LIFT: An Ode to Love & Ski Jumping
A project in Boston, MA by Maryanne Galvin000days
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To assure this well established film maker gets her film to the finish line-film, sports & ski festivals in 2021.
Backers: 16
Average Pledge Per Backer: $70
Funded: $1,125 of $1,000
Dates: Oct 10th -> Nov 9th (31 days)
Project By: Maryanne Galvin
Backers: 16
Average Pledge Per Backer: $70
Funded: $1,125 of $1,000
Dates: Oct 10th -> Nov 9th (31 days)
Project By: Maryanne Galvin
$1,125
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 9 @ 15:23 -0500 GMT
112%
of goal
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Latest News
The Final Countdown! 
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! Thank you all so much. We have come so far in such a short time to spread the LIFT message. If you please, share one more time for one final day......Big thanks! (Read More)
The Value of Skiing
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
On the eve of the election, let's take a few minutes to re-group and appreciate that we never know who may be inspired from your support with the launch of LIFT. Follow this link to hear how skiing gave Evan LaLanne, Para Alpine skier, hope.....after... (Read More)
8 days to go!
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all again for supporting this inspiring film! Maryanne's award winning films continue to dominate and LIFT is expected to do the same! We have reached our goal, and hope you may spend the next 8 days sharing the excitement by sharing the... (Read More)
We did it!
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU BACKERS for helping me reach the goal to get LIFT....LAUNCHED! Your support helps this film get out there and inspire so many, especially young people, to set goals to become best. I plan to keep the campaign going a bit longer.....wanting... (Read More)
The NECESSITY of Outdoor Activities!
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so very much to our backers! We have nearly reached the goal of getting LIFT on the screen. Recent studies from the Child Mind Institute have exposed the benefit—even necessity- of spending time outdoors both for kids and adults. Support... (Read More)
Public Service Announcement from National Institute of Health
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
"Distraction involves using behaviors such as watching films, exercising, reading, or engaging in other pleasurable activities to distract oneself from the stressful event. Distraction is a passive coping strategy in that the person copes without... (Read More)
Only 17 days til finish!
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to the backers helping me set my first record for Kickstarter campaigns! It's small compared to Austrian Daniela Iraschko-Stolz holding the female record for longest jump, but your contribution could inspire other young women! (Read More)
67% funded......20 days for LIFT to take flight!
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
"At its best, film is like a ski jump. It should give the viewer the option of taking flight, while the act of jumping is up to him." - Michael Haneke, Film Director Thank you so much to all the backers! Please keep sharing and get this film to... (Read More)
Inspiration for skiing.....from Worcester to Iowa?!
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for a fantastic week! We've kickstarted over 60% to the goal! Like Mark's story, a love for sport can start from atypical places.....like my home state of IOWA?! https://www.facebook.com/KeithMurphySports/videos/693570558207545 Let's... (Read More)
Embrace the solitude
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Working on LIFT was the balm I needed during the hours/days/weeks/months of seemingly unanswerable questions about so many issues in 2020. Embracing the shear beauty of this sport and the natural surroundings while shooting and editing was actually... (Read More)
The thrill of victory.......
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
For those who don't remember Jim McKay's famous intro to Wide World of Sports..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2AZH4FeGsc It's no wonder ski jumping was referenced with such a small margin of error allowed to avoid "the agony of defeat".... (Read More)
Today's Inspiration
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Saw this at the gym.....big inspiration as ski season starts! Please continue to promote this film! (Read More)
Right under the wire
October 15th - 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 Brattleboro VT We at MGProductions/Team LIFT were quite fortunate in that our filming began in January 2020 and our last in studio filming... (Read More)
Half way there!!
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for your continued support in helping me get this very timely and inspirational project launched! Thank you too for sharing the link. Winter is coming.....whether you want it to or not....find the joy in it with this film! (Read More)
Toward a greater understanding of the person
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
It’s more important to understand someone than to judge them. We think the first step to understanding someone is asking them the fundamental questions about who they are and how they became the person they are today. Understanding and empathy are... (Read More)
Fun Ski Jumping Fact #1
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know ski jumping was first contested in Norway in the late 19th century? Then in February, 2015, Anders Fannemel set the world record for the longest ski jump reaching a distance of 251.5 meters! Moving forward to promote this inspiring story... (Read More)
On board and ready to fly!
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much--incredible start! (Read More)
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