Queer Genius

A project in West Philadelphia, PA by Catherine Pancake
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"Queer Genius" explores the lives of four visionary queer artists: Eileen Myles, Barbara Hammer, Jibz Cameron and Shannon Funchess.
Backers: 236
Average Pledge Per Backer: $70

Funded: $16,520 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 8th -> Sep 2nd (57 days)
Project By: Catherine Pancake
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Latest News

THANK YOU!! & SO CLOSE!

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi wonderful friends, allies, and supporters! We are so grateful that we have gotten this far with 211 backers and counting.  We are about $1,000 away from MEETING OUR GOAL tomorrow night (Friday, Sept 2nd) at 9pm!  This is your project as much as... (Read More)

"Queer Genius" Up for Project of the Week in IndieWire! Please Vote

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi amazing people! "Queer Genius" is up for "Project of the Week" on IndieWire!!  Cool! This is a big deal for those who follow indy film! *****If you have a minute - please VOTE for the project!! VOTE HERE:... (Read More)

Thank you Kickstarter!!! They love us, they really do!

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, We've been selected as a "Project We Love" by Kickstarter!!!!  Giving the whole KS crew a giant hug!!! yay!! Thanks!! Catherine & the Queer Genius Team  (Read More)

3 Weeks to Go! So Much Gratitude

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi incredible people! Thanks so much for coming with us on this journey into the unknown wilds of crowd-funding!  We are absolutely humbled by the number of people (150!) who have thrown their confidence behind this important project.  And so many... (Read More)

Matching Donor until 5:00pm tomorrow Friday, August 4th

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi team! Thanks so incredibly to our 121 backers!  I'm seriously gratefully overwhelmed by how many people are joining our little cause.  How can D. Trump be raising more money than us??? this world is crazy!!! :) We have a donor who will match any... (Read More)

New Rewards from Eileen Myles and the Queer Genius Team / also thanks GLAAD!

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks! We are super pleased to announce a new reward in conjunction with Eileen Myles. We are offering her re-released novel "Chelsea Girls" as a signed edition for $50.  If you are interested, feel free to increase your pledge to include this... (Read More)

Talking about Queer Genius on Art Radio w/Matt!

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi alls! Matt Kalasky at the Galleries at Moore invited me over to talk with him on their radio show!  I'll be on next Tuesday, August 2nd at 2:15pm and then the spot will live on the internets for posterity! I'm going to talk about the film and our... (Read More)

Week 3! Moving on up...

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Thank you SO much & Week 1 Update (plus a tiny video)

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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