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THE MAN FROM THE RIO GRANDE

A documentary tracking the legend of Hall of Fame singer, songwriter, and entertainer - GIL PRATHER.

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THE MAN FROM THE RIO GRANDE

THE MAN FROM THE RIO GRANDE

THE MAN FROM THE RIO GRANDE

THE MAN FROM THE RIO GRANDE

THE MAN FROM THE RIO GRANDE

A documentary tracking the legend of Hall of Fame singer, songwriter, and entertainer - GIL PRATHER.

A documentary tracking the legend of Hall of Fame singer, songwriter, and entertainer - GIL PRATHER.

A documentary tracking the legend of Hall of Fame singer, songwriter, and entertainer - GIL PRATHER.

A documentary tracking the legend of Hall of Fame singer, songwriter, and entertainer - GIL PRATHER.

Mark Gustawes
Mark Gustawes
Mark Gustawes
Mark Gustawes
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$2,725 USD 24 backers
3% of $75,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

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Overview
Together we can help show the world that Gil and friends have a passionate fan base!! This film will showcase his faith-based story, which tracks a life long battle between good vs evil, leading to the rebirth of an iconic Americana Hall of Fame singer songwriter. Contributors will memorialize this historic character, the likes of which, will never be seen again... and be a part of history!

 
 
 
 

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A CONVERSATION with GIL
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A CONVERSATION with GIL

$200 USD $400 USD (50% off)
The legend himself will pick up the phone and give you a call to have a visit, which is essentially priceless. If you run out of stuff to say, he will tell you the infamous two hundred dollar story. It's sure to be a life memory you will cherish forever.
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • The Gospel According to Gil CD
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • BornToParty ForcedToWork CD
  • Autographed Photo
Estimated Shipping
September 2018
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Gratitude

Gratitude

$10 USD $20 USD (50% off)
Thanks for getting on the horse and taking this ride with us. Somebody from the team will be reaching out to you to share the love, and you just may be surprised with a special form of gratitude from the living legend himself. We appreciate you!
Included Items
  • Gratitude
Estimated Shipping
September 2018
2 claimed
Been Doin Real Good Ringtone

Been Doin Real Good Ringtone

$20 USD $22 USD (9% off)
Gil's motto in life is: Don't dwell on the negative. Always dwell on the positive. He's encapsulated this mantra in his saying "BEEN DOIN REAL GOOD." If you have a smartphone, you will be DOIN REAL GOOD real soon!
Included Items
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • Gratitude
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
1 claimed
Gil's Greatest Hits CD

Gil's Greatest Hits CD

$33 USD $35 USD (5% off)
You just bought into Gil's Greatest Hit's CD THE MAN FROM THE RIO GRANDE, and stickers with the artwork. If you're not familiar with his music, it is going to blow your mind. These story songs will both inspire and calm you into a place of falling in love while watching a rainbow fade on a warm summers eve. This perk essentially pays for itself!
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • Gratitude
Estimated Shipping
September 2018
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Me and My Guitar UNRELEASED CD

Me and My Guitar UNRELEASED CD

$57 USD $73 USD (21% off)
You will now receive the EXCLUSIVE, never before released acoustic CD - ME AND MY GUITAR. Most songs are accompanied by a Gil story explaining the song, and most people prefer just Gil and his guitar. Each perk that involves a CD comes with stickers of the artwork. If you add it up, this perk also almost pays for itself!
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • Gratitude
Estimated Shipping
September 2018
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.
The Gospel According to Gil

The Gospel According to Gil

$100 USD $150 USD (33% off)
EXCLUSIVE to this campaign, never to be seen in the market, you will receive the 11 track CD - THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO GIL. If you're a fan of Gospel music and Gil Prather, you don't want to pass up this perk!
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • The Gospel According to Gil CD
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • Gratitude
Estimated Shipping
September 2018
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.
GIL'S ENTIRE CD COLLECTION

GIL'S ENTIRE CD COLLECTION

$150 USD $200 USD (25% off)
This perk rounds out Gil's entire collection of music to date with the CD Born to Party Forced to Work. Additionally, if you're a collector, or have a special place in your bathroom for an autographed photo of everyones favorite funny cowboy, the hidden gem within this perk is for you! That's right, get an autographed photo of Gil in his prime!
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • The Gospel According to Gil CD
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • BornToParty ForcedToWork CD
  • Autographed Photo
  • Gratitude
Estimated Shipping
September 2018
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Gil WILL NOT call you

Gil WILL NOT call you

$215 USD $515 USD (58% off)
Admittedly not always leaving a trail of happy campers in his path, Gil will not call you! If you're one of those that Gil has turned the wrong way, yet appreciate that his story is being told, choosing this perk will speak volumes to the director to not sugarcoat this tail, and make sure the truth about Gil Prather is revealed!
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • The Gospel According to Gil CD
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • BornToParty ForcedToWork CD
  • Autographed Photo
Estimated Shipping
September 2018
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
The Jose Brothers Comedy Act

The Jose Brothers Comedy Act

$300 USD $600 USD (50% off)
You've just struck COMEDIC GOLD! This special prize is a downloadable link to The Jose Brothers musical comedy act. Previously only on VHS, you get Gil's genius as a writer, producer, and director of he and his partner Clay Lindley in their glory days. Get ready to get weird!
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • The Gospel According to Gil CD
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • BornToParty ForcedToWork CD
  • Autographed Photo
  • Gratitude from Gil
Estimated Shipping
September 2018
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Autographed Tour Poster

Autographed Tour Poster

$500 USD $1,000 USD (50% off)
This prize gives you the opportunity to own a piece of television history. Featured on Rooster & Butch during the Adios Amigos episode, Gil will personalize and sign the tour posters featured on the show. Frame it, and you can have one of the coolest pieces of art hanging in any man cave or bathroom in the world.
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • The Gospel According to Gil CD
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • The Jose Brothers Comedy Act
  • Adios Amigos Tour Poster
  • BornToParty ForcedToWork CD
  • Autographed Photo
  • Gratitude from Gil
Estimated Shipping
October 2018
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Your name in the film credits

Your name in the film credits

$1,000 USD $5,000 USD (80% off)
Ever wanted to see your name on a movie, now is your chance! Your name will be listed in the end credits of the documentary under SPECIAL THANKS! You will go down in history as part of the Gil Prather legend, and your name will live on FOREVER!
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • The Gospel According to Gil CD
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • The Jose Brothers Comedy Act
  • Adios Amigos Tour Poster
  • BornToParty ForcedToWork CD
  • Autographed Photo
  • Gratitude from Gil
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Associate Producer Credit

Associate Producer Credit

$2,500 USD $15,000 USD (83% off)
You are now building your resume in the entertainment industry. With an Associate Producer credit, you will be listed in the end credits of the film and on Hollywood's most influential website imdb.com. If you've ever thought of a career in the industry or would like to gift this to someone who has, you now have a leg up in the industry.
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • The Gospel According to Gil CD
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • The Jose Brothers Comedy Act
  • Adios Amigos Tour Poster
  • BornToParty ForcedToWork CD
  • Autographed Photo
  • Gratitude from Gil
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Co-Producer Credit

Co-Producer Credit

$5,000 USD $20,000 USD (75% off)
In the end credits, following the director and producers, your name will be listed as a CO-PRODUCER on it's own card before the rest of the credits scroll. Your name will stand alone on screen for a couple seconds, memorializing you in history, and giving your fan base the opportunity to cheer for you during the credits.
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • The Gospel According to Gil CD
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • The Jose Brothers Comedy Act
  • Adios Amigos Tour Poster
  • BornToParty ForcedToWork CD
Estimated Shipping
August 2019
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Executive Producer Credit

Executive Producer Credit

$10,000 USD $100,000 USD (90% off)
Your name will appear alongside the stars of the film in the opening credit sequence before the story starts. The vision for the credit sequence is akin to many westerns, with wide sweeping shots of the rio grande river matched with imagery of Gil, all over Gil's quintessential and most personal song - RIO GRANDE SAND. It's sure to be spectacular!
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • The Gospel According to Gil CD
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • The Jose Brothers Comedy Act
  • Adios Amigos Tour Poster
  • BornToParty ForcedToWork CD
  • Autographed Photo
  • Gratitude from Gil
Estimated Shipping
August 2019
0 out of 11 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
A song written for you by Gil

A song written for you by Gil

$15,000 USD $100,000 USD (85% off)
If you've ever had an idea for a song, or wanted a song written about you, now is your BIG OPPORTUNITY! Following a conversation/mind meld with the Hall of Fame singer songwriter himself, Gil will write you a song to go on his final album!
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • The Gospel According to Gil CD
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • The Jose Brothers Comedy Act
  • Adios Amigos Tour Poster
  • BornToParty ForcedToWork CD
  • Autographed Photo
  • Gratitude from Gil
Estimated Shipping
March 2019
0 out of 4 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
TITLE Gil's FINAL ALBUM

TITLE Gil's FINAL ALBUM

$25,000 USD $100,000 USD (75% off)
Not only will Gil write a song about you or a theme you choose... your song will be the title of the album.
Included Items
  • Gil's Greatest Hits Album
  • Been Doin Real Good Ringtone
  • The Gospel According to Gil CD
  • Me and My Guitar CD +
  • The Jose Brothers Comedy Act
  • Adios Amigos Tour Poster
  • BornToParty ForcedToWork CD
  • Autographed Photo
  • Gratitude from Gil
Estimated Shipping
March 2019
0 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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