Spindletop: Short Film

A project in Houston, TX by Jason W Leal
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True story of the first oil gusher in 1901 which launched Texas into the petroleum age. The first scene from the feature film.
Backers: 52
Average Pledge Per Backer: $98

Funded: $5,100 of $5,000
Dates: May 14th -> Jun 15th (32 days)
Project By: Jason W Leal
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Latest News

Thank You!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We have around 30 minutes to go and we are at 102% funded! Crowdfunding is always a battle and I’m glad to be focusing attention to pre production now! I’ll post updates for you guys throughout the process!  (Read More)

2 days to go!

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
2 days to go!  Click the image or the link below to see the video. https://vimeo.com/341851880  (Read More)

2 days to go!

June 12th - 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 to go! Podcast update

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
 the word! counts! I had the pleasure of slWe have only one week to go so please spread the word! Every little bit counts!  I was also the subject of a local Houston podcast last week. I talked with friends from the B-roll podcast about my past... (Read More)

10 days to go!

June 4th - 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)

Look book!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
A couple of shots similar to what I'm going for in the finished film. Let me know if you have questions or advice.  (Read More)

One week in!

May 21st - 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)

Spindletop on Austin Film Society's Kickstarter page!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We are happy to be included on the Austin Film Society's Kickstarter page! Click here to visit the page!  (Read More)

Fun fact about Spindletop!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know?  (Read More)

Saturday update!

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Fun fact about Spindletop!  (Read More)

Jason talks Spindletop on the Texas Oil and Gas Podcast!

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
It was great to be featured on the Texas Oil and Gas Podcast! Thanks Ryan, Josh and Nate for having me on!  (Read More)

Welcome to the campaign!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
It's great to be closer to making another film! Now is the not so fun part of raising money but with your help and support, we can do this! Share the campaign as much as you can and thank you for supporting the arts in Texas! You'll need an HTML5... (Read More)

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