Fundraising
From Truth in Numbers: The Wikipedia Story
[edit] Fundraising FAQs
This movie looks cool! I'll give you some money. But what will it be used for?
The money will be used for the production of the film. This includes things like paying the crew, equipment rental, insurance, air transportation, lodging, location expenses, licensing music, legal fees, editing, sound mixing, graphics and many, many other things needed to make a high-quality documentary. Once the film is complete, we will also need some funds for PR, marketing, and resources to go to festivals and expose the film to a wide audience.
How badly do you need my donation?
Very badly. Currently the production is being entirely supported by donations. Although they have been generous so far, we still have a long way to go to a polished, comprehensive and finished product. We are also applying for several grants, but this process typically takes 3-6 months before funds are available, and their outcome is always uncertain. Until then, there are several key shoots we need to complete!
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes! This film is being sponsored by the Film Arts Foundation, a California 501 (c) (3), so any donations you make to us through them are fully deductible against U.S. income taxes.
What do I get for my donation?
Aside from the peace of mind knowing that you're contributing to the worthy cause of exploring one of the most important (and controversial) phenomena of our time, for a donation of $50 or more you will get your name in the credits of the film and you'll receive a copy of the Special Edition "Truth In Numbers" DVD when the film is complete in 2008.
What forms of donations do you accept?
We currently accept donations by credit card, PayPal or check. If you'd like to mail a check, please make it out to "The Film Arts Foundation", write 'wikidoc' in the subject line, and mail it to:
The Film Arts Foundation 145 Ninth Street, #101 San Francisco, CA 94103
To ask about making other types of gifts, contact donations@wikidocumentary.org.
Hey, I just made a donation-- why didn't I see the 'Total Donations' number shoot up from my massive contribution?
Two reasons. First, the 'Total Donations' number is only updated once a week (usually Mondays). Second, as with any not-for-profit film project, any contributions you make must first be processed by our sponsor to be legally accounted for; that is, once your payment arrives to them, a small processing and accounting fee is taken, then a check is mailed to us for specifically budgeted purposes. This is the non-profit world, so please, be patient; we are!
Can I make a donation in someone else's name, and have a notification sent automatically?
Right now the best way to do something like this is to include a comment in the comments box when you make your donation.
I have a question that isn't answered here. What should I do?
If there is a technical problem with your donation, or if there is a question not answered on the Fundraising page, you may send your questions to donations@wikidocumentary.org.
Wait a minute! How do I know this movie isn't just going to be a big advertisement for Wikipedia?
This is an independent film production in no way associated with Wikipedia. Although the Wikimedia Foundation has been cooperative in granting the crew access and interviews, no one on their staff has any editorial control of the final product. This film is not an advertisement for Wikipedia, but rather a global test of human nature in our accelerating times. In just a few years, Wikipedia, with essentially no staff other than volunteers, has grown purely through word of mouth to become one of the most heavily trafficked and used sites on the internet. Clearly, humanity has a thirst for freedom of knowledge-- and not just the ability to access this knowledge, but to create it as well. But what does this new kind of freedom mean in the traditional media landscapes of corporate America and Europe, and what does this freedom mean in the slums of India and Africa? What does this freedom mean when the Chinese government, ruling over a country with soon to be largest world economy and largest number of inernet users, would jail you for using it? Wikipedia, more than an other modern phenomenon, is a mirror for all these countries and cultures, and the goal of our film is to find the truth in its reflection.
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