"Me + You" -- Feature film set in Brazil
A project in Los Angeles, CA by Iyin Landre000days
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An American girl travels to Brazil and falls in love with a drugdealer from the favelas.
Backers: 2154
Average Pledge Per Backer: $36
Funded: $77,195 of $75,000
Dates: Aug 12th -> Sep 21st (40 days)
Project By: Iyin Landre
Backers: 2154
Average Pledge Per Backer: $36
Funded: $77,195 of $75,000
Dates: Aug 12th -> Sep 21st (40 days)
Project By: Iyin Landre
$77,195
current pledge level
Last Updated: September 21 @ 11:30 -0400 GMT
102%
of goal
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Latest News
WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!! 
September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
GUYS WE MADE OUR GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!108MINS TO SPARE! (Read More)
POSTCARD OF RIO WITH PHOTO TAKEN BY IYIN
September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
NEW PERKS! If you add $8 to you pledge now: You get a postcard with a photo taken by yours truly, mailed from RIO! If you add $15 to your pledge now: You get a postcard with a photo taken by me, mailed from RIO, AND SIGNED by CAST and CREW!"Manage... (Read More)
NEW PERK -- ASK THE FILMMAKER A QUESTION
September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
ALMOST THERE! 7 HOURS TO GO, 90% FUNDED! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL 1912 OF YOU!I've gotten some requests to do a video so I can answer some questions about my experience as an actress/writer/director before I start production, about Brazil itself and... (Read More)
$60,000! 11 HOURS TO GO!
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I just want to thank all of you in these last 11 hours of the campaign, many of you have found me through Upworthy and I've been really touched to hear on how my video and project has struck a chord with you, moved you. WE WILL REACH OUR GOAL. And... (Read More)
FINAL STRETCH! 14 HOURS TO GO!
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU BACKERS for helping me break barriers, one scene at a time! 14 Hours to go, and we are only $22,000 short of our goal. If all 1549 backers pledged an extra $15, we would PASS OUR GOAL RIGHT NOW!I know $15 may be a lot to some of you, but it... (Read More)
We’ve got updates on rewards!
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to popular demand, we’ve just created a $35 pledge level which includes: a digital download of movie "Me + You" download of original song composed by Brazilian musician Mac Mãe/Mc Fox. Exclusive updates + behind the scenes from production. The... (Read More)
20 HOURS TO GO!
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
WE CAN DO THIS! Now is the time to have the utmost faith, WE WILL REACH OUR GOAL! Please help us to share it on Facebook, Twitter, thru emails or in person -- tell people why you backed the project and why they should too. Also we are staring a... (Read More)
WE'RE ON UPWORTHY! 44 HOURS TO GO!
September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello to all my amazing supporters! We got on Upworthy.com! It's an amazing website, with a huge following, 3.2 Million to be exact. http://www.upworthy.com/a-kickass-actress-says-screw-you-hollywood-with-an-amazing-plan-to-do-what-they-won-t In our... (Read More)
Iyin Landre Calls Out Hollywood's Racial Stereotypes in ME + YOU Kickstarter Video
September 17th - via: broadwayworld.com
In three comedic yet painfully truthful skits, Iyin Landre reveals the racial stereotyping she has faced as an actress in Hollywood. From auditioning for nail salon ladies, to being asked by casting directors to put on fake 'Asian' accents, Landre discloses the limited opportunities for Asian-American actors. (Read More)
Hollywood, why are your stereotypes so lame?
September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
New Kickstarter VideoWith just 4 days left in the campaign, help us to SHARE this new video, as actress/filmmaker issues a wake-up call to Hollywood with her comedic and painfully truthful insights on being Asian-American in the business. (Read More)
Vote for us for "Project of the Week" on Indiewire!
September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We've been selected for competition for project of the week! Please vote for us and share it with your friends, voting ends Monday morning 11AM EST. Also confirm your vote afterwards! 7 DAYS LEFT! Let's get the word out! And keep the faith!... (Read More)
Article on "The Examiner" about our film!
September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out our write-up in "The Examiner" and please share with your friends! 13 days to go! http://www.examiner.com/article/me-you-explores-american-girl-s-risky-affair-with-a-brazilian-drug-dealer (Read More)
All the way from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...
August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Just want to introduce everyone to my Brazilian counterpart, actor and co-producer -- the talented Douglas Rosa. He shot a very special video for you all in Rio de Janeiro, check it out! Please help us to share the campaign as the days are counting... (Read More)
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