This is going to the first installment of a new feature. I’ve taken an interest in the efforts of Kickstarter.com. A crowdsourcing website intended to get new startups funding for their projects. The website has garnered some intense popularity lately, and even several copycat websites that attempt to hit more niche markets.
With this popularity, though, comes some serious volume. Everyone is jumping on the quick moving bandwagon, attempting to get things from screenplays and movies, to blogs and podcasts, to experiments and even road trips funded by the masses. Sorting through all of these can be quite daunting — trust me, I’ve been searching through several categories for the last several hours.
I’ve dug through the trenches, eliminated some strong competitors, and now bring you a Kickstarter project that strongly appeals to me — and hopefully you.
Please note, I have no affiliation with this project, but was an anonymous browser on Kickstarter.com
“4000: A Documentary” is a film project that plans to follow 25 University of Texas Students riding their bicycles from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska.
Let that sink in for a moment.
And now, the reason: to raise awareness about their family’s fight against cancer. Here is a short video detailing their project, a pitch of sorts.
You can view the video pitch here. WordPress.com does not allow JS or MP4 embed links.
Although the message itself is enough, in my opinion. The filmmakers are offering some significant backer rewards. For $25, they will send you a free copy of the DVD. The typical price of a new movie from Best Buy or Target. For $100, you get the DVD, a “4000” t-shirt, poster, and a credit in the movie under a “Special Thanks To” section. At the upper echelon of investment, $1,000, you will receive all other backer rewards, and a credit as a Producer on the film and a custom, signed, 4000 cycling jersey.
Mused Ramblings 