A Fat Wreck Launches Indiegogo Campaign
Dang Records! founder Shaun Colon has been busting his butt on a documentary on Fat Wreck Chords called A Fat Wreck. I’m not usually a fan of “fan donations” and shit, but I’ve really become attached to this documentary and I really want to see it be made. They’re not trying to MAKE money from you, they are simply supplementing what they’ve already done out of pocket to finish filming and get it into distribution. This is also MUCH lower than most campaigns I’ve seen. People are often seeking $30,000 – $200,000 and they are looking for a mere $7,500 to complete everything needed.
Check out the info below, taken directly from the campaign:
Short Summary
We are not affiliated with Fat Wreck Chords. We are fans of the bands, the label, and the genre, and we want to tell a story of a time in music that inspired us like no other, from that point of view. The fan’s perspective… The people Fat Wreck Chords influenced along the way. It’s important to us and everyone who would like to see this film that we tell the story the right way; that we don’t cut any corners or neglect any key interviews or footage for the sake of completion. We want to put as much Fat Wreck Chords content into this film as possible, and our contributors are key in making this happen for everyone.
What We Need & What You Get
As it stands, our goal is to raise $7,500 USD. This isn’t much money to produce a feature length documentary, and that’s because so much of the film has already been shot, and some of the editing and production is currently under way. We have a small amount of traveling to do: Texas to California and back. A few fees, some cash into the perks, and the rest into production. We broke everything down here so you can see exactly where the contributions are going. If, by chance, we fail to meet our goal, we are still going to bring you the very best Fat Wreck Chords documentary possible with the resources we have available. We would be forced to sacrifice the Fat Wreck Chords Cover Song physical compilation, and some extra footage that we are really looking forward to, but the film will go on, come Hell or high water! Damnit! (If we go over, shit just gets better!)
The Impact
For better or worse, depending on who you ask, FAT Wreck Chords was a major player in the resurgence of punk rock in the early 90’s with significant influence on the genre and and a very likely long lasting impact on the history of punk rock. This documentary aims to be the deepest look the outside world has been able to take on the unfolding of that history. The way it all came together told by the artists, recording engineers, and record label itself, as well as the impact they all had, as seen through the eyes of the fans, bands, writers, club owners, promoters, and everyone else influenced one way or another by this music. A FAT Wreck is the collaborative examination of the rise of a DIY scene, produced in the truest fashion of DIY, for a DIY audience.
Other Ways You Can Help
This project is as much yours as it is ours, just like the history it represents. So even if a financial contribution isn’t in the cards for you, please don’t feel like you can’t be a part of the story. We are always happy to graciously accept the effort of those who are determined, and willing to lend a hand. So send us any rare footage you might be sitting on, upload your FAT Wreck Chords cover songs, put us in touch with some sweet interviewees, or just surprise us! But most importantly, Spread The Word! We can’t emphasize this enough. This is a DIY project and DIY relies on grass roots efforts. So thank you for the consideration, contributions, and your Trust!
Check out the Indiegogo project. There’s still 36 days left! You can check out more details there as well.
About the Author
Denise Borders 39, Los Angeles. Denise founded PWV in 2008 and remains the primary manager and photographer/videographer. She is not secretly obsessed with Joey Cape.
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