$51,217 raised out of $45,000
Overview
Platform
Indiegogo
Backers
345
Start date
Sep 27, 2021
Close date
Nov 01, 2021
https://youtube.com/watch?v=629741003
Concept

A love letter to The Beatles from their fans. (Two hour documentary feature film).

Story

Here, There & Everywhere is a feature length documentary created by and for fans of all ages, celebrating over half a century of Beatles fandom in all its glory.

A kaleidoscope of stories and performances from musicians, authors, artists, experts, collectors and friends and family of The Beatles. From fans who were there at the very start to teenagers who are discovering them anew in the 21st century, “Here, There & Everywhere” is the ultimate fan family album; an opportunity for The Beatles family to come together and deliver a love letter to the greatest band of all time. 

With hundreds of hours of material to work from, we are raising money to complete the edit, clear music, image and archive rights before creating a downloadable version of the film, limited edition DVDs, BlueRays and a host of very special and unique perks for our backers.

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ABOUT HERE, THERE & EVERYWHERE

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Here, There & Everywhere was created by me, Simon Weitzman, a network TV director and author. After working on a series of Beatles books I decided I wanted to make a film about the extraordinary fan family that adopted me on my travels to events and festivals. I’ve been joined on this adventure by a fantastic video editor, Andy Lee, who is also a lifelong Beatles fan.

Our mission is to create a celebratory film for every Beatles fan on the planet, across the universe and beyond. Thousands of fans have followed the project’s evolution at festivals and on social media, and now it’s finally about to become a reality. 

We have the footage, the skills and the love to make a wonderful and uplifting movie for everyone. Now we’re asking you, our FABulous Beatles family, to join us by contributing any amount you choose so we can bring Here, There & Everywhere to your homes and theatre screens. We can’t wait to show it to you! 

We’ve created perks which are rewards we’re offering to backers in return for contributing to help us complete the film. Have a look through and select something you like From £5 to £20,000. Each contribution will help towards paying for music and archive rights and other post production costs. Everyone who goes for a physical perk will have their name listed amongst our backers at the end of the film.

THE PERKS FOR OUR BACKERS

‘Here, There & Everywhere’ Soundtrack CD

Here, There & Everywhere is full of wonderful renditions of Beatles songs by performers from teenagers to octogenarians. Some are uncannily faithful to the originals whereas others go in different directions to reimagine the music. All the numbers on this soundtrack CD are passionate and beautiful tributes to the act we’ve known for all these years. Includes The Quarrymen, Monalisa Twins, Chris McCarty, The Cavern Club Beatles, Dea Matrona, Estef Lennon and many, many more!

Strawberry Field Gold Pass

Strawberry Field in Liverpool have very kindly put forward one of their gold memberships to help us reach our target. Gold membership gives the donor discounts on site and invitations for Strawberry Field events. You’ll see lots more about Strawberry Field, the creation of the new venue and performances by The Quarrymen in our film. It’s a magical place! Click to learn more about Strawberry Field

Angie McCartney signed books and personal zoom call

The wonderful Angie McCartney, Paul’s step-mother, has donated 3 of her signed books (2 pre-signed and 1 new signed), her trademark tea, a signed photo and a 30 minute private 1-2-1 zoom call with her and daughter, Ruth, during which you can ask them anything you like! The 3 books are Your Mother Should Know, The Long & Winding Road and Here, There & Everywhere, the tour book. A truly fab experience.

The Beatles handwritten quotations from 1964

The Beatles were asked to do a lot of things while in the United States because of their short time there during their summer tours and they were even asked to write quotations instantaneously. This is a sheet with handwritten quotations by all four members of The Beatles which was used for excerpts either for an interview, news, or magazine publication.​

Ringo – It was in the film that we saw two heroes 

George – That’s the trouble with good old Harry – isn’t it! 

John – Thorg hilly grove and burly Ive Deaf Ted Danuta and me! 

Paul – New York policemen are studying a dart gun

This piece is from the collection of Tom Fontaine, who has given us permission to make a limited edition of 75 numbered prints to offer to our backers. Each one is a facsimile of the original with folds and tears in place and mounted on high quality art board. (12 x 10.5″)

The John Lennon Series books

Jude Kessler, author of the nine volume John Lennon Series is donating a signed and dated copy of each book in the series (apart from Shivering Inside, Vol. 2 e-book). The series is an expanded biography which covers John’s life from 1940-1980. 5 volumes are available for immediate shipment. The other 4 volumes will be shipped as they are printed.

Concept drawing by Andrew Edwards

This is the preliminary concept sketch by Andrew Edwards, who created the famous statues of The Beatles on Liverpool’s waterfront. Andrew will individually sign a limited edition of 100 prints, 18″x 13.5″ inches with card mount. This is the first time the sketch has been published since Andrew drew it.

‘Here, There & Everywhere’

Portfolio Print Set

We’ve created this high quality print set especially for the Indiegogo fundraising campaign, this set will be serially numbered, strictly limited to however many are pledged for during this campaign. Your name and address will be printed on the portfolio, designed to resemble the Beatles 1967 Xmas record envelope on high quality board, safely mailed to you in a separate cover.​ Includes a never-before-seen image of “Blackbird” by Mal Evans from his 1968 diary, previously unpublished Yellow Submarine photos of John, Paul, George and Ringo and Andrew Edwards’s concept drawing for The Beatles waterfront statues in Liverpool, also never published before and more! (see below)

Inside the Portfolio will be ten 9”x12” prints on 350 gsm art board of images donated by artists and collectors who are featured in the film.

‘Coming Apart’ by Tom Murray (Artist’s Proof)

In the early summer of 1968, The Beatles took a break from recording the White Album to spend a day shooting new publicity images around London, in what became known as the ‘Mad Day Out’.​

Tom Murray, who was 25 at the time, is now a famous award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in many leading magazines. He says the shoot “was the perfect assignment and a day to remember”.​

This C-Type photographic print is the one-of-a-kind artist’s proof (20″ x 24″ from a subsequent edition of 185), hand signed by Tom above his embossed stamp. 

‘George gets busted’ by James Wilkinson

James Wilkinson’s ‘George gets busted’. In 1969 George was arrested for possessing cannabis resin; this facsimile artwork of the charge sheet and photo was created to capture an infamous moment in time. Complete with recreated tears in the paper to fully imitate the original, this is number 1 of a limited edition of 5 (16″ x 22.5″ plus frame).

John Lennon’s Five Obscenities

In 1977 journalist Jimmy Smith asked Lennon to write the five most obscene things he could think of. Artist, James Wilkinson has created a limited edition print of his drawing of John with glasses formed from a mic cable used to record ‘Imagine’ (this print of the artwork is number 1 of 40) . Mounted on art board  (22″ x 15.5″ plus mount) 

‘Wired’ by James Wilkinson

A beautiful limited edition print by renowned V-Festival artist James Wilkinson (this one is number 2 of 6). The print, titled ‘Wired’, is glass framed with an authenticated mic cable used during the recording of ‘Imagine’ at John & Yoko’s home studio in Tittenhurst Park, 1971. Comes with full documentation from the artist. (32.5″ x 25.5″ x 2″)

 

Original maquette by Andrew Edwards

For our campaign, Andrew he has donated the original maquette he produced prior to working on the full size sculptures. The plan was to include Brian with the four lads, as in this maquette, but later the idea was shelved in favour of just John, Paul, George and Ringo. (Bronze resin, 18″ on wooden plinth).

 

Three drawings of John by Helen Anderson

Artist Helen Anderson was a close friend of John Lennon’s from their time at art school onwards. These three limited edition prints are of drawings she made of John in ’58 & ’59. They also come with a personalised hand written note to the backer who buys them thanking you for helping us complete the film. Edition numbers are 18/100, 13/100 & 15/100

The Beatles 1967 Christmas record

given by Paul to Mal Evans

In 1967 Paul McCartney gave Mal Evans, roadie and personal assistant to The Beatles, five copies of their Christmas single, featuring Mal himself goofing with the four lads. Mal’s son, Gary, who is in our film, has donated one of the records to our campaign. In original unopened mailer with no address or postage marks. A copy in this pristine condition is extremely rare and no collectors we’ve spoken to have seen one before. The provenance only adds to this items uniqueness and it comes with a letter of authentication written and signed by Gary Evans.

‘The Mad Day Out’, 1st edition, signed and hand noted by Tom Murray

Tom Murray’s original edition of the book of his ‘Mad Day Out’ Beatles photos. This 1st edition is completely sold out and is one of only a few remaining copies owned by Tom, who has signed and hand noted it to donate to our crowdfunding campaign. It’s a real gem and rarity!

All You Need Is Love – 1st edition, signed book

All You Need Is Love is the definitive photographic journey through The Beatles iconic performance on June 25, 1967 for ‘Our World’. This is my personal copy of the sold out 1st edition, signed with slipcase. Written by Simon Weitzman, designed by Paul Skellett. I’ll also add a dedication thanking the backer who opts for this perk.

Eight Arms to Hold You – signed 1st Edition

This is my personal signed copy of ‘Eight Arms To Hold You’, the book I produced about the making of Help! Richard Lester, the legendary director of Help! lent his assistance in releasing parts of his private collection including his hand notated script. With rare and never before published photos, this original edition is completely sold out.

Stay tuned, subscribe for updates and please spread the word far and wide amongst your Beatles friends and family!

The “Here, There & Everywhere” film is an independent production and is not associated with Apple Corps Ltd, nor is it attempting to pass itself off as an official Beatles product. It is a production made by fans for fans.

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