Alina
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Alina is the first fiction film by celebrated indie exhibitor, distributor producer and father of the Midnight Movie, Ben Barenholtz
Backers: 219
Average Pledge Per Backer: $424
Funded: $92,794 of $80,000
Dates: Jun 16th -> Jul 21st (35 days)
Project By: Ben Barenholtz
Backers: 219
Average Pledge Per Backer: $424
Funded: $92,794 of $80,000
Dates: Jun 16th -> Jul 21st (35 days)
Project By: Ben Barenholtz
$92,794
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 21 @ 11:45 -0400 GMT
115%
of goal
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Latest News
WE DID IT! + Less than 24 hours to go!
July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We made the goal! But we still have time left!Thank you so much for being a part of this journey. With less than 24 hours to go, we made our goal, but we're still pushing ahead. Kickstarter + processing fees take about 8% of our total, so any amount... (Read More)
48 Hours To Go + New Video + Support IndieCollect!
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
48 Hours To Go! We're at 73% and $58,552 so far -- we know we can do this. But we need your help. New Campaign VideoWe've just made a short video for the campaign both on Facebook and on YouTube. If you can share the post on Facebook, we'd appreciate... (Read More)
5 Days To Go! + Filming in Central Park + More Support for ALINA!
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
With 5 days to go, we're at 68%! We know we can make it -- but we need all the support we can get! Thank YOU for getting us so close to the finish line. The campaign ends on Thursday morning, July 21, so now is the time to spread the word. We've had... (Read More)
Over 50%! Check out a sneak peek at the second half of ALINA!
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to your support, we've crossed the halfway mark with 50% raised and over 120 of you backing so far! We're immensely grateful as we push ahead through to these final twelve days! As we go into the weekend, if you haven't seen it on our Facebook... (Read More)
Kurt Busiek supports Alina!
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Years ago, Kurt Busiek had worked with Ben on an adaptation of Kurt's ASTRO CITY, the award winning comic book series. He is notable for his work on the Avengers as well as the Marvel limited series. Here's what he has to say about Ben: You'll need... (Read More)
Ben Barenholtz Starts Kickstarter To Fund Post Production On His Film
July 5th - via: indiewire.com
Producer Ben Barenholtz creates a Kickstarter campaign to held fund the post production of his film "Alina." (Read More)
Sneak Peek at Alina + Darya Ekamasova wins talent award from Moscow International FF!
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We wanted to extend our congratulations to our lead actress, Darya Ekamasova, who was just awarded the Chopard Talent Award at the Moscow International Film Festival! We know by her acting in Alina that she has immense talent, so today we wanted to... (Read More)
John Turturro supports Alina!
June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We're in the thick of editing! While we get our scenes ready for the next update, here's a message from John Turturro, who's worked with Ben and the Coen Brothers on a number of films including MILLER'S CROSSING and BARTON FINK. You'll need an HTML5... (Read More)
Filmmaker David Lynch shows his support for Ben's Kickstarter Project + Eraserhead Trivia!
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Years ago, Ben's company Libra Films launched and distributed David Lynch's seminal first feature, Eraserhead. David had a special message for Ben (along with subtitles!) You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with... (Read More)
Tim Blake Nelson on indie film + Frances McDormand!
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Here’s a message from a friend of Ben’s, Tim Blake Nelson. Check out what he has to say about Ben and independent film. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Thanks, Tim! And... (Read More)
Lewis Black supports Alina. Do you?
June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 From one son of a bitch to another, thank you. Lewis Black will perform on Broadway this season – don't miss out. + For more information... (Read More)
Locations: The Russian Samovar
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We filmed Alina in many locations, but the primary one was the Russian Samovar thanks to Alex’s generosity. It was opened by Roman Kaplan, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Joseph Brodsky in 1986. It became a home for bohemian Russians and famous Russian... (Read More)
What Is Kickstarter? + Marcia Gay Harden and the Coen Brothers
June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all who have contributed so far! One question we have received is: What is a Kickstarter? Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform to run campaigns to finance projects – it's an all or nothing method of raising funds (such as our... (Read More)
Update #1 - 24 Hours Later + Meet Alina: Darya Ekamasova
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
What a whirlwind 24 hours it’s been! Thank YOU to those who helped us get off to a good start! Kickstarter has named us a Project We Love – we are proud to be featured alongside such inspiring projects. We're off to a great start but we still... (Read More)
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