SUPPORT OUR NATIONAL RELEASE
Thank you for your interest in supporting An Invitation to Wonder. What began as a simple idea in 2020, shared between grandfather and grandson, has evolved into a feature-length documentary that has reached thousands through regional PBS broadcasts, community events, educational screenings, and film festivals. This success would not be possible without the incredible support we have received from the public and partnering organizations.
An Invitation to Wonder has now been approved for national PBS distribution, scheduled for April 2026. In addition to statewide airings on PBS Wisconsin, the film is on track to reach wide audiences across the country’s network of 330+ PBS stations.
Your contribution directly supports the costs of national distribution — from PBS delivery and marketing to the creation of educational materials for PBS LearningMedia and classroom use. (list of expenses below).
Fees: For every contribution, there is a (optional) 2.9% + 30¢ credit card processing fee and 1% platform fee. By covering these fees for us, you ensure that 100% of your donation goes to the project. For larger donations, we will happily accept checks or other forms of payment to avoid fees. Please contact us for details.
Note: Unlike other funding platforms, we do not need to reach our goal to utilize the funds. Any and all contributions will go a long way. Your donations are not tax-deductible.
YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP COVER THE FOLLOWING EXPENSES
*Contact us to view a detailed project budget*
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Hiring a PBS marketing consultant to maximize national visibility and secure strong broadcast placement.
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File preparation and delivery to the PBS system.
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Creation of educational materials for PBS LearningMedia, K-12, and university classrooms, to accompany the film and educate students on the importance of wetlands and stewardship.
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Development of promotional materials, like graphics, trailers, newsletters, and social media posts, to increase awareness and engagement ahead of broadcasts.
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Creation of a community stewardship webpage and related resources that inspire viewers to take local action. Learn more.
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Website fees
Why support our film
Our film is about as independent as it gets; from inventing DIY underwater camera techniques, collaborating with local creatives, and securing independent distribution, we strive to make the highest quality film possible with limited resources. This project has been made possible by the generous support of the public, friends, family, and local organizations.
As a contributor to our film, you are supporting independent filmmaking and the mission behind our project. Reaching a national PBS audience offers a rare opportunity to shift public understanding of wetlands and inspire community stewardship to protect the natural spaces we all depend on.
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