The Bridge Master's Daughter

A project in Columbus, OH by matthew leahy
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A father and master of a 300-year-old bridge weaving tradition struggles to maintain his culture as his daughter tries to escape it.
Backers: 152
Average Pledge Per Backer: $125

Funded: $19,027 of $18,000
Dates: Mar 1st -> Mar 31st (30 days)
Project By: matthew leahy
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We did it!!!!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We've reached our goal!!! This has been an unbelievable ride for us. For a long time during this campaign it didn't feel like we were going to make it. The goal seemed insurmountable. But thanks to all of you, we've made it! Now we can finish this... (Read More)

40 hours to go!!

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
With 40 hours remaining we've gotten so close to our goal! We need just $1,650 by Friday! Thank you to all of our donors, including those that have increased their pledges to help reach the goal. We are so grateful! Thank you also for sharing the... (Read More)

66 hours to go!!!

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
With 66 hours remaining, we need less than $4K to reach our goal! It's all or nothing. Thank you so much to everybody that has contributed to this project. We have been overwhelmed by all of the support! We're short on time, but its definitely... (Read More)

4 Days To Go!

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
With just four days remaining until our deadline, we've received 74% of our overall goal! Thank you to everyone who's backed us so far. We'd be so grateful if you shared the link and update with your friends right away! We have just until Friday to... (Read More)

7 days left! Plus exclusive footage!

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone who's supported us thus far! With 7 days left in the campaign we have raised $11,301 of our $18,000 goal, which we need to reach in order to receive any of the funds. We're so grateful for everyone who's joined us in this... (Read More)

Textile Giveaway and a Shoutout!

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Our generous donor, Jonathan Stone, has offered to gift his reward to the next donor! The handcrafted, fair trade scarves and hand bags from Threads of Peru are part of our $500 level reward, but thanks to Jon, you can now receive the textiles award... (Read More)

Over halfway there! Plus some sobering news

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Stormy sky over Huinchiri Thank you for bringing us over halfway to our goal! As we continue sharing this project, we are also closely watching the news from Peru right now as people battle devastating flash flooding. Elisa's friends and family are... (Read More)

EXCLUSIVE, two day only sneak peak!!!

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends, with only 15 days left in the campaign, we have reached over 1/3 of our total goal! With your support we are optimistic that we can do this, but we still have a long way to go! Remember that we only have until the 31st to reach our... (Read More)

Project of the Day!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm pleased to announce 2 things: First, we surpassed our mini-goal of 45 backers by the end of the weekend! Second, today we are the featured film project of the day on Kickstarter! Thank you to all of our backers for getting us this far. We still... (Read More)

Great News!! And a new challenge.

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We've been given the distinct honor of being named one of Kickstarter's "Projects we love"! In addition, out of hundreds of film projects on Kickstarter, we will be the "Film project of the day" on Monday, March 13th! So check it out! Leading up to... (Read More)

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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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Our kids in Peru

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your support!  Here's a little video that shows a couple of different blips of our 3 children exploring and growing in Peru. We hope that they remember our extraordinary time there. Enjoy!    (Read More)

Facebook Giveaway!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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What's it like to meet the bridge master?

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
After 2 1/2 days we have raised $2,145 of our overall goal of $18,000! Thank you to all who have pledged to our campaign so far! During our initial crowdfunding campaign four years ago, we offered as a reward a personal meeting with the bridge master... (Read More)

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