One Couch at a Time

We are entering a generation where ACCESSIBILITY is triumphing OWNERSHIP.

"One Couch at a Time" is a full length feature documentary following protagonist and veteran CouchSurfer, Alexandra Liss, through 20 countries, 5 subcontinents, for 6 months using CouchSurfing.org as an in-depth, extreme case study on the benefits leading us to "the age of sharing."

Imagine: If CouchSurfing is a planet, then the "sharing economy" would be the galaxy. We are focusing on the micro by capturing the magical, heart-warming, serendipitous exchanges that occur one couch at a time.

Each host and traveler along the way provide unique experiences becoming sub-subjects illustrating the incredible exchange. Alexandra, who begins the journey heartbroken from a failed relationship, ends up unexpectedly learning lessons of a lifetime with the help of a few worldly friends.

Contrary to mainstream opinion, by embracing the "age of sharing" mentality is to have access to methods which make the pursuit of your passions and dreams merely a couch a way. The film begins in SE Asia, then Southern Africa, Western Europe, South America and climaxes at Burningman, the ultimate gift society! OCAT premieres Feb 2012.

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Rule #11 - Know theyself. Behind the scenes out takes, shooting my portion for the Couch Surfing viral video. As you can see I am getting used to being in front of the camera for a change.

FINALLY, Couchsurfing: The Documentary can commence shooting April 2011 - with YOUR HELP!

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In order to raise money and support, I decided that a kick-ass viral video would be in order.

This documentary means the WORLD to me and every penny and spare minute I have has been and will be dedicated to creating this film.

The benefits of CouchSurfing are life-altering and immense. Lets help inspire people from all of the world to see how limitless the possibilities of their life can be!

Do you have a few minutes and even just a few bucks you could donate to the cause?? We need YOUR help, so please walk the walk because this will not happen without you!!

If so, PLEASE, donate NOW to help reach our $7,700 bare minimum goal!

Remember, with kickstarter, we only get to keep the money if we reach or surpass the goal!

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INSPIRATION BEHIND THE VIDEO
When coming up with ideas, I remembered Francisco from Portugal (who is in the viral vid by the way) who wrote to me and a bunch of surfers to ask help him propose to his girlfriend, Ana. In the message he asked us to send video from where we were in the world, I was in New York at the time, and say “Ana, Francisco loves you.” I was so touched by the romantic and creative gesture, I went out of my way to get shots from Times Square, people in an indoor pool, hooters girl, and other New Yorkers participating. The final product amazed me that so many people would contribute videos to this guy… but then I realized, these aren’t just regular people. These are COUCH SURFERS!!

My second form of inspiration was from www.wherethehellismatt.com, who I interviewed a few years back in Seattle.

HOW I GOT THE VIDEOS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD: So I wrote to hundreds of couchsurfers asking them to get a shot of themselves in an iconic spot in their city and do something creative… many messages, submissions, editing, editing, and more editing later…

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I have no doubt that we WILL surpass the goal!! Please give anything you can NOW!! Thank you so much!!

Peace, gratitude, and love,

Alexandra Rose Liss

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