A vintage portrait of a woman wearing an "AKA" pin is framed by ivy and pearls, set against a dark, ornate background advertising "DMV FAMILY LEGACY WEEK" featuring the "1913 NELLIE MOVIE."

Family Legacy Association

LXCL:A symbolic gift honoring the year the legacy began.

THE 1913 TRIBUTE

LXCL:Helps provide hospitality and event-day essentials.

FAMILY FRIEND

LXCL:Supports family history displays, keepsakes, and memory-making activities.

LEGACY BUILDER

LXCL:Helps strenthen the overall guest and storytelling experience

HERITAGE PARTnER

LXCL:Provides a major support for event production, documentaion, and family engagement

GENERATIONAL SPONSER

LXCL:Leadership level support that helps make the full legacy experience possible

NELLIE'S CIRCLE

LXCL:A signature give honoring Nellie's Legacy in a powerful way

1913 LEGACY CHAMPION

LXCL:Any Amount; give what is meaningful and comfortable for you

CUSTOM GIFT

Check made out to FAMILY LEGACY ASSOCIATION
Address to send check: 4740 KESTER AVE #17 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403

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1913Nellie: DMV Family Legacy Week — Baltimore, Maryland Audition. Apply. Sponsor. Connect. Help Bring History to the Big Screen.Zeffy Campaign DescriptionJoin us in Baltimore, Maryland, August 11–17, 2026, for 1913Nellie: DMV Family Legacy Week, a regional film campaign connecting the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and supporters from across the country.1913Nellie is a historical feature film inspired by the life and legacy of Nellie May Quander—an educator, suffragist, historic leader, and courageous woman whose determination helped preserve an institution and influence generations. Nellie May Quander was an incorporator of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and served as the first president of the incorporated organization. Her leadership helped protect, formalize, and preserve the sorority during a defining moment in its early history.Because this film honors one of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s earliest and most consequential leaders, we warmly encourage all Divine 9 members, chapters, graduate chapters, foundations, regional leaders, alumni networks, and supporters of this legacy to participate in DMV Family Legacy Week, support the film campaign, help identify cast and crew, sponsor production needs, and assist in bringing Nellie May Quander’s story to the big screen.This is an opportunity to honor a woman whose courage, vision, and commitment helped secure the future of an institution that continues to influence generations.As the film moves toward launch and production, DMV Family Legacy Week will bring together prospective actors, film professionals, family members, friends, community leaders, sponsors, producers, educators, historians, businesses, churches, civic organizations, cultural institutions, and supporters who want to help bring this important story to the screen.Casting • Crew • Campaign • ConnectingThis is more than a fundraising event. It is a week of recruitment, relationship-building, auditions, production development, historical preservation, and community participation.During DMV Family Legacy Week, participants will have opportunities to:Audition for acting roles in the historical feature filmExpress interest in background and supporting rolesApply for film crew and production positionsSubmit résumés, reels, portfolios, headshots, and professional experienceMeet members of the production and campaign teamsLearn about sponsorship and community-partnership opportunitiesSupport casting, wardrobe, production design, historical research, education, marketing, and other film departmentsVolunteer during campaign and production activitiesHelp organize fundraising events and outreach initiativesShare family photographs, documents, oral histories, and historical resourcesConnect the film with schools, universities, museums, libraries, churches, businesses, and cultural organizationsIntroduce prospective sponsors, donors, producers, vendors, and strategic partnersJoin the growing community working to preserve Nellie May Quander’s legacyWhether your place is in front of the camera, behind the camera, in the community, in the classroom, in the family, or at the sponsorship table, there is a way for you to participate.We Are RecruitingActors and PerformersWe are building interest for lead, supporting, featured, background, and period roles connected to the world of Nellie May Quander and early twentieth-century Washington, D.C.Actors and performers may attend to learn about the project, meet the campaign team, receive audition information, and submit their materials through the approved casting process.Film Crew and Production ProfessionalsWe are also recruiting experienced and emerging professionals interested in areas such as:Production managementDirecting and assistant directingCamera and cinematographyLighting and gripSoundProduction designArt departmentLocationsHistorical researchEdwardian-period wardrobeHair and makeupCastingTransportationCatering and craft servicesPhotography and behind-the-scenes mediaEditing and post-productionMarketing, publicity, social media, and community outreachEducation, curriculum, museum, and archival developmentAdministrative, legal, fundraising, and production-office supportFinal positions, requirements, schedules, compensation terms, and production dates will be communicated through official casting and crew notices as they are approved.Families, Friends, and Community Supporters Are InvitedYou do not have to be an actor or filmmaker to become part of this movement.Family members, friends, historians, educators, churches, businesses, nonprofits, civic groups, Divine Nine organizations, HBCU communities, cultural institutions, and community partners are invited to attend, connect, volunteer, share resources, sponsor activities, and help introduce the film to new audiences.Families may also help preserve history by sharing appropriate photographs, documents, memories, family stories, and historical connections that may support the film’s educational and legacy mission.Sponsorship and Partnership OpportunitiesBusinesses, organizations, institutions, and individual supporters may participate through:Event sponsorshipFilm-development sponsorshipCasting and crew supportTravel and transportation supportWardrobe and production-design supportFood and hospitality sponsorshipLocation and venue partnershipsPrinting and promotional supportEducational and historical-program sponsorshipEquipment or professional-service contributionsCommunity outreach partnershipsMatching gifts and fundraising challengesIntroductions to producers, donors, foundations, and corporate partnersApproved sponsorship levels, benefits, recognition, and agreements will be provided through the official campaign process.Help Fund the FilmContributions to the 1913Nellie campaign will help support approved launch and pre-production needs, including:Casting and crew recruitmentAudition and application administrationHistorical researchScript and production developmentProduction planningWardrobe and period researchProduction designCommunity events and campaign activationsEducational and cultural programmingMarketing and audience developmentSponsor and donor outreachProduction-office infrastructureFamily-history and archival preservationTravel, logistics, and regional engagementDevelopment of materials for schools, libraries, museums, and community organizationsEvery contribution helps move Nellie May Quander’s story from preserved family and historical records toward the big screen.Ways to ParticipateYou can support 1913Nellie by:Auditioning for a role. Applying for a crew or production position. Becoming a sponsor or community partner. Volunteering during DMV Family Legacy Week. Hosting or supporting a fundraising activity. Sharing historical resources. Introducing an educator, historian, business, organization, donor, or producer. Making a financial contribution. Sharing the campaign with your family, friends, church, school, organization, and professional network.Campaign DetailsFilm: 1913Nellie Heroine: Nellie May Quander Campaign: DMV Family Legacy Week Location: Baltimore, Maryland, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia region Dates: August 11–17, 2026 Campaign Line: Casting • Crew • Campaign • Connecting Primary Message: A heroine. A family legacy. A story built for the big screen.Come audition. Come apply. Come connect. Come sponsor. Come support.Help us build the cast, crew, partnerships, resources, and community needed to bring 1913Nellie to audiences everywhere.

Family Legacy Association

DMV FAMILY LEGACY WEEK AND 1913 NELLIE MOVIE CAMPAIGN

4528 Harford Rd

THE 1913 TRIBUTE

$19.13

FAMILY FRIEND

$50

LEGACY BUILDER

$100

HERITAGE PARTnER

$250

GENERATIONAL SPONSER

$500

NELLIE'S CIRCLE

$1,000

1913 LEGACY CHAMPION

$1,913

CUSTOM GIFT

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