You did it! YOU did it! We have crossed $110,000 ($110,334) with 9 hrs to go!
Dear all 358 backers who've come with Ben, William and me on this adventure of 40 days and 40 nights. You have done it! You just crossed $110,000 which means the film will net $100,000 (at least). There are still 9 hours to go and donations have been coming in steadily so I can't predict the final number. Each of them is sweet frosting on your amazing documentary cake. Working with you and your commitments has been fun, exciting and comes with an awesome responsibility. We promised to get back to the editing room and to use your money frugally.
When William was building his windmill, everyone said he was crazy, that he would never succeed, and that his mother should be worried about him. But, in his exact words from nearly 5 years ago, "I try and I made it." We didn't know if we could do this Kickstarter project, but I think just a little bit of William rubbed off on us.
Merci, Danke, Arigato, Gracias, Gratzie, Thank you!
Love, Tom and Ben
This photo is of William preparing nsima, Malawi's national staple dish. It's made of hot cornmeal rolled into balls. The consistency is like firmer Cream of Wheat. Nsima is served with "relishes:" mustard greens, tomatoes, and if available a little chicken or goat meat. It's delicious.
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Funding period
Nov 29, 2011 -
Jan 8, 2012
(40 days)
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Thank you for your support! Every contribution helps us reach our goal. (Donation tax-deductible as we are a 501(c)3. Certificate on Moving Windmills website.)
Estimated delivery: Jan 2012Pledge $15 or more
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Poster of Moving Windmils, autographed by the filmmakers. (Donation tax-deductible as we are a 501(c)3. Certificate on Moving Windmills website.)
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49 backers
Digital Download of the Moving Windmills soundtrack, featuring original music from Malawian artists and recordings of William's mother's church choir (incredibly inspiring). (Donation tax-deductible as we are a 501(c)3.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $50 or more
68 backers
DVD of the completed film, signed by William Kamkwamba and the filmmakers, when it's released on video. (Donation tax-deductible as we are 501(c)3. Certificate on Moving Windmills website.)
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100 backers
DVD, signed by William Kamkwamba and the filmmakers, plus the film soundtrack. Plus, a special "Thank You" in the film credits. (Donation tax-deductible as we are a 501(c)3.)
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19 backers
Signed DVD, digital soundtrack, plus a William Kamkwamba-autographed paperback of "The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind," William's New York Times-Bestselling memoir. Special "Thank You" in the credits. (Donation tax-deductible as we are a 501(c)3.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $500 or more
12 backers
Signed DVD, digital soundtrack, plus William Kamkwamba-autographed HARDBACK of "The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind, William's New York Times-Bestselling Memoir. A Very Special "Thank You" in the credits. (Donation tax-deductible.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
18 backers
Malawian gift pack including Nali Hot Sauce and Chombe Tea. DVD, Autographed Hardback, Thank you in the credits PLUS Invitation to the Premiere (your transport and lodging) and invitation to Premiere Reception with William Kamkwamba. Supporter recognition in the credits. (Donation tax-deductible.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $2,500 or more
5 backers
Malawian gift pack including Nali Hot Sauce and Chombe Tea. DVD, Autographed Hardback, Thank you in the credits PLUS Invitation to the Premiere (your transport and lodging), invitation to Premiere Reception and private dinner with William Kamkwamba and the filmmakers. Patron recognition in the credits. (Donation tax-deductible.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
5 backers
Malawian gift pack including Nali Hot Sauce and Chombe Tea. DVD, Autographed Hardback, Thank you in the credits PLUS Invitation to the Premiere (your transport and lodging), invitation to Premiere Reception and private dinner with William Kamkwamba and the filmmakers. Benefactor recognition in the credits. (Donation tax-deductible.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
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Malawian gift pack including Nali Hot Sauce and Chombe Tea. DVD, Autographed Hardback, Thank you in the credits PLUS Invitation to the Premiere for 4 people (your transport and lodging), invitation to Premiere Reception for 4 and private dinner for 4 with William Kamkwamba and the filmmakers. Benefactor recognition in the credits. (Donation tax-deductible.)
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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