Individual and organizational donors will have their names included in the film credits – large donations will be noted at specific levels as noted below. For information about making a donation, or for more information about production plans, the Advisory Board, or film credits, please contact Barbara Hutchinson at (link sends e-mail)barbarah@cals.arizona.edu; (520) 909-4722. THANK YOU!

Online donations can be made to LandMark Stories: give.uafoundation.org/page.aspx?pid=948&id=1ab8c837-72ad-4748-a799-9395b36877e2

Send a check payable to University of Arizona with a notation directing the funds to Communications & Cyber Technologies Landmark Team. Mailing address:

Donations Information

FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: The filming process has four major steps: (1) pre-production - the director(s) and writer(s) explore the topic and create a compelling narrative that takes on big issues through a story that connects with individuals; gain input from an Advisory Group; determine best approach for gaining the broadest exposure (i.e. PBS, Netflix, other); conduct early shooting and prepare materials/trailer that can be used to raise additional funds for the film. This phase is largely conducted by the director(s) and writer(s).(2) production - the director(s), and sound recordist, and other team members rent equipment, spend time in the field, and capture everything needed for the film. Budget depending on the length of time, travel, team size, and other variables. At the end, the director(s) will work with an editor and writer(s) to create a rough cut together. (3) post-production - The director(s) and editor take the cut through several more passes until it is at “picture lock”. Companies are then hired for sound design and mixing, musical score, computer graphics, color/conforming and delivery of the final files. (4) A fourth step for an “impact campaign” will include a budget for a launch event, publicist, bookkeeping, curriculum materials, and a post-production supervisor.

FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN AND GOAL: An optimal level of funding for a feature-length documentary is estimated at $500,000. Fund-raising is ongoing from private sources including societies, agencies organizations, companies, and individuals.  We are particularly reaching out to those that already expressed support for the IYRP in formal letters of support. All contributors will be listed in the film credits, at the following levels: Diamond - $50,000 and above
Platinum - $25,000 to $49,999
Gold - $10,000 to $24,999
Silver - $5,000 to $9,999
Bronze - $500 to $4,999
Pearl - $50 to $499

$300,000 Goal (Donations received as of January 2026)