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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on January 20, 2012.

WE DID IT! THANK YOU! How to follow the film going forward!

Update #7 · Jan 23, 2012 · 2 comments

Whew, what an exciting conclusion to the campaign! As you can imagine, we’ve been running on fumes this last week and finally found some time to sleep over the weekend. We’re still in awe that we not only reached our goal but surpassed it. We raised over $9,548 on the last day alone!

We wish there was time to call all 1,675 of you personally to say thanks but right now we’ve got to buckle down and finish this movie. Thanks to all of you we’ve got a busy, exciting year ahead of us!

Please continue to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, where we’ll update you on the progress of the film and the details about its eventual premier. It’s also a great place to direct any friends and family who might be interested in learning about the project.

Once again, we want to sincerely thank you for everything you’ve given us the last 38 days. Not only have you given us financial support, but you’ve given us your time, attention and, in many cases, your talents. We promise to do everything we can to return the favor and make a film we can all be proud of.

Here are a few articles about the project that were written during the campaign:

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You Are the 1% (Don’t Worry, It’s a Good Thing)

Update #6 · Jan 20, 2012 · 1 comment

Hello!

This is it. We’re less than 15 hours away from the end of the campaign. 

Thank you so much for donating. Hundreds of thousands of people have visited our campaign page, but less than 1% have actually taken the plunge and put their financial support behind us. Amazing to believe we’ve come this far. It's people like you that are going to make this film a reality and we can't thank you enough for your support. 

Every dollar donated and every link posted will help us reach our goal. Just think, if everyone who has seen the trailer (http://bit.ly/sOFbMi) donated just $1, we would have tripled our goal already. The key to reaching our goal is getting the Kickstarter page seen by as many people as possible. If we don't reach our goal, you will never be charged for your pledge and we go right back to square one, delaying the film indefinitely. By promoting the kickstarter campaign to your network, we’ll be able to inch ever closer to our goal of a successful campaign and a wonderful film that we can all be proud of.

We also want to take the time to thank those of you have increased your donation since the time of your original pledge. Every day we've seen donations increase by $5, $10, $15 dollars and we want to assure you these things do not go unnoticed. Just think, if everyone increased their pledge by $5, we'd make our goal almost exactly.

Additionally, if you follow us on Facebook and Twitter, we can update you on future progress and the film premier! In the last hours of the campaign, however, we’ll be using these outlets to share the Kickstarter link as much as possible. If you could spread the word to your networks too, we’d be so grateful: http://kck.st/svFubS

Thanks again for all your support. Over the course of this campaign we have been consistently humbled and amazed by the generosity you've shown us. We really would not be able to do this without each and everyone of you! 

Sincerely, 

Matt and Andrew 

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Let’s Hit the Press, Together (and Facebook, Twitter)

Update #5 · Jan 19, 2012 · comment

A giant thank you is in order, we finally reached the six digits and are within striking distance. So, thank you. Thank you for helping make this two man effort feel like an army out there every day promoting what we’re doing here. 

There’s no doubt, we can reach the goal - together. If everyone reading this could post about the project via Facebook, Twitter or Email (too late for the post office, I think) we are confident we can make it to our goal.

We’ve been posting about the project at every opportunity, however we can only reach so far. If everyone who has supported the project (let’s say 1000 backers, to be safe) reaches 100 friends, we will have 100,000 more people who know what we’re up to! And if even just 1% of those people can donate $20, we’ll have raised $20,000!

Here are some ways you might be able to help us achieve this: 

Please don’t hesitate to comment or reach out via email at improveverywherefilm@gmail.com. We’ll get back to you before the day is over. Thanks again for all the encouragement. It has kept our spirits high and we feel incredibly lucky to have so many people that believe in our film. Look for our final update tomorrow morning. 

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Twitter Giveaway Strategy (With Video!)

Update #4 · Jan 13, 2012 · comment

We’ve passed 50% and are quickly on our way to the finish line! THANK YOU! However, we still have to raise over $7,000 each day to make it. 

To help reach our daily goal of until the end of our campaign we’re introducing a Twitter giveaway: 

Be sure to check back daily to find out what we’re giving away:

Friday (1/13): Brand New Improv Everywhere Tee Shirt
Saturday (1/14): Brand New Improv Everywhere DVD, Volume 4 
Sunday (1/15): Signed Copy of “Causing a Scene” 
Monday (1/16): 16″ x 20″ Framed Print from “Black Tie Beach” 
Tuesday (1/17): Signed Mini Megaphone from founder Charlie Todd
Wednesday (1/18): Signed Invisible Dog Leash from “Invisible Dogs”
Thursday (1/19): Brand New “No Pants Subway Ride” Tee Shirt
Friday (1/20): Giveaway Package - One of Everything! 
Includes: Improv Everywhere Tee Shirt, Volume 4 DVD, Signed Copy of "Causing a Scene", 16" x 20" Framed Print from "Black Tie Beach", Signed Mini Megaphone from "Say Something Nice", Signed Invisible Dog Leash from "Invisible Dogs", and a New "No Pants Subway Ride" Tee Shirt

Here’s how it will work:

To enter the contest on twitter, please follow us at @IEFilm and tweet:

Check out the Improv Everywhere Film Teaser and support the project here: http://kck.st/vCU9du #IEFilm

At the end of each day (at 11:59PM EST) we’ll randomly select a winner and ship the gift free charge anywhere in the world!

Stay tuned tomorrow for another free giveaway!

Just like the campaign, this effort is going to rely on a lot of people we have not met (yet) sharing the project out of kindness. It’s a great way to tell your friends and spread the word so please share as much as you can.

We can do this together! More updates soon as we close in on making this campaign a success!

Twitter: http://twitter.com/iefilm
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/improveverywherefilm
Website: http://www.improveverywhere.com/film

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Let’s do this! New featurette from the film!

Update #3 · Jan 4, 2012 · comment

THANK YOU. We can’t say it enough. We’re blown away by the outpouring of support for this project, yet (although it feels strange to say) we’re still a long way from the finish line. We just reached $45,500 and are shooting for 50% by the end of the week, which is $62,000.

Here’s our progress with the red line representing our daily target:

As you can see, around December 25th we started veering away from out daily target which makes total sense. Who wants to be on the internet all day during the Holiday season? Andrew and I both took a few days to spend with our families and we hope that you had an excellent holiday, too. Now that we're all back at our computers, we really need your help to reach our goal.

Please continue to SHARE our link as much as possible via email, facebook, twitter, etc! 


In case you’d like to just copy a quick status update, check these out:

Want to know why thousands of people take their pants off? http://kck.st/vCU9du
Going pants-less this weekend? Learn how it all started http://kck.st/vCU9du

Please help support the upcoming feature-length Improv Everywhere film: http://kck.st/vCU9du

Also, if you haven't already, please connect with us: 

Twitter: http://twitter.com/iefilm
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/improveverywherefilm
Website: http://www.improveverywhere.com/film

In the mean time, we’re very excited to release a short featurette about the first no pants subway ride ever. You’d think that the star of the video would be someone that isn't wearing their pants but the real star of the video is a girl who just happened to stumble into the scene.

Years later, as we prepared to begin shooting the documentary, we actually were able to setup an interview that is featured in the clip, check it out:

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    782 backers

    Digital download of the feature film. Also, see your name in lights! Or, more accurately, on the Improv Everywhere website as a proud supporter.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $25 or more

    429 backers

    Be the first to get a DVD of the feature delivered to you! Free shipping. Also, all previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $50 or more

    262 backers Limited (1738 of 2000 left)

    Get a limited edition “behind-the-scenes” DVD with commentary from senior Improv Everywhere agents, exclusive videos, photos and interviews. Free shipping. Also, all previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $100 or more

    52 backers Limited (448 of 500 left)

    Receive digital access to hours of interview archives with stars of the film including: Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation), Rich Sommer (Mad Men), Andy Milonakis (Andy Milanokis Show) and Ben Folds! Also, all previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $250 or more

    37 backers Limited (463 of 500 left)

    Get a limited edition movie poster signed by Improv Everywhere founder, Charlie Todd and the filmmaking team. Additionally, receive an Improv Everywhere t-shirt with our brand new logo and a special thanks in the credits. Also, all previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $500 or more

    10 backers Limited (490 of 500 left)

    Enjoy a limited edition coffee table hardcover book with full page photos and stories from the making of the film and various missions delivered to your door for free! Also, all previous rewards.

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

    8 backers Limited (12 of 20 left)

    Join us at our first private New York screening! Dinner and drinks provided. Meet the film-making team and Improv Everywhere founder, Charlie Todd. Also, all previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)

    Join us at our first festival premier! We will provide festival passes but travel and lodging are on you. Also receive: an early release of the DVD, access to hours of interview archives online, a “behind-the-scenes” DVD with special commentary, a coffee table hardcover book with full page photos and stories from the making of the film, an all new Improv Everywhere tee shirt, a movie poster signed by Improv Everywhere founder, Charlie Todd and credit on the Improv Everywhere website as a proud supporter. All items delivered to your door for free!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
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    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    This one of a kind experience lets you participate in an upcoming smaller-scale Improv Everywhere project as a featured agent! We’ll take care of everything day of, but travel and lodging are on you. Also receive: an early release of the DVD, access to hours of interview archives online, a “behind-the-scenes” DVD with special commentary, a coffee table hardcover book with full page photos and stories from the making of the film, an all new Improv Everywhere tee shirt, a movie poster signed by Improv Everywhere founder, Charlie Todd and credit on the Improv Everywhere website as a proud supporter. All items delivered to your door for free!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $7,500 or more

    2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)

    An “Associate Producer” credit and a personal screening of the film in New York. Also receive: an early release of the DVD, access to hours of interview archives online, a “behind-the-scenes” DVD with special commentary, a coffee table hardcover book with full page photos and stories from the making of the film, an all new Improv Everywhere tee shirt, a movie poster signed by Improv Everywhere founder, Charlie Todd and credit on the Improv Everywhere website as a proud supporter. All items delivered to your door for free!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
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    2 backers All gone!

    An “Executive Producer” credit and a personal screening of the film in New York with Directors and Producers. We’ll take care of everything once you arrive, but travel and lodging are on you. Also, all previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013

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