Since its premiere at Oakland’s Grand Lake Theater last fall, the film has screened literally hundreds of times in movie theaters, film festivals, universities, labor and community settings.

Given the economic times, and the interest in real solutions, SHIFT CHANGE provides ideas and inspires action toward helping build a new economy. We’re pleased to be able to offer the all Spanish version now as well, available from Bullfrog Films.

We recently suggested to KCTS–the Seattle PBS station–that they air SHIFT CHANGE. We were thrilled when station programmers recommended the film be broadcast nationally and indicated that KCTS would help to make that happen by acting as the offering station. This is great news, as it will assure a higher profile for the film within the PBS system, and KCTS will help promote SHIFT CHANGE nationwide!

Now we need your help to finish raising the funds necessary for preparing the film for broadcast and to conduct an effective outreach campaign, first to 300 PBS programmers at stations across the country, and then to help get the word out to the broad public. To date we have raised $26,000 toward the $40,000 necessary to conduct a successful outreach campaign. Your contribution, large or small, will help us reach our goal.

Please click the button below to donate securely online now. 

If you prefer to mail a check, please make it out to Moving Images, and mail to:

Moving Images | 3821 Beaver Creek Lane | Clinton WA 98236

Moving Images is a federally recognized non-profit organization and your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Thank you for helping SHIFT CHANGE do its work of inspiring a more sustainable and equitable future.

Warm regards,

Mark Dworkin & Melissa Young, Producers

We want to thank each and every one of the 247 people who pledged their financial support. We also want to thank all of the friends, colleagues, and cooperators from all around the world who diligently spread the word about the film and this campaign. All of you rallied your friends and colleagues, shared our links on Facebook and Twitter, forwarded our message to your email lists, and even upped your pledges in the final hours of the campaign.

Shift Change now belongs to all of us, and we look forward to working with you after the film is complete to schedule screenings in your regions.

In the next week or so we will be contacting you to get the information we need to fulfill your reward orders. By mid-summer, Shift Change will be finished, and in the fall the film will be released! We can’t wait to share it with you.

Thanks again for all your support!

Mark, Melissa, and Tony

Your Shift Change Production Team

PS: Please keep in touch with us and look for updates about the film’s release, screenings, and more on our Facebook page and on Twitter.

Kickstarter is the world's largest funding platform for creative projects. Learn more about how it works at www.kickstarter.com.

From April 4 – May 4, 2012 we are running a Kickstarter campaign to raise much-needed funds for the completion and distribution of Shift Change: Putting Democracy to Work. Kickstarter is the world’s largest online funding platform for creative projects. Our goal is to raise $30k in 30 days.

We are counting on your support– either by making a financial contribution and/or by spreading the word about the film and the campaign to your networks– to make this ambitious fundraising effort a success.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR KICKSTARTER PAGE AND DONATE NOW >

Below are some tips and resources to help you play a role in bringing this project through the finish line. These tips are meant as a starting point. If you have other ideas or inspirations about how you’d like to help, please contact us. We welcome your enthusiasm and creativity!

How to Support Shift Change on Kickstarter:

1. Make a financial contribution. Donate to Shift Change via the Kickstarter site between 8am (PDT) on April 4 and 8am (PDT) on May 4.
2. Tell everyone you know about Shift Change on Kickstarter (see our social media resources below for advice and samples).
3. Make sure you are connected with us via email, Facebook, and Twitter, to receive the latest updates, news, and additional tips.

Social Media Tips

1. “Share” posts from Shift Change: Putting Democracy to Work on your Facebook page. Remember to include a comment about why you support Shift Change.
2. “Retweet” updates from Shift Change on Twitter. Be sure to include the hashtags #coops, #worker-owned, and #democracy.
3. “Forward” emails from Moving Images (non-profit production company behind Shift Change). Send them to your friends, colleagues, and organizational mailing lists. Click here to join our mailing list if you aren’t already on it.
4. “Like” or “Tweet” the Shift Change preview video. Both on our Kickstarter page and here on our website.
5. “Pin” Shift Change photos and videos to your Pinterest boards.
6. Blog about Shift Change. Use your personal blog to announce your support for the Kickstarter campaign and the importance of completing this film.

Sample Tweets and Status Updates

Use the sample tweets below to tell your Twitter followers that you are a fan of Shift Change.

[Sample Tweet #1]   I just donated to @Shift_Change on Kickstarter. Join me. http://tinyurl.com/cdvjll5 #coops

[Sample Tweet #2]  I support this inspiring Kickstarter project: http://tinyurl.com/cdvjll5 #coops #democracy

[Sample Tweet #3]  Please support @Shift_Change on Kickstarter. http://tinyurl.com/cdvjll5 #coops

Use the sample Facebook status updates to tell your friends and fans.

[Sample Facebook Status #1]   Please join me in supporting an important and inspiring new documentary film: http://tinyurl.com/cdvjll5

[Sample Facebook Status #2]    I just contributed to a Kickstarter campaign in support of the new film Shift Change: Putting Democracy to Work. Please consider donating. http://tinyurl.com/cdvjll5

[Sample Facebook Status #3]    I’m so excited about the new film, Shift Change: Putting Democracy to Work! Learn more about it here: http://tinyurl.com/cdvjll5

Resources

Use these links to promote Shift Change to your networks in whatever way makes the most sense for you.

Link to Shift Change preview video: https://shiftchange.org/new-a-sneak-peek-at-shift-change/

Link to Shift Change Kickstarter page: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1287935035/shift-change-putting-democracy-to-work

Link to Shift Change Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/shiftchangemovie

Link to Shift Change on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Shift_Change

Link to Shift Change Enews Signup Page: https://shiftchange.org/contact/

Shift Change Logo / Web Banner

Post our logo as a banner on your website / blog / social networks. Be sure to link the banner to www.shiftchange.org.