Bloog! Blawg! Blech!
Posted by shanadavidgmailcom on Nov. 10, 2011, 2:25 p.m.We're excited to announce the launch of our new blog at:
http://sunraycinema.wordpress.com
This page will be updated regularly with photos (check out the pics of renovations so far) and news about our progress as well as upcoming events.
Back to the grind!
Love,
Shana
Update!
Posted by shanadavidgmailcom on Oct. 31, 2011, 11:20 p.m.Hi Everyone,
Things are moving along nicely here at Sun-Ray HQ. We'll be putting together marketing materials including passes and other rewards over the next several weeks, so please take this time to check your Paypal account and be sure that your current mailing address is listed.
Thanks again for your continued support! We are looking forward to a soft opening around December 1 and a grand opening with David Fincher's take on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo December 21st.
See you soon!
Tim & Shana
Praise the Lord and pass the peanut sauce!
Posted by shanadavidgmailcom on Oct. 7, 2011, 2:46 p.m.Dear Everyone,
Well, you did it. You took your city's entertainment options into
your own hands by committing to buy a few tickets to a great new movie
theatre. Or you threw in some cash toward a good cause, wishing us
luck in our venture as new business owners in an economy where traditional
funding can be hard to come by. Sun-Ray Cinema at the 5 Points Theatre
will be funded because you dug into your own pockets in a way that
inspired those with deeper pockets to take notice of our project.
For that, and for your incredible support, we thank you. And breathe
a sigh of relief.
Rewards will be forthcoming as materials are created for our new
business. You can help that process move smoothly by keeping an eye out for an email from Ulule confirming the end of this campaign and for another one on Monday October 10th from Paypal letting you know your account will be debited. If you see the name "SEMIO" don't worry, that's Ulule's publisher. If you have any problems at all don't hesitate to get in touch.
After a brief shutdown for construction (and our fancy
catered soft opening, you lucky $250+ contributors) the cinema will
reopen under new leadership, hopefully just in time for that Tattooed
Dragongirl film to be enjoyed on a screen that's 50% bigger, in a
chair that's 100% comfier and -- yes-- with a glass of wine in hand.
See you at the movies.
Love,
Tim and Shana
timmassett@ gmail.com
shanadavid@ gmail.com
Final Shove!
Posted by shanadavidgmailcom on Oct. 1, 2011, 12:12 a.m.Happy Friday!
If you're reading this email it's because you have kindly allowed yourself to be hassled about a project that is much needed in Riverside, the takeover, rebranding, and renovation of the 5 Points Theatre. Through your support and that of other residents and businesses Tim and I have raised over $46,000 on our crowdsourcing site at ulule.com/5pointstheatre. That's pretty impressive, except that our goal is more than twice that and we only have a week to pull this off. As of this writing we have 142 "supporters," and I know at least one of those is my grandma. Consider that Riverside and Avondale have what, 25,000 people and when you add Downtown, Springfield, West Jax, and Ortega you're at 250,000. Dangit, I just don't think that Jacksonville's representing the way it oughta.
For the sake of our hood, please spread the word far and wide. Remind people this restoration likely will not happen if we can't raise the funds. Let them know this ain't a donation, you can buy two tickets and a tub of popcorn for only $25, lifetime movies or a year's worth of onscreen ads for $1000, or have the best company Christmas party ever for a cool $10k, with lots of great incentives in between.
To break it down:
If 2000 people drop that 25 bucks we're set. 500 people could buy a card that gets them into 10 movies and we'd be there. Or 50 people at $1000. We don't have a second shot at this. The kind folks at Ulule gave us this rare opportunity to extend our campaign so let's all get on the Facebook, the Tweeting, and the guilt tripping because next Friday it's all over.
Power to the people!
Shana
www.ulule.com/5pointstheatre
904-703-2446
Have you left a comment yet?
Posted by shanadavidgmailcom on Sept. 12, 2011, 5:37 p.m.It's been fun to hear what contributors have to say in the comments section on our website. One of our recent favorite comments from a Suzy Doran was this:
"You don't know me but I know this theatre....it has been many things...but it should be a great theatre!"
We think that just about sums it up! If you haven't left a comment yet please do so.
As of this morning we're at $42,500 with just 10 days left to go. Now would be a great time to post, forward, and share our campaign with anyone you think might be interested. Also check out our rewards section for some new perks recently added!
--Tim and Shana
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For $25 or more:
Experience a date at the new 5 Points Theatre on us! Twenty five buckaroos gets you two movie tickets to the regular screening of your choice and couple of popcorns. And yes, we totally use real butter. Also, get ready to point to the screen and shout, "That's me!" during our preshow, including our original trailers like the one here, when your name appears along with all other sponsors of the project before every film screening
***New Reward!***
European Street Cafe and Intuition Ale Taproom are offering a free short draft beer with a sponsorship at this level. Just print out your confirmation from Ulule and present it to your friendly bartender. That's before you even get charged $25, you know? Also Susan Davis of Tania's Hair Studio (our favorite stylist) is giving free cuts and other discounts to supporters.
***New Reward!***
European Street Cafe and Intuition Ale Taproom are offering a free short draft beer with a sponsorship at this level. Just print out your confirmation from Ulule and present it to your friendly bartender. That's before you even get charged $25, you know? Also Susan Davis of Tania's Hair Studio (our favorite stylist) is giving free cuts and other discounts to supporters.
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For $100 or more:
You know you're gonna love this place. Just go ahead and pledge $100 and you'll get ten movie tickets and popcorn for all your visits. Go to ten screenings solo, or show up once with nine of your grateful friends. Plus you get the two free tickets listed above, so really this is twelve tickets and twelve popcorns. Quelle value!
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For $250 or more:
Before the theater opens officially to the public we'll be having a soft opening kickoff party with a film screening and access to our full menu. Putting in a hard earned $250 earns you two tickets to this event, plus all the above perks.
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For $500 or more:
Thinking you're gonna be a regular at the 5 Points Theatre? We'll keep a personalized mug or wine glass behind the counter for you at all times and fill it up gratis at your beck and call. Everyone looks cooler drinking from a cup with their name on it. This, plus all the above perks for a donation of $500.
Comic Book author Peter David is donating original, autographed comic art from his stories to sponsors at this level. Visit (http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2011/09/08/shanas-attempt-to-refurbish-a-movie-theater/) for more info
Comic Book author Peter David is donating original, autographed comic art from his stories to sponsors at this level. Visit (http://www.peterdavid.net/index.php/2011/09/08/shanas-attempt-to-refurbish-a-movie-theater/) for more info
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For $1000 or more:
Free movies and popcorn for life! Donors at the $1000 level will receive a pass that entitles them to go to any regular screening for free and bring in up to four guests, plus popcorn! This also gets you all the other perks at every level.
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For $5000 or more:
So have you ever showed up for opening night of a movie only to find that you and your buddy can't sit together? Or do you like to arrive fashionably late but don't want to take those last two seats in the front row? Pledge $5000 and you'll be able to call our theatre hotline and have your choice of seats reserved and guarded by our vicious dog Snoopy. OK, the part about the dog is made up, we'll hang a little sign that'll keep those seats safe and sound until your arrival. This pledge also includes all rewards listed above.
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For $10000 or more:
Donating at the $10,000 level gets you all of the above rewards plus your own private screening of the film of your choice for up to 300 people, catered by the kitchen that you so generously helped to build. Private screenings are a great way to throw a memorable holiday gathering, birthday bash, unique wedding reception, or to show your employees how much you appreciate them. We'll work with you to customize your event, for example building a slideshow featuring your own photos and music, customizing the menu to your needs, and darn near anything else you can think of.
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For $10001 or more:
We're open to tailoring rewards to donors at all levels. This is a great opportunity for businesses who want to get a head start by buying on-screen ads in bulk at a steeply discounted rate, folks who can get their Christmas shopping done early by purchasing a stack of tickets to give as gifts, or a chance to get nearly anything your little heart desires out of your new, neighborhood theater. Contact us to talk turkey.
Also if you're considering throwing down for, say, a lifetime of movie tickets but want to see the fine details in the business plan just drop a line and we'll send it your way.
Also if you're considering throwing down for, say, a lifetime of movie tickets but want to see the fine details in the business plan just drop a line and we'll send it your way.
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