We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 3, 2012.

Photo-main

The HIGHLY anticipated follow up film to the cult classic documentary The Union: The Business Behind Getting High


Hello everyone, Adam Scorgie here, joining forces with BKS-Crew once again,  the team that brought you “The Union: The Business Behind Getting High” we have also added the talents Aquila productions, to bring you the highly anticipated sequel to The Union. 

Over the last 18 months we have been working tirelessly on this very ambitious project and we believe this film could be EVEN better than the original! The title for this sequel is “The Culture High”

Already The Culture High has Canadian broadcaster support from SuperChannel & Hollywood Suites as well as a US distribution deal with Phase 4 Films (Red State & Haywire) and we also have an Australian distribution deal with Eagle Entertainment . However, to get this film Green-Lit and into theatres we need to raise an additional $190,000, or the film will not get made.
WOW, $190,000 is a big number, but with YOUR support, we can totally do it.

It looks far more achievable if we consider the following: if we pre-sell 5400 DVD's we hit our goal and that represents only 15% of The Union Facebook   fans. The best part is, YOU can help The Culture High come to life by simply pre-ordering a copy of this great film AND you could get your name listed in the credits of the film! What makes this even more exciting is the fact that a successful start on Kickstarter campaign will help us get The Culture High into theatres! That’s right, I said THEATRES!

We have worked out a deal with Phase 4 Films to bring The Culture High to the big screen all across Canada, the U.S., and were working with Eagle Entertainment to try and do the same in Australia and negotiating deals to possibly screen in the UK too. However, again, NONE of this will be possible unless we hit our goal of raising $190,000.00!

We have some amazing talent already agreeing to be interviewed, some of who you will recognize from the Union, but many, many new faces along with a truck load of previously unattainable footage will also be presented in this entertaining and educational film. We are extremely excited about the opportunity to complete this film as it will help educate the world on very important and controversial subject and do so in a very engaging fashion.

Your help in completing this project is sincerely appreciated and together we can make a film that will truly make a difference!

Thanks in advance for the support

Kind Regards

The Union Team

OUR GOAL FOR THE FILM

Simply put, we want to get the film out to as many people as possible. It is a film with a universal message, but Hollywood is telling us the audience doesn't want this kind of film on the big screen or a mainstream release, this is OUR chance to prove them WRONG!

ABOUT KICKSTARTER

Kickstarter is the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world. Every month tens of thousands of amazing people pledge millions of dollars to projects from the worlds of music, art, film, technology, design, food, and other creative fields. Every Kickstarter project must be fully funded before its time expires.

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DON’T REACH OUR GOAL

If we don't raise our goal, we don't get anything. Donors pledge the amounts, but don't actually pay until the goal is reached and the funding deadline has passed. We want to avoid this so please spread the word. Everything helps! When we meet our goal we will begin shooting the film and keeping everyone up to date about EVERYTHING along the way through our social media sites, so buckle, and follow us as we embark on this crazy journey together.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

This film is only going to be possible with the help of you (Union fans, independent film fans, and anyone who loves a positive, thought provoking film). We want this to be your film just as much as it is ours. The more people who Participate the more chance we have of getting the story out. To help out please Twitter it, "Like" us on Facebook, email this Kickstarter link and let your friends, supporter groups, and co-workers know about the film and this campaign. We would love for people to get involved on a local level. Email Dena Details(denadetails@shaw.ca) to get more information and become involved.

CLICKABLE LINKS TO ARTICLES AND OTHER GOOD STUFF

SOCIAL MEDIA SITES:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE FILM AND FILM MAKERS

WHO ARE THE PRODUCTION TEAM

PUBLICIST & MEDIA

DISTRIBUTORS 

FAQ

Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.

Ask a question
3,448
Backers
$240,022
pledged of $190,000 goal
0
seconds to go

Funding period
Jun 21, 2012 - Aug 3, 2012

  • Pledge $5 or more

    174 backers

    If you were out with any of our crew & would buy us a beer, this pledge would be the equivalent only we don't receive any of the calories or liver damage and you receive our sincerest thanks.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    52 backers

    We will give you a HUGE hug next time we see you, PLUS our sincerest thanks

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    31 backers Limited (969 of 1000 left)

    Online "Thank You" credit on The Culture High website, plus the above.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    1086 backers Limited (914 of 2000 left)

    Digital download version of the film, so you can watch the film on all of your social media devices and a "Thank You" credit in the film. (Value Pack)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
  • Pledge $35 or more

    925 backers Limited (2575 of 3500 left)

    DVD copy of The Culture High, when the DVD is commercially available, this keeps our distributor happy and a "Thank You" credit in the film. (Add $5 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2013
  • Pledge $50 or more

    283 backers Limited (1717 of 2000 left)

    SIGNED DVD copy of The Culture High DVD and a "Thank You" credit in the end credits of the film.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2013
  • Pledge $60 or more

    284 backers Limited (1216 of 1500 left)

    Can you say BLUE RAY! Blue Ray copy of The Culture High signed by the crew and a "Thank You" credit at the end credits of the film (Add $5 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2013
  • Pledge $100 or more

    192 backers Limited (308 of 500 left)

    A "SPECIAL THANKS" credit in the film, larger a more pronounced in the film credits to let everyone know YOU were a key part of bringing The Culture High to the big screen. Plus a signed DVD copy and digital download of the film.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2013
  • Pledge $150 or more

    68 backers Limited (182 of 250 left)

    Full size movie poster signed by the crew, along with a limited behind the scenes still photos also signed by the crew. Plus a DVD copy & digital download of the film as well as the "Thank You" credit in the film.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2013
  • Pledge $200 or more

    64 backers Limited (236 of 300 left)

    Custom limited edition Culture High T-shirt designed and made only for Kickstarter pledgers (nice one too, American apparel, not some cheap shirt) Plus a signed DVD & digital copy of the film along with the "Thank You" credit in the film.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    10 backers Limited (10 of 20 left)

    We will make a personalized thank you video & post it on our Facebook page letting the world know that YOU or YOUR company helped bring THE CULTURE HIGH to the big screen (We personally luv you) Plus a signed DVD & digital copy of the film along with the "Thank You" credit in the film.

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

    12 backers Limited (8 of 20 left)

    A VERY SPECIAL "THANK YOU" credit in the film, this credit will be listed in a separate category, larger in size and limited to only 20 people. This credit will be CLEARY more visible than the other "Thank You" credits, demonstrating to everyone the amazing support you showed to help bring The Culture High to the big screen all over the nation, plus all of the above.

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

    6 backers Limited (1 of 7 left)

    2 Tickets to the red carpet world première of the film where ever it may be, plus an associate producer credit in the film along with a personal phone call from producer thanking you for bringing The Culture High to the big screen. Plus all of the above

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

    5 backers All gone!

    Some of the cast & crew will host a theatrical screening in YOUR own hometown. We will really make it a great Red Carpet event and let everyone know that YOU are the star that helped bring this film to the big screen, and you will get to keep the ticket sales. PLUS, a framed limited addition poster (Only 8 of these posters will ever be made) signed by the crew and you will get to have dinner with Producer Adam Scorgie AND you will receive a Co-Executive producer credit in the film (Only three Americans or residents other than Canadians, this is for tax credit purposes so get those first two slots while there available) Plus all of the above

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013