Make a Donation

Are you interested in contributing to the project?

You can contribute directly using the PayPal button to your right, but first please read the FAQ below.

New Fund-raising Campaign: Donate and get a Screen Credit

Donation: Screen credit: Plus:

$25 USD “Special Thanks”

$50 USD “Special Thanks” A copy of “Malana”

$100 USD “Special Thanks” “Malana,” + a shirt/cap

$250 USD* “Very Special Thanks” “Malana,” + a shirt/cap

$500 USD* “Associate Producer” “Malana,” + a shirt/cap

$1000+ USD* “Associate Producer” “Malana,” + a shirt AND cap

Notes:

1. “Malana” means a copy of our documentary short “Malana: Globalization of a Himalayan Village.”

2. We have black brushed twill caps and and black polo shirts in a variety of sizes (S,M,L) as well women’s polo shirts (size M) emblazoned with the Veverka Bros. Productions logo. Please let us know your preferences and provide a shipping address.

3. We will pay for shipping costs to the address you provide.

*All donations to the project of $250 and over are tax deductible (in the United States) when made through the International Documentary Association.

Making a Donation: Frequently Asked Questions

Why are you guys soliciting donations?
Filmmaking is expensive, even for low budget independent documentaries. We are exploring a variety of options including film grants, foundation funding, university support and individual donations.

Why should I give you guys any money?
There are several reasons why you may consider donating to the project. For one, you are directly supporting informative independent media in a climate of increasingly consolidated corporate news. Secondly a donation to the project directly involves you in it and you will be able to take pride in knowing that you played a role in its completion. Finally all donors will receive a screen credit (assuming they so desire).

But I really can’t give very much.
We will be grateful for any amount you feel comfortable with donating. All donors will receive at least a “thank you” screen credit.

How will the money that I give you be used?
Donations will be used for postproduction expenses including editing, legal advice, film festivals, promotion and administrative expenses, etc.

Are you going to make a lot of money with this film?
Probably not. Except for a few well-known examples, documentaries generally are not very profitable.

If I donate money and the film does make a lot of money, will I get something back?
If by “something back” you mean monetary reward, then the answer is “no.” A “donation” is a donation, not an investment. However, you will have the moral reward of knowing you helped support a film that was successful.

In that case, why can’t I make an investment in your production company?
Complex state and federal securities laws govern private investments in production companies and require substantial paperwork and legal counsel. Furthermore the project would not be able to qualify for fiscal sponsorship by a non-profit organization if it were to have private investors. Therefore we are not currently soliciting private investment in our production company.

Non-profit status? Does that mean I get a tax deduction?
We have applied with the International Documentary Association (IDA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, for fiscal sponsorship. Our application has been approved and the IDA is able to accept tax deductible donations on our behalf. However, donations made to us directly via PayPal or another method do not qualify.

Then why should I bother with Paypal at all?
For smaller sized donations PayPal offers an efficient and convenient way to contribute to the project.

Is PayPal safe?
Yes, it really is.

Do I need a PayPal account?
No, you can use any credit card.

I rather donate via the IDA, what should I do?
You can make on online donation here. Or if you prefer to make one by check, please contact us so we may provide the relevant information.