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The Inheritance is one of eight films selected for the prestigious AFI DWW+, a program that has launched the careers of some of Hollywood’s most influential female directors. For over 50 years, DWW+ has been instrumental in breaking barriers for women and nonbinary filmmakers, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and industry access needed to transition into high-profile careers. Alumni of this program have gone on to direct acclaimed feature films and television series, proving the power of investing in underrepresented voices.

Your contribution will directly support the production of The Inheritance, ensuring that this film is made at the highest level while also helping me take the next step in my directing career. More than just funding a short film, your support helps champion diverse storytelling and the future of women in film. Join us in making an impact—every dollar brings us closer to the finish line.

We have a fundraising goal of $50k!

Your financial support will go towards:

Casting Director & Cast
Locations
Art Department, Costumes, Production Design
Catering & Crafty

Vintage lenses
VFX & SFX
Post Production
Film Festival Submissions & Publicity

How your contribution helps

In today’s political climate, where the erasure of Black history is being legislated and conversations about systemic racism are being actively silenced, films like The Inheritance are critical acts of resistance. This film not only uncovers hidden truths but demands that we acknowledge the ways history continues to shape our present. It challenges the illusion of progress and exposes how racism is not just a relic of the past—it evolves, embeds itself in institutions, and resurfaces in new forms.

As the proof of concept for Wade in the Water, The Inheritance lays the groundwork for the feature’s larger themes of ancestral memory, psychological horror, and survival against forces both seen and unseen. This short film serves as a creative and technical blueprint, showcasing the visual language, tone, and emotional depth that will be expanded in the feature. More than that, its success will help secure the industry attention and funding needed to bring Wade in the Water to life on a larger scale.

By supporting The Inheritance, you are investing in a much bigger vision—one that challenges, haunts, and ultimately reclaims space for stories that have long been buried.

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How to support

Thank you for supporting The Inheritance! We have an ambitious goal to reach and need backers like you to make it happen.

To donate, select one of the suggested amounts below, and you will be redirected to the AFI donation page. Once there, please manually enter the amount of your contribution. Every dollar directly supports the production of this film.

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