Support the “Summer of John” Film Fundraising Campaign!
Help us celebrate John Godinet’s life by supporting Tail Twister, the documentary film that tells his story! Pacific Islanders in Communication (part of the PBS system) has promised the film significant support – but only if the grant is matched by other contributions. Every dollar raised will be matched. A successful campaign raising $50,000 will put Tail Twister “over the hump” on its road to completion.
Fully tax-deductible donations can be made through our fiscal sponsor the Center for Independent Documentary (CID), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. To donate by check, make your donation payable to the “The Center for Independent Documentary” and put “Tail Twister” in the memo line. Please mail your check to: The Center for Independent Documentary 1300 Soldiers Field Road, Suite #5 Boston, MA 02135. To donate by credit card, click the link below!
Donation Rewards are listed below!

Donation Rewards
Up to $49 - receive a thank you and shout-out on the Tail Twister website
$50 to $74 - above rewards plus a digital thank-you postcard
$75 to $99 - above rewards plus a digital collection of high resolution photos of John
$100 to $249 - above rewards plus a digital download of one of John’s paintings
$250 to $499 - above rewards plus a “Summer of John” T-Shirt
$500 to $999 - above rewards plus a physical print of one of John’s paintings
$1,000 - $2,499 - above rewards plus one-year of streaming access to the film
$2,500 - $4,999 - above rewards plus a Special Thanks in the on-screen credits of Tail Twister’s theatrical version
$5,000 - $9,999 - above rewards plus an invitation to a live “Sneak Peek” screening once the film is finished
$10,000 and up - above rewards plus streaming access to the film in perpetuity