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Update #5: Editor Karen Abad jons Fifty Lakes One Island
Meeting with editor Karen Abad for a weekend of intense editing. We are thinking about creating a two-part film for Fifty Lakes One Island. One is a meditative journey through pictures and music of the island's lakes, while the second part give takes a behind the scenes look at the making of Fifty Lakes. I am honored to have Karen involved with the project. Her short film, Little Boat, is a favorite of mine.
Update #4: Fifty Lakes One Island Update
Hello,
I apologize for the delay in delivering this update on the Fifty Lakes One Island project. I think I was suffering from a bit of an Isle Royale hangover. I had too much fun losing my mind during my forty-day adventure and suffered the consequences. I am just now finding my footing in civilization. It was worth it.
The project is moving ahead as planned with hopes in developing an interactive website in addition to the film and book. Eric Kessler of Kessler Crane is producing a Behind the Scenes, Fifty Lakes One Island, series with the help of editor Karen Abad.
During my forty days in the fall I had incredible weather, good luck, and the adventure of a lifetime. Check out the video for a sneak peak and I promise frequent updates in the upcoming months as progress is made.
Thank you,
George Desort
Update #3: Heading to Isle Royale
Thank you for your generosity. I am boarding the Ranger III, bound for Isle Royale, in thirty minutes and will return at the end of October. I will post an update as soon as I return.
Cheers,
George
Update #2: Interview posted on UpNorthica
Departure date is fast approaching.
Thanks for your support.
Cheers,
George
Update #1: First $10,000 Matched!
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 14, 2011.
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Pledge $500 and receive the Fifty Lakes One Island DVD, the official Fifty Lakes One Island t-shirt, the coffee table book of photographs taken during the making of the project and one 20" x 30" professionally-mounted photograph from the project. You will have the opportunity of selecting an image from a collection of twelve.
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Pledge $1,000 and receive the Fifty Lakes One Island DVD, the official Fifty Lakes One Island t-shirt, the coffee table book of photographs taken during the making of the project and one 20" x 30" professionally-mounted photograph from the project. You will have the opportunity of selecting an image from a collection of twelve. In addition, you will receive a special acknowledgment in the closing credits of the film, plus an online interview, phone call, or dinner with the filmmaker, George Desort.
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George Desort will lead a one day wildlife filmmaking and photography workshop in your area. This could take place at a library, community center, or your home depending on size of class. You will also receive Associate Producer credit in the film. Please email for more details.
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George Desort is exploring and filming the fifty lakes of Isle Royale for his latest independent project. The island has become a second home for Desort since joining the Isle Royale Wolf-Moose Study in 2005 as a filmmaker and photographer.
His work has appeared in Audubon, National Geographic, Backpacker, The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and PBS affiliates across the country. Fortunate Wilderness, the wolf and moose study of Isle Royale was a finalist at the 2009 International Wildlife Film Festival.
For more info about Fortunate Wilderness www.fortunatewilderness.com.
