Peripheral vision pdx tells stories that move the lens…
untold stories that highlight the lived experience and work of diverse people. More than that, we aim to create a culture of storytelling that celebrates the vision, agency and leadership of those “othered” in mainstream culture. There is power, courage and wisdom in the stories of those on the margins. When we center them, we are transformed.
Why is early investment critical?
Initial investment enables a production company like us to create the materials needed to pitch an idea to industry investors, giving them new options for nourishing and dignity-forward films that can compete in the marketplace of ideas. This requires growing the organization to include a working capital fund.
We invite you to move the lens by investing in this fund and creating a sustainable model of film development. Together, we can center new heroes and change which stories are accessible and visible to the entertainment industry, transforming our hearts and therefore our world.
Help us reach our goal of $250,000
You can also donate through our partners The National Christian Foundation
Or arrange to donate stock or other non-cash gifts by contacting info@pvpdx.com or calling 503 954 4229
*In order for these films to reach the largest possible audience, partnerships in the mainstream industry need to be formed. The industry invests out of a profit motivation, and therefore cannot invest until the film is moved into an LLC. PVPDX will maintain part ownership of the intellection property of the film, so that revenue can continue to be reinvested towards our mission, bringing nourishing, honoring, and uplifting stories of diverse people into the mainstream marketplace of ideas.
What We Spend on Developing a Film
(approximate)
Teaser/Pilot Production:
Pre-production and planning: $2.5k
Production (travel, subcontracted services, etc): $15k
Post production (editing, music, etc): $15k
Production Deck & Website
Writing and design: $2k
Web development and hosting: $3k
Font and image licensing/production: $500
Promotion
Travel, meetings: $2k
Online promotion and management: $3k
Line Production & Legal
Contract services: $2k
Full production planning, budget production: $5k
Total: $50k
WHY DO Films matter?
Stories can divide or heal, poison or nourish the spirit.
They can address cultural ills and seed solutions.
They shape our identities and communal dialogue.
They mold our image of a hero, and what it means to live “the good life.”
By telling new stories and centering new heroes, we make a new world possible.
sample production DEVELOPMENT
THE GHOSTS THEY CARRY is a documentary examining the hidden crisis of first responder suicide and advocating for life-saving solutions.
No matter what the emergency service, first responders are more likely to die by their own hand than in the most dangerous jobs of our society. Through the lens of ordinary people, cutting- edge experts and passionate first-responders-turned-celebrities, we’re tracking down the most up-to-date research and revolutionary legislative developments to uncover what innovative solutions are arising from within to end this crisis smoldering behind closed doors. VIEW FULL DECK HERE