Tell Your Children

A project in Tacoma, WA by Emilie Rommel Shimkus
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A series of short films based on poems. \nInspired by legend & loss. Rooted in magic, strength & the stories we tell our children.
Backers: 81
Average Pledge Per Backer: $85

Funded: $6,881 of $6,000
Dates: Sep 14th -> Oct 14th (31 days)
Project By: Emilie Rommel Shimkus
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Latest News

Tell Your Children Campaign Ends Today!

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, dear Backers and co-conspirators with us in making our Poetry Films! Some of you have been with us from Day 1 (Hour 1, in fact!), and some are just now joining, and we’re so very happy to have you all on-board!  Today is the THE LAST DAY of... (Read More)

Penultimate! & Meet the Director of Photography

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
For today’s edition of Meet the Crew, I want to introduce our Director of Photography, the woman who’s creative eye and camera work will shape the world of our poetry films in Tell Your Children.    Meet the Director of Photography: Alisa... (Read More)

Countdown! & Meet the Assistant Director

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Counting down... It’s in HOURS now, everyone! For today’s installment of Meet the Crew, our producer Rose Hall is pleased to introduce our Assistant Director, Miri Stone!   Meet the Assistant Director: Miri Stone   From TYC Producer, Rose Hall:... (Read More)

5 Days! & Artist Spotlight: Matt Cameron, Composer

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, everyone! Like the title says, we have 5 days left in the campaign! (I’m switching over to the official kickstarter count…) Again, please take a moment to share with your networks or friends. Perhaps with 5 friends? :) THANK YOU,... (Read More)

9 Days! And Meet The Producer!

October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
9 Days left, everyone! And with that happy dancing reminder, we continue the Cavalcade of Fantastic People that is our Meet the Crew Series.   Today, I’m so happy to introduce our producer: Rose Hall!   Meet the Producer: Rose Hall Not everyone... (Read More)

10 Days! And Meet the Directors, part 2

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Monday, everyone! We have 10 days left in the campaign!   As a reminder, we are funded at our initial goal, but getting to our stretch goals will have a dramatic impact on this film, adding to the content, improving the production value, and... (Read More)

Tell Your Children is FUNDED!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Stretch Goals & Artist Spotlight: Chris Roberson, Animator

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, everyone! We’re 98% funded... Eeee! THANK YOU to each and every one of you! The early supporters, and those of you who have just joined us! So. Now. Let’s talk STRETCH GOALS!   (Don’t worry—No way are we going to miss a chance to... (Read More)

Meet the Directors, part 1!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you wonderful backers, and new backers coming aboard! We're at 81% and super excited to help make goal by the end of the week. Thank you for all the effort and donations to the project. And now, we'd like to take the time to start introducing... (Read More)

Week 2: Origins & Other Things

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Lovely Backers! We’re starting out week 2 at 78% funding and 23 days to go! Campaign Updates—Inside View We spent the week and weekend doing all the things you do when you’ve signed on to produce a film and do it with the amazing... (Read More)

Tell Your Children, Day 1

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Oh my goodness, what a wonderful first day! As of right now we are 60% funded in the first day, with 23 amazing backers. My head is swimming with so many words. BUT. 3 main things I need to say. First of all, Thank you. And thank you again! I am... (Read More)

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