This morning I received a surreal email for a once-in-a-lifetime experience – being mentored by and creating a film under the tutelage of the one and only Werner Herzog.

I have been selected from a pool of 272 applicants from 43 countries to be part of this experience – and I am beyond humbled, and frankly rather astounded that I was selected to participate.

However, there is quite a steep fee for workshop participation, which also covers the expenses of producing a short film while on location for 12 days. I am hoping what I learn from this experience is something that I can bring back with me to create meaningful work, highlighting the stories on the margins and offering workshops to young filmmakers to learn how to tell these stories on their own, in their own communities.

I hate asking for help, especially financial assistance when there are so many who are struggling and in a dire need of support. As much as I wish I had the funds on my own to do this, I am reaching out to the amazing community that has supported me and been on this creative journey with me all these years. If you are able to help support, I am truly grateful, and if not, please share with your audience as this is incredibly helpful as well.

There is some urgency as I have to submit my confirmation and fee by December 11th.

Thank you in advance and please let me know if you have any questions. I am awaiting confirmation for support of a fiscal sponsor so hopefully, I will be able to offer tax receipts to those who are able to donate. Many thanks and much, much love.