Painting the Way to the Moon - a science & art documentary

A project in New York, NY by Jacob Akira Okada
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The story of how a NASA scientist used art to discover a new way of space travel, and how he nearly lost everything to prove it.
Backers: 323
Average Pledge Per Backer: $126

Funded: $40,549 of $40,000
Dates: Mar 4th -> Apr 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Jacob Akira Okada
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Latest News

[PODCAST] Dj Grandpa's Crib: The Best of #2 of 6

DJG is taking a walk down memory lane with The Red Solstice, United Skates, CHROMANCER, and Painting the Way to the Moon. (Read More)

Thank You

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it. 323 backers made this happen. On behalf of Ed and the whole team, thank you. Best, Jacob  (Read More)

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April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Podcast interview with DJ Grandpa--share!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, We still have a long way to go to make our goal this Wednesday. Here's what you can do: Share this fun podcast interview we just did with with DJ Grandpa. We gave the "elevator pitch" about Painting the Way to the Moon. We're at about... (Read More)

Dj Grandpa's Crib: Mr. Y and Mr. X [podcast]

Discover the artists, singers, producers, entrepreneurs, game developers, and inventors of the future at DJ Grandpa's Crib, the unofficial Kickstarter Podcast. With a fresh voice and inspiring interviews, this weekly podcast celebrates the creative genius in each of us. Don’t miss a single episode! (Read More)

9 Days to go and Google Hangout with Ed

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks, I've seen many Kickstarters make their goal in the last few days, so we're still in the game. Please share our project with anyone you think would be interested in our subject matter. Word of mouth counts! Also, we're having a Google... (Read More)

$10k pledge and art for Sabrina

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Congratulations to Sabrina Marie Sollmann, who has won a limited edition signed print of Ed Belbruno's Orbit to the Moon. Take a look at our video announcing her as the winner, which we posted on the Facebook page (featuring my cat Jasmine). Also,... (Read More)

Win Ed's art in a raffle!

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
TODAY & TOMORROW ONLY (3/15-3/16) Pledge any amount to help fund our film and you will be entered to win a LIMITED EDITION signed print of Ed Belbruno's Orbit to the Moon!  Raffle ends midnight 3/16. Winner will be announced on Sunday, 3/17.... (Read More)

New Reward! Limited Edition Prints!

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We're thrilled to announce that we have new rewards for you. Ed Belbruno is going to make a limited edition series of artist proof prints. These are certified artist proofs signed by Ed.  You have 5 gorgeous pieces to choose from (these are the... (Read More)

Raffle Winner Announced

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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A new reward for you.

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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