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California Golden Seals Story - final fundraiser

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California Golden Seals Story - final fundraiser

California Golden Seals Story - final fundraiser

California Golden Seals Story - final fundraiser

California Golden Seals Story - final fundraiser

California Golden Seals Story - final fundraiser

Now on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/california-golden-seals-story/id1189538880?ls=1

Now on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/california-golden-seals-story/id1189538880?ls=1

Now on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/california-golden-seals-story/id1189538880?ls=1

Now on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/california-golden-seals-story/id1189538880?ls=1

Mark Greczmiel
Mark Greczmiel
Mark Greczmiel
Mark Greczmiel
2 Campaigns |
Studio City, California, United States
$10,927 USD 110 backers
99% of $11,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
After more than two years of work, we've wrapped up our documentary on the NHL California Golden Seals. (1967-76) The 96 min. film tells the wild story of this very colorful franchise. Their history includes lots of losses, plenty of ridicule, white skates, orange pucks, a crazy owner, an on-ice death, Tom Hanks & even the Hell's Angels. Update: Jan 9/2017: I'll have big news about where the film will be released later this week. All the remaining perks will start going out later this month.

Why a documentary on the California Golden Seals?

I decided to make this film because I grew up in the San Francisco/Bay Area and went to many Seals games during their nine seasons in Oakland.  I later became a documentary producer and always thought their wild and bizarre story needed to be told. 

What's done?

I shot this film on a bare-bones budget - traveling across Canada and the U.S. with my camera  to interview more than 30 former players, team officials, journalists, and fans.  Even Wayne Gretzky agreed to sit down.   

 

The first fundraising campaign fell short but it was enough to license numerous photos as well as nearly five minutes of rare news  film featuring the Seals which hasn't been seen since the 1960s and 70s.    That campaign raised a lot of awareness and many people stepped forward to send their personal photos, home movies, and mementos.  

Sports Illustrated, The Hockey News, and Yahoo's Puck Daddy have all done stories about the film.

The documentary has been edited and runs 96 minutes. The NHL has given their approval on the script and content. 

What we need & what you get

Two expenses remain:  

1. The licensing fee that the NHL charges to show broadcast game footage.  

2. The final post-production expenses. (The services of professional finishing editor to do the audio mix, color correction, and on-line polish editing)

 

The Perks

We have a dazzling array of Seals perks to offer:  Shirts, jerseys, caps, pennants, pucks, programs, hockey set figures, copies of the film, etc.   Contributors will also receive a shout-out on the California Seals documentary Facebook page.

The building excitement of 2017

2017 marks two major milestones in hockey:  The Centennial of the NHL as well as the 50th anniversary the league's Great Expansion when the Seals played their first game. 

Now is the perfect time to tell the little-known and unbelievable  history of a hockey team that fought incredible obstacles, endured unending ridicule, but still managed the occasional shocking upset and left a lasting legacy to the sport. WIth your help, this film will be completed in just a few weeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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California Seals sticker

$10 USD
A replica copy of the original California Seals souvenir sticker. These were sold and sometimes given to fans arriving at the Oakland Coliseum. They show a player skating with a puck, along with the name, "The Seals," and the caption: "The Bay Area's Hockey Team." Each round sticker measures 3 1/2 inches in width and height. (Please see "Image gallery" for photos of all perks.)
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
4 out of 100 of claimed
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Seals sticker, hockey card,etc

$20 USD
Contributors receive a souvenir Seals sticker (description above) plus a vintage hockey card of a Seals player. (We will do our best to accommodate requests for individual players. Please give us your top three choices.) You will also receive a shout-out on the California Seals documentary Facebook page.
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January 2017
4 out of 100 of claimed
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Download of film, etc.

$35 USD
You will receive a download of the finished documentary as well as a shout-out on the California Seals documentary Facebook page.
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January 2017
26 out of 150 of claimed

Seals hockey set figure, etc.

$35 USD
A great keepsake for your desk! I have 12 figures from a 1960s hockey sets that are available individually. (10 players, 2 goalies. Six are plastic, six are metal.) Each is 2- 1/2 inches tall. All players are dressed in the original, green California/Oakland Seals uniforms. You will also receive one Seals souvenir sticker. (Please see "Image gallery" for photos of all perks.) And one final perk: You'll get a shout-out on the documentary's Facebook page!
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January 2017
5 out of 12 of claimed
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Bonus footage download!

$35 USD
More than 90 minutes of interview footage that we couldn't include in the film. Wayne Gretzky, Gary Smith, Gilles Meloche, and many more. Fantastic stories that we just didn't have time for. You'll receive this footage as a download.
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January 2016
3 out of 30 of claimed

Seals CCM cap

$50 USD
Yellow CCM cap with yellow rim and logo on green cap (new) You will also receive a Seals sticker, hockey card, and shout-out on the California Seals Facebook page. (Please provide your top 3 picks of players for the cards and we'll try and accommodate)
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January 2017
3 out of 9 of claimed
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CCM Seals beanie style #4, etc

$50 USD
CCM Seals beanie with gold ball on top, green middle, and green, white, and yellow-stripes on bottom rim. There's an oversized Seals logo on the side, with the word "California on the bottom rim against the green stripe, with the words "Golden Seals" below it against the yellow stripe. You'll also receive a Seals sticker and shout-out on our Facebook page.
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January 2017
0 out of 1 of claimed
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Seals beanie #5, etc.

$50 USD
Seals beanie. (Style #5) Made by CCM, no ball on top. Green, with various patterns in yellow, black and white against a green background. Small Seals logo on bottom with words, "California Golden Seals." You'll also receive a Seals sticker and shout-out on the documentary's Facebook page.
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January 2017
0 out of 2 of claimed
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Seals t-shirt Old Time Hockey

$60 USD
California Golden Seals t-shirt by Old Time Hockey. 100% cotton with tags. I have only two available in this style, (Small and XXL)
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January 2017
0 out of 2 of claimed
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DVD of bonus interview footage

$75 USD
This is a limited edition DVD featuring over 90 minutes of interviews with former players and team officials that didn't make it into the final cut of the of the film. (DVD to be sent upon completion of the documentary) You will also receive a Seals souvenir sticker and hockey card. (Please give us your top three picks of players and we'll try to accommodate that request) And one final perk: You'll get a shout-out on the documentary's Facebook page.
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January 2017
4 out of 100 of claimed
Ships to Canada, United States of America

Seals Media Guide

$100 USD
One original Seals official Media Guide. I have four from different seasons. Please specify which one you would like: 1969/70 - 2) (1970/71 - 1) (1974/75 - 1) Contributors also get a Seals sticker and a Seals hockey card. Please specify your top three choices of players and I will try and accommodate) You will also receive a grateful shout-out on the California Golden Seals Facebook page.
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January 2017
1 out of 4 of claimed
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T-shirt, film download, etc

$100 USD
You'll get a spiffy green t-shirt with the Seals logo (please specify size) and a digital download of the film when it's done. Plus a Seals sticker and a Seals hockey card. (Please give us your three top player picks and we'll try and find one). And one final perk: You'll get a shout-out on the documentary's Facebook page! (Please see "Gallery" for photos of all perks)
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January 2017
4 out of 25 of claimed
Ships to Canada, United States of America

Cap, both films, figure etc.

$120 USD
Another late add: Get all this: A Seals cap (Green & yellow, CCM, adjustable) as well as downloads of BOTH the movie and the 90 minutes of bonus interviews, a Seals hockey set figure plus 2 Seals stickers and a shout-out on the Seals Facebook page.
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January 2017
0 out of 1 of claimed
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Seals original pennant, etc.

$125 USD
A very rare item - an authentic California Golden Seals pennant. (full size - 29 inches wide) These are made of green felt and would look great on your wall. Contributors also get a Seals sticker, a Seals hockey card and a shout-out on the California Golden Seals Facebook page. (Please supply your top three choice of players for the hockey card and we will try and accommodate your choice)
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
1 out of 3 of claimed
Ships to Canada, United States of America

Seals jersey (1970-74) etc.

$250 USD
This is a replica of the Charles Finley-era Seals road jersey featuring the Kelly Green and Gold colors. You will need to specify your size, number, and name on back. You will also receive a digital download of the documentary once it's done. And one final perk: You'll get a shout-out on the documentary's Facebook page! (please see "Gallery" for photos of all perks)
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February 2017
2 out of 10 of claimed
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Seals jersey (1974-76) etc.

$250 USD
This is a replica of the Pacific blue and gold Seals jersey worn by the team for the 1974/75 and 1975/76 seasons. Please specify your size and whether you want "home" (white) or "away" (blue) colors. You will also receive a digital download of the documentary once it is completed. (please see "Image Gallery" for photos of all perks) And one final perk: You'll get a shout-out on the documentary's Facebook page!
Estimated Shipping
February 2017
2 out of 10 of claimed
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Seals jersey (1967/68) etc

$250 USD
This is a replica of the early Seals jersey (late 1960s) You will need to specify your size and whether you want "home" (green)) or "away" (white) colors. You will also receive a digital download of the film once it's done as well as a grateful shout-out on the Seals documentary Facebook page. (please see "Image Gallery" for photos of all perks)
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February 2017
1 out of 10 of claimed
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Seals cap, 2 films, figure,etc

$120 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Souvenir puck, sticker & card

$50 USD
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January 2017
2 out of 2 of claimed
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Seals beanie #1 , sticker, etc

$50 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Seals game program, etc

$50 USD
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January 2017
3 out of 3 of claimed
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Seals mini-pennant, etc.

$50 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Oakland Seals cap, etc.

$50 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Seals CCM snapback

$50 USD
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January 2017
2 out of 2 of claimed
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Seals CCM cap

$50 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Seals cap (distressed style)

$50 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Seals beanie #2, & sticker,etc

$50 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Seals beanie #3, sticker, etc

$50 USD
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January 2017
2 out of 2 of claimed
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Seals beanie #6, etc

$50 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Commemorative pennant Season 1

$60 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Calif. Seals t-shirt (gray)

$60 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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"Class of 67" banner, etc

$60 USD
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January 2017
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Combo pack #1 - 5 items

$65 USD
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Seals combo pack #2 - 5 items

$65 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Seals combo pack #3 - 5 items

$65 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Original Seals hockey puck,etc

$100 USD
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January 2017
2 out of 2 of claimed
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Seals coin bank & doc download

$125 USD
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January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
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