In yet another win for the crowd funding model, COSMIC PSYCHOS : BLOKES YOU CAN TRUST reached 100% of its $28,000 goal with Australian crowd funding site pozible.com.
For what had been initially a self-financed project, Director Matt Weston thought he’d give the crowd funding model a shot to try and raise half of the funds required to complete the project, based on similar successes with American music documentaries funded through kickstarter.com.
With a strong trailer featuring Eddie Vedder, Butch Vig, The Melvins and Mudhoney, the film resonated with both old fans and music fans alike, with over 11k hits coming from the US.
Pledgers to the documentary received rewards, everything from a limited edition producer T-shirt and invitation to the launch party in country Victoria for $100, through to the band playing in your shed or cooking you a 3 course meal for $5000, ensuring that the target was reached in only 30 days! The campaign is still active until the 31st August giving fans and supporters the opportunity to still contribute.
The film will complete production by December 2012, and screenings are expected for early 2013. Follow the Cosmic Psychos on facebook and go the Pozible page to see the trailer.
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