Kita No Hou E - To The North

A project in Tokyo, Japan by Bruce Nachbar
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A Japanese Road Trip Film by an American Director
Backers: 180
Average Pledge Per Backer: ¥14053

Funded: ¥2,529,548 of ¥2,500,000
Dates: Oct 9th -> Nov 8th (31 days)
Project By: Bruce Nachbar
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Latest News

WOO HOO!

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone. We will make you proud!  (Read More)

The Last Hour!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We are humbled by everyone's support for our film. One hour to go and we are hoping someone swoops in to save the day. We have had a lot of great fortune on this film so let's keep it going! We looking forward to sharing with everyone the completed... (Read More)

We are still not there! Only four hours left!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi wonderful people, We want to bring you the best film possible. We are excited to get started on post production to make it happen. But we need to reach our goal. I believe we can do it in the time left. If you know anyone who might want to support... (Read More)

We are getting closer!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everybody for all your support. This is the big push to the finish line. We will make it!   (Read More)

Can we get to 2 million yen in the next few hours?

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Behind-the-scene on our last day of filming on location. (it was late and it was cold!) You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT! We can do it with your help!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The destination for Sho and Ken’s road trip is the Snow Festival in the north of Japan. It is real-life fantastical environment, covered with Kamakura. Kamakura are a type of igloo that are built by the locals as a religious offering; it is a... (Read More)

The patron saint of Kita No Hou E!

November 6th - 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 It was the last night of filming on location. We were at the Snow Festival in Fukushima, starting the last scene of the day at midnight. It... (Read More)

48 HOURS TO GO! A little behind-the-scenes peak...

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, only 48 hours till our Kickstarter Campaign is over! It is amazing the number of people who have supported us. We still have to raise more funds in the next two days; it is all-or-nothing! Please share the Kickstarter and support if you can.... (Read More)

Not much time left! Please spread the word!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Here we are getting ready and filming with a (relatively) simple car mount. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Working with the actors

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Bruce Nachbar, the writer/director of Kita No Hou E / To The North is a white guy from Brooklyn. He has lived in Tokyo for 8 years, learning a lot about Japanese people and culture. The response to the story and characters for this script was great.... (Read More)

Only a few days left! Please tell your friends about our campaign!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello wonderful backers and followers, I don't know if you are seeing the Kita No Hou E posts on Facebook so here are some fun ones: We had four main human actors. And one mechanical actor: Chikki, our customized Subaru Sambar. In an homage to the... (Read More)

ONE WEEK TO GO!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone, We are overwhelmed by all the support and generosity of our supporters. As of right this moment we have over 100 contributors to our Kickstarter Campaign and have reached halfway to our goal. This is the big push! We want to succeed... (Read More)

Halfway!

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, We are almost halfway to the finish of our campaign. Thank you all for your contributions. I hope you are also following us on Facebook; just search for the KITA NO HOU E page. There are a lot of fun posts with photos and videos. We... (Read More)

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