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Driven - The Marathon Swimming Documentary - Post Production

Without wetsuits, in the dead of night, three swimmers braved the cold open-ocean to realize a dream. Help by contributing towards post-production.

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Carpinteria, United States

$11,215 USD 118 backers

56% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

This is the story of the most incredible sport that no one has ever heard of.

Plunge into adventure as Driven explores the obscure yet fascinating sport of marathon swimming. Follow three individuals: swimming veteran Evan Morrison, novice swimmer and single-mom Cherie Edborg, and 13-year-old Fiona Goh as they attempt to swim up to 20 miles across the Santa Barbara Channel. In Frigid water, without wetsuits, in the dead of night, these three swimmers put everything on the line to chase a dream. With expert commentary by notable marathon swimming figureheads Ned Denison, Steven Munatones, David Yudovin, and Scott Zornig, this film illuminates this extraordinary but unheralded endurance sport and searches for what it really means to be driven.

Current Status:

Driven was completed in October 2013. The film will World Premier at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February 2014.

For information on DVD purchases, streaming, and digital downloading visit www.marathonswimmovie.com

For frequent updates, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/driventhemovie

Choose your Perk

A Cold Wet Virtual Hug

$10 USD

If you were here in font of us we'd douse ourselves in salt water and lay one on you, but a virtual hug will have to suffice. Thanks so much and don't forget to share our project on Facebook and Twitter!

4 claimed

Digital Download, Yes!

$25 USD

Far out! Thanks! Once the project is completed you will receive a link to a digital download of the film. Not only that, but your contribution helped pave the way to make this film a reality. Expected delivery - Spring 2013

39 claimed

DVD!

$50 USD

You will receive a DVD of the film upon completion - PLUS - all of the above benefits.

25 claimed

Memorialized!

$100 USD

Your name will appear in the credits for the film - PLUS - all of the above benefits.

36 claimed

Karma Machine

$200 USD

Your real reward here is our eternal gratitude, but you'll also receive a Driven poster autographed by the swimmers and producers - PLUS - all of the above benefits

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Skype with the Producers

$500 USD

You shine like a Garabaldi in a school full of sardines. And we mean that in the nicest way. You will receive one Skype session at a time of mutual convenience to chat with the producers about the making of this film or whatever floats your boat. PLUS - all of the above benefits.

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Private Home Screening

$800 USD

May Poseidon give you strength! You receive a private home screening with the producers (limited to Southern California, otherwise we will Skype with you). We'll bring the movie, popcorn, and candy to a residence of your choosing for a private screening. We'll regale you with stories of mid-channel filming bloopers... like that time both Ben's legs cramped at once and he almost drown while Evan just kept on swimming... PLUS Karma Machine level benefits.

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Associate Producer Credits

$1,000 USD

You will receive Associate Producer Credits in the film - PLUS - Home Screening level benefits.

1 claimed

David Yudovin Boat Excursion

$1,500 USD

World renown marathon swimmer, David Yudovin, will take up to two swimmers and two additional crew (4 total) out on his personal support boat, the Ocean Crystal (Newport Beach, CA), for a half-day (approx 3 hours) cruise and mentorship swim session. Must take place between late Spring - Fall 2013. PLUS - Associate Producer level benefits.

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Executive Producer Credits

$2,500 USD

You will receive Executive Producer credits in the film. We'll build a private shrine made of seashells in our backyards to honor you. You'll get the satisfaction of making our dream a reality and bringing much deserved attention to this sport - PLUS - Private Home Screening level benefits.

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