Flabelus - Gondoliers in Venice Venice Aquarelle - Author @Esperanza_illustrations Flabelus - Versatile Flabelus - Spring - Summer Collection 2020. Author @Esperanza_illustrations Flabelus - Colours Risks and Challenges The last 2 months have been an incredible rollercoaster, full of learnings. The first challenge was to find the suppliers in Spain at a very low cost together with the right partnership in Venetia. The second challenge was to agree on timeframes and production which meant everything needed to be closed in a month. We made it! A dream is coming true. I need to reach summer 2020 with already a great support coming from kickstarter investors, so that I can continue producing and I can start delivering worldwide. I understand and acknowledge that no project comes without risks and challenges. Despite my planning, there are circumstances that may be out of my control. If we are met with these, I promise to communicate with full transparency to you.    

We are Bandit Coffee: a New York City-based coffee company that opened in October 2019. We're excited to announce our brand new line of Bandit Barista blends. Roasted locally in New York and shipped directly to you. Perfect for an at-home drip coffee, espresso drink, or pour-over. Bandit's Roasting Operation in New York At Bandit, we love our customers and our community. It pained us to have to close our doors due to COVID-19 in early March. Not only do we miss serving happy customers every day, but, we are also deeply saddened to see our wonderful baristas out of work. We know that our situation is not unique, and it is, unfortunately, something that many small businesses and their employees are facing. Bryan, one of the original members of our barista family A better cup of coffee After receiving customer outreach about missing Bandit Coffee as a part of their normal daily ritual, we realized that we could recreate a similar coffee experience at home. We are proud to announce our Barista Blends line of coffee. A whole new way to drink delicious Bandit coffee wherever you are. Best of all, the coffee sold by this Kickstarter will give out-of-work baristas their livelihoods again. Our beans are shipped immediately after roasting for maximum flavor Our Barista Blend Bandit’s original blend -- a blend of Ethiopian and Guatemalan 100% Arabica beans that were carefully chosen for their harmonious relationship in your cup. Roasted with the perfect everyday taste in mind, Bandit’s Barista Blend combines the mountainous regions of Ethiopia with the ideal growing climates of Guatemala. The end result is a coffee that is delicate yet flavorful, without giving up any complexity. This coffee is wonderful for both homebrew and pour-overs. Notes: Caramel, dried fruit, citrus, chocolate Producer: Finca Los Angeles (Guatemala) Altitude: 1450m - 2200m Origin: Guatemala, Ethiopia Process: Washed Our Ripe Cherries at Finca Los Angeles in Guatemala This could soon be yours...from the comfort of your home Bandit Espresso Blend Our flagship espresso blend. We set out with a single goal in mind: to craft a perfectly balanced espresso that can be enjoyed both as a straight shot or as a drink with milk. After countless cuppings in our roastery, we finally settled on this marvelous blend of Burundi, Guatemalan, and Ethiopian beans. Our Signature Espresso blend gives you the perfect balance of a rich cocoa body, dried fruit and crisp citrus notes. Notes: Dried fruit, cocoa, balanced citrus Altitude: 1450m - 2200m Origin: Guatemala, Burundi, Ethiopia Process: Washed Cupping of coffees at our Roaster (saving only the best for you) Bandit Gold Our latest addition is truly something special. These single-origin beans come from micro-lots of Ethiopian land traces in the mountainous Oromia region. After a careful roasting session in our NY-based roaster, these beans fill your cup with notes of ripe fruit and honey. Notes: Ripe fruit, meyer lemon, honey Altitude: 1800 – 2200m Origin: Ethiopia Process: Washed. Dried on raised beds. Our Ethiopian beans are sourced directly from family owned micro-lots The Bandit Story & More About Us: Bandit was founded in 2019 with the goal of revolutionizing how people access high-quality coffee. We pride ourselves in the work we have done to build a coffee community across our Manhattan locations. In such a short amount of time, our baristas have been able to connect with our customers on a personal and professional level. Serving joy daily @ Bandit From the beginning, our baristas have been paid an above-market wage and given access to health benefits not normally available to hourly workers. We recognize that our baristas responsibilities go far beyond our four walls. Our baristas are mothers, sons, daughters, students, artists and more; their livelihood and their families livelihood depend on their ability to continue to work and serve coffee. Just some of our customers' favorites Even though our cafe doors are closed, we want to continue to roast and distribute our beans to support our barista family and serve our loyal Bandit community. We know that we can’t possibly fix all of the problems out there, but we know that we can make people's day better with a good cup of coffee and we plan on doing just that with your help. Your pledge will go towards: Staffing costs (formerly out-of-work baristas) 30% Product costs 50% Kickstarter rewards 10% Kickstarter fees 10% All of the funds raised, including any addition to our goal, will be invested wholly in roasting more coffee and growing our business to better support our community. Project milestones: April: Kickstarter launch Late April/Early May: Final order tallying + end of Kickstarter campaign Early May: Roasting and delivery of your beans + rewards! The funds from Kickstarter will come to us two to three weeks after the campaign ends. We will then immediately go into roasting of the beans and distribution of rewards. Rewards: Here are the rewards that are on offer in exchange of your pledge: $5+: Thank you email $17: Your choice of one 12oz bags of delicious Bandit Coffee $35: Your choice of two 12oz bags of delicious Bandit Coffee $50: Coffee Variety Pack [Both of our blends and our single origin] $100: Bandit Swag Package [Coffee Variety Pack + Bandit Shirt + Bandit Hat] $250: Create and name a special drink on our menu $1,500: The Full Bandit Experience [Flight to New York City + hotel + meet with Bandit Founding Team + Barista Training on Your Favorite Drinks] Thank you so much for your help. From everyone here in the Bandit family, we appreciate your support and look forward to shipping you some delicious coffee soon. Contact & Social Media: Lets stay in touch, we would love to hear from you now that you are a part of our Bandit community too!

The Leaf Sweater About The Brand Caterina Moro women's clothing brand debuted in 2018. My collections, all made in Italy, combine the aesthetics of the past as seen and reinterpreted in the context of the present. My guiding principles incorporate accurate research of materials, superior craftsmanship, and innovative production processes with a love of color and attention to detail. Long and mini-dresses with soft and sinuous lines fit a dynamic woman throughout her day, bestowing poetic allure without neglecting lightness and comfort. #SPRINGWILLCOMEAGAIN: CATERINA MORO SS 2021 Printed silk dress from Caterina Moro SS 2020 This fundraising aims to finance my next collection, the Spring/Summer 2021. We are living a dramatic moment. As a designer, this is my contribution to go ahead, going beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. I want to go further, thus supporting my project means helping a new start. Sustainability will lead my inspiration. We need to rediscover the power of beauty. Creativity is my way to rise up against the pandemic offering a different point of view. My spring/summer 2021 collection is a tribute to the sun, the air, to life. It will be called S.U.D. (e.g. SOUTH in Italian) meaning not a place in the space, but a warm space in our soul ready to heat the dramatic moment we are in. Nowadays we need to keep the distance, being far one to the other. Imagination is my answer: I will play with fabrics, colors and shapes. The collection is inspired by my holidays in Southern Italy, by the light and colors of my Apulian summers. Summer flowers will inspire prints. I will experiment with pleating techniques and much more. I will prioritize fabrics with low environmental impact. S.U.D. will celebrate the end of the pandemic: we'll be out in the sun, free to dance in the light and to embrace our dearest ones. I'll keep you updated on the development of the project, and I will invite you all to follow via streaming the fashion show in which I'll present the final collection. My SS 2021 will be a small and sustainable collection. Out of respect for the present global situation and for the planet, I will create a small capsule made of a few beautiful and timeless pieces. I will avoid overproduction. The time for the collection I am proposing to finance is far away. Hopefully the pandemic will be just a bad dream. It will remain the memory of respecting the world we are in, though. Printed silk dress from Caterina Moro SS 2020 Preview of SS 2021 floral prints Here you can find my last runway shows. Thanks to your support, the SS 2021 will be the best show ever! Caterina Moro coat on Donna Moderna (March 2020) WHAT I WILL DO WITH THE MONEY RAISED FROM THIS KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN Transparency is of utmost importance to me. Therefore, I want to outline for you what your pledges will be used for: Design: develop of my SS 2021 collection. They will go in pattern making, manufacturing, fabrics and samples. Promotion: lookbook, shooting and runway show. Production: finance the production of the pieces that will ultimately end up with my amazing backers (you!). N.B. The specific purpose of this fundrasing is to support my next collection, whether it will be the spring summer 2021 or the autumn/winter 2021 depending on the end of the pandemic. My greatest concern is me and my team are safe; thus, if it would be impossible to produce my SS 2021, I will use your donation to produce the collection on the next season.   Risks and Challenges Like many small businesses and independent startup companies, Caterina Moro is trying to weather the current global pandemic, which has wiped out six months of our hard work, stalled production of the next Fall and Winter collection, and now threatens the brand’s very survival. But I want to go on! I want to create the next collection and turn my new creative ideas into reality. So I ask for your help. I designed and produced four collections that are stocked in stores in Italy and worldwide. My brand was featured in Vogue, L’Officiel, Marie Claire, Elle, and other leading fashion magazines. Now I ask that you join my challenge for the next stage of Caterina Moro’s growth. Thank you for helping me!  

Pass It On plantable candles 2.0 is back with new scents & product upgrades! Candle holders possess a 2nd life as planting pots. [UPDATE] There's an error in the estimated delivery time - it should be July 2020 not July 2022. We will ship out the products in 2 months after the campaign ends. Thank you for your support!   About Us Pass It On plantable candles pay tribute to iconic destinations that are endangered due to climate change. Our candles are made of sustainable materials and are designed to encourage our users to give the candles a second life by repurposing them as planting pots. Most importantly, for every purchase of a Pass It On candle, we will donate a portion of the proceeds to Eden Reforestation Projects to plant 10 trees. New Scents, Product Upgrades And Better Rewards! Thanks to your support towards our first successful campaign, we are back with new scents, products upgrades and better rewards!   (1) NEW SCENTS For our two new scents, we draw inspiration from the lush Congo Basin and Venice’s breezy waterways. Finished in two beautiful earth tones, these new scents expand our colour palette. NEW: Congo Basin - Orchid & Vetiver In the Democratic Republic of Congo, refugees from armed conflict are forced to live off the land with severe impacts to forests and wildlife. Palm oil plantations and other commercial agriculture operations are a growing threat, putting greater pressure on the Congo’s forests and rivers. NEW: Venice - Rose & Patchouli As the city is built on marshland at the edge of a lagoon, its existence has always required maintaining a careful balance between the city and the natural world. But in recent years, rising sea levels due to climate change has threatened to throw off the balance.   (2) PRODUCT UPGRADES Since our first campaign, we've gathered feedback and spent weeks enhancing our product to be even more socially responsible. First, we realised that although many people loved the idea of planting our seed-infused candle lids, not many users did. So here's the good news: We're providing you with soil! For this batch, every candle will come with compressed soil pellets. All you have to do is add some water, and the pellets will expand into a handful of soil!   Second, we're upgrading our wicks to be twice the thickness so that it burns the candle more evenly, giving you stronger scent throw. Lastly, our packaging is now made from FSC-certified cardboard. The FSC certification is considered the "gold standard" in eco terms for papermaking, as wood is harvested from forests that are responsibly managed, socially beneficial, environmentally conscious and economically viable.   (3) BETTER REWARDS Previously, we gave away postcards; this time, we're giving away a bamboo candle cover to those who purchase 2 or more candles! Bamboo is a kind of grass, which makes growing it about as easy as it gets. Being extremely adaptable and resilient, bamboo is a super sustainable alternative to wood or plastic. Also, we're offering 4 sets of limited edition larger-sized candles for our ultimate changemakers! Each set will include an exclusive 185g candle in these beautiful cement pots: Alps (large) & Venice (standard) Amazon (large) & Congo (standard)   The Green Factor Pass It On candles are made of sustainable materials. The candle wax is made with 100% soy wax, and does not contain any dyes, parabens, paraffin or phthalates. Turn Pass It On candle holders into flower pots! Our candle holders have been designed to be repurposed as gardening cement pots (which is why they’re not glass jars), and our candle lids are made of biodegradable paper infused with wildflower seeds. So plant candle lid into pot after finishing your candle.   Packaging boxes are made of FSC-certified cardboard. No bubble wrap or plastic materials are used.   The Scents Pass It On presents its new collection of scented candles, inspired by iconic destinations around the world that are endangered due to climate change. The scents were created to remind us of these endangered destinations with the hope to encourage the current generation to do their part in protecting our environment. NEW: Congo Basin - Orchid & Vetiver In the Democratic Republic of Congo, refugees from armed conflict are forced to live off the land with severe impacts to forests and wildlife. Palm oil plantations and other commercial agriculture operations are a growing threat, putting greater pressure on the Congo’s forests and rivers. NEW: Venice - Rose & Patchouli As the city is built on marshland at the edge of a lagoon, its existence has always required maintaining a careful balance between the city and the natural world. But in recent years, rising sea levels due to climate change has threatened to throw off the balance. Amazon - Goji & Tarocco Blood Orange Brazil's Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world. It is home to the world's most diverse species, but expansion of agriculture has led to the destruction of the rainforest and wildlife. Alps - English Pear & Freesia Every year, the European mountain range loses around 3% of glacial ice, which means that by 2050, there might not be any more glaciers. Great Barrier Reef - Wood Sage & Sea Salt The world's largest coral reef, Australia's Great Barrier Reef, has decreased by more than half its size because of rising temperatures in the past 30 years. Taj Mahal - White Tea & Ginger The Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic buildings in the world, but some experts worry that the site could collapse because of erosion and pollution.   The Mission The purpose of creating this product stems from our mission to grow more trees on our planet to combat devastating levels of carbon emissions. With every purchase of a Pass It On candle, a donation will be made to Eden Reforestation Projects to plant 10 trees. Pass It On partners with Eden Reforestation Projects providing locals employment for their reforestation projects. Why Eden Reforestation Projects? Eden Reforestation Projects is a 501c3 non-profit who goes beyond planting trees and adopts the mission to provide fair wage employment to impoverished villagers as agents of global forest restoration. Beyond planting trees, Eden Reforestation adopts the mission to provide fair wage employment to impoverished villagers as agents of global forest restoration. "We hire the poorest of the poor to grow, plant, and guard to maturity native species forest on a massive scale. Our “employ to plant methodology” results in a multiplication of positive socio-economic and environment measures." Scientific studies have shown that Mangroves “sequester carbon at a rate two to four times greater than mature tropical forests”, and contain “the highest carbon density of all terrestrial ecosystems.” Mangrove restoration on these islands are essential to reducing the effects of flooding, tsunami’s and soil erosion Trees are extremely efficient at carbon sequestration and one of the most effective tools in the fight against dangerous Greenhouse Gases that contribute to climate change and global warming. To keep track of the number of trees being planted, we have created a Trillion Tree account to ensure traceability for each donation. To see our tracker on Trillion Trees, The Story While on a trip to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, our founder, Michelle, was both astounded by its beauty amidst the destruction and saddened by the dire state of our planet’s largest coral reef. When corals get stressed, from things such as heat or pollution, they react by expelling a marine algae, leaving a ghostly, transparent skeleton behind. This is known as ‘coral bleaching’. If we continue to pollute the air and the ocean with carbon emissions at our high rate, coral reefs around the world will face a catastrophic future in coming decades – in our lifetime. A trip to Southern Great Barrier Reef in Australia, triggered a chain of emotions and actions, birthing Pass It On just 1 month after. Thankfully, areas such as Lady Elliot Island in Australia, is still very much protected and many new initiatives and sustainable resorts have been sprouting up to conserve what's left of the Great Barrier Reef. Despite the efforts of many, Michelle felt that more could and had to be done. Like what 16 year old Greta Thunberg aptly put it across "We already have the facts and solution. All we have to do is wake up and change.”

We were tired of owning a million towels and doing endless loads of laundry. Between the two of us we owned around 30 towels! Of those, only 5 were useable, the other 25 were just too musty to dry off with. The solution to our problems was the self-cleaning Kanso Towel, featuring a waffle weave design and Polygiene Stay Fresh technology. About We were tired of owning a million towels and doing endless loads of laundry. Between the two of us we owned around 30 towels! Of those, only 5 were useable, the other 25 were just too musty to dry off with. The solution to our problems was the self-cleaning Kanso Towel, featuring a waffle weave design and Polygiene Stay Fresh technology.   Lifetime Stay-Fresh Guarantee: If your Kanso Towel (through normal use) begins to smell musty, you can send it back for a new towel or a full refund. The Kanso towel is self-cleaning, fast drying and anti-microbial, meaning you can dry off with a fresh, odor-free towel every time; no added laundry required. Adjusting Your Pledge and Add-ons Adding additional towels to your pledge can be done by simply adding the price of the additional products to your current pledge amount. To adjust your reward tier all together click the "manage" button then click "change your pledge" and select your desired reward. Perfect for the Holidays We've got you covered this holiday season. We'll send a holiday card with proof of purchase and special note, the perfect gift for any friend or loved one. Timing and Process We are working with experienced factories to make sure we get our customers the best product possible in a timely manner. All of our timelines have been vetted and given a buffer, so with any luck you should received your reward earlier than expected! We look forward to sending you your very own Kanso Towel. November Kickstarter Launch December Kickstarter complete - begin production January Finish production and begin Polygiene treatment February Towels are shipped to fulfillment center and checked for quality April All Indiegogo rewards shipped! Thank you for backing!   Risks and Challenges As always, when dealing with product manufacturing delays can occur. Although we do not anticipate any delays, they are always a possibility.  

Collapsible & Portable Cutlery & Chopsticks Designed To Replace Single-Use Plastic For Good.   The Solution    

MADE FOR CREATORS For all the content creators, journalists, filmmakers & videographers With Mikme Pocket, you add professional sound to your videos and films easily. So you can better focus on what is in front of the camera. Featured In & Used By MIKME POCKET   Because every moment matters That's why we developed the Mikme Wireless Link, a software-based and patented Quality of Service wireless protocol that ensures lossless audio transmission. Whenever you stream a recording to your phone, it ensures no audio packages get lost along the way. Combined with the 16GB internal memory always storing a failsafe copy of your audio, the Mikme Pocket is your reliable go-to audio setup that works 100%. Transform the way you record with the Mikme App You can control Mikme Pocket and all audio aspects with the Mikme App. Listen in, monitor or level the sound with your smartphone. Create content faster than ever. Once finished, you can instantly edit your sound, add effects or share with an audience. And if you film with your phone, the high-quality audio and video content will be in one place. Because the Mikme Pocket automatically syncs video and audio. It transmits professional sound in 44.1kHz and 24 Bits reliably over Bluetooth. No extra receiver, no dropouts. Carry less equipment Mikme Pocket does not need any additional receivers, or other equipment to work. This means less weight and equipment for you to carry around. Bring Mikme Pocket along to any shoot, no matter where, no matter when. Choose your favourite setup Standalone Recording Use the Mikme Pocket as standalone recorder for video shootings with a professional camera. Attach the clip-on mic to your talent and you record the finest audio for post production. Remote Control & Audio/Video Sync via Mikme App Together with the dedicated App, you can start and stop a recording remotely and listen in to make sure your audio is in the right place. When you film with your phone, you can directly stream and sync the best Mikme sound with your phone’s video. Mikme Pocket will work with other 3rd party audio/video apps like Filmic on iOS, Android, Windows or MacOS via Bluetooth HFP.* *Android first version later 2019 / HFP starting 2020   Mix & Match Control, stream, sync and edit the audio of more than one Mikme Pocket but with just one phone; perfect for interviews and any situation with more than one person to record. You can also mix and capture audio simultaneously from a Mikme Pocket and one of our original Mikme Microphones. Also, Mikme Pocket comes with a lavalier microphone, but you can easily connect any other microphone via the mini XLR connector. Upgrade your sound at the touch of one button Audio Recorder with studio sound Mikme Pocket records highest quality sound, in 24Bits and up to 96kHz. No matter when inspiration strikes, just tap the main button and start recording with the built-in audio recorder. Bye bye confusing interfaces. Extended bandwidth for mobile shootings When you film with your phone you'll always record best audio quality cause you pick up the sound right at the source. And you won't be limited by the standard bluetooth bandwidth (8 or 16kHz/16 Bits) as you stream wirelessly in 44.1kHz/24Bit with the Mikme App. No dropouts due to the failsafe on-device backup. Increase engagements Mikme Pocket and the Mikme App let you stream live to Facebook and other social channels with professional sound and in real-time. Up your game easily and quickly with high quality live updates on social. Discover new ways to reach and engage your audience. How does it sound? Don't just take our word for it. Take a listen for yourself. Here is how Mikme Pocket sounds: MIKME APP There will be a PRO version that is included in most perks. The free BASIC version covers the essential features to record and sync best Mikme sound with your video. THE TIMELINE We are planning to ship Mikme Pocket in December 2019 and since this is already our third crowdfunding campaign, we feel confident about our ability to deliver on time and we promise to keep you in the loop along the way. 90% of the Mikme Pocket and the Mikme Microphone share the electronics, housing parts and software, as well as the manufacturer. That means there is no hassle of finding a production line, that's been in place for years. Take a look at the timeline to see what we've achieved so far and what we're working on. ;-) 2019 February: First housing parts from injection molds – DONE April: Final housing parts received – DONE May: Electronics verified – DONE August: Electronics certification finished October: Starting mass production November: Android App (remote and audio only) December: Shipping to first backers 2020 (Q1) Live streaming available Android App (Video) launch Bluetooth Handsfree - works with 3rd party apps MIKME TEAM Passionate. Creative. Future-Thinking We are passionate about giving creatives of all levels total freedom for their ideas by designing beautiful, simple to use and high-quality tools that capture creativity on the go. Mikme is designed in Austria and produced in Europe. We are a team of engineers, musicians and designers from around the world that has built successful, world-class audio products – like studio microphones, headphones, wireless microphones and Bluetooth speakers for companies such as AKG, JBL, Samsung, Audi and others. On average, the team has 15 years of experience designing, engineering and marketing audio products. In sum, we hold 80+ patents and has won 40+ design awards. Special Thanks to everybody involved in making this happen! Extra ❤️goes out to Nicola and Jacob for the great video, Tom and Darius for the voice over and music, Nicci and Bernhard from the Speedinvest Pirates for all the support along the way, Stefan and Dominik for the help in the social universe and to the whole Mikme Team for working that hard making all this come true.

Enjoy Electronics, born in ltaly from the passion for music, technology and design of its visionary founders, is a young company that wants to support artists, producers, musicians and live DJ's to generate, elaborate and manipulate electronic sounds. Enjoy Electronics is proud to introduce RemindeЯ The most powerful and creative all-in-one effects unit lts sophisticated retro-futuristic soul and its powerful processor is a completely revolutionary point of view on the classic effects like Echo Space, Delay, Filters and Reverbs, implementing the sounds results with other innovative unique effects such as DOUBLE PULSE DELAY , with superlative sound quality IDEA Like many of music electronic addicts, we spent a good part of our life in our studio, surrounded by machines, synths, drum machines, controllers, effects and various softwares. You can own them or desire them all but you will always need to looking for that particular thing that will give harmony and character to your setup. In our case, we searched in vain for a hardware multi-effect with immediate access to all the parameters, beautiful, comfortable and intuitive, to be used in live performance but able to stimulate extremely creative results even in the studio. Having found nothing on the market that matched what we were looking for, we decided to develop it as I have been an electronics designer for over 10 years. During the months of development, new functions born and many of them are not reproducible with any configuration or other tools on the market already. The encounter with key persons of music electronic world, their love at first sight with RemindeЯ projected us into the idea of making it available to all those who, like us, want to explore innovative rhythmic and harmonic results. Enjoy team finally exhibited the prototype at the SUPERBOOTH in Berlin The amazement in the eyes of those who tried it was the demonstration that RemindeЯ is a unique product that should be available all over the world.   FEATURES - Comprehensive, all-in one solution far intricate rhythms Echo space and width - Direct and immediate access to all parameters with dedicated knobs - True-stereo indipendent delay allowing you to create complex rhythmic patterns - Reverbs with Size and Resonance HiPass filter - knobs - Double Pulse Delay - Double Resonant filter that can be morphed from low pass to high pass - 4 Waveform Sync-able LFO - A full, four-channel (quadraphonic) system reproducing the Left Front, Left Back, Right Front, and Right Back audio signals in each of four separate speaker - Mixer stage for DRY, WET and DPD - Assignable Foot Switch - Tap Tempo - Intuitive OLED Display - USB or 5-pin MIDI interface IN, OUT and THRU - Supreme Audio Quality - 24 bit -96Khz Audio Converter - Powered by USB Special Thanks There are a lot of people who helped RemindeЯ get to this point. Here are just a few family and friends - without their encouragement this project would not be happening.

Introducing Easy Wash, the washing machine for simple, fast and thorough wash! You keep spending lots of time and money to use laundries and wash your clothes. When you've got no time for laundries, you've got no washing machine, or you need to wash just a couple things, you'll spend a lot of effort on this problem. Washing with Easy Wash takes three steps. First, you need to put your clothes into the drum and fill it with water, then spin the handle. Then you simply switch the handle and switch the device into a spinning mode. And finally, you drain the water and your clothes are clean! Washing with Easy Wash takes only 15 minutes, which I'm sure you'll agree is a lot quicker than going to the laundry. Easy Wash is created not just for a convenient, but a thorough wash as well. Thanks to the special drum geometry and whirlpool, the Easy Wash washes even the most persistent stains. Special attachment technology allows you to use minimum effort to spin the handle.

             We can’t thank you enough for checking out our project and helping us make Mellow Duo a reality.We know not everyone will be able to support us with a pledge, so even if you can’t give a dollar or pre-order Mellow Duo, you can help us spread the word on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, Instagram and anywhere else you can think of!

  Built by three dads who wanted better for their families—and yours. As fathers living in Shanghai, we got up close and personal with the impacts of urban air pollution. Between chronic respiratory illnesses and weekends cooped up indoors, we saw firsthand how the smog affected both the physical and mental wellbeing of our families—and decided to do something about it.And as you may have guessed, we named the company after one of our own children so that we would be constantly reminded of our commitment to our families, and our customers’ families.  Because nothing is as essential as the air we breathe - but most of us feel it's beyond our control.  We are vigilant about what our kids eat and drink but have no idea what’s in the air they breathe. We need to take it seriously. Air pollution from burning fossil fuels has emerged as the world's single largest environmental health risk. The effects of dirty air on the human body are slow moving and scientists are only now starting to fully understand them. In 2012 scientists classified airborne particulate as a group 1 carcinogen. It's like lead…no amount is healthy.Yes, it's a problem in your community too. 250 counties in the U.S. have more than 90 days of crappy air quality each year. And our home in sunny California has 9 of the 10 cities with the worst air quality in the US. And our homes are no oasis ...they’re basically just boxes full of even crappier air. In fact, your house can be up to 5 times more polluted than outdoors. And if you’re like most people, you spend the vast majority of your time there.Today’s air purifiers aren’t even close to solving the problem. They’re outdated appliances wrapped in sketchy marketing. So yeah, you don’t just need an air purifier. You need the best air purifier you can get your hands on. You need Mila.    Our goal is simple: to make the absolute best air purifier on the market. That means top-notch performance, design and technology, all at a price every family can afford. Mila was built by three dads who wanted clean air for their kids but saw major flaws in the air purifiers that dominated the market. So they did what nobody else thought to do — fix the problems.After years of research, engineering, and feedback from real families, we’re thrilled to introduce you to our labor of love. She’s packed with unique features and abilities that make her the most genius purifier around:      Let’s face it, today’s air purifiers are outdated appliances wrapped in sketchy marketing.   Most still have 3 antiquated speeds - like a blender circa 1984. Mila is different. She’s intuitive, honest, and is made with more thoughtfulness than grandmas's apple pie.      The biggest problem with air purifiers is that you don’t know if they’re actually doing anything. There’s no proof you can see. Mila solves that. Simply adjust the fan speed to your desired air quality and Mila shows you the estimated time to achieve it. It’s as intuitive as setting your thermostat.        She looks great in any room, amiright?   With Mila, you don’t have to worry about whether you have the right size purifier for every room. Mila is the first purifier with spatial awareness to give you the same level of performance, whether she’s placed in a 150 sqft nursery or a 400 sqft family room.   She’s the first purifier to detect room presence so she knows to quiet down when you enter the room and deep clean when you’re gone.          The science of air quality is complicated. But Mila talks to you in plain language to fill you in on what’s going on, in terms (and emojis) you can understand.  The friendly Mila bot keeps you updated on the statusof your air throughout the day.  Mila is the first purifier to include a life-saving carbon monoxide detector.  Did you know that carbon monoxide poisoning sends 20,000+ individuals to the ER each year in the US alone? That’s why Mila is the first purifier to include a carbon monoxide sensor to protect against malfunctioning furnaces and space heaters.      She also monitors room humidity and warns you if you’re at risk of mold. And if the outside air quality drops, Mila has you covered. She watches the outdoor forecast and adjusts automatically to ensure you’re consistently protected indoors.  She also comes with 1lb of heavy-duty granular activated carbon, the gold standard in filtering harmful VOCs, odors and smelly cats. Other manufacturers cheat and call a few ounces of carbon dust a “carbon filter.” However, filtration of gases depends on the weight and depth of activated carbon. Mila’s patent-pending Dual-Flow filter allows her to hold an optional 1 lb of granular active carbon in a 3-inch bed, giving you best-in-class filtration for household odors and harmful VOCs from paints, carpets, and pressed woods.    Mila’s patent pending “Dual Flow” filter design solves a long-standing problem found in air purifiers. Though HEPA and granular activated carbon are the filtration gold standards, sandwiching them together in a purifier dramatically decreases airflow. Manufacturers cheat to work around this and preserve their CADR rating by sprinkling a few ounces of carbon dust in a prefilter and calling it a "carbon filter." But filtration of gases depends on the weight and depth of activated carbon. That “carbon filter” gets spent in a matter of days, if not hours. Built by three dads who wanted better for their families—and yours. As fathers living in Shanghai, we got up close and personal with the impacts of urban air pollution. Between chronic respiratory illnesses and weekends cooped up indoors, we saw firsthand how the smog affected both the physical and mental wellbeing of our families—and decided to do something about it.And as you may have guessed, we named the company after one of our own children so that we would be constantly reminded of our commitment to our families, and our customers’ families.  Because nothing is as essential as the air we breathe - but most of us feel it's beyond our control.  We are vigilant about what our kids eat and drink but have no idea what’s in the air they breathe. We need to take it seriously. Air pollution from burning fossil fuels has emerged as the world's single largest environmental health risk. The effects of dirty air on the human body are slow moving and scientists are only now starting to fully understand them. In 2012 scientists classified airborne particulate as a group 1 carcinogen. It's like lead…no amount is healthy.Yes, it's a problem in your community too. 250 counties in the U.S. have more than 90 days of crappy air quality each year. And our home in sunny California has 9 of the 10 cities with the worst air quality in the US. And our homes are no oasis ...they’re basically just boxes full of even crappier air. In fact, your house can be up to 5 times more polluted than outdoors. And if you’re like most people, you spend the vast majority of your time there.Today’s air purifiers aren’t even close to solving the problem. They’re outdated appliances wrapped in sketchy marketing. So yeah, you don’t just need an air purifier. You need the best air purifier you can get your hands on. You need Mila.  

Note 20 is the world’s thinnest TWS earbuds. At only 13.5 mm thickness, they redefine the mobile audio experience with an exceptional design and cutting-edge audio technology.Powered by a state-of-the-art AIROHA 1532 chip, Note 20 delivers premium sound with minimal audio delay for a powerful, immersive listening experience.Your music should go with you everywhere, that’s why Note 20 is ultimately portable. The Post-It sized case securely holds the earbuds and fits any pocket or bag for go-anywhere convenience.  We know that you will be wearing Note 20 for many hours every day. That’s why we spent so much time on the ergonomic in-ear design. At 4.5g each, they are lightweight, IPX4 waterproof and sweat proof and asymmetrically designed to fit perfectly in either ear and provide high performance in any weather conditions.They include 3 sized of soft silicone ear tips to fine-tune the sizing for a perfect fit for anyone. Our goal was to create the most comfortable earbuds available and we think you will agree.Other than 3 sized soft silicone ear tips, Note 20 can be adjusted to fit your ear canal by simply rotating wearing angles.The square charging case and asymmetric design of Note 20 is stunningly different. The project earned a Red Dot award for its design concept and was recognized by the International Design Excellence Awards for its unique industrial design.The shape of the case was inspired by the simple utility of a Post-It note, but with the earbuds inside, it has an elegant beauty that is available in multiple colors of red, green, white and black Note 20 has a simple touch control system to control music and calls at the touch of a button.Patent protected unique structure makes taking out and putting back earbuds more fun than ever. Push Note 20 out is as easy as pushing a window, open up the music world for you anytime anywhere.With super strong magnetic built-in and crystal-clear visual structure, you can never lose your Note 20.Your premium sound experience is ready to go anytime you are with a wireless charging design that provides 4.5 hours of sweet musical bliss after only 1 hour charging time.The compact storage and charging case secures the earbuds and automatically keeps the earbuds powered up and ready for life’s musical adventures.The YOBYBO team noticed that vinyl records have not died yet, and tube amplifiers still have fans. It is because of their warm sound, the comforting ritual of playing them, and the good memories that go along with the experience.One day, a YOBYBO designer was inspired by observing a blossoming office friendship: a handsome teammate admired a beautiful colleague. He often used the excuse of borrowing a post-it note for a chance to talk to her. After some time, he solemnly handed her a gift box with a Note20 inside and said, "Thank you! I will return you a box of note paper." Later, they started recommending music to each other, watching movies together, and a new romance was born ... this is the origin of Note20. After the product came out, the response of the users was enthusiastic. Some saw the inspiration in the designer's heart and some had reactions that surprised the designer:"When I saw note20, I thought of a dog's toy""Every time I wear the earbuds, I feel like the music opens a door""Push the window open and breathe the music""Love this green color, it's assertive, not as restrained as IPhone Dark Night Green.""Awesome! Technology and art are highly integrated""I saw you in a red bow tie smiling""I can't help but keep pushing out the headphones, want to hear that click, and feel the response of the headphones to my fingertips. "A thousand Hamlet in the eyes of a thousand viewers"-the birth of Note20 confirms this sentiment, and perfectly interprets the design ideas of the YOBYBO team - insisting on warmth, feel, and an experience that is more than the sum of its parts.

  As simple as taking them out of their charging box. In terms of software, we opted for simplicity. It should be easy and painless to use your TWS earbuds. Pairing can be done with 3 simple steps, and once connected, the S2 will automatically reconnect to your device whenever you pick it up. And with our intuitive controls, you won’t have to think twice about whether to play the next track or answer the call.     KZ Acoustics started as a brand by enthusiasts for enthusiasts and has 10 years of experience in the development and production of HiFi In-Ear Monitors. Our products have been featured, reviewed and recommended in popular websites and have been recognized by experts in the audio field.     Our acoustic engineering team has developed a new 7mm double magnetic dynamic driver that utilizes an additional magnet to exponentially increase the responsiveness and output power of the diaphragm. This new breakthrough takes the notion of dynamic drivers to a whole new level. An all new powerful dynamic driver housed in the form factor of a TWS. It’s mobile music like never before.   Dual Coil Dynamic Driver. Designed for Power With an enhanced voice-coil design and a new polymer-polymer diaphragm membrane, our new dynamic driver is able to focus on delivering a more impactful sound with lower total harmonic distortion - ultimately, meaning a more high resolution sound. Our new dynamic driver has been meticulously crossed over with our custom proprietary KZ 30095 ultra-high frequency balanced armature driver. Balanced armature drivers are renowned in the field of profession in-ear monitors due to their amazing speed and accuracy.   Customized 30095 ultra-high frequency balanced armature driver. The 30095 is especially prized due to its ability to effectively extend the treble and its low total harmonic distortion output. Our team has utilized this driver to create a detailed, smooth, and airy high-frequency response that is crystal clear and transparent. In combination, this hybrid dual-driver configuration makes for a musical sound that features hard-hitting bass, full bodied and rich mids, and detailed and engaging trebles. The KZ S2 is ready unleash the full potential of your music.   AAC Support for HQ Audio Built-in with the Realtek chip, the S2 true wireless earbuds supports AAC to achieve HQ sound quality and seamless transmission. Not only has your music never sounded this good before, but now you can enjoy your movies and games with sync rivaling even wired earphones.   Why AAC over APTX? The AAC codec is currently more widely implemented throughout online streaming sources, as it's the codec of choice when encoding videos for Youtube, Twitch and many other online platforms including music apps like Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube Music, Pandora, and Tidal. AAC is also the default bluetooth codec for many popular mobile devices, including the entire line-up of Apple products, which do not offer APTX support. By using AAC we aimed to improve compatibility, sound quality, and most importantly, reduction in latency. With AAC you will enjoy some of the fastest bluetooth experience with some of the lowest latency rates. It will be like you are using wired earphones.   CVC Noise Isolating Microphone The CVC Noise Cancellation Technology, combined with the S2 silicon microphone work cohesively together to optimize your calls by drowning out background noise. You shouldn’t be the only one who gets to enjoy crystal clear audio!   Modern Bluetooth 5.0 Technology With Bluetooth 5.0, pairing with any of your devices is quick and easy! Bluetooth 5.0 also allows connectivity distances of close to 1000ft (that’s 4x the range of previous generation!) and incredibly fast ISM band range.   Ultra-stable Connectivity… Never Miss a Beat! Embedded with the new Realtek 8763 Chipset and Bluetooth 5.0, the S2 offers increased bandwidth performance and an enhanced signal reception that results in an ultra-stable connection. Compared to other leading bluetooth products on the market, our integration of the 3020 chip into the S2 results in significantly more stable sync even at further distances.   Designed for Both Fashion and Comfort While other products on the market may achieve one or two of these aspects, accomplishing all three has rarely been seen - until now. Our team wanted to design a set of in ear monitors that you will never want to take out - simply because you won’t even notice that they’re there. The resin housing of the S2 has been moulded to perfectly match the shape of your ear, and our wide selection of high quality ear tips ensures everyone will have a perfect seal.   Stay Home... Stay Safe   Project Timeline     KZ was founded in 2013 to integrate high quality audio into the fashionable style of the modern listener. KZ is the world's leading HiFi earphone manufacturer and provides professional audio services in more than 100 countries and regions. KZ is a professional audio brand that offers excellent quality products ranging from personalized monitors to headphones. Shenzhen Yuanze Electronics Co., Ltd specializes in creating new technologies for audio transmission. With modern hybrid technological advancements, we have managed to offer high-end in ear monitors and hearing aids to the world.        

Sam is at a coffee shop nervously waiting for an old friend--until the entire shop (Barista included) turns against him. An abstract and absurd short film, It's Good to See You explores the caustic nature of anxiety and feeling unwelcome. This project has been in the works for a while now, and we're so excited to make it happen! Your support will allow us to explore mental health in an expressive, powerful and colorful way. Short Summary Hello! I'm Paolo, a recent NYU Tisch graduate and the writer and producer of It's Good to See You. Though I primarily studied acting, I'm passionate about learning the fundamentals of film production and establishing myself as a writer. My friend, collaborator and director Nathaniel Sylvester is just as eager to create--through his production company Strange Eventful History, Nathaniel has written, directed and starred in several fantastic projects. We want to use this project as a way of exploring anxiety and mental illness in an impressionistic, surreal way--to show how we use small talk as a defense mechanism, when deep beneath that is a profound sense of fear and uncertainty. We've been working on this project together for some time now, and we need your help to make it happen! What We Need & What You Get Like most productions, little costs add up! Any amount we raise will go towards location costs, insurance, equipment and other essentials. Our goal is $2500--if we reach that goal (and beyond), we will donate whatever amount leftover to the American Mental Health Association. So, help us make a difference by donating what you can! Furthermore, we plan on submitting this film to several film festivals both large and small--by supporting us, you'll help this film get off the ground and into the festival circuit. Plus, we'll thank you in the credits! The Impact I, along with millions, suffer from anxiety. It doesn't matter where, or when, but when I feel it, I feel the need to understand how it's operating. We want to use this project to explore anxiety and mental health in a very expressive way--to take an environment and turn it against someone to understand how that gets internalized. By creating this piece, we want to de-stigmatize and further develop different perspectives on anxiety and mental health. Risks & Challenges This is my first time producing a short film, so I'm constantly reaching out to other resources for guidance--luckily, I have the skills and experience of Nathaniel, our DP Nick Kalajdzic, and NYU's Stonestreet Studios to help make this project happen the right way. Our crew and creative team are incredible, and I'm happy to be supported by them! Other Ways You Can Help If you can't contribute, that's totally fine! We'd love for you to share this on social media with family and friends and get the word out!

200 million stray dogs struggle to survive around the globe every single day. In an attempt to help, I joined forces with volunteers from all over the world, who are nothing less than rescue superheroes. Yet, even superheroes need help. Through their incredible work, this documentary aims to fight the root of the problem - lack of awareness. It presents the issue as well as its solutions, inspiring people to make a difference. Wanna be a dog rescue superhero? Join us by helping those who help! Message From The Director My rescue dog, Leo (aka Lord Leopold) and I, would like to thank you for stopping by and finding out more about our effort to make a difference for strays! Even reading this is a huge step towards our goal of raising awareness and spreading the word. We all have a list of things we're passionate about. On the top of my list are films and dogs. So, making a film about dog rescue just came naturally. I have been making films for a living, while also helping out in shelters for more than a decade, and the results so far have been nothing but rewarding. Several films I've worked on have been awarded in international festivals. While some have been distributed to millions of households around the globe. Yet, looking into the grateful eyes of a rescued dog is worth more than any award in the world! And that is why I want to make this film - to explain how the problem arises, celebrate the incredible work of volunteers out there and inspire more people to make a difference, any way they can: either by looking after their pets more responsibly, or by rescuing, or by supporting those who rescue, or simply by spreading the word (it helps!). No matter who you are, where you come from, or what you do for a living, becoming a superhero for a cause takes nothing more than finding what you believe in and doing what you can to make a difference. I've found my calling, and would like you to come with me on this unforgettable journey. The positive response we’ve had so far has been incredible, and the film has taken on a life of its own, developing into something much larger and more important. Though our digital strategy was only launched a few weeks ago, our project has received a massive reach and has grown more impact than ever imagined, and this is just the beginning! What We Need "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." - Henry Ford This has been my passion project for several years, with footage dating from as early as 2014 and with all expenses covered by myself, with the kind generosity of fellow film-makers (who either worked voluntarily or with discounted fees), friends and family. With their help, I have so far filmed extensively with selected volunteers from Cyprus, Romania and the U.K. We are pretty much half-way through filming. But there's much more that needs to be done before the film can be released: Traveling to Florida, U.S.A. to film our featured volunteer and her shelter Traveling to Crete, Greece, to film our feature volunteer and his shelter Proceeding with an assembly edit, to establish any need for additional filming Complementary filming (if required) Post-production: Final editing, color grading, sound design, music scoring, up-scaling etc. Promotion and distribution to festivals (spreading the word as widely as possible is why we do this!) As you can see, completing this film requires that the expenses of traveling, accommodation, filming, insurance, post-production and distribution are covered. And for these, your much appreciated contribution, no matter how small, would make a huge difference towards realizing our goal.   What You Get "If you would not be forgotten as soon as you're dead, either write something worth reading, or do something worth writing." - Benjamin Franklin Films have a long-lasting impact, and so do animal welfare causes. This project merges both, and by contributing, your name (or your beloved pet's name and photo) will live on for years on end through the end credits of our widely disseminated film. Additionally, we have put together a wonderful series of perks, as thanks for your valuable contribution and as a reminder of how you've made a difference to the lives of dogs and their rescuers. Go ahead and find out more by checking our individual perks, and watch out for flash sales and limited offers! Ultimately though, the most important gift you get in return for your contribution is knowing that you have made a difference for the two hundred million stray dogs out there. Now, can you picture that many loving puppy eyes smiling at you gratefully? Yup, it's overwhelming, and it's all because of you!   The Impact "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela Our project is a social contribution initiative - one that aims to encourage change through positive example and success stories, with a global reach. The inspirational work of featured volunteers from all over the world, sets forth key issues and simple solutions which can really go a long way. Among other, the documentary sheds light on: what it means to volunteer - forever grateful rescuees vs. people taking rescuers for granted responsible pet handling - a pet is for life and deserves a loving home! animal welfare educational programs - shaping people's views and behavior the connection between animal abuse and criminal behavior consumerism and its impact on every living creature's quality of life the importance of comprehensive legislation and of its implementation controlled breeding / reproduction - many strays are thrown-away litter spaying / neutering - it can save lives and keep your pet healthy name-tagging / microchipping - making sure your pets find their way home safely adopt, don't shop! - animals shouldn't be sold! Open your home to a rescued dog instead what to do if you find a stray dog - understanding body language - do you speak dog? no-kill policy - adopt shelter dogs, to give other dogs a second chance in life how one can help the cause - fostering, fundraising, educating, donating   Risks & Challenges "To make a film is easy; to make a good film is war; to make a very good film is a miracle." Alejandro González Iñárritu. What we want to make is nothing short of a miracle, and that requires time, money, hard work and tons of patience, commitment and perseverance. But most importantly, it requires skill and passion, and we feel we've got what it takes to make it happen. That means that some of your perks (such as the digital link to the finished film) may take some time to reach you, depending on when the film will be completed. We are estimating that by the end of 2020, we will have reached our goal. As a passion project, this film is all about communicating something important and reconnecting people with each other and with the world around them. What we would like is for the film to reach as wide an audience as possible, whether that means box office success or online dissemination. Films cost a lot to be produced, and sometimes never make any profit - documentaries even less so. There's some truth in the joke "if you want to be a millionaire, all you have to do is be a billionaire who's made a film". But even if this film never makes any profit, this does not affect any of your perks. You can rest assured that the film will be completed and all the perks will be distributed as promised. And, if all goes well (fingers crossed!), 50% of net proceeds will be donated to shelters.   Other Ways You Can Help "Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because, unless you believe that the future can be better, it's unlikely you will step up and take responsibility for making it so. [...] The choice is yours" - Noam Chomsky The main goal of this project is to encourage change by raising awareness. Which means that, whether you can donate or not, there are still numerous ways you can join this cause and help us make a difference. First of all, you can get the word out and make some noise about our cause, by sharing a link of this campaign on your social media or via email using Indiegogo's share tools to help us promote the campaign Additionally, feel free to contact us if you would like to: volunteer for our project (media exposure, film-making or other services) send us footage of you and your dogs - it may find its way into our film! share your rescue story with us (we love listening to success stories!) share your opinions and ideas - because "none of us is as smart as all of us" (K. Blanchard) offer your services or donate in-kind (flights, accommodation, post-production etc.) provide us with constructive criticism (it is always very much appreciated!) give us some encouragement (long projects require a lot of stamina) Last but not least, you can become a volunteer for any cause you believe in, and be the change you want to see in the world! Thanks again for taking the time to view our campaign!

Sommoners Tale is a dark fantasy TV show that will raise the bar and change the game!! This campaign is to make the epic pilot episode.. JOIN US!!We’re raising funds for an independent magical-realism television series called Sommoners Tale (spelling intentional!)What is “magical-realism,” you might be wondering? Essentially we're combining 2 genres: it’s a show based in our modern world, while utilizing all the amazing features of the fantasy/magical genre:Our series is about a bullied young man who turns to the world of magic and spellcasting to help him cope- but he unwittingly becomes entangled in an ancient battle between the Light and Dark. Turns out, he's a very special young man and his role could be the turning point for this battle. With the help of a magical guardian, another Mage ally, and an incredible Book, this troubled young man may just decide the fate of the entire world! WHO WE ARE:The creative team behind this project consists of Brandon Smelko- creator/writer/director/actor, and Tina Christner- creator/lead writer/assistant director. We are 2 very passionate creatives who have spent the last 9 months developing this fantastic story, writing the script, getting actors, finding locations, and even putting together costumes and a photoshoot for Sommoners Tale. Our Goals:We would love to have Sommoners Tale leaping onto Television screens across the world, but one step at a time. We are starting our mission on YouTube! We will write, film, and produce a 10 episode season that would be released online, with possible future distribution via a network/cable channel, Hulu, Amazon, Netflix, etc. Our initial goal is raise $10-15K so we can produce the pilot episode  while we pursue additional backers.  We have an amazing group of people involved and helping us toward our goal, but we are hoping that YOU would be the most important part of our mission and rally around our cause. More about Sommoners Tale:We classify our show as “magical-realism.” This means that we're using our current modern world (realism) as our backdrop, while incorporating fantastical/magical elements. We've also drawn inspiration from the science-fiction genre, classic mythology, and current real events.  We seek to not only entertain with some cool action and an intricate storyline, we're also addressing contemporary topics and social issues at the forefront of modern life. Sommoners Tale uses the lens of fantasy/magic to tackle some major topics and problems. Nothing is off-limits to us. We want to spark discussion and explore life.  Otherwise “sensitive” topics receive the ‘fantasy’ treatment- not unlike Gene Roddenberry and his Star Trek themes.Some of our key topics:Gender rolesStereotypesSexualityBullyingClimate changePoliticsSocial environmentsWe want to explore this crazy world we all live in, and we want to share this journey with you in the form of this TV series, Sommoners Tale. Specifics about our ProductionWe're using local talent (cast and crew)We're featuring LGBTQ actorsWe're giving some really amazing young talent a chance to shine

Lewis Carroll’s follow up to the Alice in Wonderland books The Hunting of the Snark is a surreal quest for an elusive beast. A brilliant wonderland mix of nonsense, twisted logic and surreal adventure it also has at its core a powerful and emotional quest - the human search for meaning and happiness. What is the Snark the crew so badly want to find? Intrigued? Click the heart icon! - then we can send you special inside stuff! Or, YES, we have reached our target but you can still get a perk! Short Summary Award Winning Imperious Films is making a feature film of the adventure with stunning landscapes and a fantastic cast lead by Ramon Tikaram. We’re telling the story of the poem but we’re adding layers: It’s a Victorian expedition with steam punk technology to an island of the mind. An island inhabited by the flora and fauna of Carroll’s quirky imagination – Bread and butterflies, the Bandersnatch, thimbles and soap – Alice makes an appearance and so do many other Wonderland characters. There’s also weirder stuff like the ghost of Darwin and the inexplicable fossils of ancient monsters under their feet. All will be revealed in due course – but we need your help! What We Need & What You Get We would like to raise £3000. But more than this our aim is to find supporters and fans who want to see the film. So even if you are not ready to buy a perk - click that heart button (next to the back it button) to become a Ship's Mate. It's a great way to support us and get more stuff as the crew sails on into the adventure. We will use part of the money for CGI – enhancing the footage. We will use the rest to begin our long campaign of getting the film out in the world – festivals, screenings and social media. And that starts here! We can’t emphasise enough that the money will help but more than anything we want you as a supporter and evangelist! Please click that Heart! One key Imperious Films policy is to give young people experience – For example, one of our costume designer/makers Phil - has had valuable hands on experience and gone on to get work with a leading film and theatre costume hire company. We love giving people an opportunity! Because we are mainly interested in getting fans we have kept the perks simple but with really great value. There are 5 types: Snark Crew Member. Gets you a digital copy of the film and access to all our news and behind the scenes stuff. The Snark Film Plus gets you a digital copy of the film – and lots more behind the scenes news and information including an exclusive documentary on how and why Lewis Carroll wrote the poem. The Snark Special Supporter perk gets you the special Snark T shirt with the ‘What I tell you 3 time is true’ logo. You also get a Special Supporter’s credit (and the Film Plus perk). The Snark Associate Producer perk will get you an Associate Producer credit rolling at the end of the film. (and the Film Plus perk) The Snark Executive producer perk will get you an executive producer credit with a special status invite at the film’s UK premier (and the Film Plus perk) - see details in the perk section. The Impact We want you to become fans! Join the crew and help us get this film made. Click that Heart! Risks & Challenges We have already started filming. Imperious Films has a fantastic track record on delivering as promised! Other Ways You Can Help Please get the word out and make some noise about our campaign.

Update: We are now PUSHING for an extra $2,000 over our goal to help with insurances and post production cost! Please join us in hatching Egg Party! About our film:In a vibrant, sun-soaked Brooklyn apartment in early spring, six powerhouse women gather to support one of their own. With laughter, wine, and expert egg decorating skills, we witness intimate, playful portraits of their successes, hardships, loss of fertility, loss of self, and how the power of love and friendship can create new “birth”.Egg Party is based, in part, on a real-life Easter egg dyeing party I attended. As I checked my calendar on the day, I realized I’d accidentally labeled it (or perhaps subconsciously), “Dying Egg Party”. As a suddenly single woman in her mid-30s, this mislabeling hit me hard: “Kersti, that’s bleak!” This event, in tandem with a number of friends’ challenges with fertility, infused the initial drafts.The juxtaposition of these women dyeing Easter eggs and facing the late summer of their lives is captured in this short film. We watch the afternoon light shift around these old friends, and though we observe humorous conversations about sex, love, dating, and aggressive skin care, we also come to discover these women have gathered together for a much deeper reason.Whimsical yet poignant, the short film Egg Party gives voice to the little-spoken-of but all-too-common trials and experiences of deciding what to do with your “egg” in this life. From readings to conversations with loved ones and our artistic collaborators, this "egg" seems BIGGER than all of us. WE CANNOT WAIT TO SHARE IT WITH YOU!  Help this little Egg Party Get LAID.We know this small film will have an immense impact. It will delight, surprise, and comfort those who are experiencing these challenges.No yolk, we need $10,000 in order to bring the vibrant whimsical world of Egg Party to life by March 14, 2020. ​JOIN THE PARTY! $25 and up! All contributions at any level will go towards getting this little egg HATCHED! LET'S NOT EGG-NORE...It's an Easter Egg Dyeing Party! Help us buy eggs and set dressing for our incredible Art Director.UNNY SIDE UP! Get these powerhouse female filmmakers some equipment and insurance STAT: $1000OMELETTIN' IT HAPPEN! Scramble up some love for our Emmy award winning Director of Photography,Darren Joe and our amazing crew. $2500AN EGGS-ELLENT PARTY! Become the top of the pecking order and win the hearts of the whole Egg Party! $5,000 Let's not crack up: Risks & Challenges Just like the ladies of Egg Party, time is of the essence and we are moving quickly to make this little film a reality.  We have FOUR WEEKS to raise these funds by March 12th, 2020.Why the rush you ask? ​ A number of our resources (actors, crew schedules, location resources, etc.) are currently limited to this window of time, and we plan to strike while the griddle is HOT. We can scramble while the butter is melted. We can place the eggs in the pot while the water is boiling. You get it.  Love Egg Party, but don't have the funds?  We STILL NEED YOUR SUPPORT!Of course we need more egg puns, but we always need your love and support.We have some production needs/volunteer needs if you happen to be in the New York area for March 14-15. Thank you for spreading the word about this project. We are egg-cited!

OverviewThe ancient gods have fallen to earth and after a long exile discover there may be a way home. Trapped in an expensive hotel the gods begin to murder one another in a bid to get home and air old grievances. GODS AMONG US is a modern and exciting take on ancient mythology set in the present day. Based on Elanor Miller's multi-award winning script we hope to bring new life to legendary characters. The film will be elegant, dark and rich. We need your help to revive the ancient gods on screen.Our vision is to immerse the audience in a thrilling tale of lies and betrayal, hunger and greed.  Where everyone is out for themselves, lives will be lost and power will be gained.As lovers of mythology, we were very interested in the concept of blending the ancient pantheons. As huge fans of shows such as NBC's 'HANNIBAL' to make the film gritty and violent, while maintaining an air of elegance,  was an easy choice. It is a modern take on the old myths, really, it is the grudge match we've all been waiting for. ‘Gods Among Us’ in an ambitious independent mini-feature based on Elanor Miller's multi-award winning script, looking to highlight the skill, talent and professionalism within the indie film community.  It will be a dynamic, diverse and visually stunning film filled with symbolism and imagery.  Headed by a female filmmaker the production also seeks to further women in the arts.We need your help, however much you can give, to bring this vibrant story to life. Daniel brings a vast wealth of experience (being a multi-award winning filmmaker in his own right)  to Elanor's award-winning script and creative vision.  Finding funding for a film like this was never going to be easy. This is an ambitious project that must look extravagant in order to do justice to the larger than life characters. We chose to shoot the promo as proof of concept and as a taster of what the full film could look like with your help.For the film to be in keeping with the high calibre of the promo we must cross Charon's palm with silver.CAPTAINING OUR SHIP DESTINED FOR THE UNDERWORLD...DANIEL ALEXANDER - DIRECTOR & DOPDaniel Alexander is an award-winning Director/Filmmaker and BAFTA Crew member from the UK. Daniel also sits on the board of Screen Central (previously the Producers' Forum) and frequently delivers creative development programmes with collaborators including BFI, Creative England & BBC Academy. Daniel recently directed a film for the Commonwealth Games, which was televised by the BBC via the Gold Coast, Australia to over 1 billion people around the world.With a host of skills including Director of photography, Editor, Director, Colourist and Producer, Daniel has developed himself as a brand, which is known for creating breathtaking visuals and creative development for other filmmakers.Clients & collaborators include Commonwealth Games, BFI, Creative England, BBC Academy, Sony, Nike, Apple, Channel 4, BBC 2, MTV, BET, The Home Office, The Box, Virgin Media, Mike Tyson, Barclay Card, EA Sports, and more.ELANOR MILLER - DIRECTOR & WRITERElanor Miller is a Multi-Award winning Scottish writer, having won several awards for the ‘Gods Among Us’ script among others. She is often praised for her skill in dialogue and concept. She is particularly skilled when it comes to creating complex and conflicted characters that engage audiences and challenge actors.As a partnership Elanor and Daniel compliment each other perfectly, combining skill and vision to create something truly breathtaking. WHY A MINI FEATURE?Viewing tastes are changing. Many people prefer to watch television as opposed to full movies because of the time pressures associated with a busy life.  GODS AMONG US  is a bite-size story that is satisfying and easily digestible, clocking in at around 35 minutes.  Never outstaying it's welcome, it is enough to be engaging whilst also keeping the audience wanting more. WHAT WE  NEEDOur goal is a mighty one and we know that £20,000 is a Herculean feat, but to truly do the medium of mini-feature as well as the story proud we cannot afford half measures. We are intending to shoot on a Red Gemini camera so as to do justice to the talent and skill of our team. We have a large cast and with 75% of actors earning less than £5000 per year (The Stage) we believe in paying actors and the larger crew for their talents, to allow more people to do what they love. Location is everything for this project, we need the perfect setting to encapsulate the rich atmosphere of the film and that is not cheap. Upon completion, we intend to submit the finished mini-feature to a high calibre of film festivals such as BAFTA, Cannes, and Sundance.WHAT WILL THAT BUY?WHAT WILL I GET?We have tailored our perks to properly thank and reward those kind enough to pledge.You can pledge anything from £1 and you can change your pledge at any time. If you want to get involved pick a perk!You do not have to be in the UK to contribute; although the campaign and the film will take place in and around London you can contribute in any currency. THE CASTSARINA TAYLOR AS HERASarina Taylor was born and raised in South Africa. Her formative years were spent studying dance and theatre. She then relocated to the UK where she currently resides.In 2013, Sarina moved into the realm of film, as an actress and producer, on the film Solitary, for which she won the Best Actress Award at both the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema and the West Coast International Film Festival. Solitary opened for both the 2015 Chelsea Film Festival in New York, and the 2015 London Independent Film Festival. Since it's festival debut in January 2015, Solitary has received thirteen nominations and twelve wins, including eight Best Feature awards. Recently, Sarina was co-producer on and performed in the Journeys End music video for Roger Taylor which went straight in at number 1 on the Itunes Music Video Charts. She has appeared in a number of films since Solitary and is currently in pre-production on 3 new feature films. Sarina spearheads the Wildfire Tattoo Collective, a pop-up collective of tattoo artists, artists and musicians. Wildfire Tattoo Collective are currently running a pop-up store in Bohemian Rhapsody; the Queen biopic movie pop-up store on Carnaby Street in London. While promoting Bohemian Rhapsody Sarina was in attendance at the 2019, Golden Globes, Baftas and Oscars. NICK CORNWALL AS ODINNick Cornwall, is an English actor, who is well known for his performances in a variety of international TV-Series’ and Films like "Outlander", "Will", "Da Vinci's Demons", “Reinas" and "Absentia" also in international movies like "Dragons of Camelot", "Blood and Glory", "The Sisters Brothers" and "Viking:The Berserkers ".He has just completed filming a new TV series for Sky Italia, based on the international best-selling novel 'Devils' by G. M. Brera with Patrick Dempsy and directed by Nick Hurran.ELANOR MILLER AS LADY SIFCurrently, Elanor is starring in BAFTA award winner Stuart Brennan’s latest horror ‘The Necromancer’,  which gained a limited cinema release. Elanor is also starring in Rock Salt and Sean Cronin’s ‘Eleven Film’, available 11/11/18 to mark 100 years since the end of WW1. As well as this she stars as ‘Grace’ in a modern retelling of the Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ which is set to be released just in time for Christmas.Elanor is also a multi-award winning writer, having penned the script for ‘GODS AMONG US’ and is currently in the early stages of pitching her award-winning TV pilot ‘TENEBRIUM’.This along with her experience in martial arts ensures we can think of no-one better to take on the role of the widowed warrior wife of Thor, Lady Sif. RISKS AND CHALLENGES We are fully committed to completing and distributing the finished film. As with anything, there are risks but we are more than capable of overcoming them.Gods allowing, principal photography will take place June 2019 . Thank you for your support! 

Why this film? Tripping is about a pregnant high schooler who is forced to go on a road trip with her lesbian best friend in order to get an abortion at the nearest women’s health clinic. The idea for Tripping first came to me while watching a feature film about a woman who has to travel out of state to get an abortion. The film was incredibly heavy and depressing. I couldn’t help but think it doesn’t have to be like this. Every film about abortion does not have to be a tragedy. What if traveling due to the lack of women’s health clinics wasn’t a low point in the character’s life, but instead a comedic buddy road trip?This past summer, seeing abortions become harder and harder to access confirmed for me that now is the time to make this film. I’m tired of abortion being a dirty word. While starting to make Tripping, I keep repeating that “it’s important to show the things and say the things.” This film won’t shy away from showing a fetus, from saying the word abortion, from showing queer relationships -- the things your high school health class should have done. That being said, the abortion is just one thing that happens in Tripping. The abortion is the launchpad for an exploration of friendship, romance, and personal growth.Tripping is the final film I will be making at NYU before I graduate. It is a statement on everything I have learned in the past four years and will be the biggest production I have taken on so far. I have gathered an amazing crew, written a script I love, and found the message I want the world to know. I'm ready. How will my donation help?Filmmaking is expensive. We have been able to cut down on major costs through creative thinking but we still need your help.  As you can see in our breakdown below, we've been able to totally cut down on location costs. We will be returning to my hometown in Pennsylvania and filming in locations that are not only special to me and historically interesting but also make our film the visually interesting road trip story it is. Your donations will be going towards helping us get cast and crew to Pennsylvania, provide meals, rent extra camera equipment we need for our exterior scenes, buy props, costumes, and set dressings, and even help us finish the film with our unique special effects. We literally can not make this film without your help. Amelia, originally from Philadelphia, is a senior at NYU majoring in Film and TV and minoring in Dramatic Literature. She enjoys assistant directing for short films and TV shows, as well as directing and writing her own projects. Her work often focuses on the LGBTQ community. Amelia has had her work screened at national film festivals and has received a grant through the Pond5 Filmmaker First Award. She also has had her play Kids These Days produced through the Philadelphia Young Playwrights Annual Playwriting Festival. She spends most of her free time as a co-director for Fusion Film Festival, a festival for women in film, TV, and new media.Producer - Jori JohnsonJori Johnson is a writer-producer from the suburbs of Chicago, currently in her Senior year at Tisch School of the Arts. She has worked closely with Amelia within Fusion Film Festival, and served as the producer on her intermediate film. After producing three other intermediate films, a 5 episode web series, and an advanced television pilot, Jori is excited to be working closely with Amelia again. Producer - Ethan Berger Ethan Beger is a sophomore in Tisch. He is a Narberth native who went to high school with Amelia at Friends' Central School. Because of that, he has had the ability to collaborate with Amelia many times spanning high school drama performances or intermediate/advanced films at Tisch. As a filmmaker, Ethan prefers to be on set gripping or a part of the camera unit. For this project, he is taking a step back and trying to learn how a project evolves from a producer's perspective. Jeremy - Director of PhotographyJeremy Liguori is a recent graduate from Tisch film and TV. One of four finalists in his year in the Arri sponsored Tisch Volker Bahnemann award, Jeremy has shot thesis films, music videos, commercial projects, and more. He has worked on a considerable number of productions within NYU as well as outside, in positions ranging from gaffer to DIT to underwater electrician. Since graduating, Jeremy freelances as a cinematographer and works professionally in the lighting department on major TV shows. He hopes to use his experience with lighting and cinematography combined with his love of nature to tell stories about wild, remote, and even underwater places.  Production Designer - Saunder Boyle Saunder is a screenwriter, director, and production designer. She has extensive experience in the art department, serving as Production Designer for several intermediate and advanced level NYU productions. Saunder is a frequent collaborator with Amelia, having co-written and Production designed her intermediate short "Witchypoo."Assistant Director - Elizabeth RezendeElizabeth Rezende is a senior at New York University majoring in Film and Television Production with a focus on directing and assistant directing television. These next few months, alongside ADing for Tripping, Elizabeth will also be ADing an Advanced Experimental and directing a pilot for Children’s TelevisionAnimation/Concept Art - Zoey Schilling​Zoey Schilling is a senior at New York University majoring in Film and Television and minoring in Psychology. She has worked as a 2D animator on various live-action and animation hybrid projects in the past, including student short films and music videos. She’s excited to help expand the visual storytelling of this film through an animated sequence. Social Media Manager - Jillian RocheJillian is a freshman film & TV major at NYU Tisch originally from New Jersey. She is also a member of After School Improv and loves anything in cow print.ChallengesEvery film has it's own unique challenges that we often can't foresee. Our team will be as prepared as possible to face these challenges as they come. That being said, Tripping has the unique challenge of taking on a political subject. While it is still hard for me to digest the fact that having control over your body is a highly politicized statement, the truth is we are making a political film. We're already seeing difficulties arise from this during our pre-production phase. Our team is not scared. We know what we're saying with this film and we are more than ready to take on the challenges that come with it. Other Ways You Can HelpAny size donation means the world to us. That being said, not everyone has extra pocket change to spare, but you can still help us make this project!

Overview“Dollars and Sense” was originally presented as “Sense” in a section of John Alban Coughlan’s play, "Of Lives and Leaves" as produced by IncoacT in 1996. After meeting and working with Director Nick Bradshaw, the two have worked tirelessly in order to bring “Dollars and Sense” to life in a new medium, which has brought all of us (and you) here today! For more information about it’s journey from play to screenplay, please visit John’s website. www.johnalbancoughlan.com The Sense Behind the Dollars“Dollars and Sense” is a meditation on parents and children.  Freely adapted from a story by Anton Chekhov; a prodigal son returns home and attempts to share his success with an uncomprehending father—a man who measures success and happiness on very different terms. The soup is served, the bread is broken.  We’re a group of professional union artists and serious students of film and aiming to take you with us on an emotional journey. We’re making the kind of short film that we want to see more of. And from what we’ve heard, there’s many more just like us who prefer people over procedurals.  A modest little film for you to rest inside of a few minutes and have it resonate with you like a moving melody. Play a BIG part in the making of our LITTLE picture!Pre-Production is wrapping up, we’ve began our test shooting process, and we’re starting to build some momentum as you’ll see from the wonderful stills shown in our trailer above. But, our costs will continue to grow as the production size does, and more funds are needed in order for us to complete the film to our best ability. We need your fuel now to keep our determined pace! The money you contribute will be helping us with the following costs: Camera Department: Daily Rentals, SSD Cards to record to, and A LOT of storage space for all of our footage. Sound Department: Our crew includes industry professionals with years of experience and industry standard audio packages in order to keep our sound crystal clear! Payment to our wonderful Cast and Crew!Meals/Snacks for everyone on set, along with the coffee, of course! Transportation to and from locations for Load-In and Load-Out each Day Marketing and Promotional Work (like this campaign you’re reading right now) And, last but certainly not least, Submissions to Festivals and beyond! You’ll be instrumental in helping us down our path towards completion with the stimulating vibes you’ll provide us with!So, please find it in your hearts to bring us to a healthy finish line! We have only a handful of days to finish our Principal Photography Schedule, and we should have a rough edit to start scoring by Early September! Beyond post production, our finished product will be submitted to as many Film Festivals as we can in order to make our way to a world premiere! And that’s just for starters!Only The Beginning...With your help “Dollars and Sense” will act as our FLAGSHIP PROJECT for a an ambitious enterprise providing opportunities for talented young filmmakers. The cost of a film school education can be an overwhelming prospect financially, and there are plenty of skilled young directors out there looking for an opportunity to prove their talents on professionally helmed projects of merit. Therefore, we are aiming to provide talented young filmmakers that very opportunity to express themselves in an economical, non academic environment supported by professional crew members and actors. By helping us with “Dollars and Sense,” you’ll play a big part in fostering a generation of directors interested in making films in sharp contrast to our current cultural trends. We need to see more evocative, emotive film making! “Dollars and Sense” will provide us with a significant tool to represent this goal by helping us to seek future funding for this larger-scale project’s full realization. PLEASE JOIN OUR FIRMAMENT TODAY!!!Shooting for the Stars:Pledge US $5 or more YOU’RE A TWINKLER! - We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, as well as a big thank you on Facebook! Pledge US $10 or more YOU’RE SPARKLING! - A personal thank you on Facebook and an exclusive digital file of 5 Exclusive Color-Graded Production Stills from our black and white film.  Use them as screen savers!Pledge US $25 or more YOU’RE A GUIDING LIGHT! - A thank you call from the producers and all of the above gifts, too!Pledge US $40 or more YOU ARE BRILLIANT! - An link to Nick Bradshaw’s Super Short Film: "Harold and the Vase" (via VIMEO password) and all of the above gifts, too!Pledge US $50 or more YOU ARE LUMINOUS! - An link to Nick Bradshaw’s Super Short Film: Scene from THE SCENE (via VIMEO password), and all of the above gifts, too! (Warning: SCENE contains adult language).Pledge US $100 or more YOU’RE RADIANT! - A thank you in the credits, and a Digital link to "Dollars and Sense" (via VIMEO password) and all the above gifts, too! (Link Delivery Date: TBA)Pledge US $150 or more YOU ARE DAZZLING! - A signed copy of the screenplay by Nick and John, and all of the above gifts, too!Pledge US $225 or more YOU ARE RESPLENDENT! - A digital copy of John’s Audio Book tracing the journey of DOLLARS AND SENSE, and all of the above gifts, too!Pledge US $300 or more YOU ARE STUNNING! - An invitation to a Private Cast and Crew Screening of "Dollars and Sense," and all of the above gifts, too! (Date of Screening: TBA)Pledge US $500 or more YOU ARE A CHILD OF RA! - You’ll be credited an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER in the film and on IMDB, and all of the above gifts, too!Pledge US $1000 or more Rah! Rah! You are RA ITself! - You’ll be credited as an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER in the film and on IMDB, and all of the above gifts, too! Cast and Crew Bios: John Alban Coughlan - Screenwriter, Producer, FatherWinner of The Kevin Kline Award, The Genesius Award and The Edward Albee National Playwrights Conference Panelists Choice Award, John Alban Coughlan was raised just outside of Boston.  A graduate of Boston University, John was educated by two outstanding theatre professionals, Kevin Kynock and Maxiene Klein. John has been at the helm of both C&H Works with co-artistic directors, Gayle Hudson and Julian Webber, and IncoacT with co-artistic director, Chuck Blasius.  Missions for both companies included the development and production of plays exclusively written by actors. John himself is the author of three plays including TIMBER LAKE: AMERICAN PULP, OF LIVES AND LEAVES and THE SIDE SHOW SOUL. Awards Panelists and honorees included Arnold Wesker, Ed Bullins, John Guare, Lloyd Richards, August Wilson and Arnold Wesker.  John prides himself in his diversity of interests as actor, director, playwright and acting coach.Nick Bradshaw - Director, Producer, Dir. of PhotographyAward-Winning Playwright and up-and-coming Writer Director based out of Brooklyn, New York, Nick Bradshaw is a rising senior at Marymount Manhattan College. With a background in video production and writing spanning back to his childhood years, Nick began his career with short films on YouTube and working with his high school theatre department to cut his teeth as a young director. Since moving to New York and beginning College, Nick continued to hone his skills and founded his own Production Company. Serving as the Owner and Operator of Bay One Entertainment since 2017, and continuing to be an avid filmmaker and content producer, Nick has worked in a wide range of positions and departments over his career in both a freelance and professional setting. Over the past year, Nick worked as the Executive Producer and a Staff Writer for an Original Sketch Comedy Series, "UnWatchable," directing the Pilot episode as well.  Aaron Gaines - AlexAaron Gaines has appeared Off-Broadway with the Irish Repertory Theatre, Peccadillo Theatre Company, Metropolitan Playhouse, and Shakespeare Forum. Regional credits include the LEXington Theatre Company, Shakespeare Theatre (D.C.), Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, and Utah Shakespeare Festival. Film credits include Wasted and Kingdom Coming. In 2014, he was a guest actor with Lyrica Chamber Music’s presentation of The Kreutzer Affair, featuring the award-winning Enso String Quartet.  Aaron graduated from California State University Fullerton and has studied with the McCaskill Studio and the Upright Citizens Brigade. aaron-gaines.com  Glenn Bassett - Production Designer Set and Production Design work includes sets for commercials, ad campaigns, editorial, runway and theatre for such clients as: The New York Times, W Magazine, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Gucci, The Kirk Douglas Theatre, The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, Cotuit Center for the Arts and Ivoryton Playhouse. Upcoming sets include: Pagliacci for Salt Marsh Opera, Forbidden Broadway (Off-Broadway) and Art Direction for the short film, Marble-Eyed Tanner. Graduate of Parsons School of Design. Blake Rozelle - CinematographerBlake Rozelle is an incoming senior at Pace University majoring in Digital Cinema and Filmmaking. He has had a long passion for filmmaking doing freelance and creating personal projects since the beginning of high school. This semester he will be going for his third internship as an editor for Engle Entertainment on 42nd St. He hopes to work in the television industry as a DP or editor in the future. Chayan Sanchez - Field Mixer/Audio DesignerSound editor, sound designer and producer of electronic music with more than 14 years of experience. Nick Gilchrist - Boom Mic Operator/Field MixerNick Gilchrist is an aspiring Producer with a background in Theater, and a passion for Film. After working as a Co-Executive Producer on the up and coming sketch comedy show "UnWatchable" he's now enjoying the more serious themes which propel "Dollars and Sense." Phillip Bevers - Composer A blossoming actor and composer based out of New York, Phillip Bevers, strives to bring his love of melodies and memories to give the audience a soundtrack to reality. He is an auditory storyteller with a hunger to find the perfect sound for every moment in life. Darin Chumbley - Production Still Photography(All photos seen on this campaign were taken by Darin Chumbley, Picture DLC Photography - picturedlc.com)Finally, On a Very Personal Note:It’s been my greatest pleasure working with these extraordinarily talented people. It’s so hard to believe that we were strangers only a few months ago when today we share so much now in committing ourselves wholeheartedly to this project. There’s a wide range of generations here communicating from the heart and delivering from the soul. Please take a moment if you will to browse through the collected bios here. There’s more than just the ‘kindness of strangers’ in this enterprise we’ve committed ourselves to. There’s the bonding of lasting friendships.

The Atomic Gorilla is the third film from 3/4 time Productions. It involves the story of a gorilla kidnapped by aliens and between a radiation belt and unthinkable experiments the gorilla becomes super charged, escapes from the aliens' grasp and comes back to Earth to go on a rampage.The Atomic Gorilla will be made regardless of whether we reach our goal. If we surpass our goal then the extra funds will be used to pay actors more money and maybe add better special effects to the film

*10% of all proceeds will go to AGE UK charity foundation to help the most vulnerable in this fight against COVID-19. Details will be published here. We thank you all for your generosity!LOGLINEAn eccentric bored housewife masterminds a heist, enlisting her hapless nephew and his flat-broke friend. Her obsession with social media brings about unexpected results.THE STORYWe live in a time when social media platforms are the most popular and convenient ways of communicating and sharing our lives. This dark comedy captures the way social media alters our perception of others and even ourselves. People are now challenged to create a persona and are willing to share the most personal or meaningless moments of their lives. Today, the moment we stop posting and ‘entertaining’, we start to ‘fade away’.BOOKED is about the limits and risks some people are willing to take by exhibiting their lives; it illustrates how easy it is to get trapped in a narcissistic and miserable state by seeking virtual attention. Where should we draw the line between acceptable and excessive use?  SCREENWRITER/ ACTRESS Maria is a Method actress and a scriptwriter.  She has worked for many years as a broadcasting journalist for the BBC World Service. She has also run the Russian Film Week in the UK as Head of PR until she decided to dedicate all her time to working in the film industry.Maria has now several short film scripts, one feature and a series pilot. She has worked as an actress on many  productions: Killing Eve, McMafia, Love Sarah, Ashens and the Polybius Heist, La Petite Morte, Red Mage, Depth of Field, played a lead in Rehearsal, an LGBTQ short drama, submitted to a lot of film festivals. Maria wrote the script and stars in BOOKED, her first short film production. She also works with Russian Classics Theatre, a theatre production company in based London. In 2019 with a group of like-minded individuals Maria has started Film Mash Productions in order to bring together aspiring film enthusiasts from all over the world.DMITRY DEVDARIANI / DIRECTOR Dimitry Devdariani was born in Tbilisi, Georgia. He has an MA in Comparative Anthropology. In 2002 Dimitry moved to London, where he studied Eurythmy; drama; acting at the School of the Science of Acting; theatre directing at Act Provocateur International (under Victor Sobchak). Dimitry works now mainly as a theatre director and to date has staged more than forty productions, which include: Antigone, Uncle Vanya, Little Tragedies by Alexander Pushkin, Alexander Kuprin’s Sorceress, A Morning with Guy Burgess by John Morrison, Stanislaw Lem’s Solaris, Luigi Pirandello’s Man with the Flower in His Mouth. Dimitry has also worked in radio theatre, staged a musical and has tried his hand in film. He worked as a casting director on an award-winning film Perfect Baby. Dimitry is also a playwright and his plays The Window, Ear and Sunday Angel, A Spoonful of Sadness, The Storm will Sing for You, Colour Wrong and Romantique were staged in the UK. Dimitry teaches acting at Academia Musica Nova and is the artistic director of Russian Classics Theatre London.LUKE FOAMES / ACTORLuke Foames is a London based actor and got his first taste with a short student film Too Drunk to Stand Up; inclining him to pursue acting further. He trained privately in theatre based acting; focusing on the Stanislavski Method. He also took the opportunity to further his acting knowledge by taking part in acting for screen workshops focusing on many different techniques, including the Meisner technique and inner monologues with Becky Sharpe. Film Mash Productions began there and the group is now working on BOOKED, which is their first major project as a team. Luke is very excited about this project because it gives everyone involved an opportunity to broadcast their acting abilities and other skills. Luke is also a skilled professional sound engineer. The projects Luke has worked on previously include, The Perfect Date, Chained, and Martin & The Magic Muffins. Other work has included Bulletproof and No Time to Die. Luke is now working in the upcoming project How Life Begins with Lynn Ruth Miller.PAWAN SAHNI / ACTORPawan is a London based actor who trained with Brian Timoney at the Actors Studio studying Мethod Аcting as incorporated by Strasberg and devised by Stanislavski. From there on he was involved in many theatre shows with director Gavin McAlinden.  Pawan also participated in a lot of short films and took many acting classes, where he met like minded individuals: as a result, Film Mash Productions was created  with the idea in mind of creating work and making collaborations within the industry. The idea of making a short film to use for showreel material came whilst taking part in an Acting for Screen course with Becky Sharpe, but then evolved into something bigger. BOOKED is the team’s first major project, Pawan has currently finished filming in the feature film 83.ANASTASIA RAYKOVA / PRODUCERAnastasia graduated with a Master’s Degree in Filmmaking from the London Film School, where she had the opportunity to work as a director, camera operator and producer. Originally from Russia, Anastasia started making films as a hobby 15 years ago, but after producing an award-winning film Stars, she was encouraged to pursue a career in filmmaking.In 2011, Anastasia moved to Lisbon where she studied TV Production and worked on several film and TV projects. Now she lives and works in London. Anastasia worked on two feature films in 2018 including a challenging project Hidden Track, where she was associate producer and production supervisor. One project was acquired by the Russian TV and broadcast in June 2019. Her latest short film Miss was awarded the Jury prize at the International Film Festival in Portugal and has been accepted into other film festivals. Currently Anastasia is writing her first feature script and preparing to shoot her next short film, which will be a proof of concept for a bigger project. ANDREW G. OGLEBY / ACTORAndrew G. Ogleby is Spotlight registered actor, who has performed in many various stage productions, including works by Gogol and Shakespeare. In addition, he has written and performed in two of his own short plays as well as a full-length pantomime. In terms of screen, Andrew has appeared/starred in a wide-variety of film (both short and feature length) and produced the screenwriting for various film scenes. Lastly, he  has extensive experience as a supporting artist, including detailed featured work and performing various acting-double roles in major film/TV productions.  CAMILA BORGHESANI / ACTRESSCamilla Borghesani is a London based actress who graduated from the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts. Born in London to an American father and a Russian mother, she is bilingual in English and Russian at a native level. Her acting experience includes theatre, film and voiceover work. While she was training in Russia, she took a Shakespeare course at LAMDA. As for her recent work, Camilla acted in Dito Tsitsadze’s new film “Inhale-Exhale” (the role of Ana) which premiered last summer at the Shanghai film festival, and HBO’s new miniseries “Catherine the Great” where she plays a lady-in-waiting. At the moment she is preparing for her next role in Russian Glurjidze’s new film “Antiques” .AMIR EBRAHIM / ACTORAmir Ebrahim has trained with schools such as Jigsaw and Stagecoach and later attended London South Bank University/LSBU on the BA Drama and Performance course. Amir has trained mainly with the Stanislavski Method but incorporates it with the practises of practitioners such as Uta Hagen, Strasberg, Meisner, Overlie and more. Whilst at LSBU he was trained by Gill Foster the influential teacher of Hollywood Actor David Oyelowo and was trained by British Playwright, Director and TV Actor Alex McSweeney. Since beginning his BA and completing it, Amir has performed and been credited in the UK, USA and Canada.  WHY WE NEED YOUR HELPWe can create this amazing short film with £6500. This amount will cover our costs for cast, crew, food, locations, props, post-production... everythingWe’re aiming to produce a short film that will be considered for different festivals. We believe we can accomplish this with the strength of the screenplay, the talent of our team, our carefully planned film festival run and most importantly your support.Achieving this goal would be mind-blowing, so we want to make sure to give you in return! In exchange for your support, we have a wide selection of perks available. OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELPWe understand that not everyone can afford to financially contribute to our project. But don't worry, there are plenty of FREE ways to help us get this film funded and made.You can still help us out by sharing our campaign! It's very easy and we'd really appreciate it.Thank you for reading through our page, and considering donating to the project!

This campaign helps both me and you, the backer. YOU get up to 5 Producer credits on 5 Films on IMdb, I get a chance to create more projects for the future for you and my audience to see!!!This campaign will run for 25 days and I hope in those 25 days you will join me and help support Indie Film!My name is Kyle Hytonen, I am an award winning indie filmmaker based in Hamilton, Ontario. This is my IndieGoGo campaign, which is a way to raise funds for future projects but also give back to my generous backers.This campaign is pretty basic at it's core. The major aspect of this campaign is you, the backer. I strive myself on campaigns where both the backer and campaigner reap the rewards of a successful campaign.That is why I am offering you as a potential backer the opportunity to become a part of not just one, or even three....but FIVE films that I have created over the years.The contributions will go towards helping me create more projects and fulfill them to reality.Most of the contributions will go towards new film equipment: microphones, wireless systems, camera gear (lens, stabilization)  and also be put towards the production of my next project.My cast and crew are important to me and the more funds I have available for them on set, makes them happier and ultimately, the project better.As a struggling filmmaker, what more could you ask?Other Ways You Can HelpSome people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help:Ask folks to get the word out and make some noise about your campaign.And that's all there is to it. Thank you for checking out my campaign! 

We still have roles available for the high roller package! *FINAL STRETCH GOAL* $210,000! Bridge of the Doomed zombie creature film begins filming October 7th, 2019. Pre-production is going amazing and we have all our locations, crew and talent locked in. We are excited to begin production and make a great film. Please claim one of the many perks and join our film family. Let's make a great zombie film!     Michael Paré has just joined our cast of Bridge of the Doomed. Michael Paré is known for playing the lead in "Eddie and the Cruisiers", "Tunnel Rats" and "Streets of Fire". Kate Watson has signed on to do the role of Sgt. Hernandez Sarah French has signed on to the play the lead role of Susan. SYNOPSIS: A group of soldiers are ordered to hold a bridge during a zombie outbreak, but what lives underneath the bridge, proves to be even more deadly. We need your help to make zombie horror film history! Claim a perk and join our team! Be a part of a fresh and original story and help us bring this vision to the big screen! Producers Michael and Sonny Mahal, following in the success of their recent "Attack of the Unknown starring Robert LaSardo, Richard Grieco and Tara Reid" “Bus Party To Hell” starring Tara Reid and "Art of the Dead" starring Richard Grieco and Tara Reid, they are ready to conquer the world of horror and thrills again with “Bridge of the Doomed”. With a passion for bringing new and exciting stories to the big screen while expanding the scope of filming in the Vegas Community, Michael and Sonny will once again knock this production out of the park!     Here is the 30 second trailer for our last feature "Attack of the Unknown" starring Richard Grieco, Robert LaSardo and Tara Reid. (the film is currently in post-production and will be shopped at American Film Market in November of 2019). Here is the trailer for Bus Party to Hell starring Tara Reid. This movie is currently released in over 18,500 Redbox locations across the United States. This is huge for an Indie Film! This was funded through Indiegogo and is in every other Redbox in America. You can also get it on all major cable and VOD platforms.

"Asking for help is one of the hardest things anyone can do in life. In my own experience, I believed asking others for guidance, or assistance, or help when I didn't have the strength to complete an exigent task, or have the energy to continue 'showing up' in various areas of my life meant that I was somehow weak. I believed if I couldn't solve my own issues -- and I know myself better than others -- how can anyone else solve them for me, or give me the tools I  need to be able to solve them. I didn't want to be weak, I wanted to be strong, to be able to say 'I got this, don't worry about me.' It wasn't until further into college where I realized that asking for help, and truly being vulnerable and honest does not make one weak, but actually makes one strong. Acknowledging that one cannot do everything alone,  even what may seem to be a conquerable task for an individual, is okay, and a sign of true strength. We're all made perfect in our weaknesses, and if we don't accept those, then how can we ever be truly strong?Being an artist and a storyteller, my goal in life is to share stories with the world that tackle what lies at the core of our humanity: our struggles, our foibles, our strengths, our triumphs, our...weaknesses. I believe that the best art is made when a person can look at a screen or a stage and see themselves in characters and moments, and in turn, find their own importance to the world. Taking what I've learned from being an actor, a writer, and also from acknowledging my own struggles, I found using art for my aforementioned goal is the best way to share a piece of my own story and to do so in a way that's both entertaining, thought-provoking, and resonating. Enter...a short film musical." - Nolan RobinsonThe ProjectAfter creating and producing the Web Series, "Where's Noah?" a comedy that chronicled the life of black student attending a predominately white University, I decided that for my sophomore effort I wanted to combine both what I've learned from film making and my music theater education. "Grief Night Club" will be a 20-25 short film musical that combines the talents of the students in Northwestern University's School of Communication as well as the Bienen School of Music. This original musical, with the script, lyrics, orchestrations and choreography all created by students will allow audiences into the mind of the protagonist, Jordan, and his journey in understanding who he is. This idea is loosely inspired by my own life! We are even fortunate to have cast Golden Globe Nominee Jennifer Grey as the voice of the character Dr. J!   Nolan on the set of "Where's Noah?"The music style of the film will be jazz influenced, with traces of the funk and pop genres (of the 70s and today). I was inspired by the electric bass groove in the canon of Stevie Wonder, and in the Broadway musical HAIR, as well as the work of Justin Hurwitz in the LA LA LAND score. Working with the composer, Joe Nedder, we're able to create a sound for the film that sounds both familiar and new. The score will include twelve instruments:Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone,  Violins, Violas, and Cello.The dancing of the film, by Tucker DeGregory, is inspired by Jerome Robbins, particularly WEST SIDE STORY. Also, given that the "Grief Night Club" is a world inside of Jordan's own head, we've discussed the style of the movement in Wayne CIlento's WICKED choreography and somehow incorporating "other-worldly" style into this piece. In determining the feel for the piece, some members of the team created a mood board. The beginning of the film is in black and white, as Jordan is in a state of sadness and anger, then gradually become color as he enter the "Grief Night Club." The beginning mood of the filmThree stages of color throughout the middle and end of the filmThe ProcessCurrently we are in the pre-production stage of the film. This includes: composing the music, contracting our musicians, finding actors, and getting our crew. The script has been in several drafts since November, with the most recent one (January 2020) being close to final. Our production stage will be a three week process from March 30th - April 11th. This includes rehearsals, filming, and recording. Our post-production stage will commence as soon as that ends. This stage will include editing of the film, which includes sound mixing and engineering (which will be the bulk of our costs for the project), and advertising/marketing.We Need YOU!While we have the artists in creating this, it is only by your generous support that we can truly make this happen. From video equipment rentals, to our sound engineer, this isn't a cheap project, and EVERY donation will count. Great art is made through collaboration, and we'd like to have you on board as collaborators to ensure this idea will become a reality. Thank you in advance!!

My name is Karl Dyzee Alba, a retired world champion Bboy (Break Dancer) who has dedicated my life and energy to build and develop the Breakin culture and industry. A street culture which has saved countless lives from rough upbringings, mine included. I have finally came upon the opportunity to produce the first ever ultimate Bboy sneaker, created and designed specifically for Breakin through the community, just in time to debut as an official sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Short Summary In the 25 years I’ve been Bboyin, finding the perfect shoes to Break in has always been a problem for me. Every good Breakin shoe has a few good qualities that make them ideal for dancing in, but wouldn’t it be great to have a shoe that is designed to have all the best qualities that a Bboy needs? In my Bboy Journey, I tried breakin in every type of popular shoe for Breakin, took me a while to finally find sneakers that I’d love to break in. Those shoes were hard to come by. I always end up buying more than one pair, because I never know when I would see them next. Strangely, I knew that even my favorite sneaker types I had worn for years, could and should be better for Breakin. The problem was that these shoes weren’t made for Breakin, and it’s nearly impossible for these huge brands to notice of us, let alone make a better breakin sneaker for us. Also, what really bothered me was despite how huge our Bboy & Bgirl community spends on sneakers, while making these big brands become famous through hip hop and Breakin’s explosion since the 80’s, how much do these Brands give back to our Breakin community? Sure, sometimes they sponsor us here and there, but for them, they don’t care if Bboyin lives or dies, unlike skateboarding shoe companies who know that if skating dies, so does their brand! Therefore, they give back a lot to keep developing and building up the Skate culture... but who do we have? So, when I was approached by the owner of a sneaker factory and asked if I would like to create a Bboy shoe, I told them that I could design the best Bboy sneaker shoe in the world if they could make it. I’ll never forget the day they handed me the alpha Bboy sneaker prototypes, my heart almost stopped, and I knew right there and then that these were the best Breakin sneakers I have ever laid my eyes on. With that said, I am now releasing the pre-sale for the first design called the “Numbawonz”. Why? Because they’re the first sneakers designed specifically for Breakin, they are the prototypes So far, they are the best shoes for Bboyin ever! Those are pretty bold claims to make, and yes I’m sure there are Bboys out there who the shoe won’t fit (pun intended), but this sneaker was created for the culture, by the community, and will be continued to be developed and refined by the Bboys and Bgirls. So here are the top 10 Bboy Qualities & Benefits of the Dyzee Numbawonz! Very light, but not too light Durable double stitched high-quality materials Comfy as can be Flexy Soles (for crouching floorwork) Non-Bulky Thin Soles (for the threaders) Soft insoles (for the flippers) Soft outsoles (for the arm steppers) Good grip, but not too grippy Visually eye drawing Hip Hop Culturally inspired & represented (by graffiti arrows) The Dyzee Bboy sneakers are more high quality than all the other famous sneaker brands who if they matched these qualities would need to significantly raise their prices. Now a lot of people may wonder, is the Bboy & Bgirl community even ready for a high quality Breakin shoe? With the rapid rise of a Pro-Breakin battle industry and it's inclusion into the 2024 Paris Olympics, I sincerely believe that now is the time for the Breakin culture to finally have a product of its own that can be also sold to the general audience. The formula is simple, the Bboys and Bgirls make the brand famous (like it did to the other famous sports brands) and the brand gives back to support the Bboy community like it should be! What We Need & What You Get The sneaker factory owner has invested significantly in the research and development of the beta prototypes according to the 10 required qualities, forgoing the huge design and development costs. Now that we have the working prototypes, we need to raise the capital to start the business and production, and further more pay for the minimum factory order of 3000 pairs. Therefore, I have their approval to organize a community “Pre-sale”, for the first 150-300 pairs of sneakers to test and prove that there is a desire for Breakin to have our own kicks! If minimum 150 pairs are pre-sold ($15,000 USD), then the first batch will be made for only the testing and feedback before starting the company. If 300 + pairs get pre-sold ($30,000 USD), then the sneaker factory will begin the full mass production of the Numbawonz and further invest financially as a partner in the creation of the first ever Bboy Sneaker & Battle wear company! "Breakin" it down in more detail:For the Dyzee Threadz & Footworks Sneaker company "Numbawonz" presale supporters, I have set up some perks just for you! Be the first to rock the first Breakin Sneaker in history! It won't be until 2020-2021 until the brand officially launches. 20% off all future Dyzee Threadz sneakers 3M reflective material arrow option and animal cruelty free materials (black sneaker only) 10% the for the first 10 early bird supporters OPTIONAL (if you "like" the sneaker) Join the official Research, Feedback group. Help shape the evolution and progress of the ultimate Breakin Shoe Vote on the proposed upgrades and changes. Each presale sneaker you purchase = a vote! LASTLY (If you really LOVE the sneaker) Join the future Cultural Marketing Program. Earn extra income for telling your Bboy and Bgirl friends "watz gooood" In 2017, through my vlog, I announced that I would launched a Bboy Battle Business prototype that could give Breakin crews an opportunity to earn a living from their passion, which by the community was dubbed "The Plan". In just 4 months after officially launching a Bboy social club, mini battle arena & multi-purpose venue, I have successfully proven that I can turn a Bboy crew "Dream Runnerz" into an official city recognized Pro Breakin team who has monthly showdowns against rival cities, in the small city of Chiayi in Taiwan. With that said, majority of my money is tied up in the Bboy Battle Business and developing the league. However, I was approached with this amazing opportunity to build the perfect Breakin sneaker, which has always been a dream of mine. Breakin saved my life when I was a teenager growing up in a rough neighborhood, from a broken family, hanging out with the wrong crowd. I believe in the power of this dance, artform, street culture and will continue dedicating my life to building, promoting and developing it. If this sneaker will one day force other brands to fully support our culture by spending millions for a piece of the growing market share like they've done with skateboarding, then whether this sneaker succeeds or fails, it will be all worth it to me. But if this sneaker brand succeeds, my dream is to build a brand that will treat the Breakin culture way that skate brands treat their skaters. According to the international Association of Skateboard Companies, a healthy skateboarding community = a healthy skateboarding business. Risks & Challenges One of the biggest challenges that we face is the existing sneaker brands ingrained in the culture, and the community support for them, despite the brands not making sneakers specifically designed for Breakin, nor no longer supporting the culture and if so at a minimum. Our goal to overcome this will be the constant education of the Bboy culture and the continuous development of a Breakin industry, which has been the life mission of Karl Dyzee Alba, who has contributed heavily into the development of the pro-Bboy industry through the development of the first criteria based judging system, his educational Breakin vlogs, and his rival city Breakin League developed in Taiwan and promotion of his Bboy Battle Business. Other Ways You Can Help Please share this campaign with everyone you know that might be interested. Any help or publicity is very much appreciated!

  Overview Aircon Watch is a new, revolutionary product that will allow you to get that much-needed thermal satisfaction without disturbing a soul. You can warm yourself up or cool yourself down, even if you are out in the scorching sun, or in a frigid winter’s night. We will continue to provide the best product possible and most importantly, we will not limit our self to any one region or country, as everyone is entitled to try our technology. Like we said in our campaign use it any place, any time. By the way, we can give you the reassurance that we will ship our product for two main reasons: one we are based of Hong Kong one of the biggest ports in the world shipping products every where in the world, and we will work with the best to get the product to our backers, and two China is so close that we will be able to fix any issue with the assembly line at any time within hours. So rest assured that we will give you the best posible product available on the market. In respect to our product we have developed a product that will not only give you cold or hot at the push of a button, but we have actually taken the time to think about the person that`s going to use our product. We have created a simplistic user interaction, so that a child will know how to use our product. We have also created a more traditional style of watch, making it even more user friendly so that anyone can use it. Our interchangeable straps will give you the confidence that you need to be able to wear your Aircon Watch with any clothes you desire. Apart from all those things we think that we live in a world were wireless technology is a must, so why would you connect your watch to an ugly cable. The Aircon Watch uses a magnetically attached wireless charging that we will provide in the box. For this and many other reason even simple ones like being able to have the time and date. We will continue to develop our product, and to make it the best posible one on the market. Thank you so much for all the great support that you have given us and we look forward to continue.   Life has many troubles and some of them are defined by climate. Maybe you are too hot on a summer’s day and wish you could take all your clothes off. Or, perhaps you are too cold during winter and can’t even send a text because your hands are too shaky from shivering.   Why we can apply this to our body?   A close look at the complex systems that keep us functioning can inspire awe. Such is the case with the body's complicated temperature-regulating mechanism. This intricate apparatus balances heat production with heat loss, keeping the body at a temperature just right for optimal function. This balancing act is directed automatically and seamlessly by the hypothalamus, a small portion of the brain that serves as the command center for numerous bodily functions, including the coordination of the autonomic nervous system. Much like a thermostat regulates the temperature inside your home, the hypothalamus regulates your body temperature, responding to internal and external stimuli and making adjustments to keep the body within one or two degrees of 98.6 degrees. Ref:1 How it works?   What if we could change the signal that our nervous system sends to the brain by using the Aircon watch to generate pulses of heat or cold. With this method we can make our body start to feel more aware of the temperatures and thus stabilize our sensations According to a 2012 research conducted by Standford University, with a cooling glove, heat exchange is possible through the extremities especially the wrist and palms area. Ref:5 The Aircon watch maintains does temperatures, demonstrated in the test video, reaching the lowest temperature of 12 degrees Celsius and reaching a max temperature of 40 degrees Celsius. These temperatures do not disrupt the upper and lower pain threshold. what it does allow us is to reach faster surface cooling temperatures, 28 degrees Celsius or 82 F. While the Aircon watch gives you the sufficient temperatures to allow your body to feel the changes, we have to remember that this pulse of heat and cold come in intervals of 15 seconds on and 15 seconds off. This Method makes the battery last longer and by sending these pulses of temperature change your body can react each time as if it was a new sensation. We have selected the wrist as the best possible place to use our technology, since a lot of major blood vessels and nerves are closer to the skin in this area of the body, and thus giving us the best chance to achieve the most effective temperature changes. (point, n.d.) The pulse points. These areas of the body are most commonly known are very effective when trying to bring your temperature down or raising it, usually people run warm or cold water on their wrist to achieve this effect, but what we are proposing is similar to what WUSA 9 news tried during a segment earlier this year. project video thumbnail PLAY (wusa9 news, n.d.) Bibliography     Watch Technique   The secret is in the straps, it contains a small device that has within it our ClimaCon technology. This tiny device will fit on the inner wrist in an area where the nerves are closer to the skin surface so as to allow for maximum transfer of temperature. The watch can be used during any temperature, any season or any time zone. Imagine that you putting an ice cube on your pulse points (think wrists and sides of your neck) or running them under cold water will cool you down instantly. Since the blood vessels in those areas are close to the surface of your skin, the cold will bring your body temp down much quicker. Ref:6 Why does this technique work?   Abstract, Physical work, high ambient temperature and wearing protective clothing can elevate body temperature and cardiovascular strain sufficiently to degrade performance and induce heat-related illnesses. We have recently developed an Arm Immersion Cooling System (AICS) for use in military training environments and this paper will review literature supporting such an approach and provide details regarding its construction. Extremity cooling in cool or cold water can accelerate body (core temperature) cooling from 0.2 to 1.0 °C/10 min vs. control conditions, depending on the size/surface area of the extremity immersed. Arm immersion up to the elbow results in greater heat loss than hand- or foot-only immersion and may reduce cardiovascular strain by lowering heart rate by 10–25 beats/min and increase work tolerance time by up to 60%. The findings from studies in this paper support the use of AICS prototypes, which have been incorporated as part of the heat stress mitigation procedures employed in US Army Ranger Training and may have great application for sports and occupational use.       Your Place, Your Rules Doing any outdoor activity most times depends on the temperature and the climate. On the other hand, being inside all depends on if your heater or air conditioner is on and using up electricity. The Aircon watch offers the convenience that you need by freeing you from an energy wasting air conditioner, never limiting you to the outside temperature, and all within the form of a small watch. Office Man No worries! As we know, there are many people wearing suits even in the summer time, or uniforms in outdoor work, now you have the solution. Outdoor Lover If you go running or outdoor photography Aircon Watch could be your best friend.     Menopause One of the reasons why we developed this product was to help women during menopause. Menopause often has hot flashes which can be extremely annoying to the extent where it becomes painful. But what if you could get some relief from a small device that emits a soothing cool temperature.     Why we need it in the office? It may be the middle of summer, but you’d never know from looking around offices, where, on the hottest days of the year, it’s not uncommon to see workers wrapped up in sweaters at their desks. As temperatures outside rise, most corporate office buildings become hermetically sealed, air-conditioned ice cubes, forcing workers everywhere to grab a Snuggie. In a study of government office buildings, for instance, 60% of workers complained of thermal stress–that they’re too hot or too cold in their workplace. Why can’t we manage to keep offices at a comfortable temperature? Ref.2 Men are fine in shirt-sleeves, but the women have to wear cardigans and scarves. First, the metabolic rate varies enormously—depending on height, weight, fitness, the type of work, and of course, gender. Women usually have both lower height and weight, and a higher percentage of body fat than men. In fact modern researchers reckon women pump out about a third less heat than men do, and so don't need as much cooling. The second problem is also obvious—women tend to wear lighter clothing, and expose more skin. In an office you don't often see a man's naked knees. Ref.2 Same Room Different Temperature In the office or at home, everyone might have different temperatures. Within a lot of research, we've found the answer. Sleep Discomfort Having those dreaded night sweats and you can’t turn on the air conditioner because your wife has cold hand? Night Sweating and Cold Hands If you suffer from night sweats and cold hands, you can now finally have a cozy night. Climbing   Outdoor Activities If you like climbing, running, biking, outdoor photography, Aircon Watch could be your best friend.   Tested The Aircon Watch has been tested with more than a hundred people and using several prototypes. Our experienced design team has worked for more than two years in research and development, to improve Aircon Watch and reach the design and level that we are at today. See What Our Beta Tester Say       Charging Connector 5 Seconds   Aircon Watch can raise temperature in just 5 seconds, because we have improved the thermal electricity technology by using Climacon (patent pending) Technology, which is faster way to cool down the thermal system. There is a problem of the thermal pad, it releases heat when generating cold, this technology usually needs a heat sink to reduce the temperature of the pad to make it cooler. We have spent 2 years improving the reduction of heat, in order to make more efficient.   Global Warming Global warming is gradually destroying the Earth’s entire ecosystem, so why not turn that A/C off and turn on the AirCon Watch. It most definitely will help keep your pocket fuller and your body cooler.   Thanks for the DOT team Javin, the world top 10 crowdfunding video team to help us to shoot our video, it was a really worth for it and the price is competitive in the market.

Meet Immi We’re creating the first battery powered watch with inbuilt technology that allows you to track your menstrual cycle. It’s a simple, convenient, and stylish way to connect with your cycle, without being connected to an app.       Knowing the time of day, and the time of the month There are menstrual trackers on the market where you can track your cycle by inputting data into an app on your smartphone or smartwatch. What sets immi apart is that our watch is battery powered and it's not linked to an app or a smart device. This means that this first-of-its-kind watch: Is independent from an app or a smart device Isn’t bulky like a wearable, as it doesn’t house complicated tech in the device Is discrete and stylish Doesn’t rely on the wearer to update an app regularly Is socially conscious and helps women in low resource communities who cannot afford a smart device       More knowledge, more control   "Owning a watch is both a responsibility and a tool for girls living in extreme poverty. Since there are no clocks or calendars at home or at school, girls with watches can plan and be on time. An immi watch will provide critical information to track her menstrual cycle too, and empower her."   The Girls Foundation of Tanzania, 2019   Young women in low-resource communities have few, if any, opportunities to track their menstrual cycle. It's important to track your menstrual cycle so you know when you're due on your period, when you're in your most fertile window, and to learn about your behaviours and moods during the different stages. It is estimated that millions of school-aged girls are forced to stay at home each month around the time they’re menstruating. This is because they don’t know exactly when their period will start and they can’t afford sanitary products so don’t want to bleed at school. As well as this, schools often lack adequate sanitation facilities so managing your period and attending class becomes a huge challenge. To address this challenge, immi is filling the gap by creating a battery powered watch which allows users to track each day of their cycle and pairing this with sanitary products. Our watch allows you to see vital information so you know when you are in your most fertile window, and when you are due on your next period. We are partnering with non-profit organisations who provide in-person female health education and menstrual hygiene to girls. By providing their beneficiaries with the watch as well, we can empower young women to track their cycle, be prepared and stay in school.   We're making period tracking fashionable, convenient, and accessible to anyone, anywhere.   A chance for change   We have partnered with six (and counting!) non-profit organisations globally. When you ‘Buy a watch for her’, it will go straight to one of their beneficiaries.   Our partner organisations based in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Vietnam, Ghana, Tanzania and Colombia (and a 7th in the UK!), focus on menstrual health and hygiene. By pairing the watch with sanitary products and in-person education, we can measure the impact this has on school attendance, knowledge about their own bodies, control during different parts of their cycle, and reduced stigma and shame around menstruation. We have three more non-profits based in Turkey, Nigeria and Bangladesh, who are queuing up to be on board for our pilot. If we exceed our target, we will have the ability to work with all of them, too! Thank you, in advance, we appreciate your support so much. If you're stuck for a Christmas gift and don't want to buy more 'stuff', then this may be the perfect present to buy on behalf of your family and friends! Our Progress So far, we've created Version 1 of our prototype (a big watch!) and tested the functionalities. Now we're making Version 2 (a normal sized watch…!) and doing some final tests before we go into production. By doing these first stages in-house, we are hugely saving on costs and are able to easily make the final necessary changes to the functionalities. We've chosen some designs, but we're still working to make them slimmer, and add some finishing touches.   Biodegradable Plastic digital version more suitable for humid climates:     Our Story   "I was on the plane listening to Madonna ‘Like a Prayer’ (obvs) when I realised that my cycle is just another measurement of time"   I'm Sarah Cottee and I’m the founder and CEO of immi. I spent 6 years working in the Philanthropic sector in South East Asia. During this time, over and over again I saw the issue of women not knowing about their menstrual cycle. I kept thinking about a way to solve this, not only for these women, but for myself too. I don’t like to use many connected devices or be on my smart phone the whole time. We needed an alternative solution that allowed you to track your cycle yourself. A way that didn’t require electricity or internet access. I was on the plane listening to Madonna ‘Like a Prayer’ (obvs) when I realised that my cycle is just another measurement of time…could we integrate this functionality into a battery powered watch? Madonna’s voice really did take me there. The first 'tech-y' person I spoke to about this gave me some great advice, he told me, 'don't talk tech to a tech person', then proceeded to introduce me to the those I needed to speak to in order to make this happen. There's a multitude of people to thank for helping me get to this stage, most notably, Tania Wu - engineer extraordinaire. Melanie Hughes, Aimee Cheung and Anusha Sugunasabesan have also done insane amounts of work to make immi come to life. Everyone who has listened to me talk about periods for way too long is also a total legend. Thank you. And to my mum, of course. We can rewind just a little bit further… The reason I knew more than just the basics about menstruation is because of my Grandma, Rosaleen Immelda (immi) Clearkin. Gaggs, as we called her, moved over to Liverpool, England, from Ireland at the age of 18 to train as a midwife. She was one of 12 children, and the only girl in her family who was allowed to continue her education past the age of 14. Later on in her career, in-between raising 5 children and working full time, she engaged in pioneering research at The University of Birmingham, finding out more about how to track menstruation and measure fertility. My mum and her sisters were guinea pigs in the research, with Gaggs taking their temperature and asking them about their cycle each day (great morning chats..!). She died just before I came up with this idea, so I asked my mum to download all of her knowledge to me, and that's how we got here. She’s been a constant source of inspiration driving this, and I miss her. Jessica (my older sister), Sarah (me) and Gaggs. Maybe this explains the risk taking behaviour, Gaggs was balancing me on top of ladders before I could walk..!   Other Ways You Can Help Support your local organisations who are focused on menstrual health and hygiene. Open the conversation with your friends (men included!) – it’s easy to ignore the things closest to us. By normalising it with those around you, you can feel more comfortable to normalise it when you're out in the world. Talk to your younger brothers, sisters, cousins, friends’ sons and daughters about periods – education starts at home. Sign up to our newsletter via our website to stay up to date with what we’re doing. Please pass this on to your friends and family. Thank you!