It’s been a week since we launched our Lady Parts Plus Campaign , and we are delighted to report that we have raised 70% of the money we need to reach our goal and make Lady Parts Plus happen.
We are now only $600 away from our destination. If you are able to contribute, we urge you to do it sooner, rather than later. We have great plans for Lady Parts Plus and would like to get to work on it for you.
EVERY LITTLE BIT COUNTS. So far we’ve gotten major contribution from very few ultra-generous people. We know so many of you have emailed us and written comments in the past about how much you enjoy Lady Parts, and specifically Talking Teal, with all the great interviews, and Post Op: Holby City. Many of you have thanked us for the work we do and said you wanted to see more.
WELL, here is your chance to show us your appreciation for all the work we’ve done so far and here is your chance to make sure Lady Parts Vlogs keep going. It is all up to YOU.
To be clear, if we don’t reach our goal, THE VLOGS WILL HAVE TO END. There will be no more Post Op: Holby City, no Lesbian Movie Club, no new season of Talking Teal, and the regular Lady Parts vlogs will have to be posted less frequently.
We, Liron Cohen and Mimi Torchin, started Lady Parts, a blog/Vlog dedicated to the women of television and film and the roles they play, as a venue to promote women’s work in the media and to celebrate the shows and films we love.
Over the past couple of years, Lady Parts has grown into a space where fans can gather, share ideas and points of view, and have fun, and our interactive Vlog has become a community we cherish.
This is why we want to be able to keep it going.
However, you all know how much work we put into these Vlogs, and after doing this completely free of charge for two years, we’ve reached the point where the Vlog needs to be able to support itself.
We want to bring you your favorite Lady Parts Vlog series, like “Talking Teal,” “Post Op: Holby City,” and “Lesbian Movie Club,” and even expand into more Vlog series (it’s all up to you!), through an extremely affordable and flexible subscription model. SO affordable, it’s ridiculous!
For that, we need YOUR help. We are raising this very minimal amount of money to cover some of the initial costs, so that we can bring you a new and better website, a high quality channel, and a year full of Vlogs!
You’ve enjoyed our interviews and our interactive discussions before. Let’s keep them going!
We have to meet the goal here in order to get started. So, please, give as much or as little as you can (starting with $1 and up!) — and get some fun perks on the way — and use the IndieGoGo sharing tools to spread the word and tell your friends to donate as much as they can, as well.
And once we’ve hit the goal, keep donating if you can. Every little bit helps us give you your favorite Vlogs about your favorite shows and movies.
Let’s do this!
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FAQ
1)Does the backing money only support the campaign, or does it also go towards initial subscriptions?
Backing money only goes toward getting Lady Parts Plus up and running. There are a lot of initial costs that have to be covered. This money also helps to make sure that we can keep subscription fees to a minimum.
2) Is the backing additive? (If I give $25 this month and $75 in Feb before it closes, will there be a way of indicating multiple donations?)
It is our understanding that one can make multiple contributions. That is also a way to claim multiple perks — that must be done as separate contributions.
We understand that some of you would like to give more, but need to do it in “stages.” If a perk is unlimited ($25 & $50) or if one of the limited perks is still available, we will absolutely honor it, even if you had to do it in stages. For example, in this case, if you give $25 and then $75 and one of the ten $100 perks is still available, we will give you a thank you call.
3) If/when the goal is reached before the deadline, and someone still wants to donate, are they eligible for a call, chat, guest spot, or is that a limited time offer?
Our goal here is the very basic amount we must have to get started. However, every bit more would help us get you the best Lady Parts Plus experience right off the bat. This is why the campaign will continue to accept and welcome funds after the basic goal has been met. Perks will continue to be available, and new ones will be added!
4)Will all of the previous Lady Parts Vlogs, including interviews, still be available on YouTube, or will they transition over to Lady Parts Plus?
Any video we currently have on our YouTube channel will remain there and you can access it for free at any time (though, please consider clicking on an ad to help us there, too).
5)Will there be any new Vlogs/stuff added to your YouTube page, or is the new stuff trictly going to be through Lady Parts Plus?
Yes! Lady Parts Plus will be a special channel for Vlog series (i.e. “Talking Teal,” “Post Op: Holby City,” “Lesbian Movie Club,” etc.) The original Lady Parts YouTube page will continue to be active and provide the general public new Vlogs and also little snippets from new Lady Parts Plus Vlogs.
6) Can I donate from outside the U.S.?
Yes! You can donate from almost anywhere in the world! That’s part of the beauty of Indiegogo, which accepts funds from most countries. That simply means your currency will be converted to dollars when you contribute.
Please let us know if you have any other questions, and we’ll be happy to clarify!
This is it, “Wentworth” fans! The season is officially over. And while there’s another Talking Teal episode to plan (and email for!), where we will talk all about episode 12 (so email us your thoughts specifically about episode 12 by Saturday, July 30, at 2pm EST, as usual), it is also time to get the wrap party started. The party will take place on Sunday, August 7th. And here are the THREE THINGS we ask of YOU, our partygoers!
FIRST, WE ASK THAT YOU ALL FILL OUT THIS BALLOT. Please copy and paste it into an email and fill out AS MANY OR AS FEW QUESTIONS as you wish. Of course, it would be great if you could answer them all. Then email them to LadyPartsVlog at Gmail.com as soon as you can. Final deadline for ballots is Saturday, August 6, at 2pm EST. (If you are having any trouble copying and pasting this, please let me know and I will help you out).
HERE IS THE BALLOT:
Most favorite line of the season:
Most favorite scene of the season:
Most favorite episode of the season:
Your MVP (Most Valuable Player = the person this season couldn’t have done without):
Who is the biggest scene-stealer?
What were you most grateful for this season?
What were you most upset about this season?
Storyline you’re most looking forward to seeing next season:
In on line, what is your message to the people of Wentworth:
What are your suggestions to help your fellow Talking Teal support group members who will now be going through Wentworth rehab?
Which were your most favorite non-romantic scene partners:
Liz and Sonia
Maxine and Boomer
Joan and Vera
Joan and Bridget
Vera and Bridget
Bea and Maxine
Jake and Will
Other:
Who was your favorite new character:
Sonia
Jake
Nurse Radcliffe
Shayne
Tasha
Allie
Other:
Who was the most annoying character this season:
Doreen
Joan
Jake
Vera
Juicy Lucy
Tina
Kaz
Other:
In one word, describe your feelings about the season finale:
In one line, write an epitaph for our deceased character:
We hear multiple endings were shot for the season finale. What would happen in the alternative ending of your choosing or would you pick this one?
Use only one line to describe each of these characters this season and/or how you’ve felt about him or her:
Doreen:
Bea:
Kaz:
Joan Ferguson:
Vera:
Linda Miles:
Will Jackson:
Allie:
Bridget:
Franky:
Tina:
Nurse Radcliffe:
Liz:
Boomer:
Maxine:
What was your favorite Ballie moment?
What was your favorite Fridget moment?
END OF BALLOT
SECOND, we hope that you are working on your personal contribution to the Talking Teal party. Please send us any kind of written, visual and/or aural contribution that will demonstrate and celebrate your feelings for “Wentworth” and/or “Talking Teal.” It can be a video of you re-enacting your favorite scene, a picture of you (or your pet!) dressed as your favorite character, a poem you wrote, a rap you recorded, or it can simply be a little note to express your feelings (it would be great if it could be taped, either an audio or video recording, so that it would feel more personal). It can be anything that you come up with. Be creative, be emotional, be anxious — or be all of the above! Please email those to LadyPartsVlog at Gmail.com as soon as you can. The final deadline is Saturday, August 6th, at 2pm EST. (If you need to send a big file via a third-party website, please email me first and let me know. If you don’t know how to send a big file, please email me and I will help you out).
THIRD, get your PJ picture ready! You’ve asked for it to be a pajama party, shot from our bedroom, and we’re game! But what’s a party without partygoers? So get your PJ pictures ready and share them on Twitter/Instagram when you watch the party Vlog!
If at any point you need help with any of these or have any questions, please let us know. If you have other ideas for the party, also, please let us know.
We are looking forward to celebrating the conclusion of a great Talking Teal season with our fabulous fans… that’s YOU!
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