Entitled: The Story of a Selfish Bastard
A project in New Rochelle, NY by Yitzy Hoppenstein000days
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The threat of abandonment inspires a young adult to transform himself from a solipsistic boy to a selfless man. (Dramedy, 18 min. film)
Backers: 383
Average Pledge Per Backer: $81
Funded: $31,144 of $30,000
Dates: Oct 19th -> Dec 18th (61 days)
Project By: Yitzy Hoppenstein
Backers: 383
Average Pledge Per Backer: $81
Funded: $31,144 of $30,000
Dates: Oct 19th -> Dec 18th (61 days)
Project By: Yitzy Hoppenstein
$31,144
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 18 @ 14:01 -0500 GMT
103%
of goal
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The Sun's Rising! 
December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Morning! After 600+ wall posts! A couple thousand messages! 354 people have pledged $26,101! There are 5 hours left to reach $30k! Are there any last minute strings you can pull? With your immediate help, we are going to succeed! Best Wishes For... (Read More)
$50 From a Gentleman in Starbucks
December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I approached a stranger tapping away on his computer keyboard. I made my pitch. Within five minutes, he pledged and we parted ways. In his own words-- "I'm a sucker for these types of things"! Gosh, this is exciting! We got this! 348 people have... (Read More)
Painting For Sale!
December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I just met with Fred Spinowitz at his home studio! For $400 the below painting can be yours! All proceeds go towards the film! Please, contact me ASAP if you're interested! Thanks Fred! 344 backers, $24,822 pledged, and 19 hours to reach $30k!... (Read More)
Boris Says It's Party Time!
December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Boris Kalendarev, my good friend currently living in Brazil, will match ten $36 pledges to our wrap party. Who will you invite? 336 people, $23,160 and 26 hours left to reach $30K! Let's get the party started! Here's his official statement: Thank... (Read More)
A $3,000 Chanukah Gift!
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to some very generous supporters we reached $21,217 just two minutes after Chanukah rolled in. Current backers are increasing their pledges. New backers are joining us from left and right. There are 43 hours left. Courier pigeons, phone... (Read More)
Actor Chance Kelly is a Backer!
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Mr. Kelly and I spoke for an hour. Chance has over 70 credits to his name including Unbreakable, The Departed, House of Cards, American Gangster, and Generation Kill. Inside Fighter, a film he wrote and will star in, is in pre-production. He’s... (Read More)
Who Wants to Be a Producer?
December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You can write executive or associate producer credit off as a marketing expense for your business. Your name will be immortalized. The world will know that you swooped in to save the day, that you are a cinematic connoisseur, and that-- you are the... (Read More)
Les Miserables Lyricist Herbert Kretzmer is a Backer!
December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Herbert Kretzmer is probably best known for his version of the Boubil-Schonberg musical Les Miserables. He was one of the four credited screen writers as well as the sole credited lyricist for Universal's recently released film version. Les... (Read More)
Artist Gregory and Cartographer Natasha Perkel are Backers!
December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
My brother Yoni, sister Yara, and I spent an afternoon with Gregory Perkel and his wife Natasha at their New Jersey studio. Mr. Perkel’s works can go for upwards of $100,000. Natasha is one of the best cartographers in the world. Here are three... (Read More)
Filmmaker Salvador Litvak is a Backer!
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Salvador Litvak and I spoke on the phone for an hour yesterday. He’s known for his films Saving Lincoln and When Do We Eat?. His Facebook page, The Accidental Talmudist, has over 150,000 likes. Here are three things he emphasized: 1. Focus on one... (Read More)
It's Crunch Time!
November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
My obligation to you kept me up last night. There are eight days left and I don’t want to let you down. I’m going to make this movie; it’s just a matter of when. Over two hundred and eighty people have pledged hard earned money to make this... (Read More)
A Baby, a Monkey, a Dragon and a Bunch of Foreigners!
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Here’s the video we promised you in Update #3! It’s a compilation of some of Yitzy’s friends from around the world who took selfies in support of our film! It’s an International Appeal and something to make you smile! We’re in the final... (Read More)
Good People!
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
On a sunny winter day, well over a year ago, Gregor and I were sitting on a bench in Union Square. I spotted a thick, coffee table book in a high quality shopping bag across the path. Greg picked it up. The price tag was $40. We asked everyone around... (Read More)
Ok, Here's a Story!
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I started cold calling strangers yesterday. It was nerve-wracking. After a few tries, I began to get the hang of it. For the most part, people were nice and gave me their email addresses so that I could send them the link to our page. In the late... (Read More)
Our Project is Blessed!
November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night, while eating ice cream cake (vanilla & chocolate, two layers, crunch in the center) with my mom, for her birthday, she blessed me and all of her children. According to Jewish tradition, one has an additional power to bless others on... (Read More)
Cool Cards!
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Yitzy was walking down Park Avenue in Manhattan when a solicitor asked him if he had a few minutes for human rights. He responded by asking her if she had a few minutes to talk about our Kickstarter. They pitched each other. The woman pledged $10... (Read More)
An Excellent Beginning!
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you! In less than 24 hours we made it to the very top of Kickstarter’s short film category! As of this writing, 61 backers have collectively pledged $2,340 (8% of our goal)! We achieved this via word-of-mouth, a point which leads us to this... (Read More)
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