Blood Links - William Yang
A$12,562
of $10,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 21st Oct 2013 at 1:00AM.
We are embarking on a journey to adapt one of William Yang's iconic slideshow performance pieces, BLOOD LINKS, to the screen.
BLOOD LINKS is a story about the Chinese Diaspora, how Chinese migrants put down roots in foreign soil, and how over the generations, through intermarriage, blood is mixed, yet the intricate bonds of family tie people together.
We need your support to bring this work to life again, and to also preserve these performances so that future generations can enjoy them.
SYNOPSIS
Both William Yang’s paternal and maternal grandfathers came to Australia from the south of China in the 1880s to dig for gold. Both his parents were born here. William grew up on a tobacco farm in Dimbulah in North Queensland and was brought up as an assimilated Australian with his Chinese side denied and unacknowledged. In his mid-life William claimed his Chinese heritage. This led him to research his own family. He travelled around Australia and the USA piecing together a family history. He probably has met more relatives than anyone else in the family. He has scores of relatives from all walks of life in these two countries, some rich, but most are ordinary folk with menial jobs, and most cannot speak a word of Chinese.
Written and Performed by WILLIAM YANG
Directed by MARTIN FOX
Executive Produced by BRIDGET IKIN
Produced by DONNA CHANG
Co-Producer (UNSW) SU GOLDFISH
Production Company FELIX MEDIA
Film teaser (rough version) - 3 min excerpt. The excerpt gives you an idea of the style of the film - however, there is no greenscreen, sound design, it is unmixed, and ungraded.
BLOOD LINKS is a story about the Chinese Diaspora, how Chinese migrants put down roots in foreign soil, and how over the generations, through intermarriage, blood is mixed, yet the intricate bonds of family tie people together.
We need your support to bring this work to life again, and to also preserve these performances so that future generations can enjoy them.
SYNOPSIS
Both William Yang’s paternal and maternal grandfathers came to Australia from the south of China in the 1880s to dig for gold. Both his parents were born here. William grew up on a tobacco farm in Dimbulah in North Queensland and was brought up as an assimilated Australian with his Chinese side denied and unacknowledged. In his mid-life William claimed his Chinese heritage. This led him to research his own family. He travelled around Australia and the USA piecing together a family history. He probably has met more relatives than anyone else in the family. He has scores of relatives from all walks of life in these two countries, some rich, but most are ordinary folk with menial jobs, and most cannot speak a word of Chinese.
Written and Performed by WILLIAM YANG
Directed by MARTIN FOX
Executive Produced by BRIDGET IKIN
Produced by DONNA CHANG
Co-Producer (UNSW) SU GOLDFISH
Production Company FELIX MEDIA
Film teaser (rough version) - 3 min excerpt. The excerpt gives you an idea of the style of the film - however, there is no greenscreen, sound design, it is unmixed, and ungraded.
The Challenges
Our only obstacle is is not achieving the target. If this happens, we will have to compromise the project - and the area most likely to be affected is post-production quality.
A personal thank you email/social media shoutout!
21 chosen / 79 available
Est. delivery is Sep 13
A DVD copy of our previous film 'William Yang: My Generation' + A personal thank you email/social media shoutout
28 chosen / 72 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
A thank you in the credits + a DVD copy of the film + a DVD copy of our previous film 'William Yang: My Generation'
25 chosen / 25 available
Est. delivery is Aug 14
Bound and signed copy of the script with personal written note from William + a thank you in the credits + a DVD copy of the film + a DVD copy of our previous film 'William Yang: My Generation'
9 chosen / 41 available
Est. delivery is Sep 14
Invitation to the premiere of the film (pending ticket availability) or private crew screening + a thank you in the credits + a DVD copy of the final film + a DVD copy of our previous film 'William Yang: My Generation'
5 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
Invitation to the premiere of the film (pending ticket availability) or private crew screening + a thank you in the credits + a DVD copy of the final film + a DVD copy of our previous film 'William Yang: My Generation'
0 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Oct 14
BRONZE SUPPORTER Yum cha lunch with the filmmakers (William Yang and Martin Fox) (Sydney only) + invitation to the premiere (pending ticket availability) or private crew screening + A prominent thank you in the end credits of the film + a DVD copy of the final film + a DVD copy of our previous film 'William Yang: My Generation'
2 chosen / 8 available
Est. delivery is Aug 14
SILVER SUPPORTER An unframed, unsigned print of one of William Yang's photographs (a catalogue of prints will be forwarded to you via email for you to make your choice from) + an invitation to the premiere (pending ticket availability) or private crew screening + a prominent thank you in the end credits of the film + a DVD copy of the final film + a DVD copy of our previous film 'William Yang: My Generation'
0 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
GOLD SUPPORTER Framed print of one of William Yang's photographs, signed by the artist (a catalogue of prints will be forwarded to you via email for you to make your choice from). + an invitation to the premiere (pending ticket availability) or private crew screening + a prominent thank you in the end credits of the film + a DVD copy of the final film + a DVD copy of our previous film 'William Yang: My Generation'
0 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Associate Producer credit (in name only) + a framed print of one of William Yang's photographs, signed by the artist (a catalogue of prints will be forwarded to you via email for you to make your choice from) + an invitation to the premiere (pending ticket availability) or private crew screening + a DVD copy of the final film + a DVD copy of our previous film 'William Yang: My Generation'
0 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14