Some of you have begun receiving your “Perks”, do not worry if you have not - they are coming. The books are being signed, t-shirts are getting printed, and we are working hard on the movie so you can see it as soon as possible. Where is “From the Ground Up” at now? We have the first rough-cut of the main movie and are currently working on changes from feedback we have received. We are researching music and getting ready for the illustrator and animator to get started (a big thanks to you all for your contributions). We are building the new website, editing shorts, and looking for partners for some really fantastic ideas that came out of the BAVC MediaMaker Fellowship last year. We are also looking for ways to fund the final stages and make the future of the project sustainable. I have been thinking about financial sustainability for “From the Ground Up” and would love to hear from people their thoughts on paying for media. Do you pay for media on-line? Would you pay for a “From the Ground Up” community screening kit? Would you pay to watch it on-line? The short videos are free on-line now, would you pay or use something like the Vimeo Tip Jar function? This has always been a labor of love for myself and everyone who has worked on this project, but in order to keep the project going we need to keep receiving funding. As we continue to puzzle this out I keep thinking about a TED talk I saw recently and how “asking” is so much more nuanced than we think it is. If you have any ideas we would love to hear them.
If you have any questions, thoughts or concerns – please email me ftgumovie@gmail.com
Again – Thank You!
Kristi Adams & the From the Ground Up Team
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