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      Goat Girl Press on May 18

      I'm so looking forward to this, and so glad you are taking the time a project like this needs in order for it to be everything you envisioned.

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      Jim Batt on May 11

      We're down to shooting the last handful of shots now, with the end very much in sight. Will post a proper update and some photos shortly. Thanks everyone for your patience, the film is looking amazing, and we couldn't have done it without your support!

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      Thomas Tan on May 10

      I realized its been over a year.. is it finishing up soon guys?

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      Sean Bohan on April 2

      Hi - anyone have an update on this?

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      Jim Batt on July 13, 2011

      Hey Terry, you can keep up to date with the animation's progress over at www.ihaveyourheart.com!

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      Terry on July 13, 2011

      Has anyone heard about the progress?

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      dreamer on April 24, 2011

      gratz!!!!!!!

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      Thomas Tan on April 24, 2011

      Congratz! u're the 1st kickstarter project i've funded successfully. Cant wait to see the final product ^^

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      Catherine Holcroft on April 24, 2011

      Congratulations.

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      Karina Cetin on April 24, 2011

      Yay! once again congratulations Kim, Jim and Molly! Can't wait to see the film!

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      GidgetWidget™ on April 24, 2011

      YOU GUYS DID IT AND I MATCHED IT! AWESOMENESS!!!

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      Ana Maria Seaton on April 13, 2011

      As a paper artists and stop motion enthusiast I am completely captivated. Looking forward to seeing more.

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      Jo Shepherd Ripley on April 13, 2011

      This is amazing, absolutely fandamtastic!!!

      I wish I had you guys on my team.
      Jo Shepherd Ripley

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      eva yoe on March 30, 2011

      Awesome!! ;) I love your work!!!

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      Sarah Brewer on March 30, 2011

      * can't think of a project i'd rather fund. I love all of your work, you 3 geniuses, you.

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      Sarah Brewer on March 30, 2011

      best kickstarter project EVER. d rather fund.

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      Andrew Diroll-Black on March 27, 2011

      Well, that was easy!

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      Goat Girl Press on March 26, 2011

      I am so excited for this project! Can't wait to see the end result, and really wish I could afford one of the mega-rewards.

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      Fleur Kelly on March 26, 2011

      Congrats! You have reached your goal

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      Michael J Sullivan on March 26, 2011

      With this talented trio, the finished project will be nothing short of amazing -- I cannot wait!

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      vonfancypants on March 26, 2011

      I keep telling myself "No more kickstarter! Save the money for your own creative projects!" Then something as wonderful as this comes along. Sigh. It's only a bit, but I hope it helps. I WANT to see this film! (The puppet was a nice incentive, too.)

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      Jim Batt on March 25, 2011

      Fleur - We're shipping from Australia and the US - all others will be International orders. Thanks!

      Trish - Your blog is awesome! We'd love to be in it. Thanks!

      Carina - You can download the song here: http://music.kimboekbinder.com/track/the-organ-donors-march-2 - but we'll be sure to include it in the final downloads as well. Thanks for the idea.

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      Fleur Kelly on March 25, 2011

      Can you specify where the International shipping is coming from?

      I live in Australia.

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      Trish Short Lewis on March 25, 2011

      I LOVE your ideas and design! I will be posting about it on my toy theatre/puppetry blog - hope it drives some backers to you! Trish Short Lewis @ pennyplain.blogspot.com

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      Carina on March 24, 2011

      It would be great to have the song 'I Have Your Heart' mp3 included with the digital download of the film.

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Digital download of the film once it is released. PDF puppet plan so you can print and make your own character.

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DVD of the final film, shipped before release + download of the film, and a PDF puppet plan. (+ $5 international shipping)

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A piece of the set + DVD, download, PDF puppet. (+ $5 international shipping)

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Puppet used in the filming + piece of the set + DVD, download, PDF puppet. + copy of Molly Crabapple's 'Dr. Sketchy's Official Rainy Day Coloring Book.'

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Original Molly Crabapple drawing + puppet used in the filming + DVD, download, PDF puppet. + coloring book

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Toy theater made from set pieces. One scene from the film will be sent to you, complete with two puppet characters used in the filming. There will be six scenes to choose from: the drawing room, the street, the garden, the docks, the boat, the surgery (first come, first serve.) + original Molly Crabapple drawing + DVD, download, PDF puppet. + coloring book

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A small antique suitcase filled with a toy theatre of the set pieces, complete with puppets used in the filming. + original Molly Crabapple drawing + DVD, download, PDF puppet. + coloring book

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A custom puppet of YOU, and chance to meet the cast in their own animated world. We will make a custom puppet of you, then your puppet-self will get to meet the cast and ask them questions. Molly will draw your portrait, then Jim will make a custom puppet and animation of you meeting the characters. You can submit one question to ask each character, these will be done as title cards like silent film. The sequence will be around ten seconds long. (You also get a DVD of the final film as well as the puppet of yourself!)

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Jim Batt is a Melbourne based film maker whose work has screened at international film festivals. He has made music videos for Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls), Kim Boekbinder, The Barons of Tang, Jess McAvoy, Martin Martini, Brothers Grim, and more. He has also directed several award winning short films, and one full length silent feature film with a live score by post-rock band The Butcher Birds.

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