The Year That Changed Us

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Two interracial Chicago couples struggle with challenges brought on by mid-life.
Backers: 313
Average Pledge Per Backer: $71

Funded: $22,354 of $20,000
Dates: Jul 23rd -> Aug 24th (33 days)
Project By: Kyle Henry
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April 12th - via: thestranger.com
The smaller the scale of a portrait, the more the individual brush strokes tend to matter. The finely tuned relationship drama Rogers Park successfully captures a compelling slice of life where there are no clear-cut heroes or villains, just normal everyday folks with some recognizably unlovely facets to their personalities. (Read More)

New $2K+ stretch goal with 21 hours left to go + deep backer reward discounts!!!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, we're almost at our goal with about 21 hours left to go, so we've set a new $2K+ stretch goal to help pay for an editor to begin work on the The Year That Changed Us as soon as we finish principal photography. And we've discounted both remaining... (Read More)

Very close + bonus SXSW canvas bags for next 4 donors at $90+ level!!!

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are getting VERY close, only $580 left to go!!!  For the next four backers at the $90 and above level, we'll also give you one of four slightly used SXSW Film Festival canvas swag bags. These are some of my cherished festival swag, great for... (Read More)

Arts + Labor $1K match challenge + discounted rewards!!!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
It's the final weekend of the campaign, thank you so much to the 260+ backers who have supported us so far!!! We're 92% there and only have $1.5K to raise, but if we don't raise the full amount, we lose it all!!! But ... Austin based media company... (Read More)

Seven Year Itch Take 3 backer reward + discounted other levels today!!!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Rushing forward in the final days of the campaign and we have a great new Seven Year Itch Take 3 backer reward... the Pressor Rok manual espresso maker generously donated by the folks at Whole Latte Love, owned by director Kyle Henry's sibling.... (Read More)

Final week and new SEVEN YEAR ITCH TAKE 2 backer reward!!!

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks everyone for pushing us along, we're in the final week of the campaign and a lot of great rewards  being announced.  Today it's a rare original fair condition (e.g. corner pin holes, aging, fold creases) copy of the lobby poster for Nicholas... (Read More)

Over 75% + new poster backer reward...

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, thank you so much for all your amazing support through our Arts+Labor match yesterday!  We raised over $7K in two days and burst through 75% of our goal and we couldn't have done it without your backing, Tweeting, posting and love for the... (Read More)

Donations go TWICE as far next 48hrs thanks to $1K Arts+Labor challenge!!!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers, Austin media company Arts+Labor has generously committed a match for donations during the next 48hrs up to $1,000!!!! That's right, donations will be doubled for the next two days up to $1K, so please help us get the word out so we don't... (Read More)

Showcasing all of Chicago in Rogers Park...

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers, We're closing in on 50% this weekend, thank you so much for getting us further to our goal! Carlos and I were interviewed that week by a local Chicago news site about what we're up to (click photo to read), word is getting out! Thank you... (Read More)

Love from Los Angeles for what we're up to in Chicago!!!

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers, Word is getting out about what we're up to in Chicago with The Year That Changed Us. Check out this wonderful story in Moveable Fest and thanks again for your support! Penelope Walker and Jonny Mars in The Year That Changed Us... (Read More)

Over 100 backers + Chicago throughout the seasons!!!

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Carlos and I are really thankful for the amazing support from our early backers who got us to 100+ backers today!  You donated, tweeted, posted, and pinned our way there and we're forever grateful!  If you haven't had a chance yet to... (Read More)

Discount on aisle The Year that Changed Us for CUFF poster!!!

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Cine-memorabilia collectors, a special 25% discount today for the rare Chicago Underground Film Festival screened printed poster singed by Kenneth Anger, Guy Maddin and the Rev Ivan Stang!  Helps us get to $5K tonight and own a little bit of... (Read More)

Thanks so much, closing in on 25%!!!

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Screenplay reading of The Year That Changed Us. Wow, Carlos and I so appreciate all our backers support, we're closing in on 25% within the first week of the campaign!  Please help us get the word out today about our story via Facebook, Twitter and... (Read More)

Rare CUFF poster signed by Kenneth Anger and Rev Ivan Stang!!

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We got a great backer reward for whomever wants to pledge $400 ... a rare screen printed 15" x 22 1/2" poster from the 2nd Annual Chicago Underground Film Festival signed by filmmaker Kenneth Anger and provocateur Reverend Ivan Stang.  Kyle will... (Read More)

We're a Kickstarter Staff Pick!!!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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