Long-time readers know that, in addition to producing this site and running the BVA--along with other various types of activism--I also have worked in the film and television industry. Over the past couple of years or so, my activism has ramped up, and so I have naturally started merging my interests in filmmaking and animal advocacy. Incidentally, AAFL was the direct result of research I was doing for one documentary project (though I need a lot of moo-la to keep that one alive... contact me if you have serious funding for a feature film).
Another project I'm developing right now is a series of short documentary profiles, called I'm Vegan. I'm Vegan aims for long-term impact as an online series normalizing veganism, and thus it is an ongoing form of advocacy. It's personal, intimate and busts stereotypes. What's more, the project is relatively low-budget and is being funded through a non-profit, which means the donations are tax deductible.
I've already raised $3,000 from one private donor, but still need to raise the balance of the $25,000 budget. Rather than going the old school financing route for this new school-type project, I thought I'd try to harness the power of the internet (all Barack Obama-style). I do have one grant proposal out for additional funding, and I will certainly be open to any other large, direct private donations, but I would like to see whether there is enough support out there to finance this project in $20, $50, $100 or $1,000 increments (etcetera) through The Point. The great thing is, unlike traditional fundraisers, The Point works in such a way that no one parts with their hard-earned cash until enough people pledge funds to reach the campaign goal of $22,000 (once complete funding is received, it will be donated to the non-profit that is sponsoring the project with needed equipment and other expenses).
For more details on the project, or to donate now, please visit its campaign page at The Point. Thanks in advance for your support. Share this post (or the campaign page) far and wide!
Labels: activism, documentary, fundraising, imvegan, movies, veganism
