Our good friends Cameron and Lauren [1] are working on a new documentary film project called The Delegates [2]. They will be traveling to Denver for the Democratic Convention later this month with several different party members and explore the people and process behind the American party nominating system. With an historic convention this year, and I’m excited to see how the project turns out. Here’s a short clip they recently posted to the film’s blog [3]:
If you’re interested to learn more about their project, please read their full treatment/press release after the jump, including links to help contribute money, time or resources.
At the end of August, Lauren and I are flying to Denver to film the Democratic National Convention, an event that will surely be a significant moment in American history. We’re going there to make a new documentary about the people chosen to represent the Democratic voters, THE DELEGATES.
Our film will accompany four delegates, with diverse hometowns, backgrounds, and interests, as they take part in the hype and hope of the Convention. Along the way, the delegates will illustrate the personal side of the democratic process, and share what it is like for ordinary Americans to take part in this extraordinary event. The film will follow the delegates from the moment they arrive at the airport, to the hectic scene on the convention floor, around Denver and finally to Barack Obama’s historic acceptance speech at Mile High Stadium.
We’re working on this film with our friends from DoubleSpeak Media who took me to New Hampshire to cover the primary for The Huffington Post. Now, we’re putting together a bigger team so that we can cover as much as we can at this historic event.
Most documentaries are kick-started with money collected through donations from family and friends. So far, we’ve never wanted to go that route. But our next film is about a subject that matters to all of you, and we need your help.
The Obama campaign has taken traditional fundraising strategies and turned them upside-down: building momentum by bringing their appeal directly to small donors. Following in those footsteps, we’re asking for your contribution to help make THE DELEGATES a worthy document of a pivotal moment in American history.
Give as much or as little as you can–every little bit helps and will be appreciated. If you donate $25 or more, your name will appear in the credits. Donate $100 or more and you’ll also receive an advance copy of THE DELEGATES on DVD.
To learn more about the film, visit our website at:
http://www.thedelegates.net [4]
To donate right now, click here:
http://www.chipin.com/contribute/id/7a7c2418fb332bf9 [5]
Thanks so much!
Cameron
P.S. We’re trying to build a network of supporters. If you know anyone who might be interested in a film about the American political process, please forward them this email:
http://www.forwardtomyfriend.com/4dlra/e93e2e97b1363a9fc94d5de2eb09ca4e/ [6]
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