You already know about the documentary, so I will keep this personal.

This film exists because I noticed something.

A painting had been found. There was an article about it. People knew it was interesting. But I felt there was a much larger story underneath it.
This is the film page.

If I had not followed that instinct, it may have remained a remarkable article people read once and moved past.

That is the story of my career. I thought Rockford had unique stories, and I have turned that into nationwide reputation. 

I feel a similar instinct with the family collection and the story of how business was built to be able to acquire.

My ask is $8,500.

That support would help me continue the documentary in Poland.

In return, I would create a legacy portrait for your family and the family collection.

Two filmed interviews.
A finished short portrait film.
Family photos and archival material woven in.
Additional B-roll if needed.

Credit in the documentary as a supporter of the film.

Your story, told by you.

For the family. .
For the future generations.
For the people who will someday know your name but not know your voice.

I would be honored to preserve part of that.

I have made other lrgacy portraits, but they were usually done with people knew their time was limited. This is one done on my friend Alicia.