BraveMaker NonProfit Support

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BraveMaker

We educate, entertain and create hope-filled, inclusive community. We exist to elevate brave voices, and effect healing & change in the world with film. We do this in our weekly/monthly events, classes, annual film fest and in our original films.   

🎬🌟 Support BraveMaker and embrace the Power of Stories 🌟🎬 With your support we can accomplish a meaningful and impactful 8th annual FILM FEST that brings hope and light to our community that desperately needs it.&nbsp; At BraveMaker, we leverage the power of movies to educate, entertain, and create change in the Bay Area and beyond. We believe in fostering empathy, breaking down barriers, and sparking crucial conversations where everyone can participate in our annual film fest in Redwood City, CA.&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We are currently raising funds to cover our our 8th annual fest needs for seasonal staff, lodging, venue rentals (and cleanings), audio and visual gear for our workshops and screenings, catering for our filmmakers and more! --As a nonprofit film fest with out a permanent location of our own and dwindling charitable support-- we need extra resources to rent temporary spots for our workshops and creative gatherings that require a lot of furnishings to accommodate our audiences and filmmakers (that ticket sales do not cover). &nbsp;And very important--we need funds to hire ASL interpreters to support our deaf audiences which we have another fund set up to donate.&nbsp;</li></ul>Will you join us in shaping a more understanding, inclusive and brave world with us? &nbsp;🎥⚡

🎬🌟 Support BraveMaker and embrace the Power of Stories 🌟🎬 With your support we can accomplish a meaningful and impactful 8th annual FILM FEST that brings hope and light to our community that desperately needs it. At BraveMaker, we leverage the power of movies to educate, entertain, and create change in the Bay Area and beyond. We believe in fostering empathy, breaking down barriers, and sparking crucial conversations where everyone can participate in our annual film fest in Redwood City, CA. We are currently raising funds to cover our our 8th annual fest needs for seasonal staff, lodging, venue rentals (and cleanings), audio and visual gear for our workshops and screenings, catering for our filmmakers and more! --As a nonprofit film fest with out a permanent location of our own and dwindling charitable support-- we need extra resources to rent temporary spots for our workshops and creative gatherings that require a lot of furnishings to accommodate our audiences and filmmakers (that ticket sales do not cover). And very important--we need funds to hire ASL interpreters to support our deaf audiences which we have another fund set up to donate. Will you join us in shaping a more understanding, inclusive and brave world with us? 🎥⚡

Film Fest Support

🎬🌟 Support Inclusivity with BraveMaker 🌟🎬<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qeRScGP4sFM?si=h5xRaSQ1l-MOm9dY" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">WATCH THIS!</a> (Video from ASL interpreter)Jennie O&#39;Shaugnessy DeLeon. At BraveMaker, we champion diverse voices and stories. But we don&#39;t just stop at the screen. We&#39;re working tirelessly to make our film events accessible for everyone, regardless of physical abilities or language.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">💪 Your donation of $500 can help us secure ADA approved venues, complete with elevators and ramps.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🤝 $1000 can provide 1 ASL interpreters for our deaf filmmakers and audiences for one day</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🕊 With any amount, we can slowly grow this fund and build a more equitable and inclusive community for our future film festival experiences.&nbsp;</li></ul>Ready to make a difference? Donate today and be a part of our mission to create a truly inclusive space for all filmmakers and film lovers!💖🎥<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1753216292/wysiwyg/gvlox5ojyvfkoxid5nqi.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1753141158/wysiwyg/wjljxxamg7e2hzp7k1nb.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

🎬🌟 Support Inclusivity with BraveMaker 🌟🎬WATCH THIS! (Video from ASL interpreter)Jennie O'Shaugnessy DeLeon.At BraveMaker, we champion diverse voices and stories. But we don't just stop at the screen. We're working tirelessly to make our film events accessible for everyone, regardless of physical abilities or language.💪 Your donation of $500 can help us secure ADA approved venues, complete with elevators and ramps.🤝 $1000 can provide 1 ASL interpreters for our deaf filmmakers and audiences for one day🕊 With any amount, we can slowly grow this fund and build a more equitable and inclusive community for our future film festival experiences. Ready to make a difference? Donate today and be a part of our mission to create a truly inclusive space for all filmmakers and film lovers!💖🎥

Accessibility Fund for BraveMaker Film Fest 2026

New OFFICE space. 🎬🌟Since we lost our studio space (we were in the same space for 6 years) in April 2025--we have been with out a permanent office space.&nbsp;We now have the opportunity to have an office in downtown Redwood City and with your support we can establish ourselves in the heart of Redwood City. We have now moved in to a new space!<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1757120658/wysiwyg/nrsu4uym6qasnfr3kadc.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> This space is RIGHT ON BROADWAY in the heart of our city, right on the pedestrian walkway where we can develop and build upon on relationships with the community!&nbsp;See&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2_8Gyzgewms" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">VIDEO HERE</a> We need 10 people to donate $100 a monthor 20 people to donate $50 a month so we can secure this office space to continue&nbsp;BUILDING and CURATING a meaningful and impactful community that brings hope and light to our world that desperately needs it--through film and creativity. $650 a month, $11, 400 a year.&nbsp; At BraveMaker, we leverage the power of movies to educate, entertain, and create change in the Bay Area and beyond. We believe in fostering empathy, breaking down barriers, and sparking crucial conversations with film is one of the best ways to effect individual and societal change. Will you join us in helping us establish our presence in downtown Redwood City--- shaping a more understanding, inclusive and brave, creative world with us? &nbsp;🎥⚡

New OFFICE space. 🎬🌟Since we lost our studio space (we were in the same space for 6 years) in April 2025--we have been with out a permanent office space. We now have the opportunity to have an office in downtown Redwood City and with your support we can establish ourselves in the heart of Redwood City. We have now moved in to a new space!This space is RIGHT ON BROADWAY in the heart of our city, right on the pedestrian walkway where we can develop and build upon on relationships with the community! See VIDEO HEREWe need 10 people to donate $100 a monthor 20 people to donate $50 a month so we can secure this office space to continue BUILDING and CURATING a meaningful and impactful community that brings hope and light to our world that desperately needs it--through film and creativity. $650 a month, $11, 400 a year. At BraveMaker, we leverage the power of movies to educate, entertain, and create change in the Bay Area and beyond. We believe in fostering empathy, breaking down barriers, and sparking crucial conversations with film is one of the best ways to effect individual and societal change.Will you join us in helping us establish our presence in downtown Redwood City--- shaping a more understanding, inclusive and brave, creative world with us? 🎥⚡

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Film Fest Support

US$5,045 of US$90,000 goal

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Accessibility Fund for BraveMaker Film Fest 2026

US$975 of US$6,000 goal

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Office/New Studio Space for BraveMaker

US$775 of US$11,400 goal

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