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We are halfway through shooting The Race to Save the World, a feature documentary
film that follows the captivating stories of people who are in the thick
of the climate change fight: scientists,
activists and regular citizens who are taking dramatic personal action to shift
the world towards a sustainable future.
Help us film
the second half of this powerful film about people of all ages and
backgrounds who are courageously fighting climate change in the face of public
apathy, partisan politics, and the obscene amounts of money being thrown at
politicians by the fossil fuel industry.
THE NEXT
SIX MONTHS ARE KEY!
This is the year of protest around this issue. We have been
filming for over a year, and it’s clear that there is an undercurrent of change
happening. People are getting frustrated and angry. Acts of civil disobedience are increasing. While millions of people are still tuning out
the crisis and going about their lives, there are also millions who are deeply
engaged in the fight to rescue our planet for future generations.
The Race to
Save the World is focusing on the
powerful, emotional stories of people who have chosen to fight. As this rising
tide continues over the next year, we want to be there to capture this critical
moment in human history from a very personal point of view, revealing the human
stories of those on the frontlines of the race to save the planet from the
devastating effects of climate change.
The Race to
Save the World is a feature film, and our goal is to inspire people to
join this fight and make their voices heard —because until people take action
nothing will change. Congress is not doing enough, and the fossil fuel
industry has a well-organized and well-funded misinformation campaign.
Meanwhile, from the drought in California to the dying oceans, to the powerful
storms and floods, climate change is affecting all of us.
The Race to
Save the World is following people who are devoting themselves to this
cause, inspiring others to join this movement and make their voices heard in a
way that can literally change the world.
I'M SCARED BUT:
The dire predictions from scientists,
together with all of the films and articles revealing the shocking and
depressing facts about how climate change is destroying life as we know it on
this planet—changes that are already happening now and that will potentially
become unstoppable in the next few decades—this information has ended up
frightening and overwhelming many people to the point where they try to tune
out this message. But there is an
alternative to turning out this terrifying news, one can do something with the
overwhelming feelings of fear and anger—it has to be transformed into action!
The Race to Save the
World reveals the personal stories of
determined climate activists, scientists, parents, journalists and regular
citizens who are committing their lives to this fight to save life on this
planet. And by showing very personal
stories of these folks-- these imperfect but unstoppable forces of conviction,
these human and fallible but tireless and resolute partisans in the fight for our collective future-- we hope to shift the focus away from fear, and towards an uplifting spirit of unity and collective action.
All funds from this Indiegogo campaign will be allocated to cover
essential production-related expenses for two months.
This
money will come at a critical time as we cross the midway point of
shooting. Funds will be used to cover crew costs, travel, logistics and
editing and will ensure that we don't miss important moments in the lives of
our subjects.
WHAT IF WE RAISE MORE THAN OUR GOAL?
We will be
able to make tremendous progress with this film if we reach our $40,000 goal --
but we would be thrilled to have even more support! Since many of the
personal stories in our film unfold over time, our plan is to shoot for six
more months. To allow us to reach the end of filming, our stretch
goal is $180,000. If we can rally support and raise all of these
funds now, it will give us the opportunity to plan ahead and make sure that we
can capture key moments with each of our subjects.
WHY US?
We are
Emmy-winning filmmakers (American Winter, The Defenders, Taxicab Confessions)
and we have an excellent track record for making films that are authentic,
relatable, have impact, and that reach out to a wide range of people. And after we make each documentary film, we
work tirelessly on outreach and engagement in order to bring more people into
the movement and to try to change policy.
Producers Joe Gantz, Devon Terrill, Harry Gantz
Our last
feature documentary, American Winter, premiered on HBO and was nominated
for an Emmy and short-listed for a prestigious Ridenhour Prize.
American
Winter
follows very personal stories of families struggling in today’s economy,
revealing the human toll of rising poverty and a shrinking middle class.
Since the HBO broadcast, we have organized hundreds of community screenings
across the country, partnering with nonprofits and advocacy groups to bring attention
to rising poverty, homelessness, food insecurity and the disappearing middle
class. Four subjects from American Winter were invited to testify
at a Senate hearing entitled, “The State of the American Dream – Economic
Policy and the Future of the Middle Class”, moderated by Senators Elizabeth
Warren and Jeff Merkley. For The Race to Save the World, we will use the
same personal approach to emotionally-engage viewers and humanize the climate
change fight.
JOIN OUR TEAM
This
crowd-funding campaign will not only help us make a powerful film. It will also help us connect with a growing
community of activists, organizations, leaders, policymakers and citizens who are
passionately engaged in the climate change fight and who can use this film as a
tool to support their efforts.
We want to
inspire those on the sidelines to get involved.
Whether you are already in the fight or if this is your first step,
donating to this campaign is an opportunity to ACT.
Make a
donation,
help spread the word through social media, and THANK YOU for
joining us on this journey to complete The Race to Save The World!
PLEASE JOIN THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD!
FOLLOW OUR PROGRESS ON SOCIAL MEDIA - LINKS BELOW
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FAQ
For five dollars we will blow you a kiss to symbolize the kissing off of carbon based fuels from the global economy. You will also get first-look updates and receive all the trailers we create as we work on this film for the next year.
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A Shout Out
$10 USD
We will give you a shout out to express our collective frustration with the pace of this fight to stop climate change. You will also get first-look updates and receive all the trailers we create as we work on this film for the next year.
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Digital Bubbling Stream
$25 USD
Get a DIGITAL STREAM of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD when it’s released, plus updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production. AN EMISSION-FREE REWARD! No Paper, No Trees, No Plastic, No Stamps, No fossil fuels for Postal Trucks.
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Digital Bubbling UPstream
$30 USD
For a limited number of contributors, get a PRE-RELEASE DIGITAL STREAM of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD, plus exclusive updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production. AN EXCLUSIVE, EMISSION-FREE REWARD! No Paper, No Trees, No Plastic, No Stamps, No fossil fuels for Postal Trucks.
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Double Dip Digital Stream
$40 USD
Get BOTH a digital stream of our previous film AMERICAN WINTER and THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD when the film is released, plus updates and work-in-progress trailers. ZERO CARBON FOOTPRINT!
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Climate Pow Wow
$60 USD
We will have a virtual Pow Wow online, with up to 100 of our friends who want to brain storm ways to fight climate change and ways to use this film in the struggle, with Joe and Harry Gantz and other climate activists. Also, you'll get a digital stream of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD when it’s released.
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RACE TO SAVE T-Shirt
$100 USD
Receive a limited edition THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD T-Shirt, plus a digital stream of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD when it’s released, plus updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production.
(Ships within the US. Extra fee for international shipping)
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RACE TO SAVE Movie Poster
$150 USD
Receive a limited edition THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD movie poster, plus a digital stream of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD when it’s released, exclusive updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production.
(Ships within the US. Extra fee for international shipping)
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Autographed RACEtoSAVE Poster
$160 USD
Receive a limited edition full-size THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD movie poster AUTOGRAPHED by Joe and Harry Gantz, plus a digital stream of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD when it’s released and updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production.
(Ships within the US. Extra fee for international shipping.)
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Documentary Film Class
$200 USD
Receive an invitation to an online three hour class on documentary filmmaking, taught by Joe and Harry Gantz, plus a digital stream of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD when it's released, updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production.
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Community Screening
$250 USD
Get a screening of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD for your organization or community group, plus a digital stream of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD when it’s released, exclusive updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production.
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Premiere Tickets
$300 USD
2 tickets to THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD PREMIERE or to the closest early-release screening happening near you. Plus a limited edition full-size THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD movie poster AUTOGRAPHED by Joe and Harry Gantz. Plus a DIGITAL STREAM of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD when it’s released, plus updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production.
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Screening and Online Q&A
$400 USD
Get a free screening of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD for your organization or community group, followed up by an online Question and Answer session with Emmy winning filmmakers Joe or Harry Gantz, a DIGITAL STREAM of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD when it’s released, plus exclusive updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production
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Mutual Support Phone Call
$500 USD
Receive a PRIVATE MUTUAL SUPPORT PHONE CALL from Emmy-winning filmmakers, Joe or Harry Gantz. Plus a limited edition full-size THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD movie poster AUTOGRAPHED by the Producer/Director Joe Gantz. Plus a DIGITAL STREAM of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD when it’s released, plus exclusive updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production.
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Roundtable Discussion
$600 USD
Join filmmakers Joe or Harry Gantz for a special Internet ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION with environmental leaders as we all discuss ways to increase awareness and action around creating a sustainable energy future. Plus a digital stream of the film when it’s released, and updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production.
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Your Name in Film Credits
$1,000 USD
Get “Special Thanks” in the FILM’S END CREDITS, plus 2 tickets to a RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD premiere or early release screening, a digital stream of the film when it’s released, plus exclusive updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production.
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Screening, Q&A, and Dinner
$4,000 USD
Get a free screening of THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD for your organization or community group, with Joe or Harry attending and participating in a Q & A after the film. We’ll also host a dinner with you and a friend before the screening, plus you'll get the DIGITAL STREAM of the film when it’s released, exclusive updates and work-in-progress trailers throughout production.
(Must be within the U.S.)
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View Editing Process in LA
$6,000 USD
You are invited to come to Los Angeles and watch us edit the film for two days, and to discuss our approach to documentary filmmaking. You will hang out with Harry and Joe, have dinner with them, plus 2 tickets to a premiere near you, the digital stream of the film, and work-in-progress trailers.
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Producer Credit
$10,000 USD
You will get a PRODUCER CREDIT in the film’s end credits, to acknowledge how important you were to the making of this film. You will also receive, 2 tickets to a premiere, a limited edition full-size THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD movie poster AUTOGRAPHED by Joe and Harry Gantz, the digital stream of the film, and work-in-progress trailers.