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Update #8: DVDs and Posters...

Posted on May 19

were just sent to the print shop. They will go out as soon as I have them. In the meantime, here is the final poster design.

-Evan

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      Julia Sheehan on May 19

      Stunningly wonderful. Oh my! Julia

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      Lily Frances Henderson on May 21

      Epic! I cannot wait to see the final product!!

Update #7: TRAILER ONLINE!!

Posted on February 27

Help us spread the word as we prepare for SXSW!!!!

http://www.vimeo.com/orchidanimation/calderatease

Update #6: Coming out of our dark cave with...

Posted on February 11

two pieces of wonderful news!!

1) "Caldera" is done and the rewards will start coming in the next few months!

AND

2) "Caldera" will have it's world premiere at SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST next month!!!

sxsw.com/film/screenings/film_lineup#animatedshorts

the last two+ years of making this film has been an enormous task, and i'm incredibly grateful for the contributions you all have made!

more as it evolves!

thanks again,

evan

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      Julia Sheehan on February 12

      Congrats to you and the crew!
      Where is south by southwest to ask an obvious question!
      Would love to see it !
      Julia

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      Edith Hope Bishop on February 13

      Would love to see a list of acceptances, dates, and locations at some point. So proud of you all! Many Congrats!

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      Evan Viera on February 13

      Hey Julia! SXSW is in Austin, Texas. They'll be posting the schedule next week, which I'll post here as well. I hope you can make it, but not pressure since there should be other opportunities in the future. I'll keep you all

      Hey Edith, At the moment only SXSW and TrickFilm Animation Fest (Stuttgart, Germany) are on the calendar. Once we ship our exhibition copy to SXSW we'll start a website for the film which will show upcoming fests. Thanks for the idea and support!

Update #5: An update for the new year!!!

Posted on January 3, 2011

We're realizing now that it's been about 6 months since our last update. Although, our inactivity on Kickstarter does not reflect the amount of work being done at the studio. Since last June, our crew has grown to 30 people, and we're narrowing in on the completion of animation. We've also started to final shots and see them finally realized. Despite how far we've come, we still have a lot to do. We anticipate finishing in the late summer, but in the meantime, here is an image for you to enjoy. It's not final, but very very close. Enjoy!!!

Evan

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      Bonnie Petrovich on January 4, 2011

      Nice to hear an update -- congratulations on pursuing your dream! The image above is very powerful -- conveys feeling, clearly. I look forward to hearing when Caldera is done and ready for viewing.

      All best wishes! ~ Bonnie Petrovich (friend of your mom, Liz)

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      Michael Palmer on January 8, 2011

      That is an awesome pic. Look forward to hearing more about the project as it gets closer to completion!

Update #4: Closing powerfully!

Posted on July 6, 2010

Thank you all tremendously for the financial and moral support you have given us. It has instilled confidence and excitement in everyone involved. Since three months ago, when fund raising began, we have made tremendous progress and have taken on many new people. We can't thank everyone enough, really. We'll be in touch about rewards and the progress of the film!!

Evan and Chris

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      Barbara Davidson on July 6, 2010

      Dear Chris and Evan,

      I think we are all fortunate to be a small part of such an exciting project. Thank you for giving us all this opportunity. Can't wait to hear more about your progress and to see the finished movie!
      Barbara and Tom Davidson

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      Larry Simpson / Gene Bishop on July 6, 2010

      Vision is rare. To share is rarer still. Thanks for the opportunity: Gene and Larry

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Evan is an animator and composer living in Northampton, Massachusetts. He has worked on several short films as sound designer, composer, and visual artist. Evan graduated from Hampshire College in 2006, his Division III "Sycamore Eve" was a short animated film that won "Best Animated Film" in the Scene First Student Film Festival. This film had an exciting festival life, it screened internationally and showed at the notable VISIONFEST in 2007.

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