PLEASE WATCH AND SHARE THE TRAILER!! (link is above)
UPDATE 9/8/15
The FINAL PHASE-
Production is going great and we are VERY excited about this beautiful tribute to Kara and her inspirational journey!
We will be posting a snippet (or two) soon- of this amazing documentary as we are putting the finishing touches on it.
We do have some financial needs at this time from some unexpected expenses, and this site has be re-opened to accept contributions. Please consider donating as we are over-budget approximately by $10,000 and growing.
If you want to contact the documentary team, you can do so at KaraTippettsDocumentary@gmail.com
Again, thank you sincerely...we are humbled and honored to be part of such a beautiful yet painful story.
Jay Lyons & The Kara Tippetts Documentary Team
UPDATE 3/22/15 (from Kara's website)
Kara Tippetts went home to Jesus on 3/22/15 after a long battle with breast cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a fund benefiting Kara's four children:
Jason Tippetts
P.O. Box 49727
Colorado Springs, CO 80949
For the full story on her passing and further updates, please visit:
Kara Tippetts Blog
Thanks so much for watching the above trailer.
We are raising money to help finish this important project. Filming is nearly complete, and now we are entering into the post-production phase, which at this time we simply don't have the money for.
Please consider giving to help us tell Kara's powerful story! Any amount helps!
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO FINISH THIS DOCUMENTARY??1. Kara's story will help ease the suffering of those dealing with cancer/death.
2. Kara's story inspires all of us to live every day grateful for our time on earth.
3. Kara's story challenges us to think eternally.
4. Kara's story will be a valuable resource on suffering and death for non-profits, churches, cancer centers, etc.
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Pictured from left- Jay Lyons-Producer, Jason and Kara, Sofia J. Lyons-Producer"In my ten years as a TV producer for many networks, I have been a part of many awesome and inspiring shows. But NONE AS IMPORTANT AND UNIQUE AS THIS-The Kara Tippetts story must be heard!! Kara's book and blog has
impacted thousands of people across the world-our hope in creating this
documentary is to broaden her reach to millions. Her story, her life, her pain and her example has already changed many lives and this will only further that reach!" - Jay LyonsMy name is
Jay Lyons and I'm a TV/documentary film producer that's worked on shows for TLC, NBC, MTV, CBS, and Discovery Channel. My credits range from Development, Casting, Writing, Field Producing, Shooting, to Co-Executive Producer. I've also done many projects for Churches and Non-Profits.
Through a random set of circumstances that can only be explained as a divine appointment, I met Kara Tippetts and became convinced that her powerful story needed to be told in documentary form.
Although it was a personal risk to undertake a project of this magnitude without funding, I know that telling Kara's story is the right thing to do. And with Kara and Jason's blessing and the help of my awesome wife, who serves as Co-Executive Producer, we've dived in.
Working with Kara and Jason has been delightful, they truly are the
wonderful people you've perhaps read about in her best-selling book, The
Hardest Peace. Although Kara is in stage 4 Breast Cancer, she still
laughs and has fun-when the pain isn't too great.
This documentary is unique, in that it allows Kara to tell her own story in real-time, as it is unfolding in front of our eyes. My promise to you is
to tell Kara's story honestly and faithfully. I'll do my very best as a
Filmmaker to portray her struggle with respect and grace as she and her
family walk through this difficult time. It is not a responsibility I
take lightly and I am humbled that I have been woven into their story.
If you don't already know her, let me say that Kara is an extra-ordinarily brave woman, and through her vulnerability and grace on this project she will be an example to many for years and years to come.
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We can't do this without your help.
Some expenses we currently need to cover are...
Field Producer
Travel/Lodging/Meals for crew
Lead Editor
Story Associate Producer
Graphic Designer
Gear Rental (Camera, Lights, Audio)
Production Insurance
Music Scoring
Sound Design & Mixing
& much more...
One last word...maybe you are not in a position to contribute financially, or you feel like your financial gift is too small to matter- first of all- WRONG! Every little bit helps. And if you can't give, remember it's very important-VERY IMPORTANT, to help get the word out through social media. Sharing this trailer at church with a pastor, with a teacher, or friend or co-worker could lead to the funding we need. Please share! Thank You so much for your time...
To follow Kara's blog click here:
Mundane FaithfulnessHere is Kara's latest book that is racing up the charts on Amazon:
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THANKS AGAIN!! ANY AMOUNT HELPS!
