Arvind

A project in Austin, TX by Evan Roberts
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When his mother gets out of prison, Arvind, 16, revisits old family wounds by writing a play from her perspective.
Backers: 244
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67

Funded: $16,406 of $10,000
Dates: Jan 6th -> Feb 7th (32 days)
Project By: Evan Roberts
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Latest News

ATX filmmaker crushes Kickstarter goal

February 28th - via: readthehorn.com
Austin filmmaker Evan Roberts funds thesis film project about a local LGBTQ youth via Kickstarter. (Read More)

60 Hours Left and New Incentive

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
In the final days of the campaign, I'm excited to unveil a very special incentive. Friend and National Geographic photographer Amy Toensing is donated one 16x20" archival print from her collection. Arvind had a hard time choosing which one was his... (Read More)

Major Week for ARVIND & MOMMY

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
OK. Can we just say WOW. 1. MOMMY opening to a packed house on January 30th at the UT Laboratory Theater. Our audience donated $162 to Safe Place opening night, $188 to Foundation Communities on Friday night, and $173 to OutYouth at our Saturday... (Read More)

200 Backers, y'all!

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Click here to see a gif of the MOMMY cast and crew in mid-air, positively floating with gratitude for all your donations and support. http://makeagif.com/ZNPpFg Or watch the video below for the full experience! THANK YOU! XO Mommy Cast & Crew... (Read More)

Set pieces coming together...

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Uncle Larry is a genius.  We needed a Judge's desk. And a bar top where the Judge goes to think.  Observant audience members will notice these set pieces are one in the same- just flipped.  This is the witness box- where a few actors will set and... (Read More)

It takes a village...

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
All of my favorite uncles have pitched in to support the production of ARVIND. Uncle Bill in upstate NY. My other Uncle Bill, a long-time family friend, also in upstate NY. My other Uncle Bill in the Bay Area. My Uncle Tom in Houston, TX. And my... (Read More)

Sneak Peak at ARVIND's EP of 7 songs

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Howdy folks, For those of you at and above the $50 level, here's a sneak peak at one of Arvind's songs that will surely be featured in your rewards package. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Also, ARVIND... (Read More)

Big week for ARVIND

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

'Arvind,' Evan Roberts Film, Featured In Kickstarter Campaign

January 15th - via: huffingtonpost.com
Award-winning filmmaker Evan Roberts is back with a new film, "Arvind," that chronicles the experiences of a teenage boy as he embarks on a journey to document the story of his life. Arvind Hathaway, the subject of Roberts' film, was 3 years old when his parents were going through a divorce. (Read More)

Area Filmmaker Makes No Sense In Thank You Video

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2014. Local filmmaker Evan Roberts attempted to make a thank you video to his 125 donors, but only proved to humiliate himself publicly.... (Read More)

For The Umpteenth Time: The Show Must Go On

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
A SNEAK PEAK OF FOOTAGECode Red! Crisis Alert! Chaos Reigns! Will all the moving pieces come together for Mommy's opening night? You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 We don't know, but we want to be there to find... (Read More)

The First 7 Days

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
WHAT JUST HAPPENED? You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 WE GOT FUNDED. That's what happened. I had fully expected to bust my butt for a whole 30 days. This is incredible. Thank you, donors.  What a limited... (Read More)

Vote for Arvind in Indiewire's Project of the Week Competition

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a big deal, folks! 1. CLICK THIS LINK 2. Vote for ARVIND 3. Confirm with your email address  4. Check your email to confirm your vote 5. Create a tidal wave of support for the film Getting recognized by Indiewire is a GAME CHANGER, like... (Read More)

AREA FILMMAKER'S THANK YOU SONG FOR 50 BACKERS MADE IRRELEVANT BY 51st, 52nd & 53rd BACKER

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 9, 2014. AUSTIN, TX. A Thank You video made specifically for the first 50 backers of area filmmaker Evan Roberts' Kickstarter campaign- and sung by the 16 year-old subject of the documentary, Arvind Hathaway- was made... (Read More)

50 Backers! We like to KICK and STRETCH!

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you Dalglish Chew! You pushed us up to 50 backers in a little over 48 hours.  Sally O'Malley would not be shy about this, for sure. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

The Genesis of a Film Poster

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Coming up with a powerful poster image to illustrate the complexities of ARVIND was not easy. Thank you to Michael McConnell, our pal from San Francisco, for putting this watercolor gem down on paper. CLICK  HERE TO WATCH THE SLIDE SHOW   (Read More)

Area Filmmaker's Hair Blown Back By His Kickstarter Donors in First 24 Hours of Campaign

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 7, 2014. AUSTIN, TX. Local filmmaker Evan Roberts reported his hair was "blown back" after his recently launched ARVIND Kickstarter campaign reached nearly 30% of its goal in the first 24 hours. "I normally blow dry it... (Read More)

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