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NEW REWARD - we've added a new reward of a lovely giclee fine art print of this image. See rewards section for details - $100 - only 5 available!

UPDATE - We cannot thank you backers enough -- you've made it happen.  And we'll continue welcoming new backers until our time runs out on Feb 12.  After that, unfortunately, we won't be able to offer these prizes any more.  Please join us on our journey to the silver screen!  Also, just a reminder as there has been some confusion. ALL backers pledging above $150 will automatically receive their name in the credits. ALSO it is possible to receive more than 1 reward, just pledge the total amount, select 1 reward and message us about the other one. 

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God Help The Girl is a Musical Film written and to be directed by Stuart Murdoch of Belle & Sebastian.

Set in Glasgow, Scotland, the film is about a girl named Eve who is in the hospital dealing with some emotional problems and starts writing songs as a way of getting better. Songwriting becomes her way forward, leading her to the City where she meets James and Cassie, two musicians each at crossroads of their own.  What follows is a story of renaissance over a long, dream-like Summer.

Inspirations for the film come from all over, the French New Wave of Truffaut and Godard, the early post-punk movement in music, pop musical movies of the 70's and 80s, classics by John Hughes, the great British comedies of Bruce Robinson and Bill Forsythe and just the city of Glasgow itself And yet this will inevitably be its own film, one that started with a song.  

Seven years ago, Stuart was out for a run and a tune came into his head which didn't sound like Belle & Sebastian. It was sung by a girl, and soon, one tune led to another.  Then Eve started to talk, James came along, then Cassie, and as all of their thoughts evolved, so did a girl group sound and a sense that it wanted to be a film, a musical.  

Faced with the daunting task, Stuart started with what he knew best, the songs, and began looking for girls to sing them.

In Spring, 2007, producer Barry Mendel (Rushmore, The Sixth Sense, The Royal Tenenbaums, Munich, Bridesmaids) ran across an ad Stuart posted online, "Singers wanted for Autumnal recording project." The fine print hinted at a film. He wrote the Belle & Sebastian fan site offering to lend a hand, Stuart got in touch and Barry has assumed the mantle of Producer ever since, working with Stuart on the script and preparing to make the film.

In 2009, Stuart found the girls and recorded a God Help The Girl LP, an EP, Stills and took the singers on a small tour.  

Finally, we're gearing up, casting, putting the team together. 

Now we need your help.  

We'd love you to be a part of this film happening and have offered a range of prizes to inspire you, from as little as $5 up to signed posters and t-shirts, on screen credit, even a walk-on part in the film!  Hopefully there's something for you. If you'd like to contribute but don't fancy any of our prizes, feel free to make suggestions here and we'll do our best. And whatever you can offer is just great, we appreciate it. Not only are we raising money, we're also building a community behind the film -- your participation is meaningful.  

As Barry put it, "If we can reach the Kickstarter goal, this movie will get made. If we can't, it won't. We need the money and also to show the powers that be that there's grassroots support for our project."  

All backers who pledge $150 or more in total to the campaign will now receive a credit in the end roller of the film automatically - in addition to your specific reward.  We'll keep giving you updates as we go, too, like this one about Stuart and Barry's recent trip to London:

We'll also keep adding prizes, so please keep in touch.  And check out www.godhelpthegirl.com for more background on the film, the team, to listen to the songs and watch video clips about the film's development or to learn about opportunities to invest in and own a piece of the project.

Here's a sneak preview of what our God Help The Girl Cast and Crew enamel pin badges will look like - Stuart has been working with a designer on them and they look lovely. See the $25 reward to pledge to receive one.

By hook or by crook this film WILL start shooting in Glasgow this summer, ready for a 2013 release. Please join us for the ride.

Follow us on twitter to keep up to date with the project, too.

Thanks!

The God Help The Girl Gang

FAQ

  • Sadly at this stage we can't, it seems obvious and we'd love to but we are currently in discussions with distributors and sales agents who will handle the film's release. Whoever we work with will have a say in when, where and how the film is released so at the moment we can't promise a DVD or download in case it scuppers our deals!

    Last updated: Thursday Dec 15, 2:52pm EST
  • A few people have wanted to pledge larger amounts and receive multiple rewards, eg. $130 and receive a preview ticket and a t-shirt. This is of course most welcome! Best thing to do is to pledge the total amount you wish to, choose one reward and then message us with the other reward or rewards you wish to receive totalling the value of your pledge. If you've already pledged then you can change your pledge amount or the reward you'd like at Manage Your Pledge.

    Last updated: Thursday Dec 15, 2:59pm EST
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66 Backers

For a pledge of $5 and upwards you'll receive a personalised digital thank you postcard drawn by Graham Samuels who did all the artwork on the website and has created a comic book based on the film's lead characters.

Estimated Delivery: Feb 2012

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As well as a digital thank you postcard, everyone who donates $10 or more will get their name and a short message on the 'Friends of God Help The Girl' wall on the film's website.

Estimated Delivery: Feb 2012

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160 Backers • Limited Reward (340 of 500 remaining)

For $15 you'll receive a printed version of the thank you postcard by Graham Samuels. It will be personally signed by Stuart and posted out to you. You'll also receive the website message from the $10 reward.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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For $20 not only will you support the film, get a digital thank you postcard and a website mention but you'll also receive a digital download of the film PLUS a Kickstarter only special feature. We'll make this available to you on release of the film on DVD in your territory so the date below is an estimate.

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2013

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Pledge $25 or more and you'll receive an exclusively designed 'God Help The Crew' enamel badge. This will only be available to cast, crew and kickstarter supporters. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2012

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152 Backers

For $40 you'll be supporting the film, get a digital thank you postcard and website mention and you'll receive a DVD of the film with separate Kickstarter only special feature disc PLUS a signed thank you postcard from Stuart. We'll send this package to you on release of the film in your territory so the date below is an estimate.

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2013

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126 Backers • Limited Reward (174 of 300 remaining)

Pledge $50 or more and you'll get a large, exclusively designed poster from the film, signed by Stuart. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2012

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56 Backers • Limited Reward (244 of 300 remaining)

If you pledge $50 but you don't want a poster then how about a high quality, exclusively designed t-shirt, also signed by Stuart. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2012

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14 Backers • Limited Reward (16 of 30 remaining)

We’re also creating limited edition “character” posters, meaning posters advertising the movie but featuring one character at a time. We'll have 30 of Eve so pledge now to receive one of these and you'll also receive $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2012

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For $50 you will receive one of a limited edition of the band poster we design and use in the actual film, the one the characters in the film use to get people to show up for their first gig! You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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14 Backers • Limited Reward (6 of 20 remaining)

Sarah from B&S is going to crank her beloved Gocco printer into action and print us a lovely edition of flyers / handbills for the film. There is a scene where the lead characters advertise for band members and this will be a run of those flyers. These postcard sized flyers will be designed by Stuart and laid out and hand printed by Sarah and they'll both sign them (if you want!) These will be really lovely hand made collectables with each one ever so slightly different and each one numbered from an edition of 40. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Aug 2012

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'The band' are getting excited about Kickstarter too. Sarah from B&S will be designing and hand making the purse Eve uses in the film to save her tips from Duke's cafe. Sarah will make 5 extra and God Help The Girl will be embroidered in the lining along with your, or a loved one's name. These will be lovely little bits of film memorabilia, individually personalised. Get yours now - only 5 at $60. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2012

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Sarah from B&S has been digging out some classic posters and t-shirts from her archive. Pledge $60 and receive the Philly Survivor t-shirt here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9915197/philly_t.JPG It's a Girls Medium. We'll include a printed thank you postcard signed by Sarah and Stuart. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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Sarah from B&S has been digging out some classic posters and t-shirts from her archive. Pledge $60 and receive the Storytelling t-shirt here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9915197/storytelling_t.JPG It's a Male Large. We'll include a printed thank you postcard signed by Sarah and Stuart. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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Sarah from B&S has been digging out some classic posters and t-shirts from her archive. Pledge $60 and receive the purple car t-shirt here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9915197/car_t.JPG It's a Male Large. We'll include a printed thank you postcard signed by Sarah and Stuart. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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Sarah from B&S has been digging out some classic posters and t-shirts from her archive. Pledge $60 and receive the B&S bus t-shirt here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9915197/bus_t.JPG It's a Male Large. We'll include a printed thank you postcard signed by Sarah and Stuart. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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Sarah from B&S has been digging out some classic posters and t-shirts from her archive. Pledge $60 and receive the red with graphic B&S tshirt here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9915197/red_t.JPG It's a Male Large. We'll include a printed thank you postcard signed by Sarah and Stuart. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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Sarah from B&S has been digging out some classic posters and t-shirts from her archive. Pledge $60 and receive the blu Storytelling tshirt: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9915197/storytelling_blue.JPG We'll include a printed thank you postcard signed by Sarah and Stuart. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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Sarah from B&S has been digging out some classic posters and t-shirts from her archive. Pledge $60 and receive this Fold Your Hands Child poster http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9915197/peasant_poster.JPG We'll include a printed thank you postcard signed by Sarah and Stuart. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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Sarah from B&S has been digging out some classic posters and t-shirts from her archive. Pledge $60 and receive this Dear Catastrophe Waitress poster http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9915197/dcw_poster.JPG We'll include a printed thank you postcard signed by Sarah and Stuart. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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A pledge of $70 will get you a very special and rare 'God Help the Girl - Stills' EP; these were sold out and we are offering up the last remaining 20. In addition to getting the EP Stuart will include a handwritten postcard for you (or any person of your choice). Finally, you will get the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Mar 2012

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111 Backers • Limited Reward (489 of 600 remaining)

If you pledge $80 or more you'll get a ticket to an exclusive preview party screening of the film. We'll do one in London, one in LA and one in New York. This won't be any old premiere. There'll be drinks, popcorn, live music and dancing and you'll get to meet cast and crew. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2013

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49 Backers • Limited Reward (151 of 200 remaining)

We've decided to add a preview screening and party in Glasgow due to popular demand. Stuart is really excited about these, we'll post an update from him about them shortly. If you pledge $80 or more you'll get a ticket to an exclusive preview party screening of the film. We'll do one in Glasgow, London, LA and one in New York. This won't be any old premiere. There'll be drinks, popcorn, live music and dancing and you'll get to meet cast and crew. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2013

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4 Backers • Limited Reward (1 of 5 remaining)

Our friends at Deadly Digital are going to print a very exclusive run of 5 giclee art prints on museum grade paper. They will be lovely quality and about 16 inches square on a 22 inch canvas. See the description page to see the image. You'll recognise it from the Come Monday Night single but this particular image has never been used anywhere. Stuart will sign it if you like. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Mar 2012

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Fancy a pair of drumsticks from the drummer in God Help The Girl from the actual shoot? Stuart and our as yet un-cast drummer will carve their initials into them and we'll include a photograph of the sticks in action! You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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For a pledge of $100 you will receive one of the official uniforms of the waitresses at Duke’s cafe, where Eve and Cassie work. As Stuart writes in the script, 'it’s a design classic!' These will be one (ladies) size only, as it is when you work at Duke's! You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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8 Backers • Limited Reward (92 of 100 remaining)

Fancy having your (or a loved one's) name in the end credits of the film? For $100 your name will be immortalized in celluloid history for all to see. Not only that; you will get to choose your credit. We'll send you a list of credits - 'Money Angel' 'Benevolent Auntie' etc - and you can take your pick of the one you like. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2013

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103 Backers

For $150 we've made up a special package to include - the exclusively designed poster from the film, a t-shirt, an enamel pin badge, a signed thank you postcard from Stuart and a DVD of the film with the special Kickstarter only disc. Since you are pledging $150 you will also receive a credit in the end roller of the film. All the items will be shipped together on the day of the release of the DVD in your territory so delivery date below is an estimate.

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2013

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For $175 we've made up a nice little GHTG package. We found a GHTG vinyl LP at the office, signed by Stuart, Catherine, Celia and Alex plus the last remaining vinyl of Baby You're Blind signed by Stuart and we're also throwing in the last radio promo cd we have for the album and a disc with the 'Baby You're Blind' video PLUS one of the GHTG canvas tote bags.Only one of these so snap it up. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Mar 2012

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7 Backers • Limited Reward (8 of 15 remaining)

If you pledge $250 or more you'll receive one of only 15 bound copies of an early draft of the script where you'll get to see how scenes changed over the development of the film. This will be signed by Stuart and include a short letter. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2013

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3 Backers • Limited Reward (37 of 40 remaining)

For a pledge of $250 you'll get a ticket to one of the preview screenings - you choose - LA, London, NY, Glasgow - plus you'll get the chance on the night to have your photo taken with Stuart and the principal cast - we'll print it, they'll all sign it and we'll send it to you. You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits. Let us know when you pledge which screening you want to attend.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2013

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13 Backers • Limited Reward (7 of 20 remaining)

Guestlist ticket and backstage pass to a God Help The Girl or Belle and Sebastian show of your choice. We'll keep your contact details on file and you can get in touch whenever you see a show advertised that you'd like to attend. Obviously delivery on this one is a little open ended. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Mar 2012

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Come be a fly on the wall in the editing room for a day. Watch Stuart, David Arthur and the gang actually cut the movie. You have to get yourself to Glasgow for this one, sometime this Fall. You'll also receive the $5, $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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Be the one who intros God Help The Girl when they play at the screening in LA! For $300 you'll get entry to the LA preview party and you'll get to go on stage and introduce the band. You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2013

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Be the one who intros God Help The Girl when they play at the screening in NYC! For $300 you'll get entry to the New York preview party and you'll get to go on stage and introduce the band plus you'll get a signed photograph of you with the cast. You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2013

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Be the one who intros God Help The Girl when they play at the screening in London! For $300 you'll get entry to the London preview party and you'll get to go on stage and introduce the band plus you'll get a signed photograph of you with the cast. You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2013

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Be the one who intros God Help The Girl when they play at the screening in Glasgow! For $300 you'll get entry to the Glasgow preview party and you'll get to go on stage and introduce the band plus you'll get a signed photograph of you with the cast. You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2013

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For a pledge of $300 we'll get Graham Samuels, who has been creating all the website artwork and a comic book version of God Help The Girl, to draw a sketch of you from a photograph in the style of the GHTG artwork. Graham will sign it and we'll include a handwritten note from Stuart. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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Stuart would like to play scrabble with you! For $300 you can play a game of scrabble with Stuart, face to face over a cup of tea in a nice cafe perhaps. He can do these in Glasgow or at some point on the film publicity tour - so NYC, London, LA. We can't promise an exact date just now but we'll make it happen if you are in one of these places! You'll also get the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, website mention and credit on the film.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2013

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For $300 we will send you a signed and bound copy of the musical score to the film with a short personal note from Stuart. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2012

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For $350 you can get Eve's diary from the film. She writes in this often and it will be full of notes, scraps, pictures, sketches etc put in their by our production designer and the actress. Signed by the actress who plays Eve and by Stuart. You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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Come be a guest at our final audio mix! You have to get yourself to Glasgow in the Fall but it’ll be worth it, a final film mix is always memorable. You will also receive the digital postcard and website mention from the $5 and $10 rewards.

Estimated Delivery: Nov 2012

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After the film and sound are rolling for the very first take of the very first shot of the movie, a kickstarter gets to yell “action!” It's not as easy as it sounds (see update #19)! You have to get yourself to Glasgow for the first day around the start of June, we can give you six weeks notice for the exact date. You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2012

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For $400 Stuart will personally take you on a tour around Glasgow of the locations used in the film. If there's 10 of you he'll drive a minibus or if it's just one perhaps you'll go in his car! He'll take you for dinner too. You'll need to arrange your own travel to and accommodation in Glasgow for this so think carefully! You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2013

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For a pledge of $400 we have another exclusive -- the baton Stuart uses to conduct the orchestra in preparing the musical score. This will come with a bound copy of the score, Stuart and Mick’s initials carved into it and a photo of Stuart in action using it. You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2012

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Every director needs a megaphone and Stuart is no exception! But once the shoot is done, his is up for grabs, signed. You'll also receive the $5 and $10 rewards of a digital thank you postcard and a website mention.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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For a contribution of $500 you'll get a very exclusive prize. Once we finish shooting you'll be sent Stuart's Director's chair, the very one he uses throughout filming which he'll sign for you and we'll include a photo of him on set in his chair! Of course you'll also receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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For $550 be the one to yell "That's a wrap on God Help The Girl!" on the last shot of the movie. You have to get yourself to Glasgow in June/July, we can give you a month’s notice give or take a day (i.e. in case we’re slowed down by weather or some such) You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Jul 2012

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For a pledge of $550 you could get some invaluable advice on your own film project. Producer of the film Barry Mendel will speak to you on Skype for 45 minutes about your film project (or anything else you'd like to speak to him about!). This can be redeemed whenever is convenient for both parties. You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $500 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Feb 2012

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If you really want to get involved, then pledge $600 and attend the first rough cut screening of the film with Stuart and the producers. You'll be in the inner circle and give your thoughts on the edit to Stuart and Barry. This will take place in Glasgow and you'll need to arrange your own travel and accommodation. You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $500 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Oct 2012

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Star in your own music video of the God Help The Girl or B & S song of your choice. You shoot the footage and give it to David Arthur, editor of the movie, and he will edit it to greatness! You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2012

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The opening of the film, at least as we conceive it right now, is a big production number. We’re offering Eve’s costume from it for $750, and if you can make it to Glasgow in the week or two after we wrap production, our costume department can do some fine custom tailoring! And of course you'll also receive the $5, $10 and $500 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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For $1000 you will receive one of the prop guitars used in the film - signed by the lead cast and Stuart. You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $500 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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2 Backers • Limited Reward (3 of 5 remaining)

Or how about coming to visit the set for a day to see how your contribution is being put to work? For $1000 you can attend the set for a day where you will be taken to location and get to meet cast and crew and watch the takes. Of course this will be in Glasgow and you'll need to arrange travel and accommodation for yourself. You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $500 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2012

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Stuart's close friend (Ciara from the Sinister album cover) has been kind enough to donate her prized gold If You're Feeling Sinister CD (modern version of a gold record!) which he gave her as a birthday present. What an amazing friend she is. This will definitely be the last gold disc on offer so grab it while you can and before she changes her mind! You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $500 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Mar 2012

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For $1250 we'll send you another exclusive bit of memorabilia from the film. We're going to use an old style clapper board for the very first and very last take of the film. You'll receive this very board, signed by Stuart and the DoP and you'll also receive a photograph of the cast and crew with the board and a DVD with the opening and closing 'boards' of the film. Plus you'll also receive the $5, $10 and $500 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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If you are a Belle and Sebastian fan you'll love this one! After 16 years 'Tigermilk', the band's first studio album, has finally gone gold in the UK. Stuart is donating his very own gold disc to YOU, signed of course, if you pledge $1500 or more plus you'll also receive the $5, $10 and $500 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits. Delivery date is for the gold disc - you'll need to wait until the film is out for the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Feb 2012

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Be one of the Girls. Record a GHTG song in the studio with Stuart. Over four hours, you will craft your own interpretation in collaboration with Stuart and his engineer and also enjoy a nice lunch. Once you have the vocal track, it will be mixed down with the actual instrumental tracks and other background vocals from the album version of the song you choose. This can be either done in Glasgow or also in LA, NY or London during the publicity tour. If you don't mind we'll also put your version on the special edition Kickstarter disc that goes out with the DVD. What fun!

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2013

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For this sort of contribution we need to offer something pretty special. $3000 will get you a walk on part in the film, Stuart will write a line in specifically for you and you'll come to set to film it. You'll need to arrange travel to and accommodation in Glasgow. We will do our VERY best to keep this scene in the film but we can't guarantee what will happen when we edit. If for any reason the scene has to be cut your scene is GUARANTEED to appear in deleted scenes on the DVD release and we'll send you your scene on DVD in advance of this. You'll be invited to the wrap party and you'll also receive the $5, $10 and $500 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2012

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Want Stuart to produce your next single? Record in Glasgow with Stuart producing using his engineer and local studio. You get a day including lunch -- play yourself, bring musicians, it’s up to you... You'll also receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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Per Stuart, for the collector's collector -- the rarest B&S record there is -- the first "white label" press of Tigermilk. There were only TWO made, and Stuart gave one to his minister so he wouldn't have a salacious image on his hands. So this, Stuart's copy, is the only remaining one. It will come in a nice sleeve, signed by the band and for such a huge donation you'll be invited to the wrap party and will receive the $5, $10 and $100 rewards of a digital thank you postcard, a website mention and your name in the credits. Check the project updates to read more from Stuart about the record.

Estimated Delivery: Mar 2012

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Stuart Murdoch is leader of Glasgow based band Belle & Sebastian who have released eight studio albums in a successful career spanning 16 years and counting. Barry Mendel is a film producer based in Los Angeles and has produced numerous films including Rushmore, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, The Royal Tenenbaums, Munich, Funny People, Whip It and Bridesmaids. In between other musical and film projects Stuart and Barry have been developing God Help The Girl together for almost five years.

  1. godhelpthegirl.com
  2. belleandsebastian.com
  3. barrymendel.com
  4. twitter.com

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