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Post Kickstarter Update: Tax Deductions, Rewards, Filming Schedule & Website

Update #18 · Dec 19, 2012 · 1 comment

To All Our Generous and Faithful Supporters! 

THANK YOU! Because of your generosity, commitment and your love for the Gaviota Coast “The Twenty” Kickstarter project met and surpassed its fundraising goal! At $81,707 we were 104% funded by nearly 1,100 people. This extraordinary achievement could not have been accomplished without each and every one of you. On behalf of the Surfrider Foundation Santa Barbara Chapter and Highliner Studios, we are extremely grateful for this tremendous outpouring of love and support for the Gaviota Coast! 

Now that the Kickstarter project is completed, we want to inform you of a couple of details you should know about: 

  • We have just transacted the funds from Kickstarter, to Amazon Payments, to Surfrider Foundation National, so that we may ensure your year end tax deductible donations. Please be on the lookout in the coming week or two for an email from Surfrider Foundation, providing you with the necessary information to make these deductions.
  • Getting you your rewards is important to us. Just as you willingly pledged your support for “The Twenty,” we pledge to meet our estimated delivery dates for rewards on schedule. We respectfully ask you for your patience: there are over 1,000 of you and just a couple of us. That said, whenever possible, we will do our best to send your rewards to you ahead of schedule. 
  • We are gearing up to continue filming for the short documentary film “The Twenty” with a goal of a finished film in August 2013. Once completed, we will distribute “The Twenty to film festivals, major media, and the Web and screen it in schools and to community-based organizations. “The Twenty” will be our platform piece, and will help us build a groundswell of regional, national and international support for permanent preservation of the Gaviota Coast. 
  • Our new interactive website, www.thetwenty.org, will be up and running by January 15th 2013. Here you’ll be able to view “The Twenty” trailer, get updates on the progress of the film, immerse yourself in the history of the Gaviota Coast, understand how development will irrevocably change this sacred area, and meet the people who are battling to save it. 

Once again, I am humbled and honored by all of you and the love and support you gave to “The Twenty.” We invite you to continue standing with us and for a Gaviota Coast protected and preserved for all who follow us. 

We wish you a safe and wonderful holiday season, 

Sandy Lejeune - Chair, Surfrider Foundation Santa Barbara 

Scott Walker - Director, Highliner Studios 

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      Creator Jay McDonald on December 19

      Stoked for you guys and the Surfrider Santa Barbara chapter. Looking forward to seeing the finished product - The Twenty.
      -jmac

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Oct 15, 2012 - Nov 29, 2012 (45 days)

  • Pledge $10 or more

    106 backers

    You get a "Special Thanks" on our website, first look at updates on our progress + a digital download package consisting of 2 hi-rez professional photographs of the gaviota coast. Make it your desktop wallpaper, post it to Facebook, print it out and tack it to the wall -- we sure appreciate your support, thank you!

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2013
  • Pledge $20 or more

    341 backers

    "...a dollar for every undeveloped mile!" - with this appropriately named donation you will receive the completed theatrical documentary of "The Twenty," on DVD, a digital download package, and first look at updates on our progress.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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  • Pledge $30 or more

    83 backers

    All the above plus, a special edition movie poster of "The Twenty." This is a real beauty of Gaviota's epic scenery making it into a great wall hanger!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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  • Pledge $50 or more

    183 backers

    All the above plus, a signature "Save Gaviota" t-shirt. Help get Gaviota's story told!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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  • Pledge $65 or more

    31 backers

    All the above plus + "The Twenty" Blu-Ray, which includes special bonus footage from the film. This film is going to be very visual, so enjoy it in the highest quality possible!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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  • Pledge $100 or more

    117 backers Limited (33 of 150 left)

    PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SET - Card set of six Reeve Woolpert panoramic photo cards in acrylic box (http://www.thegaviotacoast.com) + a digital download of the SOUNTRACK from the film + "The Twenty" BLU-RAY or DVD + a "SAVE GAVIOTA" t-shirt + a special edition movie poster of "The Twenty”

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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  • Pledge $175 or more

    6 backers

    A great value for you and a huge help for us. You get 10 copies of the DVD, 1 Blu-Ray disc, 1 signed collector's edition movie poster and a "Save Gaviota" t-shirt. Use the DVD's to spread the word and become a steward to the land! And yes, you are listed on our website as a key supporter.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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  • Pledge $200 or more

    20 backers

    PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SET - Two 6.7" x 18" prints from the director + a digital download of the SOUNTRACK from the film + "The Twenty" BLU-RAY or DVD + a "SAVE GAVIOTA" t-shirt + a special edition movie poster of "The Twenty”

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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  • Pledge $300 or more

    6 backers

    You get 10 copies of the DVD, 1 Blu-Ray disc + 1 signed collector's edition movie poster + a digital download of the SOUNTRACK from the film + a "Save Gaviota" t-shirt + a personal phone call from Surfrider's Santa Barbara Chair, Sandy Lejeune

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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  • Pledge $500 or more

    8 backers

    PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SET - One 22"x28" glossy print from the director + a digital download of the SOUNTRACK from the film + "The Twenty" BLU-RAY or DVD + a "SAVE GAVIOTA" t-shirt + a special edition movie poster of "The Twenty”

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
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  • Pledge $500 or more

    4 backers

    Everything above AND... TICKETS to the Santa Barbara theatrical premiere, as well as the after party. PLUS an hour-long consultation with me (in person in Santa Barbara, or via Skype elsewhere) about anything (example topic: how to shoot a video commercial for your company, setup a green screen, edit it, convert it, upload it, etc...).

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
    Ships within the US only
  • Pledge $600 or more

    11 backers Limited (1 of 12 left)

    BOAT TRIP – COME SPEND A DAY ON THE SET, AT SEA! You and a friend get a day long boat trip up the Gaviota Coast with the filmmakers. We will take a voyage to sea on a beautiful 22ft Don Radon vessel and head up to the Gaviota Coast to take photos, fish, and if so inclined go for a private surf! Location undisclosed.

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

    2 backers

    PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SET - Set of six Reeve Woolpert (http://www.thegaviotacoast.com) greeting card photos packaged in an acrylic box + Two 6.7" x 18" prints from the director + One 22"x28" glossy print from the director + digital download of the SOUNTRACK +10 copies of the DVD + 1 Blu-Ray disc + 1 signed collector's edition movie poster + a "Save Gaviota" t-shirt + TICKETS to the Santa Barbara theatrical premiere, as well as the after party.

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

    3 backers

    You just made an entire minute of the movie possible. THANK YOU TIMES 1,000! You get all of the above -- the 10 DVD's, the Blu-Ray, the soundtrack, the Founding Producer credit, the premiere and after party tickets, the hour-long consultation (in person in SB or over Skype),

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2013
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  • Pledge $3,500 or more

    0 backers

    Sponsor Level 1 - Logo in the inside cover of DVD + Included in Social Media Post (can include promos) + 5 DVD or BluRays + Logo and Company in closing credits + Included on Partners Page on Website & Facebook + small Company Banner to be displayed at the Premiere + the Founding Producer credit + Host 1 Movie Premiere with your company or sponsors at a location of your choosing

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

    0 backers

    Sponsor Level 2 - Smaller Logo on back of the DVD + Inclusion in Social Media Post (can include promos) + Logo and Company Name in closing credits + Included on Partners Page on Website & Facebook + medium sized Company Banner to be displayed at Worldwide Premiere + Host 3 Movie Premieres with your company or sponsors at a location of your choosing + Associate Producer Credit + 1 mailing of advert placed into Kickstarter Rewards Packages

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

    0 backers

    Donate $10,000 - LIMITED TIME OFFER TAKE HOME COLLECTIBLE ART BY NATHAN PAUL GIBBS "Gaviota Ghost", an original work by renowned southern California enviro-surf artist Nathan Paul Gibbs, is graciously offered as a reward to the first person to donate $10,000 (cash or check) to our project. "Gaviota Ghost" is a diptych, oil on wood and handsomely framed by the artist. Cut and paste this link into your browser to view the painting: http://m.pinterest.com/pin/76139049921152940/ This limited time offer is valid Tuesday November 20 – Thursday November 29th only.

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

    0 backers

    Presenting Sponsor - Large Logo on front and back of the DVD + Inclusion in weekly Social Media Post (can include promos) + Presenting Sponsor Logo and Company Name in Opening and Closing credits + Included on Partners Page on Website & Facebook as Presenting Sponsors + large sized Company Banner to be displayed at Worldwide Premiere in prime location + Logo on Step and Repeat Wall at the Premiere + Host 5 Movie Premieres with your company or sponsors at a location of your choosing + Executive Producer Credit + mailing of advert placed into ALL Kickstarter Rewards Packages + Advert/ Insert placed inside all DVD & BluRay's for Kickstarter and future DVD sales + Presented by your Company in all Press Releases and press

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2013
    Ships within the US only