When We Were Live - A Film about Public Access TV
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This is the story of how public access TV helped shape the culture of Austin, one of America's weirdest cities.
Backers: 209
Average Pledge Per Backer: $81
Funded: $17,000 of $16,000
Dates: Jul 31st -> Aug 30th (30 days)
Project By: John Spottswood Moore
Backers: 209
Average Pledge Per Backer: $81
Funded: $17,000 of $16,000
Dates: Jul 31st -> Aug 30th (30 days)
Project By: John Spottswood Moore
$17,000
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 30 @ 13:01 -0400 GMT
106%
of goal
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Latest News
80 Minutes Left! 
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Ladies and gents, We have 80 Minutes left in our campaign and we are $151 from $17K (stretch goal to cover taxes and fees)! At $11:39 the confetti drops!If you would like to donate, to be a part of our team, and to contribute to our project, it is... (Read More)
New Reward - 2 Tickets to Esther's Follies!
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
AMAZING NEW REWARD!!! With any donation of $75 or more, you will receive 2 free tickets to see the legendary Austin comedy troupe ESTHER'S FOLLIES . A $50 value!! Limited quantity of 10 pairs! Take your special someone our for a night of laughs... (Read More)
A Very Happy Celebratory Clip - Dog Dives for Rocks at Barton!
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I have been saving this one for a very special occasion. A little joyful thank you clip to everyone that has made this film possible. Rebel the dog dives for rocks at Barton Springs! Captured with an underwater video camera as part of the "Face... (Read More)
Lucy in Disguise!
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Lucy in Disguise, Austin's legendary costume shop, has just donated a $25 gift card to us!! The next donor of $90 of more to the project (as of Backer #203) will have the option of adding this onto their reward! Thanks million to everyone out... (Read More)
New Stretch Goal of $18k!
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
WE DID IT!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! We reached our goal with nearly 20 hours left! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart to all you amazing people and this amazing town! I know that there are still people that want to donate and be a part of... (Read More)
Last 24 Hours
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, team! This is it! We have exactly one day (24 hours) left until it is all over. If you can please share the hell out of our campaign, that would help us break the internet. Also, just a reminder. In the next 24 hours, anyone who either... (Read More)
A Sweeeeeet New Limited Time Reward!
August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, team! So in our last two days, I am thrilled to offer an awesome limited time reward! My mother-in-law has offered to send A DOZEN HOMEMADE COOKIES to any donor who pledges $65 dollars or increases their pledge by $65! I will also throw in a... (Read More)
In Honor of Gay Pride Week(end)
August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I am very proud to present this footage of the original "Rubber Fairies" on the legendary 80's Austin LGBT Access show, "Carmen's Banana". The first HIV case in Austin was reported in the summer of 1983, known at the time as GRID, or Gay-Related... (Read More)
New Write-Up in the Chronicle!!!
August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We were very excited about our first write up 3 weeks ago in the Chronicle's online section, "One In a Crowd". However, there is nothing quite like seeing your name in print. Today, the great Marc Savlov wrote an amazing piece about the project as... (Read More)
In Loving Memory of Dean Langston
August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, This update may not mean much to the young, non-Austinite, or others, but I recently decided that my film will be dedicated in loving memory of Dean Langston. Dubbed "The King of Late Night Cable Television" by the Austin Chronicle, Dean... (Read More)
Ask Livia LIVE! - I'm Being Hit on by my Teacher (1992)
August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Another classic piece of Austin piece of Austin Access. In this clip we see Livia school a guy being hit on by his teacher. "Ask Livia LIVE!" was considered by many to be one of the greatest shows on ACTV in the early 90's. Like a mix between Dear... (Read More)
Halloween on Sixth Street - 1984!
August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The Queen of Drag, Carmen Banana, takes us through an Odyssey of weirdness and timeless costumes on Austin's Historic Sixth Street in 1984. Cyndi Lauper, Billy Idol, "Gumby, Dammit!"......they're all here! For anyone who has ever had a Halloween... (Read More)
Another Film I support!
August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, guys! This campaign would not have gotten to where it is today if not for the generous amount of support I have received from all of you. It is only right that I give some of that love and support back. I wanted to take a second to tell you... (Read More)
We've reached 100 backers!!!
August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear, friends! As we itch ever closer to our goal, I just want to take a moment and thank all of you for your confidence in this project. I know you are all getting some great rewards, but I hope that the main reason you are receiving this message... (Read More)
Ignore the Email Blast!
August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Team! If you receive an email from "Freelancelot001@gmail.com" talking about the film, please ignore it. This is a group email blast that I am sending out to everyone. I am aware of each individual who has donated and very grateful to you.... (Read More)
Please Read this Post, Friends - Very Important!
August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, team! I apologize for the dramatic title of this update, but I know how frequently these things can just go straight to the trash. I needed an eye-catcher. Guys (and gals), I have tried hard to keep up the illusion of having a large team.... (Read More)
Moon the Klan!
August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
MAY NOT BE WORKPLACE APPROPRIATE!Probably the best protest footage I have ever seen! On January 16, 1993, over 8,000 Austinites gathered at the Texas State Capital to protest a demonstration by the Ku Klux Klan . Some protested with drums, some with... (Read More)
We're in the Chronicle!!
August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Well team, I have made four films in the great city of Austin. They have played in festivals, won awards, and had press coverage, but one joy I never experienced was seeing one of my titles in Austin's celebrated free publication, The Austin... (Read More)
Write up in IndieWIRE!!!
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Oh my god! OH MY GOD!! Yesterday, one of my buddies in Korea was randomly googling our film and this came up: Read the Article here! Our restoration work with clips of Rick Linklater and Robert Rodriguez was covered by IndieWIRE!! Not long after... (Read More)
Buckethead's Puppet -rAw TiMe Shout Out
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
During his tenure as a music videographer, access legend Dave Prewitt would typically find himself in close proximity to superstars. While some would collect autographs or selfies, Dave compiled quite the collection of celebrity shout outs for his... (Read More)
We're halfway there!
August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We are haflway there! Dear friends! Thanks to your generosity! we are halfway to our goal!! With 16 days to go, there is no doubt in my mind that the love and support of our wonderful community will take us to the finish line. Please continue to... (Read More)
Ask Livia LIVE! - Classic Austin Access TV 1992
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
"Ask Livia LIVE!" was considered by many to be one of the greatest shows on ACTV in the early 90's. Like a mix between Dear Abby and Elvira, Livia (who, in reality, has a PhD in Geophysics) would lay on her velvet couch and answer questions about... (Read More)
Young Robert Rodriguez Answers Calls on Access TV - 1991
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Preview of a classic Austin Access TV clip we are currently restoring! In Fall of 1991, a young Filmmaker named Robert Rodriguez went on his buddy's Austin access television show, "White Noise". In this segment we watch the 23 year old answer... (Read More)
Richard Linklater Interview 1991 - Classic Austin Access TV
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Legendary filmmaker Richard Linklater talks about filmmaking style, the Austin film industry, and what type of craziness you need to be a good director. Segments taken from a documentary by former ACTV producer, Kirk Hunter for his documentary, "Film... (Read More)
Valley of The Robots - Classic Austin Public Access
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
In 1999, this amazing, feature-length puppet show premiered at the Ritz (now the Alamo Ritz) to a sold out house. A far cry from Sesame Street, Valley of The Robots is the morbid opus by Austin Access Legend Ross Wilsey, creator of PuppeTose... (Read More)
Children of the Barton Creek Uprising
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we are going to Barton Springs to film the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Barton Creek Uprising. On June 6, 1991, Over 800 Austinites gathered to protest the development of their beloved Barton Springs by company named PUD. The vigor and... (Read More)
We Are Looking For Local Businesses to Sponsor our Film!
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, friends! So, we are off to a very good start! However, I think we are going to have to spread the net a little bit wider in order to meet this goal in a little over 3 weeks! As the title suggest, we are looking for local businesses to help... (Read More)
We are a Kickstarter Staff Pick!!
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I just got the email today!! Kickstarter would like to feature our project as a "Staff Pick".! What does this mean? Well....out of the hundreds of campaigns launched each day, their panel of experts thinks that ours is super cool and worth funding.... (Read More)
$1,000 in 24 hours!!!
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I can't believe it! Not even 24 hours in and we have a grand! Yesterday was my birthday, so I was pretty occupied but today I am going to write each and every one of you to tell you exactly how much I appreciate you. The fact that you donated... (Read More)
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