Hello everyone!

We have been hard at work getting new material, converting all the various formats, and starting our edit. We are out the door in a few minutes for the Craft Brewers Conference in San Diego, where we'll be interviewing brewers from all over the world about Michael and craft beer. If any of you will be at the conference, send me a message and we'll set up an interview in person.

Here's a quick preview of some footage we shot recently at Dogfish Head, mixed with some old footage from Michael's birthday from our visit there seven years ago.

Also, t-shirts are almost ready. We have two designs to choose from, plus a couple of style of hats if you want to add those to your Beer Hunter movie accessories. We'll be in touch with more video updates and a link to the shirts. Cheers, and hope you are all doing well!

JR and Ali

Hello to all our backers,

Our t-shirt and poster art is being developed and I will be in touch soon regarding sizes and maybe a design choice. I've contracted my old friend Sandy Garnett to put together a couple of cool, original designs. In addition to a huge range of artwork and sculpture, Sandy has done album covers, posters, t-shirts, and assorted artwork for bands like Widespread Panic, Blues Traveler, B.B. King, Little Feat, The Ramones, Leftover Salmon, the H.O.R.D.E. tour, Bill Graham Presents, and The Fox Theater to name but a very few. So expect at least one design to have some rock'n'roll style with craft beer sensibility. We'll probably also do something more classic and straightforward as well for a bit different look if that's your bag.

Also, send photos, pictures, memories, interview contacts, anything you have personally that will help tell Michael's story. This is a creative community of backers, and you are all encouraged to get involved directly with the film if you have something to add.

Hope everyone is well and enjoying the New Year.

Cheers,

JR

So, here we are at the end of our successful campaign. And the beginning of a new chapter.

Last night we held a fundraiser for Parkinson's and toast to Michael at the local brewery I work at. We played video clips from the original Beer Hunter series, and the Beer Hunter movie. We placed a large photo of Michael on top of the taps. "Who is that?" we were asked continuously. "That's Michael Jackson" we would respond. "The other Michael Jackson." 

And then we would tell his story, and put his books out on the bar. And the people started to understand that this was not just about beer. 

Thanks to everyone who has taken the leap of faith in this project. We are all in this together now. Keep sending your stories, photos, videos, and thoughts. We look forward to gathering together with you in celebration of Michael's life and work.

Cheers to you all.

JR

So, in case you haven't heard, I'm very pleased to announce that we have reached our goal and this project will be funded! Just an incredible turnout from the community, and with big help from some breweries yesterday we have surpassed our target with 15 days to go still! Keep spreading the word, however, since we set the goal at the minimum needed to get the film and series finalized and distributed properly. With more funding comes more of Michael's story from the people who knew him best, and more archival material.

So tell your friends, and let's keep the momentum going to the end. Thanks to everyone who has participated to make this happen.

JR

Hello to our amazing backers! We are almost half-way to our goal, and pledges continue to roll in at a steady pace. I can't express enough how grateful we are to all of you that have spread the word to your friends, on Facebook, and through your local craft beer contacts. Believe me, it is making all the difference. There is just no way we can pull this off on our own. Cheers to you!

We have some exciting new supporters, and we are hopeful that we will reach our goal, but we can't let up! There is still a long way to go. If you'd like to help us distribute our official Press Release, you can download them right here by clicking on one of the following links: Press Release in Word format and we also have our Press Release in PDF. Feel free to send to local beer writers, breweries, bloggers, your parents, cousins, anyone that enjoys a good beer every now and then. Full URL links are listed below as well so you can just copy and paste as well. 

Word Press Release: http://www.beerhuntermovie.com/press_release.doc

PDF Press Release: http://www.beerhuntermovie.com/press_release.pdf

Thanks again and we look forward to sitting down, sipping a cold one, and watching Beer Hunter up on the big screen with you. Cheers!

The Beer Hunter Movie team