Last night we had the strangest dream...
We woke up this morning in shock. You have done the unthinkable and brought us to our goal in only 14 days. We don't know how to express to you how that makes us feel. Every documentary filmmaker toils for years with the hopes that eventually the work will be shared. You are making that a reality.
The story of Detroit is the story of all of us. The city and this country are both at a crossroads. Which way will we go? The story of this epic city and its struggles can act as a springboard for a productive conversation so many of us want to have. The generous support, encouraging notes and emotional stories you sent to us from all over the world inspires us to double our efforts: we will do everything we can do get this film seen far and wide. Every penny that continues to come in for the remainder of this campaign will go towards more cities, more screenings. Cleveland, Phoenix, Baltimore, Atlanta or New Orleans, anyone? We are fully committed to this quest.
In the meantime, have a look at the strange dream we had last night. Coincidentally it is also a scene from DETROPIA, scored by incredibly talented Detroit composer DIAL.81.
Warmly,
Heidi and Rachel
886
Backers
$71,262
pledged of $60,000 goal
0
seconds to go
Funding period
May 29, 2012 -
Jun 28, 2012
(30 days)
- First created · 49 backed
- Rachel Grady 1211 friends
- Website: detropiathefilm.com
Pledge $1 or more
151 backers
EXTRA EXTRA! We’ll send you a monthly DETROPIA newsletter to keep you updated on all upcoming screenings and news on our journey releasing the film.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $20 or more
115 backers
SPIRIT OF DETROIT: We’ll email you an exclusive high-res photo picked especially for you from our archives. Some will be from the documentary itself, some will be behind-the-scenes …it’ll be a surprise when you get it. You’ll also get the DETROPIA newsletter every month to keep you connected.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $40 or more
210 backers
WISH YOU WERE HERE PACKAGE: Own the digital download of DETROPIA before your friends! Plus a photo from film and our newsletter!
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $60 or more
160 backers Limited (15 of 175 left)
COLLECTORS ITEM! How would you like a gorgeous medium-size limited edition DETROPIA poster (18” x 24”) DESIGNED BY WHITE STRIPES’ ARTIST ROB JONES? We thought so! We’ll be super excited to send it to you. You’ll also get the digital download of DETROPIA (Jan. 2013) and the newsletter to stay in touch. (Please add $3 to your pledge for shipping and $6 internationally).
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $100 or more
74 backers Limited (26 of 100 left)
EXCLUSIVE TO KICKSTARTER: you can’t rock out without the kick-ass DETROPIA soundtrack by Motor City native DIAL 81. In addition to the (exclusive here) digital download, you’ll also get a medium DETROPIA poster, the digital download of the film (Jan. 2013) and join the DETROPIA newsletter club. (Please add $3 to pledge for shipping and $6 internationally.)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $175 or more
28 backers Limited (22 of 50 left)
LARGE FULL MOVIE SIZE limited edition DETROPIA poster (27” x 40”) DESIGNED BY WHITE STRIPES’ ARTIST ROB JONES. (Please add $3 to pledge for shipping and $6 internationally.) Plus DIAL 81's amazing soundtrack, the digital download of film (Jan 2013) and a shout-out on our official website.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $250 or more
11 backers Limited (63 of 74 left)
D-BOMB POSTER PACKAGE: we’ll send you the LARGE FULL-SIZE limited edition DETROPIA poster (27” x 40”) DESIGNED BY WHITE STRIPES’ ARTIST ROB JONES, plus a gorgeous 12” x 18” poster for our previous film THE BOYS OF BARAKA, designed by Clayton Weiner. And as a BONUS either a poster of the hit-documentary FREAKONOMICS or a gorgeous JESUS CAMP poster... Thou shalt not find this package anywhere else, it’s a show-stopper.. (Please add $3 to your pledge for shipping and $6 internationally). And of course DIAL 81's kicking soundtrack, the digital download of our film (Jan 2013) AND a hearty shout-out on our DETROPIA website.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $400 or more
12 backers Limited (28 of 40 left)
MOVIE NIGHT! We’re gonna send you an autographed DETROPIA DVD and a box-set of DVDS from Loki Films ("The Boys of Baraka," "Jesus Camp," "12th & Delaware," "Freakonomics" and "Dissident."). We’re also gonna autograph the LARGE FULL-SIZE limited edition DETROPIA poster (27” x 40”) DESIGNED BY WHITE STRIPES’ ARTIST ROB JONES, PLUS a special shout-out on our DETROPIA website and you’ll get the digital download of the DETROPIA soundtrack by Motor City native DIAL 81 and of course, the monthly newsletter.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
10 backers Limited (5 of 15 left)
TICKET TO RIDE. Oh boy, we can’t wait to send you everything above AND to reserve 2 tickets for you to the New York City Theatrical Premiere on September 7, 2012. We’ll make sure you get all the details and we’ll look forward to meeting you there, we can’t cover travel costs but we will save your seats. You will also get a year-long membership to the IFC Center! Join us as we launch into the marketplace. New York Native @AlecBaldwin (yep, THAT one) Tweeted that DETROPIA was “a great film” – we heart you and Motown hearts New York.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)
THE CADILLAC PACKAGE: We’ll not only send you All the rewards above with a special personal note of thanks from us, but we’ll attend a private screening of DETROPIA for you and your friends and go on-and-on with a personal Q&A about anything you’d like to know about the project or filmmaking for as long as you can stand us. Become your own film festival, we’ll come to you anywhere in the Continental USA anytime during 2012 for your personal screening. Travel Expenses are on us. We can’t wait to meet you!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
HEROIC DETROPIAN! We wouldn’t even know how to thank you, but we’ll try. Not only do you get any and all rewards we’re offering, but we’ll fly you and a guest to New York City for the Theatrical Premiere of DETROPIA on September 7, 2012. The whole DETROPIA creative team will join you at the screening and then host you for a dinner in the city afterwards, we can talk about the film or anything you want. All expenses for 2 RT coach tickets and one night’s stay in New York City are included. You’ll also get your name in the credits of the final DVD version of the film to memorialize your support forever.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
Comments
Creator mary bussoletti mclaughlin on June 14, 2012
WOW! I am so very happy for you both. Can't wait for your next project.
Creator Loki Films on June 14, 2012
Thanks y'all! More $$ means more cities to who film in and there is not shortage of interest so we shall forge ahead! Love you guys!
Heidi and Rachel
Creator Mike and Wendy Robinson-Koss on June 13, 2012
Congratulations on reaching the goal. I really look forward to seeing the doco. Maybe applying to the Melbourne Intl Film festival could be on the cards.
Creator Carolyn Sechler on June 13, 2012
wonderful.. my heart belongs to detroit.. i am glad Phoenix is on your list for screenings. let me know if i can help.. i am connected with 3 screening groups here
c
Creator Morning Slayter on June 13, 2012
Heidi & Rachel,
You go girls! Congratulations and I hope the money keeps pouring in over the final two weeks.
xoxo
Morning
Creator Susan Czarnecki on June 13, 2012
I fell in love with documentaries years ago. My first .... that Detroit doc - "Roger & Me".
Creator Charles Graef on June 13, 2012
Love it.
Creator Susan Heideman on June 13, 2012
I, too, am a native Detroiter living in Boston. I am rooting for the city, which was a wonderful place to grow up in long, long ago. Here's to the film's success!
Susan Heideman
Creator Ann Maurice on June 13, 2012
Good going! Can't wait to see it!
Creator Jules Pieri on June 13, 2012
As a native Detroiter, now in Boston, doing my best to help Detroit businesses get national attention (I run Daily Grommet...we just launched the Detroit Spice company this month, for instance) I am so excited for you. You may not sense it from Detroit, but the whole nation has eyes on you and is rooting for your success. Detropia and all it represents.
Creator Angela Brayham on June 13, 2012
Congratulations!
Creator Susan Donaldson on June 13, 2012
Wahoo!!! Congratulations!!! That is one spectacular dream :)
Creator Bassam Tarazi on June 13, 2012
Awesome. Congrats!