Iris the Amazon Fundraiser
Updated: 1 day ago
STORY
Across continents and centuries, female historical figures have altered the course of human events. Queens, scientists, explorers, artists, activists, and innovators navigated barriers to leave enduring marks on societies. From shaping governments and advancing knowledge to defending communities and expanding cultural horizons, their stories reveal a rich, interconnected history. Yet many remain less visible than male counterparts in public memory today need still.
Today, the status of women's rights faces mounting pressures in the United States and around the world. Legal protections, educational opportunities, healthcare access, workplace equity, and personal autonomy remain contested in many settings. In some regions, hard won gains have stalled or reversed, while elsewhere discrimination and violence continue to limit participation. Progress requires vigilance, awareness, and action for future generations everywhere today.
That is why investing in educational media matters deeply. A thoughtfully produced television show about women's history can illuminate connections between past and present, transforming names in textbooks into vivid human journeys. Through striking visuals, careful scholarship, and compelling storytelling, viewers could encounter leaders, inventors, reformers, and creators whose achievements broaden understanding of what is possible. For young women and girls especially, representation in historical narratives can nurture curiosity, confidence, and ambition. Seeing diverse role models overcome obstacles helps demonstrate that influence is not confined by gender, geography, or circumstance. By bringing overlooked stories to wider audiences, such programming can strengthen historical literacy, encourage civic engagement, and inspire new generations to participate in shaping the future with knowledge, empathy, perspective, purpose, and informed leadership for tomorrow.
PERKS
Become an honorary Amazon with your donation to help fund our project's pilot with your name listed in our pilot's credits as a special thanks for your help.
$5 - Hoplite | Honorary Amazon - the basic foot soldiers of the Amazons
$10 - Lokhagos | Amazonian Captain - officers of the Amazonian Army
$20 - Tagmatarkhis | Amazonian Major - regimental commanders of the Amazonian Army
$50 - Taxiarhos | Amazonian General - brigadier commanders of the Amazonian Army
$100 - Polemarchos | Amazonian Field Marshals - commander-in-chiefs of the Amazonian Army
FUNDING
Every dollar donated counts towards helping us fund our pilot, but here's a detailed breakdown of where those funds are being used.
$1620 - Set building cost
$1296-$1584 - Pay for cast & crew
$1100 - Lodging for lead actress & director
$775 - Flights & Transportation
$216-$504 - Costuming
$150-210 - Catering
$107 - Extra funding for unforeseen costs
$702.58 raised of $5900 3 donations |
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