What Happened to Amos?

A project in Madison, WI by Kristina Motwani
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Journalist challenges detectives' theory with new evidence in disappearance of an enigmatic cannabis distributor named Amos Mortier.
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Funded: $14,975 of $30,000
Dates: Oct 18th -> Nov 17th (31 days)
Project By: Kristina Motwani
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Please visit whathappenedtoamos.com for more!

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
With only 9 hours left, at $14,435 it doesn't look like we will make our $30,000 goal on our Kickstarter. As you are probably aware, if we don't meet the goal, we get nothing. I also want to set your mind at ease if you aren't aware, that also means... (Read More)

3 days left!

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We have 3 days left and a long way to go to meet our goal. Just to remind you Kickstarter is an all or nothing thing, if we don't meet our goal we get nothing (and you don't get charged).  Please share, talk to people about the film,... (Read More)

The anniversary of Amos Mortier's disappearance.

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
 Besides being election day today (go vote!), it is also the anniversary of Amos's disappearance. Please share the kickstarter today in his memory.  You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound... (Read More)

Another video clip!

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is another video clip from What Happened to Amos? Bill Lueders was the editor for each of the major investigative articles that ran in Madison's alt-weekly newspaper on Amos's disappearance. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this... (Read More)

We are featured on The True Crime Show tonight!

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Websleuths and Tricia Griffith were kind enough to have us on their podcast, The True Crime Show, tonight. Have a listen at the link: http://www.spreaker.com/user/triciag  (Read More)

A video clip and update!

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a video clip from What Happened to Amos? Jacob Falkner, the first person accused of killing Amos, hopes to learn what happened to his best friend.  You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with... (Read More)

5 hours left to vote for us for IndieWire's PROJECT OF THE WEEK!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  We need everyone's help in this last 5 hours of voting for IndieWire's Project of the Week! We are in a close second, but we can WIN! Please vote if you haven't already and share widely! Voting just takes a second, is... (Read More)

We are in The Capital Times!

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
First off HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Hope you all enjoy this halloween weekend! There is a story about the film in Madison's newspaper, The Capital Times,... (Read More)

Documentary in the works looking into the disappearance of Fitchburg's Amos Mortier

October 29th - via: host.madison.com
Filmmaker Kristina Motwani and co-producer/writer Nathan J. Comp launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign last week for  (Read More)

VOTE FOR US FOR PROJECT OF THE WEEK!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone!  As you know we were IndieWire's project of the day on Tuesday this week.  We are now up for project of the week, so please go vote for WHAT HAPPENED TO AMOS? for project of the week!  http://bit.ly/2eXuz6G  (Read More)

Indiewire

October 28th - via: indiewire.com
Cast your vote for your favorite: will the winner be 'Diamond Diplomacy,' 'What Happened to Amos?,' 'An Impossible Project' or 'Hustle'? (Read More)

#FF Friday Fundraisers for Oct. 28, 2016

October 28th - via: thedirectorlist.com
Beginning next week in the college town of Columbia, Missouri, is what MovieMaker Magazine calls one of  (Read More)

Ask Me Anything! TONIGHT!!!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone!  Tonight we will be hosting an AmA on reddit! These are usually quite fun and a great way to ask your burning questions about the film, the case, filmmaking, crowdfunding, or ANYTHING! Please join us at 6PM pst 9PM est on... (Read More)

We are IndieWire's Project of the Day!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, We are one week in and exciting things are happening!  Today we are IndieWire's Project of the Day!  http://www.indiewire.com/2016/10/project-of-the-day-what-happened-to-amos-1201739912/ On Friday October 28th there will be voting for... (Read More)

Indiewire

October 25th - via: indiewire.com
"After meeting with friends of Amos and his family, especially his mother Margie, it became clear that this story needed to be told." (Read More)

Check out this $30 pledge reward!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
CHECK THIS OUT! For just a $30 pledge on our kickstarter, you can be the OWNER of these CUSTOM DESIGNED stickers by Carolyn Smith.    (Read More)

Sneak Peek! Behind the Scenes

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers!  Here's a little behind the scenes clip from What Happened to Amos?  You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00    (Read More)

Let's keep the momentum going!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
#FINDAMOS Hi everyone! We have been having a fantastic first few days, let's keep that momentum going, please share with your friends and family that you are now part of the What Happened to Amos? team!   Also, check out this article written about... (Read More)

Thank you for a great first day!

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends! The What Happened to Amos? team would like to send the most heartfelt thank you to all who contributed today and made our trailer launch such a success!  We are over 10% funded on the first day.  I am truly moved by how many people... (Read More)

Kickstarter launched for new documentary on Amos Mortier

October 19th - via: isthmus.com
After a decade of investigating the disappearance of Amos Mortier, journalist Nathan Comp is now working on a documentary about the case. He hopes the film might prompt police to take another look at the evidence. (Read More)

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