WHY
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Your donation will help us get this film out to the world. Thank you for supporting stories that matter.
We believe in the power of community.
Your donation helps cover the cost of production essentials: film stock, locations, cast and crew wages, gear, post-production, and festival submissions. With your support, we’ll bring this story to the screen the right way, with care, craft, and truth.
New: We are finding that the tax deductible site is not user friendly, so we have created a gofundme option!
If you would like to donate a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, From the Heart Productions (501(c)(3)), click below.
Credit: Name listed in the “Special Thanks” section of end credits
Also includes: Social media shoutout (optional)
Credit: Listed in the “Advocate Circle” section of end credits
Also includes: Thank-you shoutout on socials & Invite to virtual Q&A with filmmakers
Credit: "Associate Producer" credit in end credits
Also includes: Invitation to private virtual premiere, your name (or business/org name) listed on the campaign page, custom thank-you video from the filmmakers
Credit: Name listed under “Contributors” in end credits
Also includes: Digital thank-you message from the team & early access to the film’s teaser or trailer
Credit: "Associate Supporter" credit in the main end credits
Also includes: Signed digital poster, Invite to team update Zoom or virtual set visit (if possible), Optional thank-you on campaign page
Credit: "Executive Producer" credit in opening and closing credits
Also includes: IMDb credit, Name/logo on press materials (if desired), private consultation or 1:1 call with the filmmakers, listed on pitch deck / investor documents
Reward Tiers
The reward tiers below apply to whether you donate via Gofundme or our Tax Deductible Option
Corporate Donors
Optimum Seismic, Inc. is a leading earthquake retrofit company in California providing high quality structural engineering, metal fabrication and construction services for multifamily and commercial buildings. Our team has completed 3,500+ retrofits and renovations on a variety of buildings and structures throughout California since 1984.
Where Your Money Goes
Every dollar helps us reach our 50 k goal and bring this story to life. Here's where your contribution makes an impact:
Production Costs 35%
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35mm Film Stock & Processing- We are shooting on 35mm film! An exciting Development and lost art!
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Camera & Equipment Rentals – With support from Panavision, your donations help us unlock professional-grade gear
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Location Fees, Permits, Set Dressing – We have two locations: A Desert/Trailer and a very Large meadow
Cast & Crew Support-30%
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Paying Our Team– We have a talented Pre-production and Principal Photography crew
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Safety, Meals, and Transportation-We are shooting in Santa Clarita and Rosamund California.
Post-Production-20%
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Editing, Sound Design, and Color Grading, ensuring the final film is as sharp and haunting as the story demands
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Original Score
Impact & Outreach-15%
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Partnership Building – Connecting with suicide prevention, mental health, and addiction orgs
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Festival Submissions & Screenings – Getting this film in front of the right audiences at prestigious festivals and community screenings.
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Access & Inclusion – Creating space for community conversations
Your Donation is Tax deductible
Fiscally sponsored by From the Heart Productions
