POLARIS: A Culinary Journey Across Cultural Borders

A project in Tokyo, Japan by Darryl Wharton-Rigby
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Join the Adventure and Help Bring this Epic Indie Film to Life 冒険に参加し、この壮大なインディーズ映画を実現させよう!
Backers: 139
Average Daily Pledges: $547
Average Pledge Per Backer: $130

Funding: $18,060 of $15,000
Dates: Mar 7th -> Apr 11th (35 days)
Project By: Darryl Wharton-Rigby
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Latest News

The Final 60 Hours: Let’s Finish Strong & Launch What’s Next

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear #TeamPolaris, As we enter the final 60 hours of this campaign, I want to thank you again for joining us on this incredible ride.  If you’ve watched the recent video (posted here), you’ve seen a glimpse of how my journey in Japan started,... (Read More)

WE DID IT! Stretch Goal Time!

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it!  We hit our $15,000 goal!I am beyond grateful for each and every one of you who backed this project. You believed in Polaris and helped us bring it to life. In Japan, when you set a goal, you fill in one eye of a Daruma. When you achieve... (Read More)

We Have Our Noah! 私たちのノアが決まりました!

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear #TeamPolaris, We are beyond thrilled to announce that Okieriete Onaodowan (American Fiction, Hamilton, Station 19) will be playing Noah, the lead role in Polaris! This is a huge milestone for the project. Whether lighting up the Broadway stage... (Read More)

Exclusive First Look: Our Lead Actor for Polaris! 『ポラリス』主演俳優を初公開!〈限定先行発表〉

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Welcoming Yukako Murata to #TeamPolaris!

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re thrilled to introduce Yukako Murata, our incredible producer and editor, to the Polaris team! Yukako and I go way back; we attended Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts together, and she was the editor of my last film,... (Read More)

Meet Our Cinematographer, Benjamin Michel!

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Team Polaris, We’re thrilled to introduce the cinematographer for Polaris. Benjamin Michel! Benjamin is an incredible DP with a masterful eye for composition and storytelling. We’ve collaborated on a few projects, including one featuring my... (Read More)

Big Milestones for Polaris!

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Konnichiwa. We’re hitting some major milestones, and it’s all thanks to you. We’ve reached 50 backers! Huge gratitude to everyone who has pledged, shared, and supported Polaris so far. We’re now less than $600 away from hitting 50% of our... (Read More)

Polaris: Fatherhood and Legacy

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
As I celebrate my son’s graduation, I reflect on how deeply connected I am to the story of Polaris. Like Noah, I’ve navigated life in Japan, faced grief and loss, and sought to honor those who came before me. As a father, I understand the... (Read More)

Officially a Kickstarter #ProjectWeLove & 31% Funded!

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear #TeamPolaris, We have some incredible news. Polaris has been officially selected as a #ProjectWeLove by Kickstarter! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This recognition shines a spotlight on our campaign, helping us gain even more visibility and... (Read More)

Polaris Is Taking Off. Thanks to all of YOU!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Konnichiwa  #TeamPolaris, We’re officially on the move, and it’s all because of you. Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve already reached 27% of our $15K goal. This  is a huge milestone on our journey to bring Polaris to life. Every... (Read More)

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