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This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 23, 2011.
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YOU MADE 5 FRAMES POSSIBLE! You will be sent the UNIQUE 5-frame clip of the movie that you made possible. Make it your desktop wallpaper, post it to Facebook, print it out and tack it to the wall -- these frames are thanks to you and you alone. Thank you!
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YOU MADE 10 FRAMES POSSIBLE! + DOWNLOAD You get a high-definition digital download of the FULL film when it's done! PLUS you'll be sent the UNIQUE 10-frame clip of the movie that you (and only you) made possible.
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NEW REWARD LEVEL: 15 FRAMES + DOWNLOAD + EXTRAS Includes the HD download of the full film PLUS you get the full DVD experience -- without the DVD! You'll get digital versions of the deleted scenes, a director's commentary, a digital flipbook, bloopers (missed dunks! airballs!), a making-of-documentary, and more! PLUS you'll be sent the UNIQUE 15-frame clip of the film that exists thanks to you.
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YOU MADE 1 SECOND POSSIBLE! + DVD The DVD of the finished movie (with special behind-the-scenes features), PLUS you'll be sent the UNIQUE 1-second clip of the film that exists thanks to you.
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NEW REWARD LEVEL: 1.5 SECONDS + BLU-RAY Announcing a beautiful high-definition BLU-RAY disc jam-packed with extras! If you saw my web series The West Side or if you watched the Multimedia Lookbook at left you know this film is going to be very visual, so enjoy it in the highest quality possible! The disc will come with all of the behind-the-scenes features, PLUS you'll be sent the UNIQUE 1.5-second clip of the film that exists thanks to you.
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YOU MADE 2 SECONDS POSSIBLE! + DVD + DOWNLOAD The DVD of the movie (with special features), PLUS the HD Download of the film, AND you'll be sent the UNIQUE 2-second clip of the film that exists thanks to you.
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NEW REWARD LEVEL: 3 SECONDS + SIGNED BLU-RAY OR DVD + DOWNLOAD + SOUNDTRACK Not only are you getting the high-def Blu-ray (or DVD, your choice), you're getting a SIGNED COPY! Includes an HD download of the film (for watching on the go), and you'll be sent the UNIQUE 3-second clip of the film that exists thanks to you. PLUS this level includes a digital download of the SOUNDTRACK! Note: all levels greater than this one have been UPGRADED to include the soundtrack download and you can also choose Blu-ray or DVD -- and they'll be SIGNED (or not, if you don't want them to be, your choice)!
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YOU MADE 5 SECONDS POSSIBLE! + DVD + DOWNLOAD + PRODUCER CREDIT The DVD of the movie (with special features), AND the HD Download of the film, AND you'll be sent the UNIQUE 5-second clip of the film that exists thanks to you... PLUS you will be credited as a FOUNDING PRODUCER in the credits of the film itself, on the Man-child website (there will be a special Producers page), and on IMDB.com.
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NEW REWARD LEVEL: 10 SECONDS + SIGNED BLU-RAY OR DVD W/ NOTE + DOWNLOAD + PRODUCER CREDIT + SOUNDTRACK + SCRIPT At this level you get everything from the $120 level (including the producer credit and the soundtrack) but your Blu-ray or DVD (your choice) will not only be SIGNED but will also come with a personal thank you note! And new at this level is a downloadable copy of the FINAL SHOOTING SCRIPT! PLUS you'll be sent the UNIQUE 10-second clip of the film that exists thanks to you.
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NEW REWARD LEVEL: 20 SECONDS + SIGNED BLU-RAY OR DVD W/ NOTE + DOWNLOAD + PRODUCER CREDIT + SOUNDTRACK + SCRIPT + TICKETS This new 20-second level includes everything in the $240 level above and throws in TICKETS to the New York theatrical premiere, as well as the after party! Come drink with us! The kid actors won't be drinking, though -- who do you think we are?!? PLUS you'll be sent the UNIQUE 20-second clip of the film that exists thanks to you. This level is the same as the $720 level below except the $720 level includes a consultation.
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YOU MADE 30 SECONDS POSSIBLE! + DVD + DOWNLOAD + PRODUCER CREDIT + TICKETS + CONSULTATION The DVD, the HD Download, the 30-second clip that you alone made possible, the Founding Producer credit, AND... TICKETS to the New York theatrical premiere, as well as the after party. PLUS an hour-long consultation with me (in person in New York City, or via Skype elsewhere) about anything (example topic: how to launch a website for no money and build it up to 500,000 + pageviews/month with no staff in a little over a year... without paying for traffic or being annoying).
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YOU MADE 1 MINUTE POSSIBLE! + DVD + DOWNLOAD + PRODUCER CREDIT + TICKETS + CONSULTATION + BLOG POST You just made an entire minute of the movie possible. THANK YOU TIMES 1,000! Actually, times 1,440. You get all of the above -- the DVD, the download, the unique minute-long clip of feature film you enabled, the Founding Producer credit, the premiere and after party tickets, the hour-long consultation (in person in NYC or over Skype), PLUS I will write an entire blog post about you, your business, or your film on NoFilmSchool.com, which gets half a million views/month. I don't do sponsored posts, so this is a unique opportunity!
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NEW REWARD LEVEL: 2.5 MINUTES + SIGNED BLU-RAY OR DVD W/ NOTE + DOWNLOAD + PRODUCER CREDIT + SOUNDTRACK + SCRIPT + TICKETS + CONSULTATION + BLOG POST + SET VISIT The new reward at this level is the last one in that long list, and it's a fun one... Come SPEND A DAY ON THE SET! See how movies are made! Watch me bring my vision to life! Hang out with the cast and crew! Eat meals with us (we can't promise caviar, given the project's budget). Yell "action!" once or twice and you'll probably get a chance to be an extra while you're on set too. Just don't knock over the lights! Transportation to and lodging in NC (RDU area) not included, though there may be some scenes filmed elsewhere (NYC).
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YOU MADE 5 MINUTES POSSIBLE! + SIGNED BLU-RAY OR DVD W/ NOTE + DOWNLOAD + PRODUCER CREDIT + SOUNDTRACK + SCRIPT + TICKETS + CONSULTATION + BLOG POST + SET VISIT + MASS EMAIL In addition to a web site that gets 500k pageviews/month (and is always growing), I also run an email list with 36,000 readers. One reason it's sizable is because I DON'T sell the list (ask any subscriber, they'll tell you). I don't spam my readers! But if you think you have something that relates to filmmaking, photography, or online creativity, and you're trying to get the word out, here's your chance to reach 36k targeted readers directly. However, if the email reward is why you're donating this much, GET IN TOUCH WITH ME FIRST, okay? It has to be something I can write about. If you want me to send out 36,000 emails about penis pills... there is no pricetag for that. Not going to happen! Oh, and you get everything included in the 2.5 MINUTE package above, of course. Finally: THANK YOU. You just made an entire short film('s worth of my feature film) possible!
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Named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces in 2008, Ryan Koo co-wrote, directed, shot, and edited the Webby Award-winning web series The West Side. His first feature-length script, Man-child, has been supported by IFP, the Film Society of Lincoln Center, and the Tribeca Film Institute. Oh, and it was a successful Kickstarter project! He is also the founder of nofilmschool.com, which won Total Film’s Best Creative Blog award in 2011.
Looking forward to it Koo!
Update coming soon! As soon as I have something concrete to share.
Any updates?
How are things going? A new Update would be interesting :)
Can't Wait!!! Awesome to see this happen! Thanks Koo for all the updates and hard work! Loved the DSL hand book and look forward to the weekly news breaks!!
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THANK YOU EVERYONE!! I'm a bit behind on messages but I will get back to everyone in the days to come. This has been a truly inspiring, eye-opening, and motivating experience and I'm so grateful for all of your support! Time to make a movie!
Way to get it done KoO! Look forward to my copy of this history making film. Also, thanks for pushing the envelope on this one. You played well all 4 quarters.
I attended film school. What you have achieved with nofilmschool is momentous. The site just rocks. So, thank you for the free info and DSLR handbook . Thank you for raising the bar for narrative film funding via crowdfunding.
Please look for my project DISEASED the movie on Kickstarter in coming weeks. You have engaged and inspired many.
Enjoy!
James Elliot Green
You should use the success of this pledge drive to find matching grants from filmmaking and arts organizations. Wouldn't it be nice to have $250,000 to make this film instead of $125,000? There are grants available for every stage....preproduction, production and post. Why stop now, you're on a roll. Keep the momentum building!
And congratulations!
Way to get it done!!!
"When the music's over, turn out the lights." --Jim Morrison
The money keeps rolling in...
Congrats bro! Nice work!
Congrats. Enjoy the night. And then go make a film that has something to say, a film that contains a bit of truth about our world. I believe you can.
I'm happy to have contributed to the project, and hopefully this will inspire other people to support great ideas as Man-Child.
Marcos Bueno
Sao Paulo-Brazil
Congrats Koo so happy for you! Glad we could be a part of helping you make your film. The countdown would have been fun but way to stressful glad you made your goal early!!!! NOFILMSCHOOL Rocks!!!
Congrats Koo! Love the blog, can't wait for the film. Hope your dreams come true on this one and it's only the beginning!
Congratulations, Koo! Down with Other You!
(Hey, I made a rhyme!)
Congrats!!!
I concur with everyone else's sentiments, you truely are an inspiration to us all!!
Hope the shoot goes well and that you receive all your dues.
Well done again and well done to everyone who has backed this film!!!
Congrats! Glad you made the goal!!!! Good luck making the movie!
Bravo, Koo! Not only do you now have the funds you need, you also have a host of people who believe in your project. Way to go! And let's here it for Kickstarter for making it possible to fulfill your dream (and so many others).
Dreams come true:) Congratulations!!
yay! congratulations! i'm so glad to be (a small) part of your dream. and i don't even know you ;-)
Congratulations, Koo ! it feels so good...
amazing... and its just beginning...
and thank you so much for 'No Film School'
many blessings to you...
Congratulations, Koo! Well Done! Now get to work and make that movie! :-)
Hmmm... Not sure if I want to contribute now that I may not get the frames that were advertised. Is there any way to pull what I pledged?
Wow. Congrats!! :-) Can't wait to see it. You did good with this campaign. You stayed on us. Go, Koo.
Gary is right - ESPN will pick this up - and so will ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX (at least they will cover it) - even PSB! This is the right content - right story and will have the right type of fans that want to hear this story. Think about Lebron James and Bryce Harper - this is a chance to OWN part of the story before the hype ... I am happy you made it Koo! Gratz - only 9 hours to hit $150,000! How much would they pay for Lebron James or Bryce Harper High School Jersey? Maybe you should grab some autographs and get some t-shirts made before you shoot these kids into superstars! If you want to make shirts for your movie - I have a number you may want to call...
I just doubled my pledge. I challenge everyone to do the same. Or at the very least add just a little more love to the pot, whatever you can manage. And for those who haven't donated: 9 hours left to redeem yourselves. :)
THANK YOU ALL!!!!
Gary, Thank you for saying that! It's very true and every dollar will go on screen, but I'm just so happy to have made it this far. Everything over the next 9 hours is great given now there's less pressure!
Wow you did it!!!!
Word! With time to spare! You will have a much more fun and much less nerve-racking party tonight! Yes, I agree with Gary (see below)...let's keep going and give Koo a bit more to work with in his budget for this great film! I'll skip my usual coffee regiment today and increase my pledge a little bit instead...who's with me! Congrats Koo!
Koo, thank you for allowing us to take this journey with you . Congrats on MAN-CHILD surpassing its goal.
Congratulations! But there's still ten hours to go. Remember, Koo's budget was already extremely tight for a film like this. So there's still ten hours to go for people to make their donations and help Koo make an even better film with no compromises because of his tight budget. There's absolutely no reason not to donate $5 at this point. You know the film will be made. There's no longer any doubt about that. So go ahead and make a donation so you can be a part of this amazing project! Rarely in life do you get a second chance to make the right decision. For those who haven't donated yet, consider these next ten hours your second chance to do what you know deep down you really want to do. You WANT to help but you're still coming up with excuses..."oh, he's got the money now, he doesn't need my little donation." Trust me, he needs every penny he can get. The hard part is really just beginning. $115,000 is good but $130,000 would be ideal! And just think, when this film is at Sundance and Cannes and is picked up by ESPN, you can say you helped make it happen! Just 5 bucks. Come on, what are you waiting for already?
Congrats!!!
Congrats!!! Best of luck and all that jazz... can't wait to hear all the details as the project unfolds...
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you Ryan, and for all the people who will get to participate in making and watching this film.
Way to go :-)
Congratulations Koo. Glad to see it go over the top with so much time to spare. Have one for me tonight, wish I could be there.
Awesome! Glad I could be a small help!
Congratulations, Bro. Well-deserved and awesomely planned.
Now you can enjoy a 10 hour Bonus Round! Let's keep it rolling, people!
"For he's a jolly-good Pharoah! for he's a jolly-good Pharoah!"
One word : BRAVO !
You managed to mobilize the community around this project, it worked cause :
1. you deserve it
2. this project is worth it !!
Now I hope you'll raise more funds in the next few hours to have a less "tight budget".
Once again : CONGRATS !!
You did it! Way to go, man!
I am so happy this went through and I could be a part of it! Congrats Koo, I can't wait to see this film!
Excellent! Glad it's funded.
CONGRATS!
I raise my glass to you, Koo. Congratulations.
Congratulations. Your enthusiasm was truly contagious. Never listen to that other guy.
Hip Hip Hurray!!!
CONGRATS TO MY MAN, KOO!
Ryan,
Congratulations! You made it. Wish we could be with you to celebrate but we will all be
there in spirit!
Koo family