Final Summer
A project in Champaign, IL by John Isberg000days
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A throwback indie horror slasher feature film w/ Thom Mathews (Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives)
Backers: 99
Average Pledge Per Backer: $164
Funded: $16,236 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 20th -> Aug 7th (18 days)
Project By: John Isberg
Backers: 99
Average Pledge Per Backer: $164
Funded: $16,236 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 20th -> Aug 7th (18 days)
Project By: John Isberg
$16,236
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 7 @ 10:06 -0400 GMT
108%
of goal
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True Indie/Horror community 
August 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 We've got less than 40 hours to go and I gotta say, there's nothing like the final push to light a fire under your butt. I wanted to thank... (Read More)
The end is in sight! My inspiration for doing film.
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU!!! Oh man, I know, we're almost 4k away and how can this guy be upbeat? Well, it wouldn't be a passion and a dream if it wasn't hard and you gotta stay in the fight, because with film, EVERYTHING is a struggle. After a REALLY long day,... (Read More)
A completed film is a miracle, i.e. the indie film hustle life, it ain't easy.
August 3rd - 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's another long day of prep, chasing down odds and ends, lighting tests, ordering props, dealing w/ wardrobe, talking w/ actors, but... (Read More)
WE ARE GETTING CLOSER!!! Interview w/ Ghoulish Media on "Final Summer"
August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
thank you to Danielle Million at Ghoulish Media for the great article! (Read More)
It's been a long night for Rocking Ricky Rialto but we're STILL ON THE AIR!!! HOLY COW 9.6k!!!
August 2nd - 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's been a long day/week of final prep for the film. Went early this morning to get set design/set builds going, then took a break for a... (Read More)
Hey everyone! From the "nerve center" of "Final Summer" HQ
July 31st - 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 (Read More)
1 week left to go! LET'S DO THIS!!!! AND Camp T-shirts!!!
July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Camp Silverlake t-shirt (1991) Camp Silverlake t-shirt (1986) Hey everyone! PHEW. We are just 7 days from finishing up and we've got a ways to go to get this one done! Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the Kickstarter! It's been really... (Read More)
11 DAYS TO GO!!! New "Final Summer" Podcast and "PROJECT WE LOVE" update!!!
July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, super excited that "Final Summer" is now a Kickstarter "Project We Love"!!! That is huge for us, this can really help us get to the finish line so thank you all so much for pushing this film to get out there and support us on this... (Read More)
Greetings from Camp Silverlake!
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, thanks again for following us here and supporting the film! We are 25% of the way there to our funding goal! Your support will help us with food for crew, rentals, location assistance and more! Let's keep moving forward as we... (Read More)
We are 25% of the way there!!! Thank you!!! A video update on my journey into film
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has contributed so far to the campaign! This is truly a dream and it is overwhelming sometimes to feel the support and encouragement! I remember hearing some advice on "how to be a director" when I was... (Read More)
Thank you again! We are getting closer to our goal AND getting the word out!!!
July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone for keeping the momentum going! This has been an insane journey, not only in launching the kickstarter, but also prepping the last two weeks before we shoot! It's great to see the word getting out and thank you to everyone who... (Read More)
Day 3 of the Kickstarter Campaign!!! Some backstory on what inspires me - The Workshop Films Collective
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I started a non-profit indie film workshop about 5 years ago in the back of a film studio in Champaign, IL. I initially wanted to train people how to PA on a commercial set as I was shooting a lot of commercials and in need of solid crew. What... (Read More)
1st Day is in the can! We are 15% of the way towards our goal!
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone who has kicked in and supported the Kickstarter today! We are day one into a 17 day drive to raise funds for the film! We’ve got 16 days to go towards making a feature film and hopefully bringing more film opportunities to... (Read More)
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