From the inception of the film, we wanted this to be a community-based project. To date, we’ve bankrolled the filming out of our own wallets, and from the good will and donations from generous friends and strangers. We’ve decided to join with the good folks at Kickstarter to try to raise an initial $7500 $12,000 to help defray production costs. We know the micro-financing model will help the film stay in loving hands as we finish up the editing and post-production phases. And beyond this, we want you to be part of the project! We’ll keep you posted with updates and keep you posted every step along the way. Every dollar donated will go towards the completion of this film and to help get it out to festivals in 2010. Any amount- large or small- helps towards sharing these stories.
Beyond this, we offer a ton of great rewards- from original Frank Pease photos to signed books to caricatures and songs written especially for you – maybe you have a sweetheart with an upcoming birthday? We’ve got all sorts of things that could not only impress- but also help support our project. Thanks so much for your generosity, we really appreciate it.
UPDATE!
In the fall of 2009, we started raising funds for LaPorte, Indiana through a Kickstarter project. In three short weeks, we’d raised over $12,000 from 150 generous backers. We’re incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful group of supporters helping to bring this project to life.
Many thanks go to the following (bold type indicates a link to the backers website):
Al Cohen
Albert Steg
Aleea Perry
Alexander Chervinsky
Alicia Murphy
Amber Wilson-Barnard
Amy Fleming
Amy Jones
Andrea Sparzo Blomquist
Anna Chai
Arbor Hill Inn
Ari Frede
Ben Bitner
Ben Husmann
Bert Ehrmann
Brad Barber
Brad Pauly
Brandon Arnold
Brian Wyrick
Brienne Sauers
Bryan Taylor
Cecilia Fage
Chezik Walker
Chris Cudney
Clark Aycock
Chip Shaw
Dan Palumbo
Daniel Miller
Daniella Peting
Dave & Amanda Jozaitis
Dave Fischoff
David John Nerahoo
David Nadelberg
Danielle Smith
Davy Rothbart
Dean B Krafft
Deb Wood
Deborah Smith
Delaney H.
Diane Wininger Bullock
Donnie & Krisy Kizzee
Dr. Stephen Wellinski
Edward A Whittaker
Elizabeth Khelil
Elizabeth Meister
Emily Gould
Emily Long
Emily Mcfadden
Eric Gustafson
Eva Veble
Evan Jacover
Felix Jung
Florian And Christine Predd
Frank Warren
Frederick Wells
Gina Fattore
Gregg Hale
Helen Georgas
Holly Matthews
Jacqueline Cheney
Jamie Hayes
Jamin Mendelsohn
Janna Cross
Jeff Rajeck
Jennifer Marjorie Bosch
Jessie Henderson
Jim Lofton
Joe Germuska
Joe Otter
John & Daniela Bitner
John Bowles
John Hauser
John Supanik
Joy Division
Judith Swanson
Julie Bogya
Julien Villeret
Justin Kessler
Kara Barber Edie
Karen Ingram
Karen Reif
Katherine Skinner
Katherine Wasaff Caperton
Katie Krentz
Kc Buell
Kelly Mcniece
Kendra Mcleod
Kevin Beaver
Kevin Huffaker
Kristi Frick
Kristin Olsen-Whisler
Lars Jacobsen
Lars Söderkvist
Laura Schmitt
Lewis Winter
Lin Curtis
Lisa Case
Lisa Pollak
Lisa Roule
Liz Hodes
Lori Smith Saine
Lynn Apgar
Marie Hansen
Mark Livings
Mark Podjasek
Marsha Mills
Mary Casavant
Mary Mckinney
Megan Backus
Megan Savitt
Melanie Hannon
Melinka Thompson-Godoy
Meri Haitkin
Michael Backus
Michael Mezaros
Michael Moebes
Mike Hannigan
Mike Keating
Nathan Bogya
Nicolas Bailly
Pam Jensen Drucker
Pat Predd
Patricia Minich
Paul Roales
Perry Chen
Pete Meyer
Quack!Media
Regina Sellers
Rich Woodrick
Richard Dowdy
Rick & Lori Lazarek
Rita Marlow
Rodrigo Campos
Ryan Finkel
Sara Lamm
Sarah Locke
Shaw Friedman
Susan And Tom Moon
Susan Vair
Tara Wray
Teresa Ricard
Thomas & Cyndi Ebert
Tim Pieszchala
Tom & Lori Gould
Tom Scott
Trevor Wiessmann
Vanessa Roanhorse
Will Weider
Winnie Nilson Landis
Yancey Strickler
Zach Klein
Comments ( 4 )
I purchased the studio from Mr. Pease’s widow and some of the photos found were from when I owned the studio. I left information for Mr. Bitner at the restaurant and I tried and tried to reach him by computer but never received a reply. I have so much I could add to this story. Please feel free to contact me at 574 277-3221. Dennis L. Ness, South Bend, Indiana
Dennis Ness wrote on
Aug 08 09 at
8:34 am
I just wanted to say that I’ve been catching up on your project via Kickstarter and am kinda’ falling in love with this project. I love old photographs, love them! I’ve always had a fascination with the photo-albums people keep hidden away in their basements. I could look at them all day, so it goes without saying that I can’t wait to see this film! Keep up the amazing work.
Mike Ambs wrote on
Aug 14 09 at
7:35 pm
I was finally able to see this documentary and, as a former LP resident, I was incredibly moved. Thank you for this wonderful portrait of our town and its people. Most of us are very proud of our La Porte (or LaPorte) heritage and I was pleased to see my father’s old friend Jeff Dunk in your film. I have many fond memories of going to Jeff’s pipe shop with my dad as a kid. Thank you for making this film.
Mark Snyder wrote on
Sep 30 10 at
2:18 pm
Gentlemen, Jan. 20, 2013
I wish to contact the producer/director. Telephone 219-608-4719 or mail 123 East Mechanic St.New Buffalo, Mich. 49117
Thank you,
Geo. Dobie
Trustee, First Congregational Church of Michigan City, Indiana
George Dobie wrote on
Jan 20 13 at
3:51 pm
