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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 15, 2010.

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      Creator Christopher Harley on September 19, 2010

      Gary Ploski and Marty Lang really showed us what it's like to engage a community. In the end, I was not only a backer on The Rising Star Movie but also a fan and a friend. I'm thrilled to see this project move ahead and I feel fortunate to have been there from the beginning. Congratulations to all who helped start this and to those that will carry it forward.

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      Creator Ronald on September 15, 2010

      Congrats!

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      Creator Karen Worden & David Branin on September 15, 2010

      CONGRATULATIONS!!! Way to make us all proud. Karen and I are really excited for you and to see this project come to life.

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      Creator Sherry "Cosmo" Cummings on September 5, 2010

      Was great to hear mention of your project today on LA Talk Radio w/David Branin and Karen Warden. Good luck and God speed =)

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      Creator Marty Lang on August 31, 2010

      Hey everyone - I upped my pledge today because Mario Giovannucci of Bristol (and the father of our producer, Matt Giovannucci!) wrote me a check for $50 to pledge toward the movie. Thanks so much to Mario!

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      Creator Marty Lang on August 20, 2010

      Hey everyone - I upped my pledge today because George Story, of Broad Brook, Connecticut, gave me $28 in cash yesterday and said to me "I want a DVD. Good luck, kid." Thanks so much to George!

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      Creator Donna Oakes on August 18, 2010

      I would really love to see Alyza's chaacter as a vegan. So much else about her points to this as the direction that her life would go in (and you have the most perfect expert to guide you on the development (Ali of course). Can't wait to seewhat happens!!

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      Creator Anita Lang on August 17, 2010

      Marty - I'm so happy for you to see this project take off. I just can't wait to see the movie.

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      Creator Gary Ploski on August 10, 2010

      Melissa, Bill, Alexa, and Peggy... Big thanks to you all for your tremendous support. Hi-fives to you all!

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      Creator Marty Lang on August 10, 2010

      Just so everyone knows, the reason I'm pledging is because people in Connecticut have actually come up to me and given me money for the movie, without actually going through the Kickstarter process. So I'm going to list them as the donations come in ...

      Alexa Simmons came over to my house today and gave me $50! Thanks so much Alexa!
      Peggy O'Leary sent me a check for $52 on Monday! Thanks so much Peggy!

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      Creator Bill Lang on August 6, 2010

      glad to see a feature film in and about hartford - good luck marty with its future

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      Creator Melissa Rath on August 6, 2010

      Good luck Marty & Gary! Can't wait to see it!

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      Creator Gary Ploski on August 6, 2010

      Thanks so much Karen. Don't forget to fill out your AWESOME VIDEO information. Mike & Matt are waiting. =)

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      Creator Karen Yeltema on August 5, 2010

      Good luck, guys, I'm excited to see the finished product!

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      Creator Gary Ploski on August 5, 2010

      Thanks D.R. and Maria.

      Your confidence is inspiring!

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      Creator Maria Douglas on August 5, 2010

      YAY Marty and Co!! I have complete confidence that you can all do this.
      Look at it this way, as of today, Thurs 8/5 you only need $12, 853
      On a daily average it's just $313 and change! Can't wait to see the film
      Will definetly forward to all my contacts/

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      Creator D.R. Ceballos on August 5, 2010

      Good luck Marty & crew,
      I know you will be filming in the fall.

      Gig'em,
      D.R.

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      Creator Gary Ploski on August 2, 2010

      And by annoy Ken means email with the correct link. Next up for Ken, a Kickstarter campaign to begin his blog. He's a fantastic writer with a great wit. Check out his weekly radio show: This Show is So Gay http://www.thisshowissogay.com/

      Thanks Ken.

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      Creator Ken Schneck on August 2, 2010

      Gary annoyed me until I supported this. Best wishes!

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      Creator Gary Ploski on August 2, 2010

      A case of the Mondays?! No way! Thank you everyone who has supported us financially and web 2.0 style.

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      Creator Karen Worden & David Branin on July 31, 2010

      Our best wishes to you Marty and your team. Karen and I have just added our contribution. Hope by now that you have read our blog on Crowd-Funding. Really excited to see this CT based film brought to life. We hope one day to follow your lead.

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      Creator Matthew Giovannucci on July 30, 2010

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  • Pledge $1 or more

    6 backers

    Updates via our private blog and our sincere appreciation

  • Pledge $7 or more

    1 backer

    Feeling lucky? — Above + Personalized thank you email

  • Pledge $9 or more

    10 backers

    9.5% of people are unemployed in the USA* — Above + Name listed on RS website

  • Pledge $14 or more

    14 backers

    14.6 million jobless people in the USA* — Above + A high five the next time we see each other in person, Name and website (if applicable) listed on RS website

  • Pledge $28 or more

    33 backers

    28.6% of households with at least one person unemployed in the USA* — Above + DVD or digital download, Special thanks in credits

  • Pledge $42 or more

    11 backers

    The ultimate answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything — Above + A personalized "Mike & Matt Video" about how awesome you are!

  • Pledge $52 or more

    28 backers

    The number of weeks in year to earn a paycheck. — Above + An autographed special edition DVD, Soundtrack - CD or digital, Personalized thank you letter

  • Pledge $75 or more

    4 backers

    Above + Personalized thank you video, Shout out on our Facebook Page wall

  • Pledge $100 or more

    15 backers All gone!

    The percentage we need to reach or we get nothing. — Above + Personalized thank you video, Shout out on our Facebook Page wall, Hang out with someone from the production crew for a day (travel, food & lodging costs not included), $5 gift certificate

  • Pledge $352 or more

    4 backers Limited (6 of 10 left)

    Number of CT Film Industry Training Program graduates available for work — Above + 2011 calendar with pictures of the cast and crew working, Post Production supervise for a day with Matthew Giovannucci (travel, food & lodging costs not included), Additional $5 gift certificate (total of $10)

  • Pledge $1,500 or more

    0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)

    Associate Producer with IMDb credit, Premier access of the film @ the CT Science Center to sit w/ the production team, cast, and crew -- (travel & lodging costs not included)

  • Pledge $2,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)

    Executive Producer with IMDb credit, On-set visit, Photo op with the cast and crew, We will also invite you to a private screening with the writer/director, Premier access of the film @ the CT Science Center to sit w/ the production team -- (travel & lodging costs not included)