Working Title  PLAY AGAIN

Logline At a time when children spend more time in the virtual world than the natural world, PLAY AGAIN unplugs a group of tech savy teens and takes them on their first wilderness adventure, documenting the wonder that comes from time spent in nature and inspiring action for a sustainable future.

Summary One generation from now most people in the United States will have spent more time in the virtual world than in nature. A whole generation of children is growing up disconnected from the natural world, and we have yet to witness the full ramifications of this trend.

Children need nature as desperately as the natural world needs them. We can drive less, develope renewable energy, and write to our policymakers - we have to. But we cannot forget the role our children play, for children are the future stewards of our planet.

"What they do not know, they will not protect, and what they do not protect, they will lose.” (Charles Jordon, The Conservation Society, PLAY AGAIN)

PLAY AGAIN is a character-driven documentary that follows 6 teens, all heavy screen users. They are “the average American child”. We see them unplugged and taken on their first wilderness adventure - no bathrooms, no electricity, no cell phone coverage- just the vastness of an Oregon forest. Through the voices of children and leading experts, we investigate the consequences of a childhood removed from nature.

Financial/Distribution Details $450K total budget. $91K already raised in 501c3 tax deductible donations. (Foundation & Individual) Financing is for post-production, distribution and outreach campaign; film is currently in post.
Currently completely 501c3 tax-deductible. Open to discussion on investment/sponsorship vehicles. Producer titles based on contribution.

Festivals, theatrical, museums, DVD & event-based distribution, with the intention of building a movement and building an outreach campaign to get kids outside.

Working Title  Small Change: World of Difference

Logline "Small Change: World of Difference" celebrates Muhammad Yunus’ successful microcredit model and his expansive vision of social business. As one of the world’s leading innovators, Yunus continues to provide solutions across multiple sectors from education to healthcare to energy sustainability.

Summary Nobel Peace Prize winners Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank have served over 7.84 million people in loans totaling $7.97 billion in Bangladesh. Inspired by Prof. Yunus, I wanted to learn how this humanitarian could contribute so much to our world’s economy. His microcredit and social business ideologies are the leading solutions in eliminating poverty, improving education, creating sustainability, and tackling other universal issues. When these major problems can seem overwhelming, his simple solutions work by tapping into the potential inherent in every person.

Financial/Distribution Details We are still looking for $200,000 in finishing funds and outreach support. I have been creating alliances with social organizations so that the word of mouth about the film will be in place when the film is finished, so that we can hit the ground running. I have non-profit status through the 501(c)3 Meaningful Media, so all donations are tax-deductible.