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On a vocal quest for gold, five amateur karaoke singers must sing for their lives to claim the title spot representing The United States in The Karaoke World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Background:
Karaoke, meaning Empty Orchestra, is a social cultural activity that regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, class, body image, or religious affiliation brings people together and builds community. The Karaoke Machine was invented in the late 1970's in Japan. Karaoke spread from Japan to South East Asia and Europe in the 1980's. In the early 1990's Karaoke appeared in Toronto, Canada and filtered across the United States. Karaoke remains a favorite night time activity to do with family, friends, coworkers, a loved one, or a room full of strangers. Since the creation of the karaoke machine, the subculture of Karaoke League and Competitive Karaoke was formed. The Karaoke World Championships, a competitive event, has been around for 16 years and is the reason for this campaign and documentary Our Karaoke.
About The Documentary:
An exciting contest and performance driven 90 minute documentary feature about competitive karaoke and the journey of five amateur karaoke singers, as they compete against each other and singers from around the world to win the coveted gold medal at the Karaoke World Championships.
These are the three competitive championships events being filmed.
Washington State Regional Championships at Tulalip Casino Resort in Seattle, WA June, 15-16-2019
Nationals for Karaoke World Championships USA at South Point Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada August, 18-21-2019
Karaoke World Championships the Kanda Myoujin Shrine in Tokyo, Japan November, 27-29-2019
Who Am I:
Matthew Grey is a US-Samoan dual citizen and Seattle native. He earned a BFA in Sociology with minors in Gender Studies and Religion from The University of Puget Sound. He completes a MFA in Producing and FIlmmaking from the Seattle Film Institute July, 2019. He has produced and directed numerous projects including a 48 hr Film. Matthew’s work gives a voice to marginalized groups including Women, People Of Color, and LGBTQIA. He currently resides in Seattle, WA and is an active participant in the karaoke community.
Matthew's Timeline For Our Karaoke:
I have been granted full access to film all three competitive karaoke events of State, Nationals, and Worlds from the National Directors of the Karaoke World Championships Joshua and Catie Baron and SINGA, a major sponsor of the Karaoke World Championships. Making a documentary of this scale is rewarding and hardwork. I'm confident in my crew and our ability to see this project through to completion. Our deliverable goal is to have all competitive karaoke events filmed by the end of 2019. In 2020, complete pick up interviews, finish editing for picture lock and go to distribution.
What Will Your Contribution Help Fund:
All Production and Post Production Costs:
- Hiring key players for crew and production team.
- Travel, lodging, and meals, for three competitive karaoke events, filming and interviews.
- Music rights, legal fees, permits and film festivals.
- National and international Distribution.
- Video and audio editing.
Our Karaoke Tiered Donations
Creating Karaoke Community Family Level
$20- Shout Out on Our Karaoke Social Media Platforms
Qualifying Round Family Level
$50 -Everything Above + Digital Download of Our Karaoke
State Championship Family Level
$100 - Everything Above + Our Karaoke T-shirt and Key chain
National Championship Family Level
$250 Everything Above + Signed DVD
World Championship Family Level
$500+ Everything Above+ Special Thank You credit at end of the film.
Bronze Medal Family
$1000 Everything Above + Associate Producer Credit at beginning of film.
Silver Medal Family
$2500 Everything Above + Producer Credit at beginning of film and signed crew photo.
Gold Medal Family
$5000+Everything Above + Executive Producer Credit, Your voice interview used in the film and ticket to premier screening.
www.ourkaraoke.com
On a vocal quest for gold, five amateur karaoke singers must sing for their lives to claim the title spot representing The United States in The Karaoke World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Background:
Karaoke, meaning Empty Orchestra, is a social cultural activity that regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, class, body image, or religious affiliation brings people together and builds community. The Karaoke Machine was invented in the late 1970's in Japan. Karaoke spread from Japan to South East Asia and Europe in the 1980's. In the early 1990's Karaoke appeared in Toronto, Canada and filtered across the United States. Karaoke remains a favorite night time activity to do with family, friends, coworkers, a loved one, or a room full of strangers. Since the creation of the karaoke machine, the subculture of Karaoke League and Competitive Karaoke was formed. The Karaoke World Championships, a competitive event, has been around for 16 years and is the reason for this campaign and documentary Our Karaoke.
About The Documentary:
An exciting contest and performance driven 90 minute documentary feature about competitive karaoke and the journey of five amateur karaoke singers, as they compete against each other and singers from around the world to win the coveted gold medal at the Karaoke World Championships.
These are the three competitive championships events being filmed.
Washington State Regional Championships at Tulalip Casino Resort in Seattle, WA June, 15-16-2019
Nationals for Karaoke World Championships USA at South Point Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada August, 18-21-2019
Karaoke World Championships the Kanda Myoujin Shrine in Tokyo, Japan November, 27-29-2019
Who Am I:
Matthew Grey is a US-Samoan dual citizen and Seattle native. He earned a BFA in Sociology with minors in Gender Studies and Religion from The University of Puget Sound. He completes a MFA in Producing and FIlmmaking from the Seattle Film Institute July, 2019. He has produced and directed numerous projects including a 48 hr Film. Matthew’s work gives a voice to marginalized groups including Women, People Of Color, and LGBTQIA. He currently resides in Seattle, WA and is an active participant in the karaoke community.
Matthew's Timeline For Our Karaoke:
I have been granted full access to film all three competitive karaoke events of State, Nationals, and Worlds from the National Directors of the Karaoke World Championships Joshua and Catie Baron and SINGA, a major sponsor of the Karaoke World Championships. Making a documentary of this scale is rewarding and hardwork. I'm confident in my crew and our ability to see this project through to completion. Our deliverable goal is to have all competitive karaoke events filmed by the end of 2019. In 2020, complete pick up interviews, finish editing for picture lock and go to distribution.
What Will Your Contribution Help Fund:
All Production and Post Production Costs:
- Hiring key players for crew and production team.
- Travel, lodging, and meals, for three competitive karaoke events, filming and interviews.
- Music rights, legal fees, permits and film festivals.
- National and international Distribution.
- Video and audio editing.
Our Karaoke Tiered Donations
Creating Karaoke Community Family Level
$20- Shout Out on Our Karaoke Social Media Platforms
Qualifying Round Family Level
$50 -Everything Above + Digital Download of Our Karaoke
State Championship Family Level
$100 - Everything Above + Our Karaoke T-shirt and Key chain
National Championship Family Level
$250 Everything Above + Signed DVD
World Championship Family Level
$500+ Everything Above+ Special Thank You credit at end of the film.
Bronze Medal Family
$1000 Everything Above + Associate Producer Credit at beginning of film.
Silver Medal Family
$2500 Everything Above + Producer Credit at beginning of film and signed crew photo.
Gold Medal Family
$5000+Everything Above + Executive Producer Credit, Your voice interview used in the film and ticket to premier screening.
www.ourkaraoke.com