Thank You!
As you all undoubtedly know, we didn't reach our project's funding goal of $60,000 by our end date on March 14.
We want you to know that this isn't going to stop us in any way, shape or form. We were so pleased to see how much support and enthusiasm came streaming in for Sapience throughout our Kickstarter campaign. We were also amazed at the $21,432 in pledges we were able to raise, and it showed us that this is a film people really want to see made.
We want to thank you all for the pledges you made, for vouching for us, sharing news and spreading word about Sapience to your networks and friends, and for standing with us.
So what's next for Sapience?
We're approaching several funding agencies, applying where we can to get funding through other means. We'll continue our work on the film in every way we can; nailing our next couple interview subjects, and delving into the editing process with the material we currently have. We've shot 7 interviews so far, which is a lot of amazing content to work with, and we'll continue to share clips and updates with you as we go through this process.
All we ask of you now, to show your continued support, is to stay in touch. We consider you our core audience and support, and would love nothing more than to stay engaged with you, and keep you up to date on our film's journey:
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And sign up for our newsletter.
Thank you again for all of your pledges and support, and know that we're not disappointed in any way. If anything, we're even more motivated to keep pushing, and get this film out there during this important time in our modern society.
Sincerely,
Jon, Peter, Suz and the Sapience Team
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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 2013Pledge $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 2012Pledge $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 2012Pledge $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 2012Pledge $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 2013Pledge $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 2012Pledge $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 2013Pledge $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 2012Pledge $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 2013Pledge $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 2012Pledge $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 2013Pledge $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 2013Pledge $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 2013Pledge $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
Comments
Creator Sapience Film on March 30, 2012
Thanks so much for the enthusiasm Nicole, your kind words are much appreciated! Although it would certainly help, we'd need a larger amount to finish the film, so we're currently exploring other avenues like completing various funding applications, and potentially (fingers crossed!) coming back to Kickstarter through Hot Docs!
Creator Nicole Fogarty on March 26, 2012
Would it be possible for you to do another kickstarter with a goal of $20000 so you can reach it? I'm sure many of the people who originally contributed would be happy to do so again, myself included.