Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on February 1, 2010.
Dear DRIVEN Community,
I don't want you to miss this. We just released a new clip lifted directly from the film. It features some of the interview I conducted with Jens that appears throughout the film, and I think represents the overall emotional resonance of the film. It's called "Fathers & Sons."
Please watch, and share. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Warm Regards,
Gregory
Dear Friends,
I hope you've had a wonderful Labor Day weekend, and that re-entry to the work week was as painless as possible.
Wanted to check in and let you know the cut is looking amazing, and we are on track for the November release. We are also in the final days of our Last March Campaign to reach a total of 1,000 pre-sales of the Limited Edition Jens Pulver | DRIVEN DVD before this Friday, September 10th.
We're down to just 250 DVDs left to reserve, and in these final days I could use your help spreading the word one last time.
If you have a moment, here are the links to share wherever you spend your time online.
The Official Site where the DVD can be reserved for a contribution of $30:
http://thislovelymachine.com/jenspulverdriven/contribute/
The new teaser trailer "The Plunge", which has been getting a great response: http://www.youtube.com/watch...
And lastly, our Last March Campaign video which contains the first 7 minutes of the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch...
I truly appreciate your support in this endeavor. We're almost to the finish line. Thank you for sticking with us through this entire production process, I don't have the words to properly express my gratitude.
With Warm Regards,
Gregory
Ps. These DVD reservations do of course include your initial Kickstarter contributions. You're all at the front of the line.
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Hello DRIVEN Community,
With so much happening this past week I felt compelled to update you on current happenings with the film, Jens, and myself.
First off, I just spent a very productive weekend reviewing, and discussing the first 3 hour rough assembly of DRIVEN with my writer, and collaborator J. Reuben Appelman.
The key word is 'rough', but we are glad to see the spine, themes, and tone of the film emerge from the nearly 50 hours of footage we have now culled down to this 3.
The road ahead will not be easy, but we are very excited as to where it's leading.
I liken the process of editing a film, especially documentary film, to sculpting. We start with an unshaped mass of raw footage, that we chip away at, and shape until we find the story that lies within.
I truly appreciate your patience with this process, and continued engagement up to this point. I will continue to keep you posted on our progress as we work to get this film done, and into your hands.
Second, it has been a bit of a sad week in the world of MMA, as Dana White (President of the UFC) announced that Jens Pulver has been released from his fighting contract.
I know that Jens has a lot of love for the UFC, and its organizers, and most of all the sport of MMA. And, though Jens and I have not spoken about his next move, and I won't speculate as to what that may be, I do personally believe that somehow, someway, we will see Jens compete again in the sport he helped pioneer.
Additionally, I must reiterate what a priveledge it has been to follow him, and tell his story. A responsibility that I have taken very seriously from day one, and is now multiplied knowing that we did indeed capture his 'last march' in the UFC.
Lastly, I'm happy to report that my other film (which I know some of you are aware of), PERSON OF INTEREST, a narrative feature I have been working on for the past 2+ years has been completed, garnering some great reviews, and invited to screen at venues around the country.
You can learn more about the film, and what people are saying about it, at: http://www.personofinterestmovie.com
And, how to get a copy of the film at our PERSON OF INTEREST Kickstarter page:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gregorybayne/person-of-interest-off-the-grid-film-tour-independ
Again, you all have my sincerest gratitude for your kind, and continued support.
With Warm Regards,
Gregory
Funding period
Jan 12, 2010 -
Feb 1, 2010
9 backers
Receive our Kickstarter Updates, and sincere gratitude.
35 backers
Receive our Kickstarter updates, and an exclusive look at the film prior to release via a private online screening room. Once the film is ready, we will provide you the screening room url, username & password to view the film.
283 backers
Receive the above, and a pre-release, special edition DVD of the film, signed by Jens Pulver.
23 backers
Receive all of the above, and the opportunity to submit a video with the theme of "What I am fighting for" that will be edited into a mash-up for the DVD, and posted in its entirety on our film's website.
26 backers
Receive all of the above, and the opportunity to participate in the creation of the film as our first test audience. Once we have completed a full cut of the film, we will send you a private screening link to view online, along with a reaction card for you to fill out and help us fine tune the film. Also, you will be listed in the "Special Thanks" credits in the film.
0 backers
Receive all of the above, and a 1 month paid pass to Jens Pulver's DRIVEN TRAINING CENTER in Nampa, Idaho. Conduct your own interview with Jens (in person or via Skype) that will be filmed, and used either in the documentary or separately on the DVD (what would you most like to ask Jens?). Be invited to attend, with Jens and myself, a private screening of the finished film followed by a catered dinner, at the training center. Also, you will be listed in the "Very Special Thanks" credits in the film.
0 backers
Receive all of the above, and a 1 year paid pass to Jens Pulver's DRIVEN TRAINING CENTER in Nampa, Idaho, and be flown out to attend the film premiere and party. Also, you will be listed as an "Associate Producer" in the film's credits.
