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Update #10 · May 21, 2013 · comment

Dear Friends,

What an exciting year it's been.  Shooting is now completed and we are deep into the post production process.  Certainly, this is where everything really starts to come together.  This wouldn't have been possible without your support.

By now, those of you that asked for a T-shirt have responded with your size.  Right?  We sent out an email a little over a week ago and we've heard back from most of you.  Thank you.

We are still a long way from being able to complete our goal of getting the finished product done right: color correction, paying the editor, getting the sound mixed, making copies for schools and film festivals.  And what might be the most important part in the long run: our website, which will serve as a community center for learning about space-related topics, while also serving as a resource for understanding the role STEM fields play in our nation's future and how these areas of study can help move our country forward.  Indeed, our goal with everything is to inspire the next generation of explorers and a nation that supports their dreams.

Please look for our upcoming INDIGOGO campaign if you feel you can contribute to our final push to finish this film.  Your support most definitely "Kickstarted" this project!  Now we are racing to the finish.

Thank you so much.  I look forward to sharing our progress as we move closer to the goal.

Most Sincerely,

David

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THANK YOU!

Update #7 · Mar 23, 2012 · comment

Everyone, 

Thank you a million times for contributing to this project.  What a wonderful turnout!  I'm a LITTLE surprised that we were successful as people have a million things going on in their lives, how will I get this kind of support from so many people?

Well, it happened.  And we even went a little over what we were aiming for!  My fears were set aside a couple of days ago when tens of new people took notice and started making really generous donations.  Also, for those of you that upped your donation, thank you for giving that extra time and support for this.

We'll keep you in the loop as things evolve.  It is going to be a very busy (and exciting) summer!

Stay in touch.  Check in from time to time and we'll do the same.

THANK YOU!

David Ruck

Director, "I Want To Be An Astronaut" (2013)

P.S. We'll be in touch individually regarding your rewards for participating in this campaign.  Expect to hear from us within two weeks.

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Update #6 · Mar 23, 2012 · 1 comment
2 hours remain. These are the final moments you can increase your award, donate for the first time, and become part of the making of our project. We've been so entirely humbled the last few days as folks have joined us from around the country. This is our last chance - this is perhaps your last chance - to get involved and get some cool stuff in the process! So, this is our last hurrah to drum up all of the support we can. Can you help in some way? Why not get the Bluray instead of the DVD? A lot of the materials we are dealing with will only really be done justice in HD!! Thanks guys. Looking forward to delivering on our promise to make an important film. David
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