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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 8, 2011.

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      Creator Madge Woods on April 15

      Whatever happened to this project? I assume no longer a project. Please update.

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      Creator Kris King on December 30, 2011

      So sorry to hear of this loss... I hope you all are able to heal while continuing the next step in your journey to parenthood. You are all in my thoughts.

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      Creator Erin Galey on August 8, 2011

      Yay, woo hoo! Congrats Edward! Massive effort. Now, on to making babies and films. :)

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      Creator Christi Ciani on August 8, 2011

      Ed, you are awesome and amazing for putting together this documentary. I am so proud of you for facilitating another couple's journey in becoming parents! I cannot wait to see this film. It is what I stand for and believe in, so thanks for filming a subject matter that is so close to my heart and beliefs and that is so vital and integral in the everlasting fight for human understanding. You rock in so many ways. Thanks for reaching out to and making us a part of this beautiful story! We love you :)

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      Creator Margot Ormes Baumann on August 6, 2011

      Congrats Edward!! I am so excited to see that this film will be realized!!! Big kiss from Germany!

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      Creator pagan tree films on July 25, 2011

      beautiful film, beautiful families, beautiful director. good luck love.

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      Creator Edward Mcdonald on July 22, 2011

      Thank you everyone for all your support!

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      Creator Thomas A. Landers on July 22, 2011

      We're more than 1/4 of the way to our goal. Spread the word among your friends. Urge them to become backers.

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      Creator Thomas A. Landers on July 18, 2011

      Hooray! We've reached 20% of our goal.

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      Creator Erin Galey on July 15, 2011

      Hey Edward,
      What a great project! Best of luck to you, Ian, and Troy.

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      Creator Jeni Denhof on July 11, 2011

      I'm loving this! As a Denver Gestational Surrogate 18 weeks pregnant with twins for gay men from Brooklyn, I fully support the idea of a well done documentary about surrogacy! I've shared on Facebook and on my blog http://www.lovemakesafamily2011.blogspot.com/ and will be keeping my fingers crossed that the goal is met!!

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      Creator David Goldblum on July 11, 2011

      Congratulations Ed. Inspiring to see you take on a project you're connected to. What filmmaking is all about.

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      Creator Kelly Rummelhart on July 10, 2011

      As a 2x Gestational Surrogate for gay men (one couple interracial) I am so excited about your documentary being made. I will be blogging about it at both my personal Surrogacy Blog http://www.justthestork.blogspot.com/ and at The Next Family website, where I'm their Surrogacy blogger http://thenextfamily.com/topics/family/surrogacy-family/kelly-rummelhart/ in hopes to help you get your film funded.

      Best of luck!!!

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      Creator Adrienne Centner on July 9, 2011

      Kelli is one of my best friends and I am SO proud of her! She has always been such a selfless person, and to help someone become a parent is the greatest gift! I would love for this documentary to happen and capture the whole thing!

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      Creator Shannon Cuff on July 8, 2011

      Peter, Lila, and I are thrilled for Ian and Troy! I've known Ian and LeAndra since elementary school, and I have many great memories of the childhood years we spent together. I'm excited to see the documentary and wish all of you the best of luck!

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      Creator Walter and Laura Cowart on July 8, 2011

      Laura and I have known Ian and LeAndra since they were young. We saw them both grow into wonderful adults. We look forward to seeing the end product of your efforts visually, but REALLY look forward to seeing the family that is going to make this earth a better place!

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      Creator Misty Munoz on July 8, 2011

      Ed, Misty and I are expecting dinner for three when we visit New York....and oh, we want ALL swag too!! <3 <3 Miss you

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      Creator Andrew J Landers on July 8, 2011

      THIS IS AMAZING

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      Creator SARAH on July 8, 2011

      Congrats, Edward!

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Funding period
Jul 8, 2011 - Aug 8, 2011 (31 days)

  • Pledge $1 or more

    15 backers

    Thank you! We will include your name as a supporter on the film's website, send you email updates on the project, and provide you with advance notice of the film’s release!

  • Pledge $10 or more

    23 backers

    Thank you! We will give you all of the above and Edward McDonald will send you a personalized thank you email, just to make sure you know you’re awesome.

  • Pledge $25 or more

    34 backers

    Thank you very much! We will give you all of the above, plus a signed movie poster, and access to monthly digital updates of the pregnancy. So cool!

  • Pledge $50 or more

    49 backers

    Thank you, seriously! To show it we would like to give you all of the above, as well as a copy of the film’s DVD, so you can include it in your library of favorite documentaries!

  • Pledge $100 or more

    34 backers

    The best way to thank your generosity is with a dope More Than a Village t-shirt! All the above is included, as well as a photo postcard with a pregnancy update (the postcard is going to be awesome!).

  • Pledge $150 or more

    17 backers

    THANK YOU! We’re going to send you all of the gifts mentioned above, and put your name in special thanks credits at the end of the film. You're a star!

  • Pledge $300 or more

    8 backers

    THANK YOU! We’re going to send you all of the gifts mentioned above AND an invitation to the premier screening, plus a photo package of the documentary. Looking forward to shaking your hand!

  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers

    THANK YOU! We’re going to send you all of the gifts mentioned above, and an invitation to a private screening, with the filmmaker, in NYC or Denver. You'll get to ask any question you want!

  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    2 backers

    1000$ or more – You’ve never been thanked like this before! All of the above gifts are included, but you will also receive associate producer credit, and Edward McDonald (also an amazing chef) will host a private thank you dinner for you and 3 guests with a screening! WOW!

  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    1 backer

    At this level, you will receive executive producer credit. All of the above gifts are yours too, with complimentary tickets to every major screening and premiere. Your generosity gave this documentary the boost it really needed. THANK YOU!

  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    0 backers

    What can I say, if you contribute $10,000, you are clearly deserving of all of the above, as well as a super secret mystery prize to be revealed when I reach my goal.