Five Films You Can Support on Kickstarter Today
The beauty of creating art and journalism during the age of crowdfunding is the sheer possibility of it. Little known and pet projects can grow into something much bigger. A pipe dream can become reality — as long as other people think your idea is as cool as you do.
There are quite a few kick-butt film projects looking for some love on Kickstarterright now. Documentary filmmakers, directors and storytellers are digging deep to tell the stories of former prisoners, transgender activists and more. These film projects delve into unexplored areas, be it the history of a one-hit wonder group or the perils of being a street artist in Iran. Donations to these Kickstarter campaigns will snag you cool perks, such as a poster screen printed by the lead singer of Chumbawamba. We’ve rounded up five live Kickstarter film and video projects you should consider backing today.
1. I GET KNOCKED DOWN (THE UNTOLD STORY OF CHUMBAWAMBA)
Dunstan Bruce, vocalist for one-hit wonder group Chumbawamba, is on a mission to tell the story of the British anarchist pop stars who created one of the top hit singles of the ‘90s, entirely by accident. Bruce is hoping to raise nearly $63,000 to gather stories from his fellow band members and cover the group’s roughly 30-year history. Despite having one of the top songs of the decade, Bruce does not have much cash left. The group donated most of its money to causes the members believed in, including anarchist radio stations and community centers in Europe. Donators will get prizes such as a copy of the film and the movie poster, screen printed by Bruce himself.
CAMPAIGN ENDS: July 31, 2015
2. LIFE AFTER LIFE
Director Tamara Perkins first got involved with the prison system when she began teaching yoga at San Quentin prison in 2006. The men she was working with asked for help telling their stories after she had been working there awhile. Perkins began to research the realities of the prison system in the U.S. and was outraged by what she saw. One in 31 Americans are currently under correctional control, she said. And one in three black men will be incarcerated in their lifetime. The film was a way for her to take action. “Life After Life” follows three men as they return to the world after spending years behind bars. Perkins has been working on the film for more than eight years and needs more financial support to film additional interviews and mix sound for the film. Perks include a one-hour Skype chat with Perkins centered on how to conduct intimate interviews as well as postcards, a download of the film and tote bags.
CAMPAIGN ENDS: July 22, 2015"
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