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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 16, 2012.

Update 6: We Made It!

Update #6 · Aug 10, 2012 · 12 comments

Wow.

We are in complete awe of what just transpired.  We knew Caroll's story transcended age, gender, nationality and just about every barrier out there, but to see people rally around this film has been amazing.  We're going to make I AM BIG BIRD... and it's all thanks to you.

We didn't pick the $100,000 number lightly--as a matter of fact, this film will cost a lot more than that.  But we knew that with a minimum $100,000, we could make this film.  And now we'll be able to.  Thank you.

So what next?  We know Caroll's story has staying power and it seems like our Kickstarter momentum has just gotten started.  Now, we're aiming to break the record number of documentary backers.  As we write this, we're at 1426 backers.  The record is 6508.  It's in our sights.  Remember, every pledge--even a dollar--counts towards that goal.  We've achieved one milestone--a crucial one--now let's take on the next one.

We have 6 days left to reach that hurdle and every pledge past $100,000 means we can make the film that we've envisioned, the film that we've been sharing with you for the last 24 days.  Don't stop now, folks.  Spread the word.  Let's make history together.

Much love,

The I AM BIG BIRD CREW

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      Creator David Weintraub on August 11, 2012

      Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

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      Creator DrewShep on August 11, 2012

      Nice work selling the project - look forward to updates as you move along

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      Creator Lauree McArdle on August 10, 2012

      Congratulations on reaching the goal and I hope more people step up and add more funds to help make a great film!

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      Creator Rob Berardino on August 10, 2012

      This has been said before......but I honestly couldn't think of a project that I would RATHER back! Best of Luck!

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      Creator Copper Pot Pictures on August 10, 2012

      What a difference our BACKERS make. You guys are amazing.

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      Creator Joe Annabi on August 10, 2012

      wonderful news! what a difference a day makes :D

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      Creator Kathleen Pagani on August 10, 2012

      Dave, I never doubted you! .

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      Creator AnDrew Tyler on August 10, 2012

      Hooray! Well done!

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      Creator Jim Jones on August 10, 2012

      Congratulations We all cant wait to see the finished film.

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      Creator Christopher Orne on August 10, 2012

      this is outstanding news! good job!

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      Creator Andi Galpern on August 10, 2012

      Hooray! Congratulations!!

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      Creator Angela Lee on August 10, 2012

      Congratulations!

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Funding period
Jul 17, 2012 - Aug 16, 2012 (30 days)

  • Pledge $1 or more

    172 backers

    All pledges receive exclusive access to the private production blog through the course of production

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    37 backers

    A digital download of the film’s soundtrack, plus access to the production blog

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $20 or more

    424 backers

    A digital download of the film and soundtrack and access to the production blog

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $25 or more

    692 backers

    A DVD of the film, a digital download of the film and soundtrack and access to the production blog (Non-US, please add $17 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $30 or more

    95 backers

    Access to the production blog and the official I AM BIG BIRD crew t-shirt, a Kickstarter exclusive. If you've already pledged and would like to add this item, please add $30 to your current pledge and leave a Kickstarter comment saying that you are adding this reward (Non-US, please add $17 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $50 or more

    107 backers

    A BluRay disc and digital download of the film and soundtrack and access to the production blog (Non-US, please add $17 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $60 or more

    12 backers

    Access to the production blog and an unsigned alternate I AM BIG BIRD movie poster designed by Caroll Spinney (the only time the poster will be available to the public). If you've already pledged and would like to add this item, please add $60 to your current pledge and leave a Kickstarter comment saying that you are adding this reward (Non-US, please add $35 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $99 or more

    50 backers All gone!

    Muppet fans, you asked for it, you got it--but this is the only place you'll be able to get this for this price. Ever. The 2-disc special edition Blu-Ray signed by Caroll Spinney. This edition has cover art designed by Caroll Spinney, includes archival footage not seen in the film and features Caroll's short films. (Non-US, please add $17 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $100 or more

    73 backers

    A DVD or BluRay signed by Caroll Spinney, a digital download of the film and soundtrack, plus access to the production blog (Non-US, please add $17 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $125 or more

    100 backers All gone!

    The 2-disc special edition Blu-Ray signed by Caroll Spinney PLUS a digital download of the film and soundtrack and access to the production blog. This edition is a KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE and has cover art designed by Caroll Spinney, includes archival footage not seen in the film and features Caroll's short films. Get it before it's sold out--it won't be available anywhere else! (Non-US, please add $17 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $150 or more

    87 backers

    The 2-disc special edition Blu-Ray signed by Caroll Spinney PLUS an unsigned alternate I AM BIG BIRD movie poster designed by Caroll himself AND a digital download of the film and soundtrack and access to the production blog. The poster and Blu-Ray are KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVES and will never be available anywhere else. The Blu-Ray has cover art designed by Caroll Spinney, includes archival footage not seen in the film and features Caroll's short films. (Non-US, please add $35 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $250 or more

    11 backers Limited (39 of 50 left)

    Exclusive invitation to a 60-minute group video chat with Caroll Spinney, moderated by the I AM BIG BIRD filmmakers, a DVD or BluRay signed by Caroll Spinney, a digital download of the film and soundtrack, plus access to the production blog (Non-US, please add $17 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $350 or more

    5 backers

    A signed 2-disc special edition DVD or BluRay, which includes cover art designed by Caroll Spinney, commentary from Caroll and the filmmakers, deleted scenes and Caroll’s never-before-seen short films, plus an invitation to the video chat, a digital download of the film and soundtrack and access to the production blog (Non-US, please add $17 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $500 or more

    11 backers Limited (89 of 100 left)

    A custom one-sheet of the alternate I AM BIG BIRD film poster designed by Caroll Spinney (the only time the poster will be available to the public), signed by Caroll, plus an invitation to the video chat, the 2-disc special edition DVD or BluRay, a digital download of the film and soundtrack and access to the production blog (Non-US, please add $35 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    5 backers Limited (5 of 10 left)

    An original, signed sketch by the hand of Caroll Spinney, plus an invitation to the video chat, the signed alternate I AM BIG BIRD film poster, the 2-disc special edition DVD or BluRay, a digital download of the film and soundtrack and access to the production blog (Non-US, please add $35 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $1,100 or more

    8 backers Limited (2 of 10 left)

    Tickets for backer and guest to attend the New York premiere of I AM BIG BIRD (travel expenses are responsibility of the backer), plus a sketch from Caroll, an invitation to the video chat, the signed alternate I AM BIG BIRD film poster, the 2-disc special edition DVD or BluRay, a digital download of the film and soundtrack and access to the production blog (Non-US, please add $35 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)

    A private dinner for the backer and guest with Caroll Spinney in New York, premiere tickets for backer and guest (travel expenses for both events are the responsibility of the backer), plus a sketch from Caroll, an invitation to the video chat, the signed alternate I AM BIG BIRD film poster, the 2-disc special edition DVD or BluRay, a digital download of the film and soundtrack and access to the production blog (Non-US, please add $35 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2013

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