maidentrip: a coming of age expedition

A project in New York, NY by Jillian Schlesinger
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Discover 14 year old Laura Dekker's extraordinary quest to sail around the world alone in this mixed live-action/animated documentary.
Backers: 103
Average Pledge Per Backer: $57

Funded: $5,851 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 14th -> Jun 11th (90 days)
Project By: Jillian Schlesinger
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Latest News

Maidentrip Update! Only Two Years Overdue....

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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Production Trailer

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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And We're Sailing!

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
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A Great Trip!

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey All, Just returned from a wild traveling adventure during which I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Laura and her dad on their boat/home in western Holland and talk with them more about the plan for Maidentrip. I am now more excited than ever... (Read More)

WE DID IT!

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
And by WE I mean all 96 of our current backers and our totally amazing production team! This is just the beginning of a great adventure and I'm thrilled to have all of you along for the wild ride!! Will send a longer update tomorrow but just had to... (Read More)

new reward: sneak peek!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
we've introduced a new $1 reward (that will also be optional for all rewards greater than $1!)... a limited-edition (Kickstarter exclusive!) Maidentrip DREAM button!Laura's dream of sailing around the world inspired our dream to make this film! And... (Read More)

Maidentrip, Kickstarter, Karaoke, AND YOU!

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! I am humbled and inspired by the tremendous support Maidentrip has received over the past few months!! We are currently the 14th most popular film project on Kickstarter...and moving up fast!! With just 9 days left I just want to say thank... (Read More)

How far we've come!!

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
HUGE THANKS to all our backers so far!! Thanks to all of your support, Maidentrip just passed the $3000 mark (60% of our goal!) AND it is the 17th most popular film/video project on Kickstarter this week! Keep spreading the word about our "$1 AND A... (Read More)

WHERE DO THE FUNDS GO?

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Just want to make sure everyone knows exactly what the $5000 will be used for! (In case you don't want to read the crazy long thing on the main page :-P) The money will be used EXCLUSIVELY to produce the 5 minute trailer/sample for the piece that... (Read More)

GREAT NEWS!

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Laura is really excited about the new website and the proposal we sent to her! I will be paying a visit to her and Guppy (her boat!) in Zeeland (not to be confused with NEW Zealand...and yes, I made this mistake!) in late June--I will do my best to... (Read More)

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