This is a film telling a story using The Beauty of Nature and Music. Directed by Michael Fequiere Performance by The Antoine Trio Read more
This is a film telling a story using The Beauty of Nature and Music. Directed by Michael Fequiere Performance by The Antoine Trio
About this project
What We’re Doing
We’re determined to create a full body of work that allows us to explore and interact with different communities through jazz and film.
This was my first taste of what the Antoine Roney Trio does on a regular basis. Almost always self-funded and on a tight budget, the trio utilizes their touring opportunities to venture and connect with different localities all over the world.
In recent years, Antoine Roney has traveled through various parts of West Africa where he had the rare opportunity to collaborate and perform with many accomplished local musicians.
It was a truly unique experience, unfortunately none of these initial explorations were ever documented. In 2009, for the first time, the trio captured on video, their stay in Ghana. They obtained some great footage but due to a lack of funds, they were unable to hire a professional camera and sound crew.
In July 2012 The Antoine Roney Trio was scheduled to play in Santa Fe New Mexico. Always thinking outside the box, Antoine reached out to me and explained his vision of filming live Jazz music on the dunes of the white sands desert.
With a little extra help this time around, we were able to capture exactly that. We camped out for a day and dealt with New Mexico’s first taste of rain that arrived in the form of a powerful sand storm.
It was an amazing experience that Antoine captures perfectly in his music. It made me realize there is more to Jazz than just performing in front of an audience. Its storytelling expressed through time and emotion.
With the help of you and Kickstarter we can, not only finish the completion of The Greeting but we can complete a full documentary that will take place this December in Benin Africa. The completed film and its accompanying sound recordings will be made available for historical and educational lectures and for jazz and music education in the US and around the world.
FAQ
When is the NY screening?
The New York screening has yet to be scheduled, mainly because the movie isn’t finished (We are currently in the post-production phase). You can count on it being sometime in the Winter 2013. We will notify you ahead of time.
Can we exceed the goal?
ABSOLUTELY! As mentioned before, the ultimate goal is to document our upcoming journey to Benin Africa. With more funds the possibilities are endless!
How do we contact you?
You can contact us at thegreetingfilm@gmail.com
If I donate when can I redeem the incentive?
All incentives, big and small, will only happen if the goal is met. If we do meet our goal, we will ship all physical merchandise to you. It will be our priority to schedule the more personal incentives as soon as possible. We will keep you up to date on this as we draw closer to our deadline.
Who does the money go to?
All donations will go directly to the finishing of The Greeting and the Benin production budget. Your money is funding two movies.
Give us a shout if you have more questions!
Risks and challenges
The biggest risk and or challenge IS the completion of this project. Making a film is extremely difficult; it requires time, money and skill. It is also a great learning experience. Having made a number of films in the past, I am aware of the dedication needed to see this project through to its entirety.
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Rewards
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Pledge $1 or more
6 backers
A special thank you at the end of the film. Your name will appear after the end of the credits.
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Pledge $20 or more
5 backers
A copy of the Antoine Roney Trio’s latest recording.
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Pledge $30 or more
7 backers Limited (193 left of 200)
An autographed copy plus a personal thank you statement from the man himself.
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Pledge $100 or more
4 backers
A photo album of the Trio’s journey through the desert and Africa (Autographed CD package included)
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Pledge $200 or more
1 backer
Digital master of the final film, plus all of the above.
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Pledge $300 or more
0 backers
You are now an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER and will be credited as such at the end of the movie! You will also receive downloadable copies of Michael Fequiere’s previous two films Faux Pas and Traum (If your a film critic great! Both films are on imdb.com, you can rate the films and leave a review.) Plus all of the above.
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Pledge $350 or more
0 backers
Two tickets for you and a guest to attend the New York Screening. Transportation not included. (Plus all of the above)
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Pledge $500 or more
0 backers Limited (6 left of 6)
You are now an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (this credit will appear before the Associate Producer credit). You are also treated to dinner and a discussion at a great African restaurant. Plus all of the above.
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Pledge $700 or more
0 backers
A screening with refreshments and a live performance with the Antoine Roney Trio.
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Pledge $2,000 or more
0 backers
Your own personal performance with the Antoine Roney Trio in the NYC area, plus all of the above.
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Funding period
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