricature of yourself drawn by Bill Plympton! Simply mail or email a photograph of yourself to Bill and he’ll draw, sign, and date a sketch just for you! You’ll also receive “Bill Plympton’s SUPER FAN Package” and ALL of the $500 rewards (listed above).

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    2 backers

    You’ll receive an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit on the film and on IMDb.com! You’ll also receive ALL of the $1000 rewards (listed above)! This is a great way to get your name attached to a great feature-length film and build your IMDb resume!

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    You will receive two tickets to a screening of CHEATIN’ in NYC, an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit on the film, and ALL of the $1,000 rewards (listed above). You will also receive a personal tour of Bill Plympton’s NYC animation studio followed by lunch with Bill! This is the ultimate reward package! A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any fan of Bill Plympton! Note: you must be able to meet Bill at his studio. Travel and accommodations to the screening, studio tour, and lunch are not included.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013