Each donation is a step closer to bringing our documentary about dissidents in the USSR to life. Your support will directly contribute to covering the essential phases of our production process, including:
Topic development: research, study of history, critical literature search and access to archival documents to ensure accuracy and depth.
Participant Outreach: Establishing connections with experts, historians, relatives of dissidents, and individuals who can share firsthand stories.
Script Development and Planning: Crafting a compelling narrative that authentically captures the essence of the dissidents' experiences.
Study, development of the concept of archive restoration: using advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to restore old photographs and video materials, bringing history to life in vivid detail.
Pre-Filming Preparations: Identifying shooting locations, organizing interviews, and assembling a talented production team.
Equipment and Tools: Renting or purchasing high-quality equipment essential for capturing professional-grade footage and sound.
Operating expenses: covers license fees, service charges, platform commission, operating expenses and incidentals.
41% ($41,000) Developing a theme, working with participants (searching for heroes), developing a script, developing a concept for restoring archives (old photos and videos).
22% ($22,000) Preparing for filming.
13% ($13,000) Equipment and tools for filming.
10% ($10,000) Unforeseen expenses.
14% ($14,000) Platform commission and operating costs.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps preserve these vital stories and bring them to a global audience. Together, we can shed light on a profound chapter of history and honor the courage of those who stood for their beliefs.