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FRIENDS OF THE GHOSTS NEWSLETTER - ISSUE #28 - Year In Review - Looking Ahead! Issue #28 - December 2013 HAPPY HOLIDAYS FRIENDS OF THE GHOSTS 2013 has been a nonstop busy year for us. For those new to our project (and there are many of you), and for those who are long-term supporters, this newsletter recaps some exciting highlights from 2013. Since our World Premiere earlier this year, THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE has been seen by thousands of people, and continues to stimulate important dialogue for a wide audience. Looking ahead - 2014 will be another important and active year. The film will be seen by thousands more around the globe. We're excited to announce to our ardent supporters that THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE will be available in new ways. Please read on ... This is a bigger newsletter than usual, we hope you take the time to read it! Also, for those of you who supported our Indiegogo fundraising campaign(s), we have an important message for you below .... PLEASE READ ON. We just wrapped a successful Oscar Qualifying U.S. Theatrical Release Campaign in 4-cities: New York City; Los Angeles; Chicago; Columbus. Check out our new photo album of highlights from the campaign. It was action packed with very special guests, Q&As, events and red carpets. We think you will recognize some or many of the smiling faces in this photo album. Enjoy! Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart, Vaute Couture , NYC Premiere. 2013. Thank you to our amazing Funders, Partners and Team . We could not have done this without your generosity, moral support and expertise! We made it to the master list of 151 OSCAR QUALIFYING DOCS , 2013. While the film was not shortlisted for the Oscars, it's an achievement to have made this list. Overall, the campaign sparked a great deal of interest. Our U.S. release exceeded our expectations. It was a strong promotional tool to raise the profile of the film and to shine a spotlight on the issues. As a result, we doubled, and in some cases tripled, our social media metrics. There is an increase in demand for the film and we are actively pursuing all avenues of distribution, to get the film out there globally. We are a small committed team, doing our best and so thanks for your patience! Our Canadian Theatrical Release, with Distributor IndieCan , was also fruitful and exciting. The film was seen in cinemas across the country in 11 cities. Our highly anticipated Broadcast Premiere on Canada's documentary channel was November 24th, it aired across Canada. THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE was produced in association with documentary . In total, Director Liz Marshall and Photographer/Protagonist Jo-Anne McArthur have conducted over 30 in-depth Q&As with diverse audiences, and there will be many more to come in 2014. We have listed over 85 reviews and interviews on our website, ranging from the grassroots to traditional mainstream media, to everything in between. Interestingly, but not a surprise, they are polarized. And by the way, we have included the whole story; the good and the bad reviews. Check out our PRESS page to see how Ghosts is being upheld, interpreted, dismissed and critiqued. Have you seen THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE documentary, and/or our online Interactive Story ? Our online story is accessible 24/7 from our website , as a narrative companion to the film, try to give yourself between 15 - 45 minutes to experience its breadth. Tell us what you think, please HAVE YOUR SAY on our website. What was your experience of the film? Of the Interactive Story? We are proud the film has garnered several international awards and nods , and from some respectable festivals. We say this not really to show off, but to express how important this is. The film is being recognized first and foremost as a film (which is great), but of course for its content - the issue, which at times can feel like the 'impossible issue'. Those involved in the struggle to put this conversation on the table understand just how tough it can be, yet things are starting to change ... HOW CAN YOU SEE GHOSTS IN 2014? For those who have filled out our REQUEST A SCREENING intake form, thank you! If you have not heard from our Community Screenings Team, don't worry, you will be contacted in the new year. Director, Writer, Producer Liz Marshall is heading up a 2014 Community Screenings Campaign with a small team, we appreciate your patience. Announcements will be made about plans for this exciting new initiative. DVD and other professional formats of the film such as BluRay will be available to license (rent) with Public Performance Rights, for Community Screenings. Stay tuned! Liz Marshall and Jo-Anne McArthur Strawberry Fields. NYC. 2013. Our home video DVD (for home usage only, to watch with your family and friends) is available now for pre-order from our online store. You will receive your DVD in April! Our Canadian Distributor IndieCan will release THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE on DVD, iTunes, and on some VOD Platforms (to be announced) in Canada, in the 2nd Quarter of 2014. Syndicado , our U.S. VOD distributor, will make the film available to watch or download on digital platforms and cable VOD as of February 7, 2014 in the USA. Soon you can pre-order on iTunes for electronic download, or rent for VOD on iTunes starting February 7, 2014. THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE will be available for rent on cable VOD at Time Warner Cable, Comcast, Cox, Cablevision and other major cable and IPTV services. And on Internet connected devices through: Microsoft xBox, Samsung Smart TVs, SonyPlaystation, vudu, Amazon, GooglePlay and ilovedocs.com. There is a strong emerging interest within academic circles to examine the human-animal relationship. We are excited to consult with forward thinking scientists, lawyers and experts, including TeachWithMovies , to develop a compelling Educational Guide, and to work with our educational distributors to usher THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE into academic curriculum around the world. We are excited to announce the US educational release of THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE on March 3, 2014. It is being released by the leading US publisher of independently-produced, environmental DVDs, Bullfrog Films . It will also be available for streaming to educational institutions on www.docuseek2.com shortly thereafter. The Canadian educational release will be simultaneous with McNabb Connolly , one of Canada's leading educational distributors. Film Festival and Broadcast Premieres will continue to be announced on our website. Stay tuned! A MESSAGE TO OUR INDIEGOGO SUPPORTERS Since early 2011, we have conducted two successful Indiegogo crowd funding campaigns. The first one ran from May 24 - July 22, 2011 in support of our Early Development phase, and the second one ran from July 29 to September 27, 2013 in support of our recent U.S Theatrical Release. We are eternally grateful to our generous Indiegogo fans whose financial support has been critical to the success of this project! In the new year we will be assembling our goodies for you, we plan to have your packages shipped out by the end of February, latest, with one exception - the actual DVD. Due to contractual requirements, our DVD cannot be released until April 2014. Anyone who has purchased a DVD, either through indiegogo or our online store, will receive the DVD then. Thank you Thank you Thank you for helping us make this project a reality. Sincerely. Wishing you a very positive holiday season, and a forward thinking, conscious year ahead. With love from Ghosts Media. #ForTheGhosts , Liz Marshall & Nina Beveridge & the Ghosts Team Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Foward to a friend Like our facebook page and take part in daily vibrant conversation about the Ghosts The Animal Ambassador program is supported by: FEATURED ANIMAL AMBASSADOR SEBA JOHNSON Olympian , Screen Actors Guild Member , Writer, and Vegan Since Birth The connection the viewer makes to the souls behind the eyes of each animal on the screen provides dialog without spoken words. How can one not be emotionally moved by this film – once you connect to the “cast,” the ones who communicate in a form we as humans cannot speak. There is no mistake in deciphering what these individuals are pleading for us to understand. As an ethical Vegan since birth who has been exposed to the suffering of animals from a very young age, I wholeheartedly appreciate the strength of spirit the photographer has as she takes us on her journey. As a SAG Member I would nominate this film for Best Ensemble Cast and Best Documentary! I implore every human to commit 90+ minutes of your life to watching this visual documentation of a part of existence we have kept hidden from the masses for far too long. One day future generations will look back at this film and wonder why we allowed our animals to be enslaved, confined, eaten, worn, abUSED, tortured, and exploited for as long as we did. But now is the time to allow your hearts to feel what your eyes have been hidden … you will be moved by THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE and leave the theatre a changed person! Read more about Seba here… Read our interview with Seba. The Ghost-Free Journey is supported by: A MESSAGE FROM DONNA & ROSEMARY Mentors, Ghost-Free Journey It’s has been an amazing year for The 5-Day Ghost-Free Journey, with three very unique and special participants. In January, Chris and Samantha Beeney embarked on their GFJ together as our first couple. Participating together provided a built-in support system to help sustain their new vegan life together, while broadening their perspective on issues they wanted to examine more deeply. Our next GFJ was with Vancouver LUSH , where 30 employees committed to a week of sharing new food options, a field trip to Nice Shoes and a LUSH store. As a group, LUSH participants supported one another during their workday by sharing pot-luck meals, adjustment/transition support, and discussing cruelty-free issues and recipes. The week culminated with Liz joining the participants in Vancouver for dinner at a new vegan restaurant, Graze. Our last participant was Siobhan , a University student who had been vegetarian for several years. After viewing TGIOM at the Toronto Premiere, she was deeply moved and ready to make the transition from vegetarian to vegan. With some support and encouragement as well as her own deep reflection on issues, Siobhan was able to comfortably shift to a vegan lifestyle. This has been a very special year for both of us to be a part of The TGIOM Team and attending the World Premiere in Toronto! Please stay tuned for a special GFJ Reunion coming soon in 2014~ date TBA! For the Ghosts, Donna & Rosemary GFJ Mentors follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend Ghosts Media Inc. would like to thank the following partners and supporters: Copyright © 2013 Ghosts Media Inc., All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences
Transcript of Issue #28 - December 2013 HAPPY HOLIDAYS FRIENDS OF THE … · 2020. 9. 7. · INDIEGOGO SUPPORTERS...
FRIENDS OF THE GHOSTS NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 28 - Year In Review - Looking Ahead
Issue 28 - December 2013
HAPPY HOLIDAYSFRIENDS OF THE GHOSTS
2013 has been a nonstop busy year for usFor those new to our project (and there are many of you) and for those who are long-term supportersthis newsletter recaps some exciting highlights from 2013
Since our World Premiere earlier this year THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE has been seen bythousands of people and continues to stimulate important dialogue for a wide audience Looking ahead - 2014 will be another important and active year The film will be seen by thousandsmore around the globe Were excited to announce to our ardent supporters that THE GHOSTS IN OURMACHINE will be available in new ways Please read on This is a bigger newsletter than usual wehope you take the time to read it Also for those of you who supported our Indiegogo fundraisingcampaign(s) we have an important message for you below PLEASE READ ON
We just wrapped a successful Oscar Qualifying US Theatrical Release Campaign in 4-cities New YorkCity Los Angeles Chicago Columbus Check out our new photo album of highlights from thecampaign It was action packed with very special guests QampAs events and red carpets We think youwill recognize some or many of the smiling faces in this photo album Enjoy
Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart Vaute Couture NYC Premiere 2013
Thank you to our amazing Funders Partners and Team
We could not have done this without yourgenerosity moral support and expertise
We made it to the master list of 151 OSCAR QUALIFYING DOCS 2013 While the film was notshortlisted for the Oscars its an achievement to have made this list Overall the campaign sparked agreat deal of interest Our US release exceeded our expectations It was a strong promotional tool toraise the profile of the film and to shine a spotlight on the issues As a result we doubled and in somecases tripled our social media metrics There is an increase in demand for the film and we are activelypursuing all avenues of distribution to get the film out there globally We are a small committed teamdoing our best and so thanks for your patience
Our Canadian Theatrical Release with Distributor IndieCan was also fruitful and exciting The filmwas seen in cinemas across the country in 11 cities Our highly anticipated Broadcast Premiere onCanadas documentary channel was November 24th it aired across Canada THE GHOSTS IN OURMACHINE was produced in association with documentary
In total Director Liz Marshall and PhotographerProtagonist Jo-Anne McArthur have conducted over30 in-depth QampAs with diverse audiences and there will be many more to come in 2014
We have listed over 85 reviews and interviews on our website ranging from the grassroots totraditional mainstream media to everything in between Interestingly but not a surprise they arepolarized And by the way we have included the whole story the good and the bad reviews Check outour PRESS page to see how Ghosts is being upheld interpreted dismissed and critiqued
Have you seen THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE documentary andor our online Interactive StoryOur online story is accessible 247 from our website as a narrative companion to the film try to giveyourself between 15 - 45 minutes to experience its breadth Tell us what you think please HAVE YOURSAY on our website What was your experience of the film Of the Interactive Story
We are proud the film has garnered several international awards and nods and from some respectablefestivals We say this not really to show off but to express how important this is The film is beingrecognized first and foremost as a film (which is great) but of course for its content - the issue which attimes can feel like the impossible issue Those involved in the struggle to put this conversation on thetable understand just how tough it can be yet things are starting to change
HOW CAN YOU SEE GHOSTS IN 2014
For those who have filled out our REQUEST A SCREENING intake form thank you If you have notheard from our Community Screenings Team dont worry you will be contacted in the new yearDirector Writer Producer Liz Marshall is heading up a 2014 Community Screenings Campaign with asmall team we appreciate your patience Announcements will be made about plans for this excitingnew initiative DVD and other professional formats of the film such as BluRay will be available tolicense (rent) with Public Performance Rights for Community Screenings Stay tuned
Liz Marshall and Jo-Anne McArthur Strawberry Fields NYC 2013
Our home video DVD (for home usage only to watch with your family and friends) is available now forpre-order from our online store You will receive your DVD in April
Our Canadian Distributor IndieCan will release THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE on DVD iTunesand on some VOD Platforms (to be announced) in Canada in the 2nd Quarter of 2014
Syndicado our US VOD distributor will make the film available to watch or download on digitalplatforms and cable VOD as of February 7 2014 in the USA Soon you can pre-order on iTunes forelectronic download or rent for VOD on iTunes starting February 7 2014 THE GHOSTS IN OURMACHINE will be available for rent on cable VOD at Time Warner Cable Comcast Cox Cablevisionand other major cable and IPTV services And on Internet connected devices through Microsoft xBoxSamsung Smart TVs SonyPlaystation vudu Amazon GooglePlay and ilovedocscom
There is a strong emerging interest within academic circles to examine the human-animal relationshipWe are excited to consult with forward thinking scientists lawyers and experts includingTeachWithMovies to develop a compelling Educational Guide and to work with our educationaldistributors to usher THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE into academic curriculum around theworld We are excited to announce the US educational release of THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE onMarch 3 2014 It is being released by the leading US publisher of independently-producedenvironmental DVDs Bullfrog Films It will also be available for streaming to educational institutionson wwwdocuseek2com shortly thereafter The Canadian educational release will be simultaneous withMcNabb Connolly one of Canadas leading educational distributors
Film Festival and Broadcast Premieres will continue to be announced on our website Stay tuned
A MESSAGE TO OURINDIEGOGO SUPPORTERS
Since early 2011 we have conducted two successful Indiegogo crowd funding campaigns The first oneran from May 24 - July 22 2011 in support of our Early Development phase and the second one ranfrom July 29 to September 27 2013 in support of our recent US Theatrical Release We are eternallygrateful to our generous Indiegogo fans whose financial support has been critical to the success of thisproject In the new year we will be assembling our goodies for you we plan to have your packagesshipped out by the end of February latest with one exception - the actual DVD Due to contractualrequirements our DVD cannot be released until April 2014 Anyone who has purchased a DVD eitherthrough indiegogo or our online store will receive the DVD then Thank you Thank you Thank you forhelping us make this project a reality Sincerely
Wishing you a very positive holiday season and a forward thinking conscious year ahead
With love from Ghosts Media
ForTheGhosts
Liz Marshall amp Nina Beveridge amp the Ghosts Team
Friend on Facebook
Follow on Twitter
Foward to a friend
Like our facebook page andtake part in daily vibrantconversation about the
Ghosts
The Animal Ambassadorprogram is supported by
FEATUREDANIMAL AMBASSADOR
SEBA JOHNSONOlympian
Screen Actors Guild MemberWriter and Vegan Since Birth
The connection the viewermakes to the souls behind theeyes of each animal on thescreen provides dialog withoutspoken words How can one notbe emotionally moved by thisfilm ndash once you connect to theldquocastrdquo the ones whocommunicate in a form we ashumans cannot speak There isno mistake in deciphering whatthese individuals are pleadingfor us to understand
As an ethical Vegan since birthwho has been exposed to thesuffering of animals from avery young age Iwholeheartedly appreciate thestrength of spirit thephotographer has as she takesus on her journey As a SAGMember I would nominate thisfilm for Best Ensemble Cast andBest Documentary
I implore every human tocommit 90+ minutes of your lifeto watching this visualdocumentation of a part ofexistence we have kept hiddenfrom the masses for far toolong One day futuregenerations will look back atthis film and wonder why weallowed our animals to beenslaved confined eaten wornabUSED tortured andexploited for as long as we didBut now is the time to allowyour hearts to feel what youreyes have been hidden hellip youwill be moved by THE GHOSTSIN OUR MACHINE and leavethe theatre a changed person
Read more about Seba herehellip
Read our interview with Seba The Ghost-Free Journey is
supported by
A MESSAGE FROM DONNA amp ROSEMARY
MentorsGhost-Free Journey
Itrsquos has been an amazing yearfor The 5-Day Ghost-FreeJourney with three very uniqueand special participants InJanuary Chris and SamanthaBeeney embarked on their GFJtogether as our first coupleParticipating together provideda built-in support system to helpsustain their new vegan lifetogether while broadeningtheir perspective on issues theywanted to examine moredeeply Our next GFJ was withVancouver LUSH where 30employees committed to a weekof sharing new food options afield trip to Nice Shoes and aLUSH store As a group LUSHparticipants supported oneanother during their workdayby sharing pot-luck mealsadjustmenttransition supportand discussing cruelty-freeissues and recipes The weekculminated with Liz joining theparticipants in Vancouver fordinner at a new veganrestaurant Graze Our last participant wasSiobhan a University studentwho had been vegetarian forseveral years After viewingTGIOM at the TorontoPremiere she was deeplymoved and ready to make thetransition from vegetarian tovegan With some support andencouragement as well as herown deep reflection on issuesSiobhan was able tocomfortably shift to a veganlifestyle This has been a very specialyear for both of us to be a partof The TGIOM Team andattending the World Premierein Toronto Please stay tunedfor a special GFJ Reunioncoming soon in 2014~ dateTBA
For the GhostsDonna amp RosemaryGFJ Mentors
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Ghosts Media Inc would like to thank the following partners and supporters
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