"LESLIE"
A project in Austin, TX by FRECKLED FANNY FILMS000days
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"LESLIE" explores the unapologetic life of Leslie Cochran, the thong-clad homeless man turned cultural icon in the heart of Texas.
Backers: 376
Average Pledge Per Backer: $109
Funded: $41,000 of $36,400
Dates: Nov 6th -> Dec 21st (45 days)
Project By: FRECKLED FANNY FILMS
Backers: 376
Average Pledge Per Backer: $109
Funded: $41,000 of $36,400
Dates: Nov 6th -> Dec 21st (45 days)
Project By: FRECKLED FANNY FILMS
$41,000
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 21 @ 11:45 -0500 GMT
112%
of goal
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Latest News
GRATITUDE 
December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
As we have less than 2 hours to go, we are completely amazed by the outpouring of support by you, our wonderful backers, for our project. There's a little bit of Leslie in all of us. Maybe not so much the thong and tiara (or maybe!!) or his... (Read More)
For the next 24 HOURS: DOUBLE your dollars + a GIFT for you!
December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
URGENT and THRILLING news! For the next 24 HOURS (from 10:45am CST), we have a very generous contributor who will match all contributions dollar for dollar! That means if you give $50, it really is $100!! This is crucial to hit our goal or we... (Read More)
Patty Griffin's WHEN IT DON'T COME EASY
December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
This is one of many tracks that Grammy-award winning Patty Griffin is graciously letting us consider for the film. So many of her songs fit Leslie's story well. But right now, it fits ours. As we're reaching for that goal, we are inspired by... (Read More)
It's about the story... and 69 HOURS to go
December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
As you know, there's more to Leslie than meets the eye. And the folks from L Style G Style think so too! Check out our newest article written below by the lovely Katie Matlack. WE'RE SO CLOSE!! If all of our 298 backers pledged $20 right now,... (Read More)
BREAKING NEWS: KVUE & KXAN MEDIA COVERAGE
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
What's that you say? It's all or nothing?! Yes it's true. We've got 4 DAYS TO GO and we're so close! Here's 2 ways you can help: 1) KEEP SHARING THE LINK via email + Facebook + Twitter http://bit.ly/LESLIEdoc 2) ASK 3 FRIENDS TO DONATE... (Read More)
HO HO HO HOLY MOLY!
December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! We got a little Christmas goose early... or maybe at the tail end? :) Whatever the pun may be, thanks to a generous backer, we've leaped up 10K today and more are coming in!! This is HUGE folks... HUGE! We still have a ways to go and... (Read More)
5 DAYS TO GO! WE NEED YOU!
December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello you wonderful Backers! We've hit the 16K mark (yay!) and there's 5 DAYS TO GO!! We can do this... with YOUR HELP! 1. HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Email | Facebook | Twitter this link: http://bit.ly/LESLIEdoc 2. DOUBLE YOUR DONATION! If... (Read More)
KUT and Austin Chronicle press!
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everybody! We had a great interview on KUTX 98.9 with John Aielli who hosts the radio show "Eklektikos" and has hosted for 46 years now! A true Austin legend himself. He loves our project like you and when he heard about the Kickstarter... (Read More)
KEEP SHARING + BEHIND-THE-SCENES INTERVIEW
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello our wonderful "LESLIE" friends! We've got 18 days to go and need your help to spread the word! Please SHARE THE LINK to the trailer with ten friends who might have their own Leslie or Austin story and let's get "LESLIE" made. It's *all or... (Read More)
"LESLIE": a KICKSTARTER STAFF PICK + more!
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello our wonderful Backers! You contributed and Kickstarter LISTENED! We've been chosen as a STAFF PICK as well as a NEW & NOTEWORTHY project - thanks to you guys!!! Now we're going for the coveted Kickstarter *green badge* on our page!... (Read More)
The Comedy Stylings of Leslie Cochran
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all you wonderful Backers! These past few days have been a whirlwind and you are right here with us. THANK YOU! We've come out of the gate STRONG WITH YOUR SUPPORT. But as Jerry Reed in East Bound and Down says, "We've got a long way to go... (Read More)
Holy Moley! We're FLOORED!
November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi You Guys, our wonderful first backers! We are so humbled by your response for "LESLIE"!! Our Austin kick-off party was amazing and for those who couldn't make it, we felt your beautiful spirit. Leslie would've loved that this was all for him.... (Read More)
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