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This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 21, 2009.
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One original Frank Pease portrait photograph; Your name/link on our website's Backers page
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A signed copy of the LaPorte, Indiana book, your name/link on our website's backers page
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You'll receive an original Frank Pease portrait photograph; a signed copy of the LaPorte, Indiana book; your name/link on our website's Backers page
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Illustrator to the stars, Arthur Jones, will draw a caricature of you (or a person of your choosing) in whatever environment you can imagine. Perhaps a lunar landscape, or inside a whale, Arthur can make it happen. Check postitnotestories.com for more on Arthur!
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Two original Frank Pease portrait photographs, a signed copy of the LaPorte, Indiana book, a very grateful mention in the film's "Thank You" credits, your name/link on our website's Backers page
Pledge $249 or more
Super musician and friend-of-the-project, Michael Hearst (of One Ring Zero and Songs for Ice Cream Trucks) will write and record a "song portait" for you (or your love) about the person of your choice (or the object of your desire); a very grateful mention in the film's "Thank You" credits; your name/link on our website's Backers page
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TWO VIP tickets to NYC premiere and after-party, a very grateful mention in the film's "Thank You" credits, FIVE original Frank Pease portrait photographs, TWO signed copies of the LaPorte, Indiana book, your name/link on our website's backers page
Pledge $2,495 or more
A two-day guided tour of LaPorte, Indiana with Jason Bitner! We will fly you to Chicago (US only- ticket should be less than $500), and drive out to scenic LaPorte. We'll stay one night at the lofts@920, LaPorte's boutique hotel, and Jason will be your personal guide to the town. Head to the beach? Cinnamon rolls at the diner? Drinks at Dick's bar? Wherever you want to go, we'll go there. GOOD TIMES!
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Director Joe Beshenkovsky was nominated for two Emmy Awards for Nonfiction Editing for his work on the Showtime television series “This American Life,” based on the celebrated public radio program. Other projects include “Objectified,” a documentary film currently in theaters, and numerous television series and programs sponsored by the UN and State Department.
Producer Jason Bitner is the co-creator of FOUND Magazine, a show-and-tell project celebrating found notes, letters and other ephemera, and the creator of Cassette From My Ex, a storytelling project based around love and mixtapes. Jason’s work has been widely published and reviewed, and has been featured in print, web, radio, and television appearances including The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, National Public Radio, SPIN Magazine, and many others.
As a kid growing up in the fifties I remember visiting my aunt and uncle in LaPorte. If I remember correctly her address was 209 Orchard Bluff or something like that. Across the lone asphalt street from her house was a small wood which is now a hotel I believe. Down the asphalt street was a man made lake where I spent many nights fishing for blue gills or sun fish. I returned to La Porte many years ago and was depressed to find how the city has changed. Too much commercialism. Oh well, if I remember anything else I'll comment.
Joe, Jason, wonderful work. Where do we send our snail mail addresses for our rewards? Thanks for all your dedication! :)
Joe, Jason, wonderful work. Where do we send our snail mail addresses for our rewards? Thanks for all your dedication! :)
Joe, Jason, and staff, Thanks, again, for your commitment to our hometown and the project. I'm hoping that it will hit an indie screen in Atlanta. Best of luck! Lin Curtis
Congrats! Glad to support and can't wait to see the results!
What a great project! Looking forward to seeing it! Cheers!
Thanks again, Donna, Dave & Amanda, and Marsha. And thanks for helping us finish up the project... we're really excited to share more in the upcoming months. Keep your fingers crossed!
At 0.2 on the film teaser, I know the two children in the photo on the left. :)
Being born and raised in LP and having all my pictures taken by Mr. Pease, I know I have some real treasures here at my house. This is a great idea and I hope you make your goal, you're almost there!
I'd love to get back to LP and see these pictures because I'm sure there's some of me that we never had returned when Mr. Pease became ill. Good luck!
This film looks amazing! True quality. Glad to be able to pledge and help you. If you need any help with anything, let me know.
Loved the film.....I am from LaPorte and enjoyed seeing people and places that are close to me. My brother came home for a visit and found 9 pictures of him in the boxes. What a surprise!!
Thanks so much Tom & Lori, Michael and cshaw! We've got our fingers crossed here... and we're extremely thankful to you all.
Good luck Joe and Jason.
Best of luck with this worthwhile project. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Joe, Jason & Jeremy - the # Jays!!!
Project looks sensational.
All the best
Thanks Perry and Alicia! We're glad you're down with the project... we're working hard to make sure the film can be as great as the Frank Pease photos...
And, yes, Lynn! We'll be in touch to make a plan. Thanks again for pledging!
brilliant brilliance
Good luck!
I will pledge, but don't need pictures(I have originals from LP) got book already, but live in LI NY now and would love film invite.