This is a glance into Chinatown Fair. It’s 3:30 on a Friday afternoon. ARCADE is a feature length documentary about Chinatown Fair, New York’s last arcade. After half a century of being in business Chinatown Fair suddenly closed after receiving an unexpected eviction notice, echoing the fate of many other small businesses in New York City. The arcade is yet another NYC landmark to be lost.
Filmed during Chinatown Fair’s last day in business, the movie captures the diverse community that called the arcade home. Interviews with Chinatown Fair regulars reveal a subculture full of surprising stories and amazing characters.
Kickstarter
I am learning as much as I can about Kickstarter. Preparing for the launch of a Kickstarter project for Arcade. I am amazed at the support that so many of the projects receive. It is remarkable and exciting. There are films that have raised more funds than they could ever receive from studios or other movie producing entities. In most cases these films wouldn’t be able to raise any money traditional outlets. But on Kickstarter they have raised in some cases over a $100,000. Seriously! This is insane. If you have a great idea and put it out there people will find it. It makes sense. I am going to get really creative with the Kickstarter for Arcade. If you have any ideas for cool incentives please let me know in the comments.
