Drunktown's Finest
A project in Albuquerque, NM by Sydney Freeland000days
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3 Native Americans: a college-bound student, a father-to-be, and a promiscuous transsexual struggle to escape their Indian reservation.
Backers: 376
Average Pledge Per Backer: $84
Funded: $31,622 of $30,000
Dates: Oct 4th -> Nov 4th (32 days)
Project By: Sydney Freeland
Backers: 376
Average Pledge Per Backer: $84
Funded: $31,622 of $30,000
Dates: Oct 4th -> Nov 4th (32 days)
Project By: Sydney Freeland
$31,622
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 4 @ 15:30 -0500 GMT
105%
of goal
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Latest News
On behalf of the entire Drunktown's Finest production team... 
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We would like to send out another thanks to everyone who has somehow contributed to Drunktown making it this far. Your efforts, however big or small, have truly amazed us. Drunktown's Finest has been in the making for over 5 years and started out... (Read More)
2 hours to go!
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Please stay tuned for a special thank you video from Sydney. It will be coming out later this evening! (Read More)
$30,000!!!
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We made it. Thank you to all 354 of you who have put your faith in this project. I've made a special video for everyone. It won't be a available until tomorrow evening (there's a good reason :)) but I can't wait to show you all. This means so much to... (Read More)
A Blast From the Past
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Getting this film made has been a huge uphill battle but there have been positive experiences as well. As I was looking through our Facebook page, I came across a photo album from our first casting call in 2011. It was amazing to see how many of the... (Read More)
Social Media Shout-outs!
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We're down to our last 24 hours! Thank you to all 313 people for got us this far and put your faith into this project. For everyone who pledged $5 and more and opted for a reward, we would like to personally thank you on our Facebook and Twitter... (Read More)
Lots of press on Drunktown's Finest!
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
In case you missed it, check out these articles on our 3 talented leads- Carmen Moore, Morningstar Angeline, and Jeremiah Bitsui! Carmen Moore Huffington... (Read More)
The home stretch...
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Seven years ago, when I first started writing DRUNKTOWN'S FINEST I created three main characters whose eyes we would see the modern day Navajo world through. These three characters represent only part of the diversity you will find if you visited my... (Read More)
OUT Magazine writes an article on Drunktown's Finest!
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Woo-hoo! It's even on the front page of their website! Here's a link to the article: http://www.out.com/entertainment/movies/2013/11/01/mythbusting-drunktowns-finest (Read More)
The faces of Drunktown's Finest
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
As stated before, this film has 36 actors. Of those 36, 32 are Native American. Here is a preview of what the film will look like. Jeremiah Bitsui as Sick Boy Carmen Moore as Felixia Morningstar Angeline as Nizhoni Loren Anthony as Drunk #1... (Read More)
A look into the process...
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Hey Everyone! Here's a video update from our edit bay! -Sydney (Read More)
$20,000!
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Good news everyone. We're 2/3 funded! Over the past 3 weeks I've talked about the work I put into the film. However, I have not mentioned the 100+ other people who have contributed to the film. A lot of people put their heart and soul into this film... (Read More)
Halloween Pt. II
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Okay everyone. We're $411 away from $20,000. If you all can get us to $20,000 by 6pm MST (90 minutes from now), we'll post a picture of writer/director Sydney Freeland in her costume from last year (It was Gogo Yubari from Kill Bill). Tell your... (Read More)
New Incentive - Ornelas family Navajo rugs
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
When I was growing up, filmmaking wasn't even something that people could make a living from. The people I admired were artists but they were all weavers, painters, sculptors, etc... I wanted to be an artist as well and that's what drove me to study... (Read More)
Halloween
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
It's a holiday. People are getting dressed up and acting crazy tonight. Its a good night. And it was a good night for our campaign last night! We are at $18,000!!! Wow. We are so close. So while you sitting there thinking hard about... (Read More)
50% funded!!
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
New Incentive! And this one's a doozy...
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This is big y'all. Native painter/filmmaker/satirist Steven Paul Judd has offered to create and autograph a custom-made poster of our movie. What will the design look like? We have no idea! We're handing the movie over to Steven and giving him... (Read More)
Meet the Actors - Carmen Moore
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Carmen Moore plays the role of "Felixia", a transsexual Navajo girl who dreams of becoming a model. In this video (Also on the main KS page) Carmen explains a little about her background and what attracted her to the project. Carmen was a joy to... (Read More)
$11,000!
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We've passed $11,000 and are closing in on 200 backers. You all are doing an AMAZING job of getting the word out. We've only got 5 days left put if we keep telling people about this project we can do this!!! (Read More)
$10,000!
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We've made it to $10,000. We've only got 6 days to go but today was our most successful day yet! Let's build on this momentum and keep spreading the word! Drunktown is still being edited but I wanted to share a 6 minute short film I directed with... (Read More)
Morningstar Angeline featured in Indian Country Today!
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this great article, which gives a little bit of insight into our third lead character, Nizhoni Smiles. Morningstar Angeline brought tremendous depth to this character and we were all very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with her.... (Read More)
MorningStar Angeline of 'Drunktown's Finest': 'It's Now or Never'
October 28th - via: indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com
Drunktown's Finest has an impressive cast that includes Jeremiah Bitsui (Breaking Bad) and Kiowa Gordon (The Twilight Saga). It has a promising young director in Sydney Freeland and the seal of approval from the Sundance Institute, which selected it for the 2009 Native Lab, 2010 Screenwriter's Lab, and 2010 Director's Lab. (Read More)
A personal message from Sydney.
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Thank you all for getting us this far. You have already given generously but I would like to make a request- please share our Kickstarter page with 3 people and ask them to... (Read More)
Meet the Actors - Morningstar Angeline
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Morning Star Angeline plays the role of Nizhoni in Drunktown's Finest. She shares some of her personal background, as well as what attracted her to this project. (Read More)
Calling all Breaking Bad fans!
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Jeremiah Bitsui, aka Victor from Breaking Bad, will be doing an AMA on Reddit.com this Saturday, 10/26, at 4:30pm EST. Log in and ask him ANYTHING! Ask him about working on Breaking Bad, ask him about working on Drunktown's Finest, or ask him... (Read More)
10 days to go...
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Great news. We've gotten 40 new backers in the past 24 hours! Thank you everyone for getting the word out. However, we need to raise all of our goal amount or we don't get anything. We NEED this money so please continue to re-post and re-share our... (Read More)
Carmen Moore featured on the front page of LGBT film website!
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Our Illustrious actress Carmen Moore has been featured in an article on the website biggaypictureshow.com! You can check it out by clicking on the link below and listen to her video message (available in the article and also on our KS page).... (Read More)
More Behind The Scenes
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Great day today, everyone! We're nearly 25% funded and had 17 new backers today! We've only got 11 days to go so please continue to spread the word. We also wanted to share some more behind the scenes photos with you all. Our character Julius... (Read More)
Native film director looking for finishing funds for new feature
October 23rd - via: parkerliveonline.com
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Sydney Freeland, a filmmaker who visited Parker last month as part of the Native Visions film festival, is looking for funds to finish her feature film Drunktown’s Finest. (Read More)
Drunktown's Finest Featured on HuffingtonPost.com
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
An article written by Associate Producer, Jasper Zweibel, has been featured on the Huffington Post blog page. Check out the link here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jasper-zweibel/native-american-transsexual-actress-stars-in-new-film_b_4134154.html (Read More)
Because we're a sucker for a good love story...
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Our production team would like to send out a HUGE congrats to Tyler Gendron and Sammie Chinigo! Tyler (Key Grip) and Sammie (Make-up Artist) met on our production this past summer and they are now engaged! We wish you the best, Tyler and Sammie! -... (Read More)
Please spread the word
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We had a small flurry of support yesterday. Please help us spread the word about our campaign! We need your help to make this happen. Send our link or a email out to your contacts asking them to support and spread the word. We can't do this... (Read More)
Drunktown's Finest Featured in Sundance Newsletter
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Check out the link here: https://my.sundance.org/emailmarketer/display.php?M=255963&C=89ef067f49c55d2388e64fd47f90dcaa&S=760&L=11&N=676 Only 2 weeks left in the campaign, keep spreading the word. (Read More)
Sundance
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are submitted! We dropped a final copy off he Sundance recently. Fingers crossed! Still a lot of work to do and we need your help. Please pledge and please spread the word! You make this happen! (Read More)
Dj Grandpa's Crib: The Show about Something
October 21st - via: djgrandpa.com
DJG gets organized with Strollo Smart jars, meets evils spirits with Matthew Meyer, enters the Worlds of Magic, finds Strength in Numbers, gets to know Drunktown's Finest, learns The Way of the Tiger, and talks The Rub with Kenny & Jonathan. (Read More)
Behind The Scenes
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Sunday, Everyone! The film is still in editing but we wanted to share some behind-the-scenes photos. Enjoy! 2nd AC Ryan Begay slates a shot. Cinematographer Peter Holland Director Sydney Freeland and Lead Actor Jeremiah Bitsui discuss a scene... (Read More)
Editing, editing, editing...
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, My editor and I have been slaving away for the past 10 weeks. But the good news is that we've just finished a rough cut for festival submission! Thank you all for backing my project and please continue to help us get the word out. Thanks!... (Read More)
Carmen Moore's AMA on Reddit
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This Friday at 4pm, one of the stars of Drunktown's Finest, Carmen Moore will be doing an "Ask Me Anything" feature on Reddit.com. Anyone from all over the world will be able to post their question and cast their votes for which questions she should... (Read More)
Thanks for a Strong Start
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, Thanks so much for all the support. It means a lot to us that other people share our belief in this project. Our new friend David Brake was nice enough to write about our efforts on his blog. You can check out his article here:... (Read More)
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