Chasing Portraits - A Feature Length Documentary Film

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The story of Moshe Rynecki’s art, and his great-granddaughter’s ongoing quest to find and understand his art legacy, lost during WWII.
Backers: 173
Average Pledge Per Backer: $128

Funded: $22,102 of $20,000
Dates: Apr 6th -> May 4th (29 days)
Project By: Elizabeth Rynecki
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Latest News

Lost and Found - Hadassah Magazine Article on Chasing Portraits

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This month's issue of Hadassah Magazine has an article, "Lost and Found" featuring the Chasing Portraits story. You can now read it online.  (Read More)

We did it!!!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! This morning we passed the $20,000 mark which means that we've made it! We've made our Kickstarter fundraising goal and will be funded. This is FANTASTIC news and starts off my week on a fabulous note. These funds will be used to match the... (Read More)

Chasing Portraits News!

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
As the Chasing Portraits documentary film enters the last 8 days of its Kickstarter campaign, we are in great shape! As a "staff pick," we continue to pick up new backers. There are currently 148 backers who have pledged $17,517 to the project.... (Read More)

Chasing Portraits Docfilm - the final push!

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Chasing Portraits Family - Thank you for your support, encouragement, and belief in the Chasing Portraits documentary film project! To date there are 127 of you who have pledged $16,462 to the Kickstarter campaign. We are SO CLOSE to our goal of... (Read More)

Chasing Portraits - 60% Funded!

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re 8 days into our Kickstarter fundraising campaign, and it’s going really well! We are 60% funded with $12,107 pledged from 79 backers! Thank you for your support and belief in the project! With 22 days left in the campaign, I’m confident... (Read More)

News Coverage!

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The Chasing Portraits documentary film has received fabulous news coverage over the last few years! It was the cover story for the Bay Area's JWeekly in January 2015. It was on the cover of the San Francisco Chronicle's Datebook section in February... (Read More)

Half Way to $20,000!

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to the generosity of 57 people, Chasing Portraits is now 50% funded! I cried last night. Thank you for your love of my great-grandfather's art, your support of the project, and your belief in my ability to tell the story. Yesterday I was asked... (Read More)

Chasing Portraits Greeting Cards!

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
At the Contributor level ($50 or more ) and above, backers will receive 5 Moshe Rynecki greeting cards. I thought you'd like to know a bit more about those cards. So in today's update, the details!  These are quality cards printed on great paper!... (Read More)

Chasing Portraits - Day 3 Kickstarter update!

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I love sharing the Chasing Portraits project because I get to share my great-grandfather's art with others! For the last several years I've met people in person (at talks I've given) and online through social media who share my passion for... (Read More)

A Fabulous First Day for Chasing Portraits on Kickstarter!

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The Chasing Portraits documentary film hit the ground running and had 15% of its total funding pledged on its first day! And not only is $3,088 now promised to the project, but the feedback about the trailer is fantastic! I have two favorite... (Read More)

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