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Every dollar counts! That’s why you’ll get a shout out on our website even if you donate only $1! You will also be added to our email newsletter list, so you can be on top of all the latest Merch Girl news.

Merch Girl has a pretty rockin’ Austin based soundtrack. The entire soundtrack is comprised of music by The John Evans Band (Abbie’s father) and Emily Bell, one of his long time collaborators. John and Emily’s music is truly the soundtrack to Abbie’s life. For $5, download one of these five songs. Choose from: “Dust Bowl", “Going Down Loud”, “Butterfly Girl” by John Evans Band; or “Back To The Way I Was" and “Pusher Girl” by Emily Bell. You will also receive a Merch Girl post card in the mail designed by Abbie just for our Kickstarter supporters. And of course, you’ll also get a shout out on our website and be added to the Merch Girl email list for all the up to the minute info.

You get all five songs mentioned above by John Evans Band and Emily Bell. This is the only place to currently buy them! You will also receive a Merch Girl post card in the mail designed by Abbie just for our Kickstarter supporters. Do it for Merch Girl. Do it for local Austin music.

You get everything mentioned in the $10 donation above plus a digital download of the full-length film as and when it's available! (For legal reasons we have to say “when/if available”... but we are leaning toward “when”!) You will receive your songs soon, and the digital download of the film will head your way summer of 2013!

You get everything mentioned in the $25 donation above plus an awesome Merch Girl t-shirt designed by the merch girl, Abbie, herself! You will receive your songs and t-shirt soon (your choice from S-XL), and the digital download of the film will hopefully head your way summer of 2013! Shipping is included in domestic orders only, international orders must cover their own shipping costs.

We wanted to offer another NYC based reward for our east coast supporters! So for $75, our very own editor, Jess Miller, will be teaching a 2 hour Final Cut Pro class for beginners. During the class, you will work with raw footage from Merch Girl, and learn the basics of the interface, how to use transitions, text, special effects, and even a little about color correction. The 5-person classes will be held at Moondog Edit, a high-end post production facility in Manhattan. There will be two classes, so you will have a choice of two dates. After the class, you will be able to go home and edit your very own movie! www.moondogedit.com

Watch the film in style! Join the filmmakers for an exclusive, private screening of Merch Girl at a small and intimate venue in New York City. You also get everything mentioned in the $25 donation. Donor is responsible for his/her own travel and accommodation to New York City.

Now this is an amazing deal. A concert and a private screening of Merch Girl! After the film Emily Bell, John Evans and his long time friend, Hayes Carll will be performing a sit down show at Antones, a staple in the fantastically musical Austin, TX. Your donation is good for one ticket. We will be releasing the exact date one month prior to their performance. These tickets are only available here! 150 tickets only! http://www.hayescarll.com/ Donor is responsible for his/her own travel and accommodation to Austin.

You receive everything mentioned in the $25 donation above plus a beautiful poster designed and signed by the talented Abbie. You will receive your songs and poster soon and the digital download of the film will hopefully head your way summer of 2013! Shipping is included in domestic orders only, international orders must cover their own shipping costs.

Now this is an amazing deal. This reward will get you TWO tickets to a concert and a private screening of Merch Girl! After the film Emily Bell, John Evans and his long time friend, Hayes Carll will be performing a sit down show at Antones, a staple in the fantastically musical Austin, TX. Your donation is good for TWO tickets. The concert will take place on Sunday February 10th at 2PM. These tickets are only available here! 150 tickets only! http://www.hayescarll.com/ Donor is responsible for his/her own travel and accommodation to Austin. NOTE: THIS REWARD IS FOR TWO TICKETS!

Merch Girl Thank You Box! We will send you a DVD of Merch Girl's Director's Cut, as and when available. You will also get all the great downloads (music and movie) a merch girl t-shirt, poster, and a coozie! Everyone needs to keep their beer cold, right? We hope to have the film ready for you by summer of 2013- but you'll get everything else soon! Shipping is included in domestic orders only, international orders must cover their own shipping costs.

Do you like movies AND great food? NOW FOR ONLY $250, you and a guest get a 3-course meal and wine pairing at Vino Vino, one of Austin’s premier wine cafes, with Abbie herself and Cary, the director! Pick their brains about making this crazy, amazing documentary while you sip on some great wine! We will give you one month notice on the time and date of the party and will have two separate seatings! Plus you get everything included in the $200 donation. http://vinovinoaustin.com

Do you like movies AND great food? For $400, you and a guest get a 3-course meal and wine pairing at Vino Vino, one of Austin’s premier wine cafes, with Abbie herself and Cary, the director! Pick their brains about making this crazy, amazing documentary while you sip on some great wine! We will give you one month notice on the time and date of the party and will have two separate seatings! Plus you get everything included in the $200 donation. http://vinovinoaustin.com

Know that without you, we wouldn't be able to finish this film. You will get a Special Thanks credit in the full-length version of Merch Girl, a one on one skype session with Abbie and the filmmakers, and of course, all the swag mentioned in the $200 donation. Shipping is included in domestic orders only, international orders must cover their own shipping costs.

A 7 night stay at Nez Perce Ranch in Montana (regular cost: $1,400)! Stay in your very own, fully-equipped cabin that comfortably sleeps 4. The ranch is located in the heart of the Bitterroot Mountains, on the Nez Perce River. Known for its magnificent surroundings, the Nez Perce Ranch is one hundred acres of virtually untouched land in the heart of the most beautiful valley in Montana. You can spend your days fishing, hiking, mountain biking, tubing down the river, or simply relaxing and taking in the magnificent scenery. Take advantage of this great deal! Donor is responsible for his/her travel to and from ranch. Purchase valid for 2 years (July 1st – 1st week in October only). http://www.nezperceranch.com/

Have you ever wondered how documentaries get made? This is your chance to learn! We value your opinion and notes are an important part of the filmmaking process, so we want to screen a rough cut of the movie with you, where you will have the opportunity to help us make Merch Girl all it can be. If you're in Austin or New York come to one of the filmmakers home/office for an edit session, but if you're somewhere else, don't worry! We'll screen the movie and then we'll Skype! You will also get a Special Thanks credit in the film. AND all of the amazing merch mentioned in the $200 dollar tier.

John Evans and Emily Bell will personally write a song for you about any topic of your choosing and record a rough mix. Isn’t it everyone’s dream to have a song written for them? (Although it is yours to enjoy forever, rights remain retained by John Evans and Emily Bell.) And of course, you get all the swag mentioned in the $200 donation. You will get your awesome swag bag soon, but it will take some time to write you an amazing song. Send us your ideas and they'll work with you to develop appropriate lyrics as soon as they can!

You will receive an official Associate Producer credit on Merch Girl. This means you can create your very own IMDB page. C’mon, how about a new career in filmmaking? You'll also get all the swag mentioned in the $200 donation. Shipping is included in domestic orders only, international orders must cover their own shipping costs.

A private screening of Merch Girl at your home with Abbie and the filmmakers. Learn all about making this amazing documentary! You will also receive everything from the $5000 donation. Travel expenses covered within 200 miles of Austin only, outside of that the donor is responsible for travel costs and accommodation.

Hayes Carll & John Evans will perform an acoustic house concert for you and your guests! It could be a private show for you and your special someone or a rockin party for you and all your friends. Travel expenses covered within 200 miles of Austin only, outside of that the donor is responsible for travel costs and accommodation. Scheduling will be subject to musicians' prior commitments.