Together We're The Spinster

Together We're The Spinster from Kristin Tieche on Vimeo.

Dear Supporters of The Spinster,

As of this writing, today we are 75% funded with 5 days left in our campaign. But this past Friday, I was starting to get more than a little nervous about whether or not we would meet our goal. So I set out with co-producer judy b. to film a little video update. On our way to our shooting location, a few auspicious things happened.

1) I ran into one of our first backers, Hiawatha Bradley, in Alamo Square

2) When we reached our location, one of our community supporters, Wine Tasting on the Bay, sailed by in The Neptune

3) judy b.'s neighbor jogged through one of our scenes

I got re-inspired by the support of this community, and I knew we were going to make our goal!

When I returned from filming this update, I saw that one of our supporters, Caroline Merrill, had increased her pledge to claim the GRAND PRIZE! And backers like Jay Schneider, Laura Olson Didier and Ramona Wheelright also increased their pledges. Thanks to all of you, we're still in the game!

So thank you again for your belief in The Spinster. I hope you're inspired by this video update. Please SHARE with your friends and family! Only a few days left! Let's do this!

LOVE,

Kristin

a few heartfelt words from actress/co-producer judy b. (a.k.a. Karla)

With only a few days left on the campaign, actress/co-producer judy b. wanted to share some thoughts on why The Spinster is important to her, and why you should get in on the fun!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1698642756/the-spinster-completion-funds

Pledge today and join us!

Take my hand and we'll make it I swear...

We knew it wasn't gonna be easy, so you just gotta hold on! And please pledge, support and share our campaign!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1698642756/the-spinster-completion-funds

THANK YOU AND RIDE ON!

Meet La Phoebe

Name: La Phoebe

Occupation: Bike Mechanic at Huckleberry & Martial Arts Instructor



Raison d'être: Ass-Kicking

Current city/Neighborhood: SF/Alamo Square

Favorite city to ride a bike in in the world: Budapest - especially the Pest side. Along the Danube is cool too.

Type of bike: Surly Cross Check

Describe what you like best about your bike: The flipped mustache bars with bar-end shifters!

Describe your personal style: Practical yet stylish - think prêt-à-porter/work & social combined into one.

Favorite accessory when riding: Brass-knuckles come in handy, as does my cozy Chrome hoodie when it's cold in SF.

Favorite time and/or place to ride: Midnight on a moonless night.

Tell us a funny story that happened to you on your bike: When I was training for the Olympics (Tae Kwon Do) in Korea, I was biking along a bridge and couldn't understand the warning sign. I kept speeding along & before I knew it, I flew off the bridge ( it had collapsed in the middle). Luckily, it wasn't too high & I landed in a deep part of a river below. Unfortunately, it ruined my competition but I survived.

Vélo Vogue tip of the day: Don't be a douche!

Bring La Phoebe to life by pledging The Spinster today!

Meet Karla O'Connor - The Spinster's BFF!

Name: Karla O'Connor

Occupation: Marketing manager for a small fashion company

Raison d'être: Make people look good and feel good, starting with myself

Current city/Neighborhood: SF/Lower Haight

Favorite city to ride a bike in in the world: I love biking in Paris. My best friend Phoebe and I went there a few summers ago and had a blast with the Vélib rentals. So easy and fun. I love Paris for everything. Except I guess vegetarian food.

Helmet or no helmet: Riding around town, I wear a hat with a brim to hold my hair in check and keep the sun out of my eyes.

Type of bike: Civia Twin City

Describe what you like best about your bike: I love the step-through frame: so easy to hop on and off in a skirt. I also love the smooth ride and easy handling. Civia makes solid bikes that look great too.

Describe your personal style: I find that if I wear what I like, people like what I wear.

Favorite accessory when riding: Po Campo purses because they strap right onto the bike - don't have to carry it, don't worry about losing it or someone swiping it.

Favorite time and/or place to ride: I like riding to dinner in the evening, after work, with my husband, Todd.

Tell us a funny story that happened to you on your bike: I met my husband, Todd, online, and our first date was a Critical Mass ride. I was sporting a super cute Nooworks dress with a very flouncy skirt. So flowy in fact that as we were riding along the ridge above Fort Mason a breeze blew it up in my face. Todd still thinks I did it on purpose.

Vélo Vogue tip of the day: Always wear cute unders when biking in a skirt. You never know who might see you -- or what they might see!

Please bring Karla to life by pledging The Spinster today! You could take home the very same Civia Twin City bicycle that she is raving about, plus the satisfaction of supporting an independent bicycle film!

and now... a few words from some of our sponsors

Join Jen Kennedy, Phillip Ross, Elizabeth Cabrera and Jim Martinez and support The Spinster on Kickstarter!

Merci beaucoup!

The Spinster News - Kickstarter status - 2 events - new rewards

Good news! The Spinster Kickstarter campaign was launched only a week and half ago, and as of today, we've met 53% of our minimum goal!



Please continue to share our campaign this month with friends, peers, colleagues and family:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1698642756/the-spinster-completion-funds

We still have a long way to go in just two weeks! With Kickstarter, we have to raise every last dollar of our minimum goal ($8,500) in order to receive any of it. It's all or nothing!

So I have a few announcements to make that will help us get there.

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TWO UPCOMING SPINSTER EVENTS:

Fri 3/15, 7 pm
Bicycle Art Salon
1600 E. 31st Street
Oakland, CA 94602
510-356-5665
(RSVP - space limited - https://www.facebook.com/events/126721980842062/)

We'll show some exclusive clips (scenes from the bike shop) from the film and have a Q & A with Kristin, the director of The Spinster.



Fri 3/29 7 pm
The Spinster Kickstarter Wrap Party at Nooworks (see attached invitation)

https://www.facebook.com/events/119897938197703/

Come see exclusive clips from the film (the famous BAR SCENE)
Meet cast & crew
Music by DJ Precious Cargo
Photography by Jillian Betterly
Food by MamakSF
Drinks from Cerruti Cellars and Numi Tea
Silent Auction includes Nooworks, Po Campo, Hotel Carlton, Animal House SF and more!
Sliding scale donations taken at the door for Kickstarter rewards!

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TWO NEW KICKSTARTER REWARD LEVELS:

1) Thanks to The Spinster's major supporter Civia Cycles, we are announcing a new GRAND PRIZE reward level!



Pledge at the $1,000 level (or increase your current pledge to $1,000) and you'll receive the following:

A new Civia Twin City bike (step over or step through options, as seen in The Spinster), 1 limited edition film poster, The Spinster DVD, a VIP invitation to our private screening party, and The Spinster spoke card. PLUS - a PRODUCER credit in the film's credit roll. (For U.S. residents only. Bike shipped within the U.S. separately from other gifts at this reward level.)

2) For a $10 Pledge, you'll receive The Spinster spoke card.

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Any pledge at any level helps us get one step closer to meeting our goal! Please let me know if you have any questions about the campaign, any of our events, or the film itself. And again, thank you for being so considerate during our March Kickstarter campaign. I appreciate your support and generosity! I'm truly blessed to have such a supportive community.



THANK YOU AND RIDE ON!!!