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Support the Singularity Documentary
August 5, 2008
Independent filmmaker Doug Wolens is producing a feature-length documentary, "The Singularity." The film is 80% shot, with editing about to begin. To complete the documentary in time for this year's winter film festivals, Doug needs $45,000.
The Singularity Institute supports this documentary. We have made a sizable contribution toward final production and distribution costs. Now, we are collecting donations on Doug's behalf to help get this vital work on screens around the world.
Supporting the completion of this film supports our mission. We hope you will donate today – 100% of all contributions go toward the movie's final costs, and are fully tax deductible through the Singularity Institute. Please, don't miss this opportunity.
Other Ways to Contribute
Donate by Mail
Send a check (write "For documentary" on your check), payable to Singularity Institute, to:
- Singularity Institute
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P.O. Box 50182
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Wire Transfer
Email us for instructions to wire transfer your donation.
Gift of Stock
We welcome gifts of stock, bonds, or mutual funds that have appreciated in value. You will get a tax deduction for the full market value (deductible up to 30% of your adjusted gross income), and will avoid paying a capital gains tax on the appreciation. If interested in giving stock, please send an email to institute@singinst.org.
Interview Excerpts
- CEO, Kurzweil Technologies
- Director, ANU Centre for Consciousness
- Director of Research, Google
Distribution Strategy
Distribution will occur through theatrical release in major cities, film festivals, national TV broadcasts (PBS and National Geographic have already expressed interest), DVDs, and an educational/professional-use strategy.
About the "Singularity"
"The Singularity" is an investigation into the frontiers of scientific progress. Many important disciplines are coming together to drive this progress – nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, molecular biology, and more. "The Singularity" explores the current boundaries of this research, showing where the trends are leading, and how smashing the intelligence barrier will affect society.
In "The Singularity," award-winning documentary director Doug Wolens addresses vital questions for all of us: Exactly what is likely within our lifetimes? How are things moving so quickly? Who is working to prepare us for the shifts to come? And what should we be doing?
This isn't science fiction. It is the future, and it may be here sooner than we think.
SIAI will directly benefit from "The Singularity" documentary because its purpose is to educate mainstream audiences about the profound changes that will occur in our lifetime as we develop powerful technologies. As SIAI's subjects become understandable to mainstream audiences and the public recognizes the changes that will result from them, SIAI's leadership role will be strengthened.
About Doug Wolens
Wolens has been making award-winning independent films for over 15 years. His works have screened in movie theatres, national television, classrooms from elementary schools to universities, and major film festivals, including Sundance. He also serves as the Singularity Summit Film and Video Director.
Donors
| Joel Pitt | $20 | One-Time | August 5 |
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| Tony Cohen | $100 | One-Time | August 5 |
| Michael Anissimov | $20 | One-Time | August 5 |
| Anonymous | $10 | One-Time | August 5 |
| Rok | $30 | One-Time | August 5 |
| Marcel Lossi | $25 | One-Time | August 5 |
| William Jeffries | $10 | One-Time | August 6 |
| Craig Blaylock | $25 | One-Time | August 7 |
| Drew Suder | $20 | One-Time | August 7 |
| Chevies Newman | $25 | One-Time | August 11 |
| Shane Cusson | $25 | One-Time | August 11 |
| Chris Daniels | $20 | One-Time | August 12 |
| Sebastian Hagen | $175 | One-Time | August 14 |
| Jess DeMarco | $100 | One-Time | August 15 |
| Barry Bentley | $20 | One-Time | August 17 |