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Transform Me! 30 Years of Fandom

Help us complete our first feature documentary! By the fans & for the fans! Personal and provocative stories from 3 generations!

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Transform Me! 30 Years of Fandom

Transform Me! 30 Years of Fandom

Transform Me! 30 Years of Fandom

Transform Me! 30 Years of Fandom

Transform Me! 30 Years of Fandom

Help us complete our first feature documentary! By the fans & for the fans! Personal and provocative stories from 3 generations!

Help us complete our first feature documentary! By the fans & for the fans! Personal and provocative stories from 3 generations!

Help us complete our first feature documentary! By the fans & for the fans! Personal and provocative stories from 3 generations!

Help us complete our first feature documentary! By the fans & for the fans! Personal and provocative stories from 3 generations!

Dahveed Kolodny-Nagy
Dahveed Kolodny-Nagy
Dahveed Kolodny-Nagy
Dahveed Kolodny-Nagy
2 Campaigns |
Hollywood, United States
$2,221 USD 29 backers
14% of $15,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Highlights
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In the vein of Trekkies and Bronies, Transform Me provides a look at how ‘the most popular toy line in history’ has transformed the lives of its fans.  There’s Mr. Optimus Prime, the firefighter who legally changed his name after losing his father and adopting the role model of the Autobot leader. Daniel Ross, the actor who went to astounding lengths to become a part of the Transformers universe.  And there’s Jon and Karl Hartman, the brothers who amassed the most complete Transformers toy collection and started the BotCon.  And then there’s me, Dahveed, your guide to the Transformers fandom and a Transformers fan struggling to find his way.  Some of you may know me already from my appearance on the SyFy show ‘Collection Intervention.’ or have seen clips of this project at BotCon, the #1 Transformers Convention. This project spans ten years in the making with footage going back to the birth of Transformers 30 years ago. 

Along with in depth coverage of Transformers fans, the documentary takes a look at the origins of the Transformers franchise with writers Bob Budiansky, Flint Dille and Simon Furman.  The project features exclusive interviews with legendary Transformers voice talent including Peter Cullen, Scott McNeil, director Wally Burr, designers Aaron Archer, Eric Siebenaler, rock ‘n roll legend Stan Bush, celebrity Transformers fans such as Seth Green and many more! 


Why I Need Your Help

As life can sometimes go, I was forced to put this documentary on the shelf which personally killed me. About a year ago, I showed the footage to some friends (Industry Professionals) and they said the footage had a powerful narrative that reveals a side of  fandom yet to be told. They reviewed my footage and agreed this is basically done minus post production editing and cleanup. We decided then and there we are getting this in your hands this year. So with my new team,  we have made a promise and total commitment to complete Transform Me for the 30th anniversary of the Transformers brand. But we're going to need your help!

This project is truly a labor of love for myself and my small devoted crew.  We are independent filmmakers, not funded by Paramount Pictures or Hasbro.  There are advantages to being independent such as being able to tell the stories we feel are important as fans.  There are also some disadvantages. Obviously a big downside is having to fund the entire project ourselves!  So while the film itself may not have all the frills of a big budget Hollywood production, it will have an abundance of heart. 

I would also like to welcome renowned voice actors Tom Kenny and Gregg Berger to the campaign. Both have portrayed Transformers, are valued supporters and featured in our project. Gregg Berger is best known for his portrayal of the iconic dinobot Grimlock among other Transformers from the 80’s series.  He also voices Odie from Garfield, Cornfed Pig from Duckman and Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. Tom Kenny is best known for his portrayal Sponge Bob Square Pants but has voice many Transformers including Starscream from Transformers Animated and Wheelie and Skids from Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. 

WHERE YOUR $$ GOES

ALL of the money contributed towards making “Transform Me –the Transformers documentary” will go directly towards completing and distributing the movie.  

WHAT YOU GET!!We are adding new perks all the time!  

JUST ADDED! CARICATURES- EITHER Transformers Caricatures or Regular Caricatures- You specify! Universal Studios Caricature Artist Jake Bright will draw you as your favorite TF or any way you want! JUST $30! 

JUST ADDED! CARICATURES- EITHER Transformers Caricatures or Regular Caricatures- You specify! Universal Studios Caricature Artist Jake Bright will draw you as your favorite TF or any way you want! JUST $30! 

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JUST ADDED!! RARE TRANSFORMERS TOYS & CUSTOMS! The Perks on the project will be ones you like  but if there is something you don't see that you want just let me know!! WE WILL CREATE IT FOR YOU!!

You can get signed editions of my earlier projects, the 1994 BotCon Transformers comic book & the Transformer Awards and DVD!!  Producer credit on the film! And more! 

Perks

Hey Indiegogoers!  Whether or not you are a die-hard Transformers fan this documentary will move you with true personal and provocative stories!  Below is a preview of just one of these stories told by Daniel Ross.

Daniel Ross Preview Video

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SPREAD THE WORD

Just as the Transformers series has affected the lives of its fans, it is the fans that have made Transformers what it is today.  Fans deserve to have their voices heard.  Whether you choose to back this project or not, please help support the cause by spreading the word.

Transform Me Event Series  - More Events To Be Posted

I have aligned myself with a brilliant campaign manager Shane Morrison and some incredibly talented and supportive stars from the Transformers universe, Tom Kenny (the voice of Starscream, Spongebob and many more) and Gregg Berger (Grimlock, Odie, etc.) who are helping with perks.  We have a series of events from now until the end of the campaign.

·  February 27th-  -We kicked off the Transform Me campaign with a huge bump from our Reddit AMA featuring voice actors Tom Kenny and Gregg Berger!  People across the world tuned in to ask Tom and Gregg some great questions!! Reddit AMA is a forum where you can ask your favorite celebrity ANYTHING!  Celebrities from Bill Murray to Barack Obama have raked in millions of participants!  Get more questions ready and check back as we do more live interviews with other Transformers voice actors including David Sobolov (Depthcharge, Shockwave) Time and date TBA! 

·  February 27th 8pm-12am We are sponsored the New Media Vault Mixer at the Station at the W Hotel in Hollywood. A ton of people stopped by for caricatures and to meet some of the Transform Me filmmakers for a night full of networking and prizes!

·  March 16th 10am to 4pm – We had a booth at the Comic Book Sci Fi Show at the shrine auditorium in Los Angeles. Thanks to everyone who came out and helped distribute our Transform Me postcards!  www.comicbookscifi.com 

·  April 18th-20th – Anime Conji in San Diego  - San Diego’s biggest anime show! Visit our booth and make it to our Indie Animation panel to see the latest developments on the documentary Transform Me! 

·  April 26 9-5pm - Animation Toon Con – The final push for our Indiegogo campaign comes to a close with a bang during Toon Con! Join Gregg Berger, Michael Bell and other amazing Transformers voice actors Dahveed and the other filmmakers will be available to provide updates on the film!  The biggest stars of the animation industry join forces April 26th in LA for Toon Con at the full day event at the Frank & Son Collectibles Show for script readings, autographs and prizes! AND to perform live script readings! Visit http://www.SmorgasbordProductions.com/contest to submit your script for the Ultimate Fan Fic Script Contest and have your script read at the event!  The event features over thirty voice actors including Alan Oppenheimer (Skeletor), Greg Eagles (Grim Reaper from Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy) to name just a few! 

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Thanks

$1 USD
Thanks and Continued Updates on the Project
2 out of 15000 of claimed

Official Thank You

$10 USD
Thank you note on our Website and Continued Updates on the Project
0 out of 15000 of claimed

JUST A CARICATURE!!

$30 USD
EITHER A Transformer Caricature or A Regular Caricature- You specify! Universal Studios Caricature Artist Jake Bright will draw you as your favorite TF or any way you want! Oh yeah, you get a Thank you on both our Website and in the Film credits as well as updates on the project.
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March 2014
0 out of 20 of claimed

TOY- CatDogSeeker !!

$40 USD
Customized Transformers Toy CatDogSeeker! Superior construction, multiple points of articulation. ONLY ONE!! Oh yeah, you get a Thank you on both our Website and in the Film credits as well as updates on the project.
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March 2014
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TOY - EeyoreCracker !!!

$40 USD
Customized Transformers Toy EeyoreCracker! Superior construction doll with wire and fabric wings! ONLY ONE MADE! Oh yeah, you get a Thank you on both our Website and in the Film credits as well as updates on the project.
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March 2014
0 out of 1 of claimed

Thank You Film Credits

$50 USD
Thank you on both our Website and in the Film credits as well as updates on the project.
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May 2014
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Voice Actor Personal Recording

$50 USD
Tom Kenny, Gregg Berger or the Voice Actor of your choice will record a personal message. Works great as a Voice Mail Message.
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April 2014
1 out of 25 of claimed

Caricature + Voice Recording

$70 USD
You get the Voice Actor Recording PLUS The Artistic Staff of Transform Me will Transform You into a Caricature version of yourself. You will receive the signed original art and the image will appear as a special feature on the film. Oh yeah, you get a Thank you on both our Website and in the Film credits as well as updates on the project.
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June 2014
0 out of 100 of claimed

Movie Pack

$100 USD
Everything from the $70 pledge. PLUS Signed Final Copy of the Project “Transform Me.” PLUS Signed copy of ‘Transformer Awards’ + Signed copy of the BotCon 1994 Transformers comic!
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June 2014
5 out of 300 of claimed

Featured

$200 USD
Everything from $100 Pledge Plus Still Photo or Short Video (up to 5 seconds) You Submit will be Featured in the Documentary. Subject of Material Submitted must be Approved.
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June 2014
0 out of 25 of claimed

Associate Producer + FREE TOYS

$250 USD
Everything from $100 Pledge Associate Producer credit in the movie and on IMDB. JUST ADDED: NOW YOU GET $50 WORTH OF TOYS AS WELL!
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June 2014
0 out of 10 of claimed

Producer

$500 USD
Everything from $100 Pledge Producer credit in the movie & on IMDB
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June 2014
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Producer + $100 OF TOYS

$500 USD
Everything from $100 Pledge Producer credit in the movie and on IMDB. JUST ADDED: NOW YOU GET $100 WORTH OF TOYS AS WELL!
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Featured - In Film!

$2,000 USD
Everything from the $100 Pledge, Credit in the movie & on IMDB Featured Credit in the Film & the Filmmakers Mobilize a Crew to Shoot a Segment around You or your Friend that will become part of the Release Film! Segment shot must be approved by filmmakers and relevant to the film!
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April 2014
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VIP Screening

$3,000 USD
Everything from the $100 Pledge Level plus a Producer credit and Two VIP tickets to a Private Screening or Festival Screening and Dinner with the Producer/Director (and other cast & crew time permitting). Includes Travel and Accommodations for Two Nights in Los Angeles. US or Canada ONLY!
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June 2014
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VIP Screening

$3,000 USD
Everything from the $100 Pledge Level plus a Producer credit and Two VIP tickets to a Private Screening or Festival Screening and Dinner with the Producer/Director (and other cast & crew time permitting). Includes Travel and Accommodations for Two Nights in Los Angeles. US or Canada ONLY!
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June 2014
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VIP Screening

$3,000 USD
Everything from the $100 Pledge Level plus a Producer credit and Two VIP tickets to a Private Screening or Festival Screening and Dinner with the Producer/Director (and other cast & crew time permitting). Includes Travel and Accommodations for Two Nights in Los Angeles. US or Canada ONLY!
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June 2014
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Opening Executive Producer

$5,000 USD
Everything from the $100 Pledge Level plus an Opening Title Executive Producer Credit and Two VIP tickets to a Private Screening or Festival Screening and Dinner with the Producer/Director (and other cast & crew time permitting). Includes Travel and Accommodations for Two Nights in Los Angeles.
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June 2014
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TOY - ThunderOdie !!!

$20 USD
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March 2014
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TOY- SpongeScream !!!

$50 USD
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March 2014
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