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CASSETTE is a feature-length documentary that celebrates the past, present, and future of an endearing musical format.

Cassette: A Documentary Mixtape

CASSETTE is a feature-length documentary mixtape that examines the history and continued influence of a revolutionary musical format.
CASSETTE is a feature-length documentary mixtape that examines the history and continued influence of a revolutionary musical format.
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Created by
Zack Taylor and Seth Smoot
Zack Taylor and Seth Smoot
333 backers pledged $25,467 to help bring this project to life.
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World Premiere!

Earlier this week, Filmmaker Magazine mentioned Cassette, noting that it's been 5 years in the making. No one is more aware of the time that's gone by than you guys,... Read more

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13-Minute Preview

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Updated Trailer

Hey Guys! 

Last week I freshened up the original trailer. You'll recognize some of the old content in there but there are some nice new moments. Check it out and... Read more

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Resurgence

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Cassette Focus Screening @ Maysles Cinema in NYC this Thursday!

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Fingers Crossed!

Today was the late deadline for next year's Sundance Film Festival. I'm so so happy to announce that Cassette will be among the 12-odd-thousand film screeners those poor festival interns... Read more

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Cassette's busy week

Lots of joyous events happened this week amigos! 

First, I spent a lovely afternoon in Brooklyn with the ebullient Emily Melander, whose intimate, lo-fi singer/songwriter aesthetic translates perfectly onto cassette... Read more

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From Holland with Love!

Hi Guys! I just got back from Eindhoven, Holland, where I spent an amazing 4 days with Lou Ottens, the inventor of the cassette. Lou just celebrated his 88th birthday... Read more

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8 Months without an update?! Come on!

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Cassette mention in TIME Magazine

Hi Guys, 

In case any of you get TIME mag, Cassette is mentioned briefly in this week's issue! It's the August 12th issue, with a cover story about living child... Read more

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NEW WEBSITE, 1st PUBLIC TRAILER

Greetings to all of our ever-patient, awesome backers! I am super happy to give you guys the first look at our new website, www.cassettefilm.com

I know, I know, it used... Read more

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Call for Footage / Audio!

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New Trailer, Al Maysles

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Details, New cassettemovie.com

Hi All,

Just a quick update to let you all know that Zack was interviewed in the October 2012 print edition of Details magazine (with Ben Affleck on the cover)!... Read more

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We're Back!

A big, big thank you to each of our backers for your patience over these last few months! A few of you have reached out to us individually to check... Read more

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Oops! Sorry guys, bad link...

Visit us at cassettemovie.com to find a direct link to our Paypal account! 

Thanks!

Z

Q: "I love your idea, but I missed your fundraising window...

...are you guys still accepting donations to the project?"

A: Yep! We've been asked this question a few times now, and Seth and I are floored by the continued interest.... Read more

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We Did It! Thank You All!

Seth and I are proud to announce that CASSETTE: A Documentary has reached its funding goal of $25,000, and will continue full-steam ahead in the coming weeks and months. We... Read more

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Successfully raised $25,467 with 333 backers

Our Last Day of Fundraising!

To say thanks for all of your generous pledges, Seth and I will be rewarding one lucky backer, chosen at random, with the amazing handmade sterling silver cassette necklace you... Read more

68 Hour Update

Hi Guys,

We've got 68 hours to go until our Kickstarter campaign heads to that great independent record store in the sky. 

Two days ago I thought we were deader... Read more

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New PayPal link for non-US backers

Some of our friends overseas have had problems pitching in, so we've created a PayPal link for our international backers on cassettemovie.com

We'll transfer whatever funds come to us through... Read more
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