The Skinny
A project in Los Angeles, CA by Jessie Kahnweiler000days
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A dark comedy series about a feminist comedian in Los Angeles trying to live, love, and get over her bulimia.
Backers: 254
Average Pledge Per Backer: $48
Funded: $12,153 of $10,000
Dates: Feb 8th -> Mar 10th (30 days)
Project By: Jessie Kahnweiler
Backers: 254
Average Pledge Per Backer: $48
Funded: $12,153 of $10,000
Dates: Feb 8th -> Mar 10th (30 days)
Project By: Jessie Kahnweiler
$12,153
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 10 @ 19:01 -0400 GMT
121%
of goal
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Latest News
How Four Filmmakers Turned Kickstarter Into Sundance Gold
January 29th - via: indiewire.com
These four 2016 Sundance filmmakers share their tips for a successful crowdfunding campaign. (Read More)
The Skinnies got some Hollywood Heavies 
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Skinnies! With less than 24 hours to go I am already getting nostalgic for these updates we've shared. We've laughed, we've cried, we've eaten (organic)peanut butter in bed... Checkout this article in THE TIMES OF ISRAEL. Some great background... (Read More)
The Skinny gets Sirius
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys! I had a blast on FUSION TV's The Alicia Menendez Show. I will post the segment tomorrow. My sincere apologies to the cameraman for eating a tunafish sandwich 4 lunch... I am stoked to be on the one and only JUST JENNY SIRUS XM Stars 109... (Read More)
Fusion TV and The Skinny gets Sirius
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys! I had a blast on FUSION TV's The Alicia Menendez Show. I will post the segment tomorrow. My sincere apologies to the cameraman for eating a tunafish sandwich 4 lunch... I am stoked to be on the one and only JUST JENNY SIRUS XM Stars 109... (Read More)
The Skinny on HLN!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys! Totes blown away by your support. Here's a clip from me talking about The Skinny on The Lynn Berry show on HLN. Enjoy your weekend and as the hair and makeup woman told me after running her fingers through my knotty Jewfro "There's not much... (Read More)
CNN, Fusion, and Nasty GAL!
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Morning! Okay so I just did an interview for The Skinny on CNN and mentioned the holocaust twice. Please tell me im still asleep.... The segment airs tomorrow at 7am EST on the Lynn Berry Show. I'll be sure to post the link once it's live. Below is... (Read More)
I'm not wearing pants in New York Magazine!
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I talk to Jewy soul sister Dvora Meyers about comedy, bulimia, and stalking Jill Soloway. And if I'm going to be in New York Magazine no way am I going to be wearing pants. Love, Jessie Read full article HERE no pants. no problem. Is It Possible... (Read More)
We made it!!! #10000
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
THANKS TO YOUR AMAZINGNESS WE MADE OUR 10,000 KICKSTARTER Goal!!!! Now that we have secured the funds to finish a pilot we want to keep going and make even more episodes. Each episode costs around 10,000 and while I fully plan to sell my eggs to fund... (Read More)
We are INDIEWIRE's Project of the Day!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Mornin! Despite stalking the head of Sundance at the opening night party and thus asked to please leave the premises, we have been picked as INDIEWIRE'S PROJECT OF THE DAY. I'll be bugging you to vote on friday so we can be project of the whole... (Read More)
Buzzfeed meets The Skinny
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys!!! I can't believe my crazy weird dream of making a bulimia comedy is almost a reality. The coolest part of this experience is connecting with YOU my new, old, and virtual friends. Your support means more than I can type. Even if we've never... (Read More)
THE SKINNY has the best publicist
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Yo! Since we've been getting such great press people keep asking me who my publicist is. I wanted to share her contact info below: Rosie Despite Rosie working her fury butt off to get us exposure, I truly believe the amazing press support is... (Read More)
The Skinny in PEOPLE magazine!
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
BREAKING NEWS! HOT GOSSIP! BULIMIA EXISTS! CHECKOUT THE SKINNY IN PEOPLE MAGAZINE!!! http://www.people.com/article/jessie-kahnweiler-eating-disorder-film (Read More)
Taboo Tales!
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Skinnies!! I had a blast talkin' rape, bulimia, the civil rights movement, and having sex with robots on the Taboo Tales podcasts. Seriously it was a party.... (Read More)
The Skinny meets Buzzfeed!
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I had such a blast at Buzzfeed today shooting a video for Nation Eating Disorders Awareness Week. It was intense, emotional AND so much fun. So excited to share with you guys when it drops next week. Thanks again for all your support! Let's get... (Read More)
Brace Face
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Monday! If you donate to The Skinny I promise I'll wear my retainer. #HEADGEAR #YOLO (Read More)
Happy Valentines day from The Skinny
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
My cat and I want to wish you a very happy Valentines day! I love you guys (in a non-codependent way) Gotta get back to editing!! (eating chocolate) xoxoxo don't make a scene (Read More)
Work that POLE!
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Skinnies! I had the deep honor preform last night alongside the amazing women of the "why we dance: an uprising" collective. Check out there groundbreaking sexy film HERE !!!! Please keep sharing our campaign with your peeps. YOU are making... (Read More)
Update day 6!
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys! Today we are working on the title sequence. What do you think? Graphics by Mr. Bucky and cinematography by my dad! #VHS #LOVE Thanks for all your skinny love. Let's do this!! xo Jessie You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see... (Read More)
The Skinny day 5 update!
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay seriously, I'm about to like cry in my almond milk latte - I cannot believe the love you guys are showing for The Skinny. My camel toe and I are jumping up and down in this coffee shop right now. Please keep sharing the project with your... (Read More)
DAY 3!!! TAKE PART!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
HEY GUYS! 3 DAYS ON KICKSTARTER HAVE BEEN SO FUN AND BUSY I'VE BARELY HAD TIME TO PEE! THAT'S HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU GUYS--I'M HOLDING IT IN FOR YOU! SO GRATEFUL FOR THIS AWESOME COVERAGE OF THE SKINNY IN TAKEPART. CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE TO LEARN... (Read More)
The Skinny is featured on FLAVORWIRE!!!
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
http://flavorwire.com/newswire/the-skinny-is-a-comic-webseries-about-eating-disorders Flavorwire is so delicious! http://flavorwire.com/newswire/the-skinny-is-a-comic-webseries-about-eating-disorders (Read More)
We are a Kickstarter Staff pick!
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
OUR CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED 43 SECONDS AGO AND WE ARE ALREADY A "KICKSTARTER NOTEWORTHY STAFF PICK" THAT MEANS THAT IF YOU DONATE TO THE SKINNY YOU ARE OFFICIALLY A VIP HIGH ROLLER. BASICALLY YOU ARE BEYONCE. THANKS KICKSTARTER!!!! VIP BABY (Read More)
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