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Any contribution of $1 receives: Personal satisfaction, the Pierre Cardin level.
Any contribution of $5 receives: Thank you on the website, the Zegna level.
Any contribution of $10 receives: All of the above + hot link on the website, the Loro Piano level 2 Fuelers!
Any contribution of $25 receives: All of the above + Thank you in the movie credits, the Frette level. 9 Fuelers!
Any contribution of $30 receives: Hand written thank you note from the Director, the Vedura level.
Any contribution of $40 receives: 10 digital production stills from the film and shoot emailed to you, the Proenza level.
Any contribution of $50 receives: All of the above + signed limited edition 5x7 postcard by MuemaPhoto.com, the Giambatista Valli level. 7 Fuelers!
Any contribution of $60 receives: Personal phone call from the Director thanking you for your contribution, the Alexander Wang level. 1 Fueler!
Any contribution of $75 receives: A copy of the book “You Better Work!" Underground Dance Music in New York City by Kai Fikentscher, the Louis Vuitton level. 1 Fueler!
Any contribution of $90 receives: Signed movie poster, the Harry Winston level.
Any contribution of $100 receives: Associate Producer credit in the film, the Graff level. 9 Fuelers!
Any contribution of $250 receives: One signed limited edition 8"x10" print by MuemaPhoto.com, the Tiffany level. 2 Fuelers!
Any contribution of $500 receives: Two signed limited edition 8"x10" print by MuemaPhoto.com, the Hermes level.
Any contribution of $750 receives: 20 minute phone call with the Director (in person if you are in NYC) about film making and get his advice, the Celine level.
Any contribution of $1,000 receives: NYC House Music personal tour with the Director. Over the course of an afternoon, I’ll take you past the doorsteps of the now defunct but legendary NY nightclubs including the Paradise Garage, Area/Club Vinyl, Studio 54, Tunnel and Limelight. The Chloe level.
Any contribution of $3,000 receives: Invitation to a pre-festival screening at the Directors home in NYC (transportation to NYC not provided), the Manolo Blahnik level.
Any contribution of $5,000 receives: Dinner with the Director (NYC only) at a restaurant of the Director's selection. The Christian Louboutin level.
Any contribution of $7,500 receives: The Director will fly to your city (USA only) and do a screening of the movie in your home with Directors live commentary, the Yves Saint Laurent level. [email support@rockethub.com for payment instructions & verification]
Any contribution of $10,000 receives: Product placement in both the opening credits and closing credits of the film, the Marc Jacobs level. [email support@rockethub.com for payment instructions & verification]
Any contribution of $15,000 receives: One of the featured DJ’s in the movie, Javier Drada will come to your city and DJ an 8 hour classic, deep and soulful house set. (You book the venue, we bring the beats!) In addition, the Director will shoot the event (both still + video). The Oscar de la Renta level. [email support@rockethub.com for payment instructions & verification]
Any contribution of $25,000 receives: Naming rights for the film – you brand name will precede the official title of the film both on screen and in all promotional material. (e.g. XYZ product presents House Music Movie. The Tom Ford level. [email support@rockethub.com for payment instructions & verification]
Any contribution of $50,000 receives: Co-Producer credit in the film and invitation to the festival screening and after-party (Travel & lodging not provided), the Prada level. [email support@rockethub.com for payment instructions & verification]
Any contribution of $75,000 receives: Producer credit in the film and invitation to the festival screening and after-party (Travel & lodging not provided), the Balmain level. [email support@rockethub.com for payment instructions & verification]
Any contribution of $100,000 receives: Executive Producer credit in the film and invitation to the festival screening and after-party (Travel & lodging not provided) + half day personal tour of Harlem USA with the Director. The Chanel level. [email support@rockethub.com for payment instructions & verification]
Started by HouseMusicMovie November 16th, 2011
House Music Movie fundraising clip for finishing funds to complete the edit.
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Documentary film: Still + Motion
Introduction
Thank you for visiting our Rockethub campaign, we need your support!
Deeply committed to this project, 4 members of the team (Director, Editor, Co-Producer & Music Supervisor) have been contributing their time over the last two years to make this film happen. Having already wrapped shooting, we are now at a critical moment in post-production and editing. This fundraising drive will enable us to acquire archival footage in order to finish the film for a targeted 2012 festival premiere.
So if you love house music, or have ever been moved by music -- please read on for more about this project, and how you can help to bring this vision to life to share with the world.
With love, respect and sincere thanks,
Muema
The Film
House Music Movie (working title) is a feature length independent documentary film about house music, dance and global pop culture. DJ’s, producers, remixers, dancers and fans discuss their careers and celebrity in this behind-the-scenes look at the house music industry. Along with footage of house music in action, the film also captures candid conversations about house (also called electronic dance music) with authors, artists, club owners and cultural experts.
The Funding
This current $115,000 goal will get us through the crucial phase of finishing a rough cut with archival footage. We have identified the archival footage we require to tell this story. We need approximately 15 to 18 minutes of this footage in order to tell the story accurately.
Any additional funding we receive over our $115,000 goal will go to additional post production expenses (Sound design, color correction, title and ending credit sequences), a robust film festival submission release and additional marketing for the film.
Join us on this journey.
With your continued contributions, we can reach the $115,000 mark and acquire the footage we need!
About RocketHub
1. RocketHub is not an investment or charity, nor a selling marketplace. It is an exchange: community startup funds bartered for rewards from the steering team.
2. It's an All & More mechanism: if we don't reach our financial goal, we get to keep whatever was pledged. If we do reach it, we'll continue to raise as much as we can before the days are over.
Funding Goals
Goal 1 | $115,000 | Acquire archival footage for completion of the rough cut.
Contact
I would be happy to answer and all questions from potential backers. Please email me at:
housemusicmovie @ gmail.com
Web
Please visit our website.
Mailing List
Join our mailing list.
http://tinyletter.com/HouseMusicMovie
Follow us on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/HouseMusicMovie
Follow us on Twitter.
http://twitter.com/housemusicmovie
Special thanks and shout-out to beat master aka Super Producer Mischa Reining for the song HIPPIE ON ACID, used in the video clip. For more on Mischa's music, please visit:
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Update #1
17-December 2011
Urgent Campaign Boost Needed
Family!
We have 30 days left in the campaign and we’ve raised $1,545 of our $115,000 goal. We really need your help to get the financial traction in motion.
What can you do right now?
DONATE! No amount is too small, one dollar, one euro, one pound, one peso. Every little bit will help get us to our goal. http://rockethub.com/projects/3939-house-music-movie-a-documentary
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions:
**What traction do you have to date?
Our proof-of-concept house music YouTube channel has over 1.1 million views to date.
http://www.youtube.com/user/BounceFMdotCom
Our logo is done:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.262870353743536.66719.155808294449743&type=3
Team is in place:
Director
Editor
Co-Producer
Music Supervisor
**What press and links do you have to date?
Thank you to the incredible outpouring of the support we’ve received thus far. NYC promoters Robbi & Silverbull have included us in their email blasts, as have Rissa (NightChild Records) and Lorie (LoveBug PR).
LenScratch Magazine
We were FEATURED in LenScratch magazine
http://www.lenscratch.com/2011/12/muema.html
Fraction Magazine
We were mentioned in Fraction Magazine
http://fractionmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/house-music-movie-2/
@FilmThreat retweeted to 20,137 followers
@djhenryhall retweeted to 4,447 followers
@MissKarenP retweeted to 1,106 followers
Underground NYC
Nestor blogged our fundraising video on Underground NYC
http://undergroundnyc.com/topic/33860-two-hot-movies-to-look-forward-to-for-2012/page__gopid__135147#entry135147
SweatZone Music
Michael Alan graciously posted our press release
http://www.sweatzonemusic.com/2011/11/30/house-music-movie-a-documentary-film-by-muema/
Press Release
http://www.pr.com/press-release/373513
http://www.scribd.com/doc/74343202/House-Music-Movie-by-Muema-Press-Release-120111-Final
http://www.slideshare.net/muemaphoto/house-musicmovie-press-release-120111-final
**What do I get in return for my contribution?
Rewards vary by contribution amount. Rewards include a thank you in the movie, an Associate Producer credit, a house music tour of NYC, a pre-screening in the Directors (my) home and naming rights for the film. Go here for more details:
http://rockethub.com/projects/3939-house-music-movie-a-documentary
**Can you show us sample scenes?
Yes we can.
Osunlade @ 718 Sessions
http://youtu.be/YxSr2HNPXmM
Get loose to Kerri Chandler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8WIKLFxegg
Testify to Joe Claussell
http://youtu.be/z_cdZozH3uw
Mr. V on deck, Ola gets loose:
http://youtu.be/xbqbEnm0Ps4
**Who else has contributed to the project?
A special thank you to our project fuelers to date: Michelle, John, Susan, Fikret, Lorie, Nat, Hank, Mutuku, Luis, Stratsi, Ola, Maurizio Clemente, David, David W, Bridget, Michael Alan, Andreas, Rey, Yael, Ludovic & Jonesy!!
**What else can I do to help?
TWITTER: Follow us on Twitter and retweet our fundraising campaign. http://twitter.com/#!/housemusicmovie
FACEBOOK: Like us on FB and share our fundraising campaign. https://www.facebook.com/HouseMusicMovie
SHARE: Share our press release via email: http://www.scribd.com/doc/74343202/House-Music-Movie-by-Muema-Press-Release-120111-Final
PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We are in search of homemade photos and videos from the club scene back in the day. If you have footage and/or photos of yourself and your friends in the clubs, please drop us a line: HouseMusicMovie@gmail.com
A sincere thanks for your time and consideration.
Muema
Director
House Music Movie
P: 347.438.3229
E: HouseMusicMovie@gmail.com
W: http://housemusicmovie.com
T: http://twitter.com/housemusicmovie
F: https://www.facebook.com/HouseMusicMovie ;
R: http://rockethub.com/projects/3939-house-music-movie-a-documentary/
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Update #2
26-December 2011
House Music Movie – 21 Days Left!!!!!
With your generosity and support, we have so far been able to raise over $1500 and have now come to the final stretch of the campaign with 21 days left to go. We only have $113,435 to go. If the average donation is $60, we ONLY need 1891 more contributions. Join us on this journey.
As we gun towards the finish line, I would like to extend an invitation to those of you still waiting on the sidelines. You have exactly 21 days to become part of this great and historical project. Kindly get on board and make a PLEDGE to support this great and historical musical journey. All pledges come with a healthy selection of exciting rewards for you to choose from.
For those of you on TWITTER and FACEBOOK, kindly keep up your campaigning efforts as you've done over the last few weeks, but with a greater sense of urgency. Let folks know we have exactly 21 days left to go. You may do so using the following URL;
http://rockethub.com/projects/3939-house-music-movie-a-documentary/
As a parting shot, we've included recent press including a profile in the current “Time Out New York”:
http://newyork.timeout.com/music-nightlife/nightlife/2384823/after-dark-inquiry-muema
And a feature in “The Daily Crowd Source”
As always, your continued commitment and show of support towards my efforts is much appreciated.
Bless.
Muema
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Update #3
29-December 2011
House Music Movie featured on IndieWire
Special thanks to IndieWire and Venessa Martinez for featuring House Music Movie on the IndieWire blog. We have just 17 days left to raise over $100,000 and we really need your support.
Read about us on IndieWire here:
http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/now-fundraising-house-music-movie-a-documentary#
Contribute here:
http://rockethub.com/projects/3939-house-music-movie-a-documentary/
Thank you in advance for your support.
Muema
Director
House Music Movie
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Update #4
30-December 2011
House Music Movie featured on SpaceMusic blog.
Special thanks to TC and a big shout out to the Rotterdam massive. House Music Movie is featured on the newly formed New York section of the Space Music blog.
http://spacemusic.nl/s7/events/newyork/520-house-music-movie-fundraising-campaign
We have just 16 days left to reach our fundraising goal. Please consider contributing today. Rewards include an Associate Producer credit for a $100 donation.
Thank you.
Muema
Director
House Music Movie