Support The Return of Film Threat Magazine -- Indiegogo

From Monday, June 27, 2011 at 11:59pm PST until Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11:59pm PST, Film Threat owner/publisher Mark Bell will be running a 72-Hour Tweetathon to raise money for the Return of Film Threat Magazine!

Starting September 2011, in addition to the daily content available on FilmThreat.com, the new Film Threat magazine will be released as a quarterly, publishing each Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer, in both digital and print editions, and will include even more in-depth coverage on independent film, film festivals and the art of filmmaking.

The digital edition will be available online at FilmThreat.com and as part of the new Film Threat app, optimized for iPhone, iPad, Android devices, Kindle, Nook and whatever technology comes along.

The print edition will be available as print-on-demand, home delivery subscription and in very select retail outlets.

Film Threat Magazine returns this year, but we need your help:

In order to design, create and develop a year's worth of magazines (four issues) for both digital and print editions, as well as finish development on the Film Threat app, we need to raise $30,000 (or more). The money will cover the development of the app and all aspects of magazine creation, from design, layout and payment to our team of writers for the magazine's content. Many other business are doing their best to stop paying their writers; we're trying our best to pay them more.

WHY SHOULD YOU HELP?
If you're an indie or underground filmmaker on the outside fringes of the industry, the expansion of Film Threat back to a magazine gives you another press outlet dedicated to talking about the type of art you make. If you're a film festival, it's one more platform for people to read about how great your festival is. If you're a fan of film, you'll get a new source for information about all the great films out there that you didn't know existed. By helping us expand our coverage, you're helping yourself.

Please support the Return of Film Threat Magazine today by pledging money to our campaign, and spread the word to anyone you know who loves movies, makes movies or even just wants something a little different than what is already out there.

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PRESS AND OTHER MEDIA

"Detroit-Bred Movie Magazine Seeks a Return to Print" - Interview with 101.9 FM WDET in Detroit about the return of Film Threat magazine
"Film Threat was the mag I was reading when I became a filmmaker..." - Quote from filmmaker Kevin Smith during Plus One Per Diem on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Film Threat To Return To Print With Quarterly Magazine - Foliomag.com Article
Film Threat Goes Back to the Future - Interview with Adam Spiegelman of ProudlyResents.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

The Return of Film Threat Magazine - An extended explanation and FAQ about Film Threat's crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter and IndieGoGo
Crowdfunding with Film Threat - a blog about Film Threat's crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter and IndieGoGo
@FilmThreat on Twitter - Daily info and updates from Film Threat's owner and publisher Mark Bell
Film Threat on Facebook - Friend, 'Like' and read daily info and updates from Film Threat
Film Threat Podcast on Stitcher and iTunes - Listen weekly as Film Threat owner Mark Bell and contributing editor Don Lewis discuss a variety of topics concerning filmmaking, film festivals and the film community

HISTORY OF THE CAMPAIGN

Film Threat was founded over 25 years ago. From the beginning, Film Threat magazine dominated the print landscape as the source for conversation about independent and underground cinema. In 1997, the print era ended and Film Threat magazine focused its sights on the world wide web; FilmThreat.com was born. Since then, the website has continued the tradition set forth by the magazine; a lone voice shouting into the void of mainstream media, reminding the world that there is more to film than summer blockbusters and celebrity gossip. Alone... until now... With your support, Film Threat will be returning as a magazine in 2011!

Why a magazine? Why not just stick with a website? Because there is an erratic collection of transient, ever-fluctuating, film websites requiring short attention spans to digest spliced information that is easily forgotten mere seconds after consuming. A magazine is a measured, engaged, focus on a topic of importance; a snapshot in time and a document of history that can be viewed and appreciated within its own historical context. Just as the old Film Threat magazine serves as a record of the careers of Richard Linklater, Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith as they occurred and were contextually framed, so too will the Film Threat magazine of today. It will provide a reference and history of our current filmmaking climate to the filmmakers and film aficionados of the future. There is value in our past; sometimes you need to use new technology to rediscover, enhance, and improve upon that which came before. We can provide meaningful content for those who appreciate independent and underground film; we will extend what and how we cover this world beyond the website.

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Perks

for your contribution

$1 A Special Thank You

Your name will be listed on a special "Thank You" page of the first issue of the new print magazine.
$5 "BE A FILM THREAT!" Button

All of the above, plus a collectible "Be Different, Be a Rebel, BE A FILM THREAT!" button celebrating different filmmakers and films that embody the Film Threat spirit.
$10 History of Film Threat Poster

All of the above, plus a limited edition "History of Film Threat" poster, highlighting the different covers of the original print run from 1985-1997.
$25 Collectible First Issue

All of the above, plus a free print copy of the first issue of the new magazine, signed by Film Threat owner/publisher Mark Bell.
$75 Limited Edition Workshirt

All of the above, plus a limited edition Film Threat workshirt in a style previously unavailable, and only worn by, Film Threat owner/publisher Mark Bell and a five year subscription to the new print magazine.
$100 Collectible First Four Issues

All of the above, plus free print copies of the next three issues of the new magazine, all signed by Film Threat owner/publisher Mark Bell.
$125 Classifieds Advertisement

All of the above, plus a B&W classifieds advertisement in one issue of the new magazine. Promote your film or film festival in one issue with this classifieds ad (not to exceed 1/8 page).
$500 Collectible Digital Archive

All of the above, plus a limited edition collectible drive containing the complete archive of Film Threat Magazine and the Film Threat Guide, published from 1985-1997, in digital format.
$625 1/4 Page Advertisement

All of the above, plus a 1/4 page advertisement in each of the first four issues of the new magazine.
$1,250 1/2 Page Advertisement

All of the above, plus a 1/2 page advertisement in each of the first four issues of the new magazine.
$2,500 Lifetime Subscription

All of the above, plus a lifetime subscription to the digital/print magazine and a full page advertisement in each of the first four issues of the new magazine.