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Dust Radio: A documentary film about legendary blues musician Chris Whitley.

The goal of this campaign is to help raise completion funds for Dust Radio, a documentary film about legendary bluesman Chris Whitley, whose brilliant career spanned several decades before he died, broke and widely forgotten about, in 2005. This project brings together two filmmakers with unique perspectives and a lifetime of combined footage about the same man, once on the meteoric rise to megastardom, estranged and destitute at the end of his life.  A story that shows Chris for who he was, in all his brilliance and anguish, all of his seeking and longing to communicate and be heard.

We're in the final stages and need your help to get to the next level.  The funds will go to complete production - several more interviews (all scheduled) with people important to Chris and his career, as well as well known artists.  Travel and other production costs will need to be covered, as well as transfer costs for a ton of incredible new footage, and thus editing, more post, sound, color, mixing, mastering, etc...

Please read up on us and the project at www.dustradiomovie.com, or anywhere on this campaign to learn a little more about us and what we've done, and what we're trying to do.  A truly unique project about a truly remarkable unique artist.  

Thanks for the support and please email us with any questions at dustradiomovie@gmail.com.  And please, please... Become a CHRIS WHITLEY FAN.  The music lives on, always.

www.facebook.com/pages/Dust-Radio-A-Movie-About-Chris-Whitley/320976963221.

https://twitter.com/#!/DustRadioMovie

FAQ

  • This amount will get us through the rest of production and rough editing and post.  It represents roughly 1/3 of the total final amount needed to finish and deliver the film. There are still costly milestones down the road including audio editing, mixing, mastering, restoration, graphics, legal fees, clearing rights, etc... some of which are graciously being offered, others which are still being negotiated.  We're talking to several people about handling these costs as well and are working with them in conjunction with this campaign, to meet our down the road goals.  The most important thing is completing the film and beginning and defining the next phase. This will allow us to do that and to start to get it out there. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

    Last updated: Friday Feb 3, 4:27pm EST
  • We will come anywhere in the Continental U.S. (No Alaska or Hawaii).   

    Last updated: Friday Feb 3, 4:20pm EST
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Funding period
Feb 1, 2012 - Mar 2, 2012 (30 days)

  • Pledge $1 or more

    13 backers

    Good karma and a warm and fuzzy feeling.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    47 backers

    Good karma and a warm and fuzzy feeling, and a limited edition Dust Radio guitar pick.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    133 backers

    Good karma and a warm and fuzzy feeling, and a limited edition Dust Radio guitar pick, + a digital Production Pack, including unreleased photos, production notes, and unreleased live recordings.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    82 backers Limited (418 of 500 left)

    Good karma and a warm and fuzzy feeling, and a limited edition Dust Radio guitar pick, and the Production Pack, + an original, Dust Radio movie poster.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $125 or more

    37 backers Limited (213 of 250 left)

    Good karma and a warm and fuzzy feeling, and a limited edition Dust Radio guitar pick, and digi Production Pack, + original, limited edition/numbered, Globe collector's edition Dust Radio movie poster, as well as an official Dust Radio Merchandise Pack (Hat, T-Shirt), along with a thank you phone call (if you want it) from the filmmakers. (Phone call can happen sooner than April).

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    12 backers Limited (488 of 500 left)

    Digital good karma and a warm and fuzzy feeling! A digital-only copy of the movie, "Dust Radio: A Film About Chris Whitley"; and a limited edition Dust Radio guitar pick, the Digi-Production Pack, + original, limited edition/numbered, Globe collector's edition Dust Radio movie poster. A link to download the film & instructions will be shared with you upon the release of the final edit for festival viewing to enjoy in the comforts of your own home on your multi-media devices. {NOTE: This reward tier does not include a few rewards items listed in the lower amount reward brackets. The digital copy of the film does not include the bonus material featured in the DVD collector's version, which is available in the $250 and higher reward tiers.)

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    44 backers Limited (56 of 100 left)

    Good karma and a warm and fuzzy feeling, and a limited edition Dust Radio guitar pick, and digi Production Pack, + original, limited edition/numbered, Globe collector's edition Dust Radio movie poster; as well as an official Dust Radio Merch Pack; along with a thank you phone call (if you want it) from the filmmakers. You'll also recieve a limited edition collectors copy of the film, with extended supplemental footage, when the video release is available. (Later than April for the Enhanced, Limited Edition Video).

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    7 backers Limited (43 of 50 left)

    All the items listed above, plus a “SPECIAL THANKS” on our website and in the title crawl of the film.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    9 backers Limited (16 of 25 left)

    You've just become an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, along with all the swag. You'll also receive a personalized, transferrable VIP laminate and tickets for you and a guest to attend a screening at a major city near you, or you'll need to commute for it. A chance to meet and greet with the filmmakers and other Whitley fans, supporters, press, members of the film documentary community.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    4 backers Limited (6 of 10 left)

    You've just become a CO-PRODUCER, and will be credited as such in the end title crawl of the film, and the site, and elsewhere. Also, spend a day editing with the filmmakers and get a behind the scenes look at editing and film finishing (travel not included, perfect for anyone with kids that can get to the city (NY) with an interest in film. Basically like a creative boot camp with free coffee).

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)

    The filmmakers will bring a working cut of the film and all kinds of other unseen footage and music to you and privately screen it for you and a group of friends and Whitley fans. We'll also supply the beer or root beer and carry out of any good BBQ place. Comes with the CO-PRODUCER package and invites, as well as all the promotional and additional giveaways.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    You have earned the title EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, helping ensure the project gets completed, and will be credited as such. You'll receive all the other perks and merchandise, along with additional collectors items that Jon and Michael have accumulated over the years. You're a part of the executive team!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012