Help Bring This Film to Life
Distribution & Outreach
Marketing Strategy
Our outreach blends documentary promotion with community-centered engagement. Key components include:
Trailer & Teasers: Visually compelling previews shared across platforms.
Social Media Campaign: Field updates, behind-the-scenes clips, and educational shorts.
Press & Media: Outreach to science, environmental, and arts publications.
Partnerships: Collaborations with museums, conservation groups, and SciArt communities.
Premiere Events: In-person and virtual screenings with Q&A sessions.
International Reach
We aim to collaborate with foreign sales agents, regional distributors, and global museum networks to bring the film to audiences worldwide.
Why This Matters
This film sits at the intersection of science, art, climate storytelling, and personal narrative. Our distribution strategy ensures it reaches not only nature and documentary fans, but also classrooms, community spaces, museums, and international viewers, inviting wide public engagement.
Distribution Plan
We will pursue multiple avenues to reach diverse audiences:
Film Festivals
Submission to international and science-focused festivals to build visibility and secure partnerships.
Theatrical & Community Screenings
Art-house cinemas and independent theaters
Museums and science centers
Universities and community groups
Digital & Broadcast
Major streaming platforms
On-demand rental services
Cable and satellite broadcasters
Educational Distribution
Schools and universities
Conservation organizations
Museum educators and SciArt programs
Funding Status & Needs
Current Status
The scientific expedition to Manú National Park is fully funded through research grants and institutional support. However, the documentary portion of this project has not yet received dedicated funding.
Why We’re Seeking Support
Unlike traditional productions, this film follows a rare research window: a 25-year resurvey of one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Funding now allows us to:
Capture two field seasons of research in remote Andes and Amazon cloud forests
Document the creative SciArt process as it unfolds in real time
Produce educational materials for museums, schools, and conservation partners
Create an accessible, hope-centered film about climate change, resilience, and the search for belonging
How Your Support Helps
Your contribution directly strengthens:
Climate literacy through accessible storytelling
Science communication that bridges research and community engagement
Conservation efforts, with footage and materials shared freely with stakeholders
Educational access, with open-source content usable by teachers and museum educators
Public art and SciArt collaboration, expanding how people engage with climate narratives
Join Us
We are inviting foundations, individual donors, and mission-aligned partners to become part of this project from the ground up. Support at any level helps ensure this story is documented, shared, and used to inspire action and connection.
Funding Goal
We are seeking $97,036.97 to fully support:
Field filming (travel, crew, equipment)
Post-production (editing, sound design, color, scoring)
Distribution and outreach (festival submissions, screenings, educational materials)
This investment enables a documentary that is not only visually and scientifically compelling, but one designed for maximum public impact across museums, classrooms, community events, and international festivals.
Budget Summary
Travel & Field Logistics
Crew travel to Peru, lodging and meals at research stations, ground transport, and required filming permits.
Professional Equipment
Cinema-grade cameras and lenses, thermal drone imaging, ultrasonic audio gear, and rugged storage systems needed for nocturnal and rainforest conditions.
Crew Compensation
Support for the director/cinematographer, sound recordist, and camera assistant/fixer during 6–7 weeks of field production.
Crew Compensation
Support for the director/cinematographer, sound recordist, and camera assistant/fixer during 6–7 weeks of field production.
A full itemized budget is available below.
Field Gear
Protective backpacks, dry bags, and camping essentials to keep equipment safe and functional in remote environments.
Get in Touch
If you’re interested in supporting the film, partnering with us, or learning more about the project, please fill out the form below. We’ll review your message and get back to you shortly.
You can also contact us directly:
Director
Jonah Wafula-Card
jonah@wafulacardproductions.com
Expedition Lead
Dr. Amanda Grunwald
agrunwald@fieldmuseum.org