Kickstarter Campaign Exceeds Goal
Client sought $5000 and raised $6660 for documentary on Oakland hills fire.
Last year, with the 20th anniversary of the Oakland hills fire coming up, Oakland photographer Margaretta K. Mitchell wanted to make a film to honor the firefighters who saved her home and to document how this William Raymond Yelland home was renewed.
The Budget
Prior to filming, Mitchell and AVC’s Stu Sweetow applied for and received a $5000 grant from the City of Oakland Cultural Funding. The subject of the film was the architectural renewal of Mitchell’s home that was saved by Oakland firefighters. At the outset, we sought additional funding, but we were determined to complete the film in time to honor the firefighters at the 20th anniversary of the fire.