Hello Everyone!

I'd like to thank each and every one of you 52 backers supporting this release effort! Your interest and support are truly humbling.  

Here's the news: 

Last week, the campaign had a great mention on the MusicFilmWeb.com blog: 

http://www.musicfilmweb.com/2012/06/sensational-hip-hop-documentary-crowdfunding/

Couldn't have explained what I am trying to do better!  Thanks MUSICFILMWEB.com, great source of info for anything happening in the music documentary world.

The campaign is now down to the last 3 days and is funded at 33%.  The campaign needs to raise $9297 by July 1 to be successful.  There is still time to make this happen and crazier things have happened in 3 days for other Kickstarter campaigns who were deader than disco at this same point.  Please keep spreading the word by emailing a link, posting a link on Facebook, or Tweet to your friends & networks.  Many people are still unaware this campaign is ending soon.

With all hands on deck we can do this!

You guys are amazing! Thank you again for your incredible support!

With much gratitude,

E.A. Moore

Hello Everyone! 

You guys are amazing! Truly! Every single one of you! We have folks giving $1 and we have folks giving in the $1,000's -- and everyone is pitching in toward the same goal. It's a mind-bending experience. Thanks to you all!

The campaign reached its midpoint 2 days ago. Here some numbers: $4300 raised as of today. 40 backers from all over the world. Over 657 people (!) have seen the trailer.  Sadly though in Kickstarter math those numbers mean nothing unless I raise the entire goal of 14K. The good news is the campaign is 30% funded, which means statistically, there is a 90% chance of success.

There are still 17 days left to make it. Please continue to share the campaign with your network and encourage others to make a pledge to the film. Here are some tools:

Link to the campaign’s URL: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sensationalfilm/the-rise-and-fall-and-rise-of-sensational 

Link to film trailer: https://vimeo.com/11084307

Link to The Wire article on the campaign: http://www.thewire.co.uk/articles/9157/?array#.T75SbU6d0W4.facebook 

Link to EgoTrip’s blog mention: http://www.egotripland.com/rise-fall-sensational-movie-trailer/ 

Link to Film’s Facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/Sensationalfilm 

Link to Film's website: http://sensationalfilm.com/

Thank you all again! This couldn’t happen without your support. 

More soon!

With much gratitude,

E.A. Moore

Hello Everyone, 

Thank you SO much to all of you who have backed this project already. It's incredibly inspiring to see so many of you supporting the film and spreading the word.

Here’s what’s new this week: 

The film campaign was mentioned by cult hip-hop blog EgoTripLand.com—Check it out here: http://www.egotripland.com/rise-fall-sensational-movie-trailer/ 

Thank you EgoTrip! 

New incentive added:

Extremely rare calypso 12" vinyl record featuring the song "Labor Day" by Edgar Rose, Colin Bobb's uncle. Song "Labor Day" is featured in the film + Home Video DVD release with outtakes and extras. Limited Reward: 1 of 1 for $50 donation. 

There are about 24 days to go and the campaign is at 9% funded. There is still time to make it!  Please continue spread the link around and email people about the campaign. If you have already seen the film, please tell people why you liked it and why its something worth seeing. We are near the half way mark and in order for this to succeed more momentum must be built. 

Here is a sneak peek clip from "The Rise and Fall and Rise of Sensational": Sensational expounds on his humble beginnings in rap in "How Did I Get Into Rappin' "—enjoy here: https://vimeo.com/43507241

Please keep up your fantastic energy - we will get to 14K with all hands on deck!

More soon! 

With much gratitude,

E.A. Moore

Hello Everyone!

First off, thank you all so much for supporting The Rise and Fall and Rise of Sensational.

Your level of support is amazing and humbling.  Just one week into the campaign and we have 18 backers and are 5% nearer to the goal.

Some very notable things happened last week.  First, the Kickstarter campaign is a "Kickstarter Staff Pick” which is quite a compliment and should give this campaign some more needed exposure. 

Also the UK music magazine, The Wire featured the campaign, check it out here: http://www.thewire.co.uk/articles/9157/?array#.T75SbU6d0W4.facebook

Most importantly, we've just cracked $798 mark. This is a good start! However, in Kickstarter math I won't see any of this funding unless the entire 14K is raised. We are only 5% there so there is a long way to go but I believe this can happen.

I would be so grateful if you continued getting the word out on facebook, twitter and by personal emails.  By spreading the word far and wide, this project will be able to gain the momentum it needs to succeed.   

Post the link to the kickstarter campaign on your Facebook wall: http://kck.st/JaQPBR

Tweet about the campaign using hashtag @sensationalfilm

Email your friends, colleagues, and family about the film. And tell them why it's a project worthy of their support.  Here is the page link: http://kck.st/JaQPBR and the trailer URL: https://vimeo.com/11084307

Also if any of you have some ideas I didn't cover. please don't hesitate to contact me.

I have enormous gratitude to all of you who have pledged to The Rise and Fall and Rise of Sensational. You are now part of this film, this journey and I hope to be mailing your DVD, T-shirt or Hoodie soon!  Stay tuned for more updates!

Much love & gratitude,

E. A. Moore