Buzkashi Boys

A project in Kabul, Afghanistan by Afghan Film Project
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Filmed on location in Afghanistan, a stirring coming of age drama that offers an intimate look at another side of this war-torn country
Backers: 153
Average Pledge Per Backer: $179

Funded: $27,410 of $25,000
Dates: Jan 25th -> Feb 21st (27 days)
Project By: Afghan Film Project
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February 15th - via: upstart.bizjournals.com
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January 19th - via: gigaom.com
Three Kickstarter funded Kings Point, Buzkashi Boys and Inocente became the fourth, fifth and sixth films to be nominated for Oscars. Add to it all sorts of good “stuff” at Sundance Festival, and you see that Kickstarter is changing movie business, one pledge at a time. (Read More)

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Screenings this weekend in LA!

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello wonderful backers, I know this is late notice, but we will be screening Buzkashi Boys this weekend in LA! The screenings will take place at the Laemmle Noho 7 theater, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:45am and 12:15pm each day. For more info... (Read More)

Please have patience

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello All! There has been a lot happening since my last update, and i wanted to keep you informed on our progress. I traveled to China in April to premiere Buzkashi Boys at the Beijing International Film Festival, where it was received with rave... (Read More)

What happens now

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm sure you've all been wondering what's happening with the film now that we've made our goal. We've been hard at work over the last few weeks putting the finishing touches on the edit and prepping for final output and delivery. I'm proud to... (Read More)

We made it!

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Buzkashi Boys has achieved liftoff! Thank you to everyone who supported us. This has been an amazing week, and I have been truly humbled by the community which has rallied around the film. We've reached our initial goal, but we still need additional... (Read More)

Almost there!

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, I have been overwhelmed by the amazing amount of support we've received for Buzkashi Boys in such a short time. Your personal messages and incredibly generous donations have been humbling and given us a huge boost as we close in on the finish... (Read More)

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