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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on February 15.

Need 2k Backers, Blu-Ray DVD and more!

Update #6 · Feb 5, 2013 · 13 comments

Help us get to 2k!

We recognize the #1 thing that helps us become successful is YOU our fans!  So we are trying to get to 2000 backers before the end of our campaign.  Will you help?

If we reach our goal of 2000 backers all reward-receiving backers get a special edition THANK YOU button w/ Jeremy Lin's signature printed.  It'll be tight, trust us!

This is all about backers, so tell your friends.  They can back the project for as little as $1!  So tell your friends, if every backer just gets 1 friend to back the project, we'll all get the special edition THANK YOU button!

$65 Reward for Blu-Ray DVD

We appreciate all the helpful feedback and we're ready to commit to making Blu-Ray DVDs.  I mean who wants to watch sports in HD anyways?  So we're offering a $65 reward level that includes the Blu-Ray DVD.  If you've already pledged, Kickstarter allows you to change your pledge and your reward choice. so upgrade now! Thanks for the feedback!

$1000 Reward for Signed Poster and DVD

We are offering signed DVD and signed Poster reward for all current $1000 backers and future $1000 backers.  So get that JLIN signed swag!

Again thanks for all the support and help us reach our 2k backing goal!

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      Creator Alexandra Devlin on February 11

      AHHH I'm so excited, Jeremy out of all people deserve it! I'm a hugeeeeeee fan! I wish I was a billionaire so I can pledge more or better yet support the entire film, but sadly I'm not. :( I hope I can meet him one day! :)

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      Creator Shawn Wright on February 9

      Linsanity,

      I get it. That is cool. I see now. I have only backed three projects and I assumed this was your main distribution point. Got it!

      So will you be letting your fans and backers here know how or when they can see the movie but not spend $50? If so how and when?

      Thanks for the feedback.

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      Creator Linsanity on February 7

      Shawn,

      Thank you for the insight and we do really value the feedback. Do keep in mind that Kickstarter for us is not our distribution platform. Some projects use it as such. Kickstarter is a way to engage fans that want to help support and back the film. So we are not looking to provide every available future distribution option available here. We do see the value of digital download and I'm confident it will be in our distribution strategy, Kickstarter just isn't a reflection of that full strategy.

      Hope that helps and keep sharing, we love the input!

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      Creator gwendolyn campbell on February 7

      Several have asked so here is the short version:

      To change your pledge you must fist sign into the kickstarter page.

      Click on manage your pledge - should be upper right hand of Linsanity page

      Change your pledge amount in the box provided and then choose your new promo.. then continue to payment... this will change the amount it does not add to ( or subtract from) previous amounts pledged. Hope this helps :-)

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      Creator Shawn Wright on February 7

      Roger. I understand what you are saying. I am a fan of movies and a fan of independent films. I am also a fan of Lin, and that is why I choose to support. He is good guy in my book.

      I guess I suffer from reading to much Seth Godin. See I believe that if the authors of this film will embrace the new "connection economy" they will be able to go even further beyond this production. So, although it sounds like I am all about me, in fact I am trying to give a bit of "heads up" about the market and what it might allow. For me it is $10 of pure profit for them, which is pretty sweet and not to be dismissed when you think of the millions who also might pay $5 - $10.

      Independent films should not be afraid of Red Box or even piracy. I make my living off of copyright and understand it's importance. But it is gonna happen and we can do nothing about it, expect make the best of it and strike while the iron is hot.

      You and everyone reading this may not see it today, but direct download for pay to fans like us is going to be the future. And the cats who grab that wave early are gonna see a huge push on their next project. The beauty of direct will be that word of mouth on the internet will propel good works to greatness and bad works to the bottom. Thus everyone is helped.

      But I figured this would be met with scorn and realize it was a waste of time.

      Thanks again and good luck. I look forward to seeing the film, eventually. :)

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      Creator Rene TE on February 6

      How do I go about changing my pledge from the $50 to $65 to be able to get the Blu-Ray DVD?

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      Creator Roger Feng on February 6

      Shawn, keep this in mind.. first, most people who pledge such as me are fans of Jeremy Lin. Second, I am a movie lover, and i would have no problem to support independent film maker.. The money i pledge is for a show of support, not purely for the dvd, button and etc.. those are just extra. If you are not a fan of Jeremy and not coming from supporting independent movie maker, even 50 cents will be too much for you..

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      Creator Shawn Wright on February 6

      The following is said with all respect. And I am trying to be considerate by reminding you it is 2013. Really, I am.

      I would pay $10 for a digital download. I have no need for buttons, stickers, or old media like DVD or Blue Ray. I do have a interest a good story. And frankly I think the digital download would be pure profit for you while by-passing the middle man. Otherwise, I will just wait and see it at RedBox for $1 or see it on the internet for almost nothing. I am not trying to offend you, just reminding you of the facts in todays internet driven world.

      Keep in mind that I and everyone here will eventually see the movie. The question is how hard will you make it and will you get paid more now or less later. Hope that makes sense without sounding mean. (said in my helpful, encouraging voice)

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      Creator Linsanity on February 6

      Anthony,

      We haven't worked out the details of the content of the DVDs yet. We've been filming segments to use for behind the scenes and such, but at this point we just don't have a specific detail to share. If you're concerned just get the Blu-Ray DVD b/c if anything that'll have everything. ;)

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      Creator anthony on February 6

      Will there be any differences in terms of content (not quality) for the Blu ray vs. the DVD?

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      Creator Linsanity on February 5

      You can change your pledge and reward. All rewards above $65 will include the Blu-Ray DVD.

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      Creator Nelson Wong on February 5

      So, at the $250 level does that have the Blu-Ray option now?

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      Creator Raymond L. Liu on February 5

      For those of us who pledged $50 already...can we just chip in an additional $15 for the Bluray version?

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  • Pledge $1 or more

    463 backers

    Our deepest gratitude. This project wouldn't exist if it weren't for fans like you. THANK YOU!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
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    201 backers

    We will send you an Exclusive Collectible Linsanity Movie Button and Sticker to swagout your laptop, briefcase, purse, car, basketball, etc.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
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    68 backers

    We want to keep your walls fresh! We will send you a Linsanity Poster, Exclusive Collectible Button, and Sticker.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
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  • Pledge $50 or more

    761 backers

    What better way to memorialize Linsanity than with your own DVD! When the DVD is ready, we will send you one DVD for your keepsake! The DVD may take longer to make so in the interim we'll send you a Poster, Exclusive Button, and Sticker to make sure you're swagged out.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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    200 backers

    Ask and you shall receive. Blu-Ray DVD option now available by request. The DVDs may take longer to make so in the interim we'll send you a Poster, Exclusive Button, and Sticker to make sure you're swagged out.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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  • Pledge $150 or more

    72 backers

    Due to an overwhelming number of requests, we're adding a reward to include the whole button collection! You'll get all 9 buttons that chronicle each stage in his career, the whole Collection! You'll get the poster and sticker in April as well as the DVD when it is ready later this year.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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  • Pledge $250 or more

    175 backers

    We are really thankful for you involvement. We will recognize and thank you in the CREDITS of our film! We also will personally write you a thank you card from one of the creators. Lastly you can immortalize your involvement by having your own DVD copy and also Poster, Button, and Sticker of course.

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

    5 backers Limited (20 of 25 left)

    We love you guys! All current $1k backers are grandfathered into this reward. Who doesn't want Jeremy Lin signed stuff? We do! Signed DVD and signed Poster are yours. Along with a call between you and one of our creators! Hear all about how this project started years before Linsanity. Ask us anything about this long journey and our time working with and telling Jeremy's story. You'll also get a thank you credit in the film as well as a SIGNED Blu-Ray DVD, SIGNED Poster, Button, and Sticker.

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

    5 backers

    You're instrumental to our project success! To say "Thank You!" we will setup a call between you and one of our creators! Hear all about how this project started years before Linsanity. Ask us anything about this long journey and our time working with and telling Jeremy's story. You'll also get a thank you credit in the film as well as a DVD, Poster, Button, and Sticker.

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

    0 backers Limited (25 of 25 left)

    WOW! Its clear you are one of us and want to be part of this project! To thank you we will send you a signed Jeremy Lin jersey and signed DVD! (Signed by Jeremy Lin just in case it wasn't clear) You will get to chat with one of us creators. We'll make sure to share all about the funny interviews and experiences we went through to make the film along with answer any other questions you may have. You will be thanked in our film credits and make sure you get your personal copy of the DVD, Poster, Button, and Sticker.

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

    3 backers Limited (2 of 5 left)

    Thank you so much for your support! We appreciate your support so much let us come thank you personally, we'll take you and a few friends/family out for dinner, give you an exclusive peek at the documentary, and share some behind the scene footage as well. We'll make sure to bring lots of swag for you (Signed jersey, Signed DVD, Poster, Button, Sticker). We'll make sure to thank you in the credits of the film of course! For those interested in pledging >$10,000, please contact us and we can work out something special. Jeremy has offered to help us creatively here as well. Email: support@linsanitythemovie.com

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2013