become a donor
Choose a giving level below. Every gift helps bring this story to the screen.
Through our fiscal sponsor, The Arts Council of Winston-Salem in North Carolina, your gift is tax-deductible.
TRAILHEAD TIER
Entry-level support that helps launch the journey. Perfect for early backers who want to be part of the project and receive simple recognition and a personal thank-you.
$50
Social media shout-out (with your permission)
$100
includes prior benefit, plus a personal thank you note signed by the director, and your name on the official donor page of our website.
RIDGELINE TIER
Core production support that helps carry the film forward. Donors receive meaningful on-screen recognition plus behind-the-scenes access and exclusive updates as the film comes together.
$500
all of the above, plus a special thank you in the film credits as a donor, and a downloadable limited edition, high resolution collector’s production photo
$1,000
all of the above, plus you’ll be added to the Contributors VIP email list, which will provide “members only” clips from production, an Invitation to a donor-only online screening + Q&A with the filmmakers (when ready), and a signed poster (shipped)
$5,000
all of the above, plus early alerts to upcoming events, a framed, signed limited-edition production still (numbered physical print)
For companies: logo placement on our website + social mentions, and a special thank you mention in the end credits
SUMMIT CIRCLE
Our most exclusive inner circle of supporters. Includes premium recognition and the highest level of access—special screenings, premiere invitations, and unique production keepsakes—subject to capacity and availability.
Includes all prior benefits, two tickets to a preview screening for Summit Circle donors and large contributors, an invitation to the North Carolina premiere and after-party (details TBD; capacity limited), and a brief photo moment with the director at the premiere (logistics permitting)
$10,000
$25,000
Includes all prior benefits, prominent on-screen recognition (e.g., “Major Supporter” / “Underwriter”), invitation to the production wrap celebration (time/location TBD), and a private dinner or small salon with the director + key creatives (6–10 guests; schedule permitting)
For companies: prominent end-credit logo placement (per delivered assets/specs)
*Donations support the development and creative integrity of this film, regardless of the final production outcome.
Some benefits, screening invites, and event access are subject to scheduling, venue capacity, and production completion. Production is not guaranteed.
Donations are not investments and do not confer profit participation or ownership of the film.
Credit placement and wording are subject to final approvals and guild/company requirements.
Donor recognition/name usage is with permission; some items may be substituted with items of comparable value based on availability.
For those interested in supporting at a higher level, we’re happy to talk about the best way to be involved.