We've raised almost all we need to finish Doc! The biggest contribution came from PBS, specifically the Independent Television Service (ITVS), which has a mandate to fund innovative programming by independents. Thanks to ITVS, and the PBS series Independent Lens, Doc has an assured national audience of millions.
However, PBS cannot cover all the costs, especially of the feature, which will be seen in festivals, theaters, and on DVD. Grants from the New York State Council for the Arts (NYSCA), the Women in Film Finishing Fund, the Dan and Joanna Rose Foundation, the Wellspring Foundation, and generous individuals, have almost closed the gap -- but we still need at least $30,000.
In short, we could really use your help! Can you give $25, $50, $500, $5000? It adds up quickly and is deeply appreciated. All donations are fully tax deductible charitable contributions, certified by our nonprofit fiscal sponsor, The Moving Image, Inc.
You can make a credit card donation online. Or, if you'd prefer to send a check, please earmark it for “Doc Humes project," make it out to The Moving Image, Inc. and mail it to: Dominick Balleta / The Moving Image, Inc. / 209 West Houston Street / New York, NY 10014. The Moving Image is the 501(c)3 that runs NYC’s Film Forum cinema, and our non-profit fiscal sponsor.
Whether or not you can give money, you can lend valuable support by joining our mailing list. That way, we can update you about future screenings, and you can help us spread the word. We don't have the money for a studio marketing campaign so we need our friends and audience to do it for us. Old fashioned word of mouth, and email, really make a diference. Please join our mailing list.