First to the Moon - The Journey of Apollo 8
A project in Chico, CA by Paul Hildebrandt000days
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A feature documentary film about the Apollo 8 mission and the three astronauts that crewed it.
Backers: 744
Average Pledge Per Backer: $87
Funded: $65,004 of $100,000
Dates: Jan 16th -> Feb 15th (30 days)
Project By: Paul Hildebrandt
Backers: 744
Average Pledge Per Backer: $87
Funded: $65,004 of $100,000
Dates: Jan 16th -> Feb 15th (30 days)
Project By: Paul Hildebrandt
$65,004
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 15 @ 13:01 -0500 GMT
65%
of goal
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Latest News
Launch Abort 
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
One Day Remains
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so far who have supported our campaign! I am stunned by the level of support that you have been willing to put forward. We had some huge support last night and this morning! Apollo 8 is truly is an exciting mission and I hope we can... (Read More)
2 Days Remain
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
2 DAYS REMAINWe are now 600+ strong but still shy of half our needed goal of $100,000. I thank you all for your support so far! You have shown that you care about the exploration and education of space. News came across today that NASA's office of... (Read More)
6 Days Left
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers, I'm very excited that we now have over 500 people who are dedicated to having the story of Apollo 8 told in this film. Unfortunately, we are still only 37% funded, and in order to succeed this project needs to raise $63,000 in less than 6... (Read More)
30,000 Reached
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers, This weekend we broke the $30,000 mark for First to the Moon! This is a big step but we still have a long way to go to reach $100,000. Yesterday I went on "Astronomy Cast" to talk about the film and today I spoke about the project on "The... (Read More)
1-24-18 Update
January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers,We are 25% funded! 75% to go with 21 days left. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to the campaign. A special thank you to Jim Hillhouse who came on today as a $5k supporter and our new Associate Producer! I went on Weekly Space... (Read More)
1-21-18 Update
January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
$81,000 TO GOBackers, Thank you all who have supported the campaign, I've noticed a few adjustments increasing your pledge and I am very grateful for all your support! Without you we can't get this movie done. Week two of funding starts tomorrow and... (Read More)
1-20-18 Update
January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers, Thank you all for your support up to this point! We are 13% funded with 25 days and $86,000 to go. Our first week was good but unfortunately not high enough to trend us towards meeting our goal of $100,000 yet. Please keep sharing our... (Read More)
Update 1 - Day 3 Funding
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all who have supported the campaign so far. We are $9,000 in and have 28 days to go, please help to spread the word by sharing First to the Moon on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. I will be on TMRO this Saturday and the Weekly Space... (Read More)
Documentary film about Apollo 8 in the works
January 16th - via: us.blastingnews.com
2018, among other things, is the 50th anniversary of 1968, a year from Hell that made some people think that the end of civilization was nigh. (Read More)
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