About this project
I need your help!
Ever since I heard of the catastrophic oil spill in our Gulf Region I have been glued to the TV. Like most concerned Americans I feel heartbroken, angry, but most of all compelled to step up and play a more proactive role in shaping how the issue of clean and dirty energy is addressed in America.
My plan is to document through film the stories and struggles of real people affected by the BP Oil Spill, those of the Upper Big Branch mine explosion and the Exxon Valdez Spill. My focus will be to highlight the human and environmental costs of using fossil fuels as our primary energy source in America. This documentary is not meant to be driven by politics or placing blame, but rather fairly assessing the cost of using dirty energy through first-hand storytelling of those directly impacted by these specific tragedies.
What I need from you is support. Due to the urgency of this matter I will be literally packing my bags and driving down to Louisiana with a camera, tent and a whole lot of oatmeal and instant noodles and see who will talk to me. I'm not concerned with the famous politicians, but the idle marinas filled with boats and fisherman and the store-owners that don't know how to make it through the summer.
In return, I offer the personal satisfaction that you are contributing to a capable messenger that will do everything possible to create a film that will be as powerful in its imagery as it is memorable in its message. I will provide frequent updates of my work, progress, and struggles; so that you can be there with me. Contributors will have access to behind the scenes photos and videos as I take them and will be able to interact with me on a daily basis during the filming process as I am in the field. All kickstarter.com contributors will be able to earn some cool things like: photos, t-shirts, DVDs and even an IMDB producer credit on the film.
All I ask is that you please take a moment to see if you can help me in any way possible, whether its monetarily or by raising awareness about this film to someone who can contribute. I still need more equipment to make the most of this trip as well as cash for gas, food and shelter. The events that have taken place over the last couple of months, I believe we can spark a shift in the momentum of the nation, but only if we truly grapple with the costs that dirty energy has on our community and to our environment.
'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat
it.' ~George Santayana
www.dirtyenergymovie.com
www.facebook.com/dirtyenergy
www.floodfilms.com
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Backers
$350
pledged of $20,000 goal
Funding Canceled
Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator on July 12, 2010.
Pledge $15 or more
Activist Starter Kit - A cool Louisiana post card and a couple Dirty Energy logo stickers perfect for putting in places that people or companies would not want them. I'm sure you've got some great ideas...
Pledge $50 or more
Public Defender - Superman had a cape, cops have a badge, you get a nifty organic cotton t-shirt with either the dirty energy logo or a few other gritty designs on them. We just can't make any guarantees about the bullet-proof thing.
Pledge $200 or more
Champion of the Cause - You're almost at Rock Star status. As a Champion of the Cause you will get all previous gift levels plus the feature DVD and 5 of the best printed photos from my trip.
Pledge $500 or more
Front-line Commander - You make things happen and you know it! As the Front-line Commander you are leading the way and will receive all previous gifts as well as a contributor listing in the final credits and the choice of tickets to the Premiere or an advanced copy of the DVD. Airfare not included.
Pledge $1,000 or more
Icon of the Movement - Okay, you know the line "they may take our lives, but they'll never take... OUR FREEDOM!" As an Icon of the Movement you are a pillar to the production and because of that, you will receive all previous gifts listed plus as a limited edition photo book that will have all the best photography from the trip and will have quotes and stories from the film.
Pledge $5,000 or more
The Movement - You are now officially on the team. You get all previous gifts and will receive an IMDB Co-producer credit on the film. You will also be included in the creation of the project. You will have my personal contact information and will be able to preview the film in it's early stages and give feedback. I'll even ask you to autograph your headshot so I can put it on my wall!
Pledge $10,000 or more
Executive Producer - You are in the boat with me, you're a partner and I am deeply grateful. At this level you will receive all the above plus I will fly out to meet you, wherever you are in the US, and personally present the trip and film to you first-hand. You will also be listed as Executive Producer of the film on IMDB.
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I am an independent filmmaker. It is who I am and all I want to do. I am passionate, inspired and dream of telling stories that make audiences think and feel in different ways.
