Help us make THE GRACE OF JAKE

A project in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA by Chris Hicky
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From crop dusters to gospel churches, Grammy nominated DIR Chris Hicky's debut feature captures the heart & soul of the Arkansas delta.
Backers: 430
Average Pledge Per Backer: $316

Funded: $135,681 of $125,000
Dates: Jun 10th -> Jul 18th (38 days)
Project By: Chris Hicky
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Latest News

THE END!!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
It's over, and we did it!  Together as a team!  And now you are officially a part of our movie, a part of The Grace of Jake family.  Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart, this process has meant so much to me, to us.  The... (Read More)

ONLY 2 HOURS LEFT!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
All right team, we are so close to the end.  We have passed our first stretch goal of 135k, let's set our target now for the 140 mark so we can add the "Kickstarter thanks" credit into the actual movie! Last 2 hours to bug the heck out of people :)... (Read More)

WE'VE ADDED a 2nd FORREST CITY SCREENING!!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Because the first screening has sold out, we are adding a second FC VIP screening to be held the same night and time as the first.  Let's see if we can fill up two theaters for this amazing night to be shared with some cast and crew!! Spread the... (Read More)

12 HOURS LEFT!!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
It's almost over, and you gals and guys have been amazing. We are getting pledges from friends of friends and that means you have been spreading the word!! I said earlier if we get to 150k we will have a special "Kstarter thanks" credit in the movie... (Read More)

NEW REWARD! BE OUR SET PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE DAY!!

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
As our last reward category to be added before our campaign ends, we thought it'd be fun to offer a really cool way to spend the day on set with us - as our set photographer.  For a pledge of $350 you get to come with your camera and spend a day... (Read More)

NEW FREE REWARD FOR ALL!!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
So believe it or not, those end credits you see after a movie actually cost money. Anything that is a part of the movie whether it be footage, titles, or end credits, all of those things add to the cost of the film. End credit sequences have to be... (Read More)

STRETCH GOALS!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Now that we have reached our 125k goal it is time to set a few new smaller goals being that we still have 3 days left in our campaign. As we said in the beginning 125k was what we needed to get the movie funded, now anything we raise over that gives... (Read More)

WE DID IT!!!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We hit our funding mark of 125k just a moment ago!!!!  All thanks to you!!!!  Way to go team!!!  I am blown away as we still have 3 days left.  Does that mean we stop now?  Not at all.  The 125k was our bare bones budget, now anything above... (Read More)

AS WE WIND DOWN . . .

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
As our Kickstarter campaign winds down I just have to say that the support and participation has been amazing. What started as a small passion project has quickly become a group effort. Even if we don't reach out funding goal, though I think we will,... (Read More)

ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT!!

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The past few days of fundraising has been amazing. As team members you are really getting the word out there. We need to keep it up for a few more days. We are at 112k and need to get to 125k to reach our goal! Send this link to 5 people you know,... (Read More)

ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT!!

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey team Grace of Jake can you believe how great we are doing!!! We are a little over 20k from our funding goal with 6 days left.  That's incredible.  We can't stop now, we need to dig our heels in and spread the word.  This movie means so much to... (Read More)

7 DAYS LEFT!!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
IT's go time team!  We had a great last couple of days of fundraising!  Let's keep it up.  We want to low past 125k and hit 150!! If you have not done so already please share our project with people you know.  You are a part of The Grace of Jake... (Read More)

MEET OUR PRODUCERS!!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I'd like to introduce you all to our producers Michael Wiebler and Steven Brown.  Both are super talented cats that bring so much to the plate.  The team we are building is incredible!! MICHAEL WIEBLER - Upon graduating from The University of Iowa... (Read More)

NEW REWARD CATEGORIES!!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Now that we are in the final stretch we have added a few new fun reward categories including some Jordin Sparks autographed css, autographed movie posters, and some more 2 ticket packages to the Forrest City private screening! With only 7 days left... (Read More)

OUR FIRST TABLE READ!!

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Before a movie is a shot it is common practice to get some of the actors together for an informal read through of the script. Its a great chance to hear the movie out loud and start to determine what works and what doesn't.   We did that today here... (Read More)

Only 10 days left!!

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok team, we are coming down to the wire.  Thank you so much for your gracious support.  We are overwhelmed with how much money we have been able to raise so far.  That said, we are short of our goal.   Per Kickstarter's rules, unless we reach the... (Read More)

EXCITING CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT!!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
As promised, as contributors and team members, you will hear any and all Grace of Jake related news first before anyone else!  That includes the Hollywood trades :)   As of today we can officially announce a new member of our cast.  We are blessed... (Read More)

TEAM EFFORT!!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, thanks so much for joining our team and supporting our project.  Thanks to you we are almost halfway to our funding goal.  As you know, if we don't reach our funding goal we don't get any of the money for the movie.  You are not... (Read More)

PLEASE VOTE!

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We are now up for Project of the Week on Indiewire!!  We are currently in the lead, please go vote so we can get more press!! http://www.indiewire.com/article/vote-for-project-of-the-week-will-it-be-serious-world-jake-or-teeth  (Read More)

NEW REWARD CATEGORY!!

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We added a very exciting new "experience" category where musicians can get a 1 on 1 consultation with our award winning music supervisor/composer with the goal of choosing a contributor's song to be added to our movie's soundtrack!!  Check it out! ... (Read More)

Indiewire's Project of the Day!!

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Check it out, we made Indiewire's Project of the Day.  Vote for us at the end of the week as we are eligible for distribution consultation from some of the industries top peeps!... (Read More)

SOME NASHVILLE PRESS!!

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this nice little blurb about us in Music Row.com- http://www.musicrow.com/2013/06/video-director-chris-hicky-to-shoot-debut-feature-film/  (Read More)

Almost halfway there!!

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, we are nearing the halfway mark of our campaign both in terms of days left and money raised.  We are blown away by the support so far.  We really want to see this project funded so we can make the movie and get you your rewards.  Tell your... (Read More)

IS THIS A RELIGIOUS MOVIE??

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
A few people have been asking if The Grace of Jake is a religious movie.  It's a movie about forgiveness, but it's not specifically a church movie.  There is a gospel church in it though. and there is some gospel music involved.   There is also a... (Read More)

Wall Street Journal

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
So there is an article in today's Wall Street Journal about Kickstarter.  Takes a good look at the pros and cons of crowd source funding.  After reading it, makes me even more confident that our project is perfect for Kickstarter as we are not... (Read More)

NEW MENS TEE DESIGN!

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to popular demand the Men's TEE will now have the crop plane on it just like the Women's TEE.  This is what they will look like.  (Read More)

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL!

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The Grace of Jake is a movie about a guy (JAKE) looking for a father he has never met (HENRY).  In the beginning there is not much love between them, but in the end, forgiveness and grace defeat the odds, and Jake lets go of the anger he has held in... (Read More)

My niece MOLLY!!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Just had to share this story- so my niece Molly is spending her Saturday with her best friend.  They are riding bikes around town in Forrest City, Arkansas, pulling wagons full of stuff to sell.  Where is the money going?  To help make The Grace... (Read More)

PRIVATE SCREENINGS

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Some of you have been asking if our director and our star Jake La Botz will be present at the three screenings we are offering for our rewards. The answer to that is yes we both will be there (Jake's tour schedule willing). And we will be answering... (Read More)

CROP DUSTER WINS OUT

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The votes are in, and it seems everyone is digging the crop duster design on both the men's and women's tees, so the dark gray tee that you see in the picture with the film camera on it will now have the crop duster pilot on it just like the pink... (Read More)

MEN's TEE SHIRTS

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had a few questions about the design of the men's tee shirts.  Seems as if everyone is digging the crop duster plane that is on the pink tee, so we may put the crop duster on the men's gray shirts instead of the movie camera.   Any objections... (Read More)

KICKSTARTER "POPULAR THIS WEEK" CATEGORY

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We just showed up in the "popular this week" category of film projects on the Kickstarter website!  Way to go team.  Thanks so much for you support, keep spreading the word.  We are the little engine that could!  (Read More)

FREE MUSIC FROM JAKE LA BOTZ

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Get a free song from the star of the upcoming Grace of Jake!! http://labs.topspin.net/daphne/confirm.php?fb=3&awesm=t.opsp.in_h1DWL&sessionid=3871c88acdcff9e209f530e3fb7b4885  (Read More)

TIIME FOR SOME COMMENTS FROM YOU!!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Let's play a little fill in the blank.  Leave us a comment about our page and tell us what is your favorite movie of all time!  If you have more than one feel free to list them.  We want this project to be about the funding goal, but also about... (Read More)

RADIO INTERVIEW!!

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Radio show is at 8:00 am Central time Monday June 17th!!   (Read More)

LIVE RADIO INTERVIEW!!

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all Chris Hicky here, thanks so much for the support so far.  Go team!  This coming Monday, June 17, I will be calling in to the local radio station in my hometown of Forrest City, Arkansas to talk with Richard Benson about the movie, the... (Read More)

Another typo

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
According to my sis Jennifer there was a typo in the last update about the other typo :)  I put "their" instead of "there."  I've been staring at the computer a bit too long today!  (Read More)

TYPO

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Please note their is a typo in $225 REWARD CATEGORY for the private screening in Forrest City, AR.  It's not AK as listed which would be Alaska.  The screening takes place in Forrest City, AR :)  (Read More)

EXCITING CASTING NEWS!!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Chris Bauer of True Blood has joined our movie!  Chris will be playing BRIAN, the prison official who sends Jake on his way.  We are super excited to have Chris on board.  He's been in movies such as High Fidelity, 8mm, and Face Off.  Now he will... (Read More)

PRIVATE SCREENINGS!!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
FYI- the only way in to one of our private screenings of the movie is by selecting a ticket or tickets as one of our reward categories for your contribution.  There will be no free tickets set aside for anyone, well maybe one for my mom, but that's... (Read More)

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