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Prince of Smoke

A Cuban tobacco farmer and cigar maker fights to preserve a 171-year old family legacy.

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Prince of Smoke

Prince of Smoke

Prince of Smoke

Prince of Smoke

Prince of Smoke

A Cuban tobacco farmer and cigar maker fights to preserve a 171-year old family legacy.

A Cuban tobacco farmer and cigar maker fights to preserve a 171-year old family legacy.

A Cuban tobacco farmer and cigar maker fights to preserve a 171-year old family legacy.

A Cuban tobacco farmer and cigar maker fights to preserve a 171-year old family legacy.

Matthew Gelb
Matthew Gelb
Matthew Gelb
Matthew Gelb
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$8,160 USD by 29 backers
$7,760 USD by 26 backers on Jul 26, 2016

My name is Matthew Gelb and I'm the director of the documentary short film, Prince of Smoke. I'm in the final stages of post production within the U.S. on my debut film, an artistic look into Cuban cigar making, that will premiere at upcoming film festivals. I appreciate any interest and support. 


Short Summary

Young Cuban tobacco farmer and cigar maker, Hirochi Robaina, follows in his famous grandfather’s footsteps as he fights climate change and torrential rains to bring in the harvest and preserve the 171 year-old family legacy. In his time, Hirochi’s grandfather, Alejandro Robaina, grew the largest and most perfect tobacco leaves --- prized by the legendary cigar brand Cohiba and acclaimed by Fidel, himself. Skipping a generation, Alejandro had anointed Hirochi as his heir before he died. Now without his grandfather at his side, Hirochi has to meet the challenges of a depleted ozone layer and its effect on the crop, as well as battling layers of government bureaucracy. Shot on location in the Cuban tobacco cradle, the verdant province of Pinar del Rio. Directed by Matthew Gelb and produced by David Gelb (director of Jiro Dreams of Sushi). 


What We Need
  • We are hoping to raise a goal of $7500 to help secure rights for the music and archival photos in the film. 
  • Additionally, this funding will go towards final sound mixing, color correction, and remaining polish necessary before the festival circuit.

My past work is viewable here at:

www.samuraicuts.com


Thank you for your support!! 


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HD Digital Download

$50 USD
You will receive the highest quality full HD download of "Prince of Smoke" as soon as it becomes available.
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Special Thanks Credit

$150 USD
You will be thanked in the end credits of the film. You will also receive the full HD download when it becomes available.
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Private Screening

$300 USD
You will be invited to a screening of the film with director, Matthew Gelb. You will also receive the previous perk including the full HD download of the film.
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Associate Producer Credit

$1,000 USD
You will receive an associate producer credit shown at the end of the film and also featured on the film's IMDB page. You will also receive the HD version of the film and invitation to the private screening.
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Co-executive Producer Credit

$1,500 USD
You will receive a credit at the end of the film and be featured on the film's IMDB page as well. You will also receive the HD download of the film and invitation to the private screening.
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Executive Producer Credit

$3,000 USD
You will receive an executive producer credit at the end of the film and be featured on IMDB. You will also receive the full HD version of the film and invitation to the private screening.
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