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This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 7, 2011.
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GENTLEMAN — Virtual handshakes and hugs, project updates via email newsletter ... and, of course, our eternal gratitude!
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ROYAL FAMILY MEMBER — Special thanks on the Duke & The King website, updates on the project via email newsletter, digital download of THREE singles from the soundtrack album and our undying gratitude!
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Squire — Everything listed above plus a digital download of the entire soundtrack album.
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Lord — Everything listed above plus a digital download of the entire film (when released).
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Knight of Chivalry — Limited edition "Duke & The King" T-shirts! Emblazoned with the text: "A new film! ... brought to you by me!" A fun way to literally show your support for helping to make Duke's film possible. (Be sure to check out the t-shirt design at the bottom of this page.) Also at this level, you'll receive a digital download of the film (once it's released) as well as a digital download of the soundtrack album. Now that's a deal! (T-shirt also included with all levels $100 and above).
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Knight — Everything listed above plus a CD of the soundtrack album and a DVD of the completed film (when released).
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Knight (alternate) — Same as Knight, but instead of receiving a DVD of the completed film, you’ll receive a DVD of the documentary Back from the Dread – about the band Dread Clampitt and featuring performances and interviews with Duke.
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Prince — Everything listed above (including DVDs of both Duke & The King and Back from the Dread), plus a copy of Duke’s CD Angel’s Wings.
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The Royal Tour — This reward is a must-have addition for any serious collector of Elvis memorabilia. Here’s what you get: A copy of the actual “Elvis Presley Tour Schedule” for June, 1974. This schedule was for TCB band and show members only — NOT for the public. This is a scan of Duke’s personal copy that he carried on the June, ’74 tour. The schedule is complete with an itinerary, listing arrival/departure dates, luggage call, hotels, destinations, rehearsal times, show times, concert locations, etc. … You can even see where Duke made hand-written notes in the margins about which outfits to wear at the various shows! In addition to the six-page tour schedule, you’ll also receive a print, featuring “Page 1” of the tour schedule next to a photograph of Duke & Elvis on tour in ’74 — both will include personal messages and autographs from Duke! (SEE THE SAMPLE PRINT BELOW) No other collector of Elvis memorabilia has anything like this ... guaranteed!
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Baron — Everything listed above plus autographs from Duke on your CDs, an autographed contemporary photo of Duke, one bottle of Unca Duke’s Geaux Jus (Duke’s signature pepper sauce, available online and in select locations) and special thanks in the film’s credits.
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Earl — Everything listed above plus autographs from Duke and Dread Clampitt on your DVDs, a print of a vintage photo of Duke and Elvis, complete with Duke’s autograph and a personal letter of thanks from Duke and the filmmakers.
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Viscount — Everything listed above plus a pair of cowboy boots autographed by Duke (from his own collection).
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KINGS OF SWAMP FUNK - All the rewards of Viscount, except instead of the boots, you'll get a VERY RARE, specially framed copy of the Cold Gritz & The Black-Eyed Peas single, "Bayou Country," co-written by Duke. Also includes a press photo of Gritz, and it's all autographed by Duke. (See the mock-up above.)
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Count — Everything listed above (except the boots) plus a limited edition movie print/poster and a 20-minute phone or Skype call with Duke.
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The Royal Touch — Everything listed above (except the boots) plus a limited edition movie print/poster and a 20-minute phone or Skype call with Duke, AND a new iPad. PLEASE NOTE: WE'RE ONLY OFFERING ONE OF THESE ... IT'S FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
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MONARCH — Everything listed above (except the boots) plus an Associate Producer credit on the film and two tickets to a screening of the film (travel and accommodations not included).
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ROYAL Showcase -- At this level, you'll get the benefits of the EARL level, PLUS the production services of Self-Proclaimed Entertainment, makers of Duke & The King! Those include two 10-hour days of either production* with a two-person crew or post-production including editing, graphics and/or color grade ... or a combo of production and post services. This package is worth more than $7,000! PLUS a co-producer credit for one person or a logo credit for your company. (*Productions occurring more than 100 miles from Birmingham, Atlanta, Santa Rosa Beach, FL or Daytona, FL will incur additional charges for travel expenses. Productions within 100 miles of Santa Rosa Beach and Daytona will incur gas charges. A larger crew or equipment beyond a basic interview package will also incur additional charges. Client travel and expenses not included.)
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DUKE — All the rewards of the Count, plus a private concert by Duke (travel and accommodations not included).
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High Council — All the rewards of the Count, plus a private concert by Duke and Dread Clampitt (travel and accommodations not included).
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King — All the rewards of the DUKE level, including the private show by Duke, PLUS a step up from Associate Producer to a Co-Producer credit on the film, an autographed Fender blacktop bass similar to the one Duke played with Elvis and a dinner with Duke and the filmmakers (travel and accommodations not included).
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King (alternate - 1 available) — All the rewards of the Duke level, plus an appearance in the film (must be an Elvis historian or blogger), an autographed Fender blacktop bass similar to the one Duke played with Elvis and a dinner with Duke and the filmmakers (travel and accommodations not included).
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$5,000 - ROYALTY-FREE - At this level, you'll get the benefits of the EARL level, PLUS the production services of Self-Proclaimed Entertainment, makers of Duke & The King! Those include four 10-hour days of either production* with a two-person crew or post-production including editing, graphics and/or color grade ... or a combo of production and post services. This package is worth more than $10,000! PLUS a co-producer credit for one person or a logo credit for your company. (*Productions occurring more than 100 miles from Birmingham, Atlanta, Santa Rosa Beach, FL or Daytona, FL will incur additional charges for travel expenses. Productions within 100 miles of Santa Rosa Beach and Daytona will incur gas charges. A larger crew or equipment beyond a basic interview package will also incur additional charges. Client travel and expenses not included.)
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Emperor — All the rewards of the KING level, PLUS an upgrade of the live performance to include Dread Clampitt, an Executive Producer credit on the film (upgrade from Assoc. or Co-Producer), an acoustic Blueridge guitar (like the one Duke plays in the film) signed by Duke and a private screening with Duke and the filmmakers (travel and accommodations not included).
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Meet the filmmakers ...
Kris Wheeler has worn a lot of hats on his way to becoming a filmmaker. It all started with a cowboy hat. Raised on a cattle farm in the foothills of the Appalachians, Kris gave up a promising career as an athlete after a knee injury. He then shifted his focus to storytelling. His early career he spent in the daily newspaper ranks as a reporter and feature writer. Next came a stint as a magazine publisher for an Australian publishing firm. The next step was founding and publishing the magazines Agri-Alternatives, Atlanta House & Home, Cattle South and Coastal Homes & Lifestyles.
In 2005, Kris embarked on a second career as a documentary filmmaker, and by 2008 committed to working full time as a director/producer.
When not behind a camera or in the editing suite, Kris can be found pedaling his mountain bike along the aptly named “Kevorkian” somewhere in the north Georgia mountains.
Like many filmmakers of his generation, Wayne Franklin knew what he wanted to do with his life from the moment he saw Star Wars at age seven. Rather than moving to one of the “industry towns,” Wayne chose to stay in his native Alabama, working primarily as a commercial director and editor. He has created spots and long-form projects for a number of national clients. In hopes of spurring indie film in his adopted home of Birmingham, Wayne co-founded the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival in 1999.
Wayne joined forces with Kris in 2005. Their partnership has grown to become Self-Proclaimed Entertainment. SPE released their first feature film, Back From the Dread, last fall. In addition to Duke & The King, they have another documentary feature and several unscripted series in development. Kris and Wayne are also the guiding forces behind Southern culture blogizine real-southern.com.
