The Camera With Which I'd Love to Film...

If I could win any camera, it would be the Canon 5D Mark III. This is the main camera I'd like to use for my film, Feet on the Ground; Head in the Clouds.

Source: http://reviews.photographyreview.com

Luckily, there is a contest that would allow me to win that very camera.

Enter yourself using the following link: http://bit.ly/15fTTf2


Big thanks to the SnapKnot wedding photography directory for offering this great camera giveaway!

Kickstarter Project: Day 23

Today, I'd like to share a few more of the memes I've created to help advertise my project.
Please share these, and help me find backers for the project!

Kickstarter Project: Days 18 through 22

The past few days have been spent focused on family, and in considering the future of this project.

We have slightly over a week remaining. If the Kickstarter funding is going to happen, it will be amazing, and big, and ... Well, let's see what happens.

The next week will be busy, and if you can share this project, please do so with the following message:



I am busy promoting my Kickstarter Project, which is available until April 17th, 2013.

Feet On The Ground; Head In the Clouds Feet on the Ground; Head in the Clouds will be a  documentary film about making and flying kites and other non-motorized aircraft. It will involve creative input from the community of backers and will help promote emerging musicians.

This project cannot succeed without your help. I am trying to raise $35,000 to gain the professional tools to see my vision through. Anyone interested in spreading the word about my project can do so through any of these channels:

Kickstarter:  kck.st/WyJOoC 
Website:     bigworldcreativearts.com
Facebook:   facebook.com/fotghitc
Twitter:        twitter.com/fotghitc
Pinterest:    pinterest.com/bigworldca
Google+:     plus.google.com/u/1/116904980802014189054/posts
LinkedIn:     linkedin.com/company/big-world-creative-arts

Feel free to share this email with anyone you wish. Thank you for help!

Kickstarter Project: Day 17

Kickstarter Project reward levels - Please share these throughout social media sites!

Help me get people interested and educated about what this film is meant to do!

 kck.st/WyJOoC

Kickstarter Project: Days 15 and 16

Back my project! Come one! Come All! kck.st/WyJOoC 

We have less than two weeks to make this project successful. The pressure is on; are we up for it?!

As I responded today to my most recent backer of this project, I realized they were from Canada. Our neighbors to the North and many places around the globe may be more interested in this project than I gave them credit for.

I have changed the rewards to accommodate shipping outside the United States.

Back my project! Come one! Come All!
If you are located outside of the US, please add $10 to your pledge to help with the higher cost of shipping.

As always, please direct friends to check out the project here: kck.st/WyJOoC 

Kickstarter Project: Days 13 and 14

I'm afraid there was not much to report over the weekend. Let's make this next week big!

Positive note:
We got our first backer who I'm sure does not know me personally. We need more of that!

To spread the word, please share this link! kck.st/WyJOoC

Kickstarter Project: Day 12

Do you know anyone who wants to tell a positive story that can offset the difficult news that is so often seen as the focus in media today?

This story combines elements of community involvement, entertainment, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. If you are a news professional or know someone who is, take a look at  my press release.

Contact: Brandon Wilhelmsen                    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel. (801) 210-0042
Cell Phone: (801) 210-0042
Email: info@bigworldcreativearts.com

UTAH FILM PROJECT PROMOTES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Participants Will Make Creative Choices During Film Production; Emerging Musicians Encouraged To Submit Their Signature Single

An upcoming documentary film will bring together DIY projects, flight, community involvement, and original music. The title of this film is Feet On The Ground; Head In The Clouds. The Director is searching for backers to help fund production. Filming will begin in May 2013 and will be shot mostly within the Salt Lake Valley. The film is scheduled for release in February 2014.

Director Brandon Wilhelmsen explains that he is confident the film will be a success. "Whether this film is successful is measured in more than the camera angles and lighting. I want to take my community with me to create something lasting," says Brandon.

The idea for this film project began about five years ago in 2007, when Brandon set out to build a very large kite. Focused on work and school, Brandon allowed the project to sit in the corner and gather dust until this year. With a renewed determination to finish projects that had been abandoned, Brandon knew he wanted to document the project in some way. Photographs alone were not compelling, and then the idea to film the building and flying of the kite came to life. This would become a project larger than he previously imagined.

The community can become involved by backing the film’s Kickstarter project. The community of backers from the Kickstarter project will be voting on what music will be used in the film, as well as other creative decisions. Musicians are also welcomed to begin submitting their signature singles for voting. All genres of music are welcomed, with one caveat: the music must be family friendly. Brandon states, “I want parents to feel comfortable with their children viewing the film.”

Brandon Wilhelmsen is a graduate from the University of Utah, and studied film through courses there and while attending Salt Lake Community College. He has also collaborated on a few independent projects with friends.

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If you'd like more information about this film, or to schedule an interview with Brandon Wilhelmsen, please call Brandon at (801) 210-0042 or e-mail him at info@bigworldcreativearts.com

Kickstarter Project: Day 11

New rewards, and a need to share the project widely...

I am looking for any help I can get in sharing this project. We have a small following and a few backers, but we still are looking for the groundswell that will make this project successful.

Please share these images and the link to this project. (kck.st/WyJOoC)  Back us if you can, but please share it.

I have added a reward for those who are interested in taking part in the pre-screening of the film, and may not have $250 to back this project with. Take a look! It is limited to the first 100 people to back at $125 or more.

If there are any companies looking for creative advertising, I ask you to take a look at the Corporate Sponsor reward. This one breaks the mold, because it is designed as an avenue for sponsorship of the project, rather than having a creative hand in this film. Companies names and/or logos will appear in the credits of the film, and I will produce an ad for them to be spread online.

With all of this, I hope to reach people who are interested in DIY innovation and fun.

Let's make a movie!

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Kickstarter Project: Days 9 and 10

This project is one third over, and to put it mildly, I am more keenly aware how few people know me.

I want to reach more people, so if you have ideas of how to share this project, please do share.

I want to share this experience with my community, and I need more help.


Share this!

kck.st/WyJOoC 

Kickstarter Project: Day Eight

I have a simple request for those interested in helping spread the word about this Kickstarter project.

Please share these memes widely to help get people interested and engaged in backing the film!

Here is the link! kck.st/WyJOoC 

Kickstarter Project: Day Seven

Today is my birthday. I have survived 33 years on our bluish-greenish marble of a planet.

I have wanted to make a movie for a long time, and the idea for Feet On The Ground; Head In The Clouds grew out of serendipity. It is time to make this film, and I need your help.

I am busy promoting my Kickstarter Project, which is available for pledges until April 17th, 2013.

Feet On The Ground; Head In the Clouds Feet on the Ground; Head in the Clouds will be a  documentary film about making and flying kites and other non-motorized aircraft. It will involve creative input from the community of backers and will help promote emerging musicians.

This project cannot succeed without your help. I am trying to raise $35,000 to gain the professional tools to see my vision through. I am not asking you for money (although if you feel inclined to contribute, go for it); I am only hoping for your time. Anyone interested in spreading the word about my project can do so through any of these channels:

Kickstarter:  kck.st/WyJOoC 
Website:     bigworldcreativearts.com
Facebook:   facebook.com/fotghitc
Twitter:        twitter.com/fotghitc
Pinterest:    pinterest.com/bigworldca
Google+:     plus.google.com/u/1/116904980802014189054/posts
LinkedIn:     linkedin.com/company/big-world-creative-arts

Feel free to share this project with anyone you wish. Thank you for helping make this film possible!

Kickstarter Project: Days 5 and 6

I am posting this late, because nothing significant occurred over these past two days.

I was at a loss for words. The recurring thought is that more people need to hear about this project on Kickstarter, and they will be interested and wish to pledge.

Please share the project, and help us make the film Feet On The Ground; Head In The Clouds successful! kck.st/WyJOoC

Kickstarter Project: Day Four

Today, we had our first backer become an Armchair Director with a pledge of $50. We are still working to get the word out to enough people to create a groundswell, but I have confidence that will happen and may take us by surprise.

This reward includes a film credit, a stressball with the film's logo, a copy of the film on DVD, a t-shirt printed with the film's logo, and the opportunity to help make the creative choices that will make the film truly great.

Tell your friends about the Kickstarter project, and help us reach our goal before April 17th!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brandonjw/feet-on-the-ground-head-in-the-clouds

Kickstarter Project: Day Three

Well folks,

We are still very low on the tote board with $50 pledged.

I am not sure what will get this project some momentum, but I'm thinking hard about that.

Stay tuned, and please back the project at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brandonjw/feet-on-the-ground-head-in-the-clouds.

More tomorrow.

Kickstarter Project: Day Two

Today's pledge was refreshing, but the limited success the project is finding in its start underscores my relative obscurity. To be successful with this project, I need to get the word out through more channels.

One such channel I would like to share here!

I am aware that the economy has people strapped for cash, and yet, I feel this project is worthwhile and may merit a bit of people's time and investment.

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I am holding a contest for anyone willing to help me spread the word and help back my Kickstarter Project.

The reward for this contest is a personalized, signed copy of the film Feet On The Ground; Head In The Clouds on DVD. Normally this DVD would be available only for backing the project at the $20 level or higher. I need your help though, and we need to get people interested and involved.

To be eligible for this contest, two things need to happen:
1) Back my Kickstarter project at $1 or higher
2) Get a minimum of 20 other people to back the project at $1 or higher.

Once the Kickstarter Project has ended with successful funding, I will be asking in a survey how the backers were referred to the project. I will count up the number of people that identify your name, and use that data to verify your eligibility for the reward. There is no limitation to how many people may earn this reward.

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I look forward to working together to make this film a reality!

Kickstarter Project: Day One

Ready, Set, Go!

This morning my Kickstarter Project for my documentary, Feet On The Ground; Head In The Clouds officially launched. I am very excited to embark on this adventure, and I hope many of you will join me in creating this film.

The link to the Kickstarter project is http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brandonjw/feet-on-the-ground-head-in-the-clouds. Share! Donate! Let's make a movie!

Please share this project in as many ways as you can so we can get the project funded early. Once we are close to the goal, I will introduce Stretch Goals and additional Rewards to go along with them.

I am pleased you are here reading this and I hope to see you with your head in the clouds!

UPDATE:  Today was a slow day, but I am working hard to spread the word about my project. Let's see this grow into the community-involved, creative experience it is meant to be!