Boardies, I had the privilege of being able to work on this project last year. We are in the final stages of production and need help to see this thing through. I am asking for any support you can possibly give to help us get this story out. Even if you can just watch this trailer and share it on your facebook, that would be awesome! Basically this is a film about B Boys in Guatemala City; specifically in an area called La Limonada - look it up. This area is ruled entirely by gangs with no police presence and is one of the most dangerous ghettos in all of Central America. This film highlights these young people who are using their break dancing as a means of escape from a life of violence. I am very proud of this project, and I wanted to share the trailer with a short intro from the director. (no, I am not in this video) http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/847 ... -the-movie Update: Now you get a free t shirt with a donation of $25 or more. Plus, you get premier tickets and a copy of the film! 25 bucks!
Re: B Boy for Life. this look to be a great project, can't wait to see the final film. the trailer was well done!
Re: B Boy for Life. Thank you, that really means a lot. It is a powerful story, and I want people to see it.
Re: B Boy for Life. Love the subject matter. Many kids today do not realize that hip hop did not spring up glorifying the worst parts of the ghetto but as an escape from those things. Kids were choosing to fight with words, records, paint and their bodies rather than guns. I have loved some of the looks into Brazilian graf, can't wait to see this.
Re: B Boy for Life. This looks like it Academy award material. I'm guessing it won't get there, but when bullshit like that new Step Up: Revolution, can get millions for production, the real deal should be "excuse me" wiping it's ass with Benjamins. I'm going to try and scrape together some money to help, I hope others are thinking the same thing.
Re: B Boy for Life. Seriously, the kind words and contributions have blown my mind. I see that some of you joined Kickstarter today, just to donate to the film. I cannot express what that means to me except to say - thank you. You are helping get this story told.
Re: B Boy for Life. On a similar theme check out the new Cornershop video. Cornershop ft. In Light Of Aquarius 'Milkin' It' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBti3lGmWqU Good luck raising the funds for a worthy project.
Re: B Boy for Life. Ditto Indeed! Also a talented one. I love this, CF I wish you the best with this project! Quite the honorable task, man. I'm going to send some emails out about it. Hope it throws some more support your way
Re: B Boy for Life. This is the kind of story that needs to be told to up and coming Bboys and dancers in general, I've been a breaking for over 10 years and this artform has been and still is a major part of my life. The thing that keeps me going is my crew and the freedom i get from letting go of everything and just dancing. There have been a lot of doco's that focus too heavily on all the acrobatics, big crowds and are skewed from a competition perspective. I really appreciate that there is this emphasis on the freedom of expression and the crew/family bond that these dancers have. I will definitely be giving my support.
Re: B Boy for Life - Guatemalan breakdance. I feel like I am being repetitive, but I also feel that I must continually give my thanks for your kind words and support. The people in and behind this film mean a lot to me, and I am glad you all understand what we are trying to do.
Re: B Boy for Life - Guatemalan breakdance. Putting some cash in and pushing it on facebook. If I stop being lazy and finish my blog it will be my first post. Also, are you putting this on all the music boards. Besides hiphop I am sure the EDM scene would appreciate it. tribalmixes, protonradio, friskyradio, kiss100, spundae, giant, etc.
Re: B Boy for Life - Guatemalan breakdance. Honestly, I hadn't even thought about that. This has always been more of a story of young people fighting to stay positive and escape the pain in their every day lives. I constantly forget that we are showcasing amazing physical skill as part of the culture as well. Thanks you so much for the recommendation. Are these boards easy to join? Are there other music/dance boards that I could spread this on? I am going to scour these boards tomorrow!
Re: B Boy for Life - Guatemalan breakdance. Those should be pretty easy to get on and post. But if you hadn't thought of it I can think of a few more ideas. Didn't want to be presumptuous. Those are the only forums I know re music but I would search the hip hop community, Latin community, and of course film for different boards. Maybe ask http://twitchfilm.com/ to do a post as well. There must be a lot of different avenues for this and the quest may not only get your funds but create a lot of early publicity as well. I just did a quick google search and even "B-boy message boards" gets a decent list. Love the internet with all it's wires and tubes and stuff. I was just looking at a clip for a highlight film "I am a Ghost" at the upcoming LA Asian Pacific Film Festival. It's a horror flick but none the less the quality and presentation looked pathetic compared to yours yet it's making it's mark. Make yours!
Re: B Boy for Life - Guatemalan breakdance. That's the goal! Making a mark! Man, this is encouraging. I will dedicate a few hours today to searching for and posting to these message boards, what an awesome idea.
Re: B Boy for Life - Guatemalan breakdance. Another thing you might want to think about is twitter, I messaged a bunch of "celebrities on my twitter account. Such as The Young Turks, Cenk Ungaar. If someone link Cenk, who has a lot of followers, get's interested and tweets about your project, you'll see an insane amount of traffic. This project is really inspiring, I've been feeling down, and watching things like this makes me pause, and realize my life is really great. I really hope this get's noticed, a picked up by the mainstream. If a movie like, Step Up 4:Revolution, can get funding, and the real thing can't, I will officially lose my hope for humanity. Good luck man.
Re: B Boy for Life - Guatemalan breakdance. Great idea. I will message people of influence on twitter and see if they will help spread the word.
Re: B Boy for Life - Guatemalan breakdance. Still raising support. Our director, Coury, was interviewed by our local news. Please spread the word about B Boy for Life! http://www.whas11.com/community/Intervi ... 90145.html Plus, there are more videos on the Kickstarter page now!
Re: B Boy for Life - Guatemalan breakdance. - More Videos! These are the final hours and we need support more than ever. Please put this on blast. Share with your friends and donate what you can. Help us tell this story! Thanks!
We made it! Thanks so much to all who contributed! The process does not stop here, we still need people to spread word of its release! Tell your local theater we need partners and help us get money back to our investors and (more importantly) back into the community where these guys and gals live.
