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Update #1: Thank You!
Hey everyone!
This is the first Kickstarter update for the documentary Second Class Citizens. I want to thank each of you for your generous contribution to this project. It would not be possible without your support!
In case you missed any of them, here are the 4 promo videos that were made to support the fundraiser...
The Gay Rights Movement: http://youtu.be/u62OtM_vt5k
I Want To Know What It's Like: http://youtu.be/ibVlVzGI9y0
What Homosexuality Is Not: http://youtu.be/-fx4HYOunLc
It's Time To Think Different: http://youtu.be/zRnJ8a54Q7A
We have been working hard on pre-production over the past few weeks & will begin shooting very soon. One important area that I am focusing on right now is casting. I am searching for the most severe & compelling forms of discrimination out there. I know that there are many stories about past experiences, but it is important that I find current examples of anti-gay discrimination so that we are able to capture it as it exists. Here is a brief video that explains who I am looking for & how you can help: http://youtu.be/qhN39YuIo6Y
I want to thank you in advance for your patience with rewards. There are more backers than I ever could have imagined & I promise that you will get everything you are due to receive. I will be sending Kickstarter email updates as we progress. If you would like more frequent updates, please follow the film on Facebook & Twitter...
Facebook: http://facebook.com/2ndclasscitizens
Twitter: http://twitter.com/2ndclassctzn
This is by far the most challenging thing I have ever done & it is your continuous support that inspires me daily. My team & I are working as hard as we can to make a film that you can all be proud of. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time: ryanyezak@gmail.com
Wishing you the best,
Ryan
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on March 9.
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A big heartfelt thank you - no amount is too little. Your name will go on the donor section of the website.
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A thank you from Producer/Director Ryan James Yezak on Twitter or Facebook!
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A thank you phone call from Producer/Director Ryan James Yezak. I will need your phone number. I promise not to save it. Unless you want me to. An autographed fim poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $5 to international orders.
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A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders.
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Your name will appear as a credit at the end of the film! Along with... A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders.
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A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Along with... Credit at the end of the film. Along with... A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders.
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A personalized thank you video from Producer/Director Ryan James Yezak. Along with... A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders.
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Guest host a Monday edition video on the YouTube collab channel "Gays of the Week"! Along with... A personalized thank you video made for you by Producer/Director Ryan James Yezak. A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders.
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A Skype chat with Producer/Director Ryan James Yezak. Along with... A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders.
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The lifeguard buoy worn by shirtless comedian Guy Branum in the "California Gays" music video". Along with... A Skype chat with Ryan. A personalized thank you video made for you by Ryan. A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Add $15 for US shipping. *Add $25 for international shipping.
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You'll get to appear in Ryan's next music video filming in Los Angeles late January/early February. Along with... A Skype chat with Ryan. A personalized thank you video made for you by Ryan. A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Reward must be selected before shoot date. *Travel/hotel not provided. *Please add $7 to international orders.
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The wedding tuxedo/gown hybrid worn by the bride (Jake Quinney) in the "Only Gay In The World" music video. Along with... A Skype chat with Ryan. A personalized thank you video made for you by Ryan. A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A movie poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $15 for US shipping. *Please add $25 for international shipping.
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The white flower vase from the "Peacock" music video - my personal favorite memorabilia from any of my music videos. Along with... A Skype chat with Producer/Director Ryan James Yezak. A personalized thank you video made for you by Ryan. A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $8 for US shipping. *Please add $15 for international shipping.
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2 tickets to the Los Angeles film premiere -or- to the premiere closest to your city. Along with... A Skype chat with Ryan. A personalized thank you video made for you by Ryan. A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders. *Travel/Hotel not provided.
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Associate Producer credit! Along with... 2 tickets to the Los Angeles film premiere -or- to the premiere closest to your city. A Skype chat with Ryan. A personalized thank you video made for you by Ryan. A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders. *Travel/Hotel not provided.
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A dinner date with Producer/Director Ryan James Yezak. Along with... Associate Producer credit. 2 tickets to the Los Angeles film premiere -or- to the premiere closest to your city. A Skype chat with Ryan. A personalized thank you video made for you by Ryan. A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders. *Travel/Hotel not provided.
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A dinner date with Anthony Saldana (star of the "Only Gay In The World" music video). Along with... A Skype chat with Ryan. A personalized thank you video made for you by Ryan. A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders. *Travel/Hotel not provided.
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A dinner date with Cory Lee (star of the "Only Gay In The World" & "We R Who We R" music videos). Along with... A Skype chat with Ryan. A personalized thank you video made for you by Ryan. A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders. *Travel/Hotel not provided.
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Producer/Director Ryan James Yezak will travel to you to host a screening of the documentary in your living room. You can invite whoever you want & we will have a Q&A. Along with... A Skype chat with Ryan. A personalized thank you video made for you by Ryan. A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders. *Travel/Hotel not provided.
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Executive Producer credit! A trip to Los Angeles to attend the film premiere & dinner beforehand! Along with... A Skype chat with Ryan. A personalized thank you video made for you by Ryan. A limited edition "I Am Not A Second Class Citizen" shirt (black or white). Credit at the end of the film. A special edition DVD of the film. A film poster (11" x 17"). *Please add $7 to international orders. *Flight/Hotel included if in US. *Only hotel included if international.
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My name is Ryan James Yezak - I am a filmmaker and a vlogger on YouTube. I have created popular music videos over the past couple of years ("California Gays", "Peacock", "We R Who We R", "Only Gay In The World") to express my unique vision. Recently though, my vision has become flooded with the daily occurrences of inequality in our country. We are living as second class citizens & it cannot go on any longer. So I am going to make a documentary about it. I would love it if you joined me because it can not be done without you.
