The What!
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An homage film to the “giant monster” movies of the 50’s.
Backers: 114
Average Pledge Per Backer: $469
Funded: $53,509 of $50,000
Dates: Jan 25th -> Mar 26th (60 days)
Project By: Schaffer Studios
Backers: 114
Average Pledge Per Backer: $469
Funded: $53,509 of $50,000
Dates: Jan 25th -> Mar 26th (60 days)
Project By: Schaffer Studios
$53,509
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 26 @ 16:06 -0400 GMT
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March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
More great memories from ‘Batman Forever’. The 1/4 scale alleyway set on Warner Bros Stage 16 where we shot the miniature Batmobile climbing the wall, the gargoyle at the top of the wall, and me inspecting the Bat Cave tunnel. Look closely, the... (Read More)
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March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
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March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
"What" it takes to make an iconic logo. It's more than just a font, it's more than just a color. It's a mixture of inspiration and ingenuity. Watch how "The What!" logo came to life. #TheWhat #indiefilm #movieLogo #monstermovie #kickstarter You'll... (Read More)
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
When you are making a film with a minimal budget, this is how Schaffer Studios gets it done! Help support our film "The What" on Kickstarter: http://kck.st/401Lzyy Please share the link with your friends. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see... (Read More)
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March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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The Little Mermaid
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
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March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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Meteorite or something else?
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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HALF WAY MILESTONE!
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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NEW PRIZES ADDED!
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We have added two exciting new prizes to the list of exclusive content already offered. For a $500 pledge you can receive a signed, screen-shown prop to add to your collection or to start a new one, not to mention all the previous prizes listed above... (Read More)
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February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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Blast from the Past
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
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February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
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January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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My Days at Boss Films
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
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