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Shit Wise People Say

Update #1 · Feb 10, 2012 · comment

Firstly we want to thank ALL OF YOU for your pledges so far! We've reached over $4000, and we're still going! Please keep sharing our film and campaign with all of your friends and networks, and as a special treat, we've created a short compilation of some of the things our 'wise people' have to say. Enjoy!

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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on March 14, 2012.

Funding period
Jan 29, 2012 - Mar 14, 2012 (45 days)

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    135 backers

    NERDFIGHTERS UNITE! *Please select this reward if you're a Nerdfighter!* Pledging more then $5?!? We'll still hook you up with the appropriate rewards you see in the list below, but we need you to select this reward when pledging so we are able to count your awesomenesses... Remember, this is an opportunity for the NERDFIGHTERS to help produce their first ever feature film. If 1000 of you or more pledge, Nerdfighters will be credited as an Executive Producer and we'll be animating a sweet Nerdfighter logo for the credits so every viewer will feel your awesomeness! DFTBA!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2013
  • Pledge $5 or more

    12 backers

    Wisdom Package: You'll get a personal thank you tweet from the crew, a mention on our website, and enrollment in our exclusive, secret Sapience newsletter with production updates! You'll also be credited as a contributor in the film.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    26 backers

    You'll get the Wisdom Package, plus a downloadable zip folder of Sapience digital art, containing a profile picture for social networks, high-res desktop backgrounds, and an audio clip/ringtone.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    27 backers Limited (33 of 60 left)

    You'll be mailed a signed thank you card from the crew, you'll get a Sapience branded water canteen, plus all previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    31 backers

    You'll get a digital download of the film upon it's release, plus all previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2013
  • Pledge $50 or more

    39 backers

    NERDFIGHTERS UNITE! *Please select this reward if you're a Nerdfighter and want us to make a "What is a Nerdfighter?" Thought Bubble for the VlogBrothers! *Pledging more then $50?? We'll still hook you up with the appropriate rewards you see in the list below, but we need you to select this reward when pledging so we are able to count your awesomenesses... Remember, if 100 Nerdfighters or more pledge this amount Thought Bubble will make the most awesome Nerdfighter video ever. DFTBA!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    25 backers

    You'll get a signed Blu-Ray or DVD of the film upon its release, a Sapience exclusive design T-shirt, plus all previous rewards. (The t-shirt's estimated delivery would be April 2012)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2013
  • Pledge $250 or more

    2 backers

    You'll receive a signed, Sapience exclusive, infographic print exploring ignorance, collapse, and wisdom. Plus all previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    4 backers

    THE WISE BEING: You'll receive a signed, exclusive Sapience art book, containing production art, stories and photos from the crew, plus all previous rewards.

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

    0 backers

    THE SAPIENT: You'll be invited to partake in a monthly conference call with the creators of the film with news, updates and Q&A. You'll also receive a specially-selected library of autographed books by our 'wise people', plus all previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    0 backers

    THE SUPER SAPIENT: You'll be invited to a personal screening of the film in Toronto. Dinner, drinks and your hotel stay will be covered, and you'll also receive a book of art from our favourite local artist, Amy Shackleton (see more about Amy in the project description). Plus all previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    THE EAGER SAPIENT: As the first person to pledge $5000 or more, you'll receive the raddest gift we have: The Stool of Wisdom. This special stool has been autographed by every one of our 'wise people', and has been used as the seat for each wise person's interview. You'll have a stool that's been signed and sat on by some of the greatest thinkers of our time, and there's only one available. Plus, you'll receive the reward package associated with the amount you pledge, and all previous rewards.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2013
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    1 backer

    THE MASTER SAPIENT: You'll be invited to a personal screening of the film in Toronto as above. You'll be invited to spend a day on set shooting one of our remaining interviews, you'll be credited as Associate Producer on the film, and you'll receive a personalized* original 22" x 30" painting, valued at $2000, from our favourite local artist, Amy Shackleton. Plus, all previous rewards. *Note: Amy Shackleton would create an original urban landscape painting, with her newest drip technique, that's tailored to your taste. She would collaborate with you to determine the best colour, location and subject matter for your painting too! (See more about Amy in the project description).

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

    0 backers

    THE SAPIENT AMONG SAPIENTS: You'll get a gorgeous personalized* original 30" x 45" painting, valued at $4000 from our favourite local artist, Amy Shackleton, you'll be credited Executive Producer on the film, plus all previous rewards. *Note: Amy Shackleton would create an original urban landscape painting, with her newest drip technique, that's tailored to your taste. She would collaborate with you to determine the best colour, location and subject matter for your painting too! (See more about Amy in the project description).

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2013