Funding
Pre-Production and Startup Cost:
Producing a professional quality film takes money, equipment, and money to get equipment. To get this project off the ground and out, there are various startup costs involved, such as:
domain/ website cost
editing software monthly subscription
*a computer capable of enough RAM for editing 4K
hard drives
SDM cards
Administrator fee charges
Donor perk expenses
Gear
Camera
drone
lavalier mics
audio recorder
Filming and Production Cost:
Travel expenses
Transportation
Food
lodging
travel on location cost for footage related to subject of documentary
travel expenses for experts flown in for interviews
Filming Locations:
·Alaska
California
Texas
North Carolina
Oregon
As this is just the first part of the fundraising, the rest is up to all of us, and postproduction budget yet to be determined:
Postproduction:
Hiring crew costs to help with story development
Editing
Sound
music
color correcting
legal
Distribution:
Donor perk expenses
DVD’s
flash drives
Travel expenses for film festivals
Transportation
Food
Lodging
Health/ Wellness/ Other Expenses:
From Jamie: While genetics and environment play a role, I firmly believe that unprocessed trauma can lead to disease. Healing must occur emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually—not just physically. I've embarked on a transformative journey to mend my mind, soul, heart, and body holistically. We shouldn't carry the weight of trauma-induced shame. Healing is possible through various means. As a filmmaker, teacher, and explorer (facing my second cancer diagnosis), I've delved into restorative options for cancer-free living and healing old wounds. Some methods are explored and shared through the film.
Incorporating chemotherapy, Western and Eastern Medicine, and some science/pseudoscience-backed alternatives, I've forged my own healing path. I'm documenting this journey to share, but it's financially challenging. These next two years are the most crucial in ensuring I don’t have another recurrence.
Supporting "The Examined Life" aids its completion and my well-being during production, enabling healing through cinematic art—a beautiful cycle to join. Plus, as part of a non-profit fiscal sponsorship, your donation is tax-deductible.
*denotes current methods of use
-Would like to explore further
*grocery cost for whole organic healthy foods
-hypnosis
-massages
-/*Reiki
*Chiropractor
*acupuncture
*vitamins/ herbal supplements
-/*somatic breathing
*meditation
*yoga
