CLOSER TO HOME: A Community Filmmaking Project

A project in Muscatine, IA by Aaron Douglas Johnston
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CLOSER TO HOME is a narrative feature made with teenagers in the San Fernando Valley through a process we call community filmmaking
Narrative Film
Backers: 135
Average Pledge Per Backer: $159

Funded: $21,405 of $21,000
Dates: Jun 12th -> Jul 3rd (21 days)
Project By: Aaron Douglas Johnston
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Latest News

The Finish Line is in Sight!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Good Morning Everyone! We are so close to the finish line! With 5 hours left we still need to rase a few hundred dollars. What a shame it would be to lose the $20,446.00 that you have so graciously contributed. We need you in these final hours! ... (Read More)

THIS IS IT!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 THIS IS IT! 14 HOURS LEFT to raise $2,300. Every little bit helps! We've already raised over $18,600 and will not keep one penny if we don't reach our goal. Please help us... (Read More)

FINAL DAY!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! This is so exciting!!!  If someone donates just $80.00 we will have reached $18,000.00! Will you raise your contribution? Can you ask a friend to contribute if they haven't. We have less than 24 hours to raise the remaining 2k! Lets... (Read More)

Ask a Friend in the last 43 Hours!

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
WOW we just reached 80 backers with 43 hours left. Let's try and get to 100 backers before the day is over. Will you do me a favor and ask 5 of your closest friends to contribute to this project? I truly believe we can do this if we work together. -... (Read More)

Help Us Make a Movie that Will Make a Difference!

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Hi There, We have been so touched at the progress of our Kickstarter Campaign. In the last 19 days we have raised over $14,000.00 dollars. We couldn't be more thankful! The... (Read More)

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY AARON

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
 Aaron, the mastermind behind all of this, celebrated a birthday last week. With all of the work he's doing to make sure the students at PUC Charter school tell an incredible story- he didn't get to celebrate much! Although Aaron is technically the... (Read More)

Did You Notice Our Great Rewards?

June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
  Hi There, I hope you are having a great week! Have you noticed how great our rewards are? If you contribute only 50 dollars to our campaign you will receive digital downloads of not only CLOSER TO HOME, but Aaron's last Film! As you know, one of... (Read More)

Help Katia Tell An Honest Story!

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Meet Katia, a 17 year old cast and crew member who has been learning the ins and outs of film production! For Katia ( and for us!) it is all about the story.  Anyone whose made a film knows that it can be tedious process. The number one thing we... (Read More)

9 More Days to Contribute and a Sneak Peek into Rehearsals

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00   Happy Monday,  I had a fantastic weekend in rehearsal with our shining cast and crew! As you can see in the video above, the story is coming along wonderfully. This... (Read More)

Meet the Kids! 10th grader Eric learns what it takes to create a professional film!

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The students are the heart of the Community Filmmaking process. Without the students there is no story, no cast, no crew! Over these last few days of our campaign we will be introducing you to a few of these amazing young people.  Meet Eric! Eric... (Read More)

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING OUR MOVIE! HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! It has been so incredible to see how many people believe that everyone's story deserves to be told! In just a few days we've raised over $3,500.00 from over 30 backers. I couldn't be more grateful for the support. The students, crew and myself... (Read More)

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