Become One - Karting Documentary by Shofner Films

John Shofner · Last edited by John Shofner on Tue May 22, 2012 3:36 pm, edited 1 time in total

Alright guys... So this has been a brain child of mine for about a year now. I've wanted to create a full length cinematic karting documentary that really captures the essence of karting. I have yet to see a full length film out there that does so.

My hurdle has been funding so far. But with the discovery of Kickstarter.com I truly think that if the community comes together we can make this happen. Karters from all over will need to kick a little in but it shouldn't be much if we all do it.

Take a look at the project page and tell me what you think. I've also thrown together a teaser more of less. Just something to get the project some attention.

Please let me know what you think!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1415102938/become-one-karting-documentary

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Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2771

John,

I know I'm going to help back it. All your films so far have been AMAZING.

Gary
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John Shofner · Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 8:30 pm Post subject:

Thanks Gary, really appreciate it.

John Shofner · Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 7:54 am Post subject:

Also if it helps, the way Kickstarter works is if we don't make the goal none of the money changes hands. They protect the investor that way. I know 152 of you guys must have cold feet Smile

Troy V Smith · Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 7:51 am Post subject:

Good Luck John - we're rooting for ya - a little more support coming from the swamp over here I'm sure. I agree, without a firm understanding of the "kickstarter" program, committing might be a bit shallow - it will come around though!
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TJ Koyen · Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Posts: 1451

I've used Kickstarter before and it's a cool way to get funding for indie things like this. I'm in!
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Michael Pagano · Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 4:20 pm Post subject:

Karting needs this, along with a reality tv show...

John Shofner · Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 8:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks again everyone for the awesome support ive been getting. We are on track to make this happen. Smile

Bernard Muminovic · Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 623

Pledged.

Keep up the great work guys Smile

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Juan D Gomez · Joined: 28 Apr 2010 Posts: 272

Pledged- 90.7% to go.
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John Shofner · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 8:21 am Post subject:

E J Resnick · Joined: 29 Oct 2008 Posts: 52

I'm in. Always wanted a credit in a movie.

John Shofner · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 2:38 pm Post subject:

Up to almost $9000 in 3 days, cant thank you guys enough. Also really excited to have DRT Racing come on as a title sponsor.

Don Guilbeault · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 3:55 pm Post subject: Become One Karting documentary

To all our karting community, help support this very cool project that John Shofner is putting together. John Shofner is a very talented videographer and a racer.
This project is exactly what we karters need to bring our sport the publicity and attention it needs and deserves. A little help from many of you will help make this possible.

The link to help make this a reality is

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1415102938/become-one-karting-documentary
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Glen Mazzone · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 7:05 pm Post subject:

Pretty good promo.

Email me...Lets talk.

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