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I am an Assyrian filmmaker based in Chicago IL. This is to help fundraise money for my latest film, "The Battle for Existence". This is a feature length documentary about the Assyrian diaspora and our latest efforts to keep our culture alive.

This school year will mark the first time that Assyrian Language courses are offered at public high schools as a World Language credit. This is a huge step forward for our community, and I want to bring this momentous occasion into the spotlight. This documentary will consist of interviews with many prominent people in the Assyrian community that had a hand in bringing the language class to fruition. It aims to give credit to the various efforts of District 219 and the Assyrian families that were involved.

Assyrians, a historically known ancient culture and civilization, are still alive today. Through the years they have been persecuted and nearly erased from the modern world. Emphasis on nearly. Today, over a million Assyrians are still prominent in our society despite the hardships of assimilation to new cultures and countries.

Your help in funding this film will also help bring media attention to the Assyrian diaspora and culture. With larger donations, you are eligible to these goodies:

Alap Tier $1,000+ Donation

Executive Producer Credit

2 Tickets to Showing

Exclusive Behind the Scenes Content

Battle of Existence Merchandise (Tote or T-Shirt)

DVD Copy of Completed Project

B-roll footage of company included in documentary

Special Thanks Credit

Logo Advertised in Credits

Logo Advertised on Social Media

Beth Tier $500-999 Donation

Producer Credit

Exclusive Behind the Scene Content

Battle of Existence Merchandise (Tote or T-Shirt)

DVD Copy of Completed Project

B-roll footage of company included in documentary

Special Thanks Credit

Logo Advertised in Credits

Logo Advertised on Social Media

Gammal Tier $250-499 Donation

Exclusive Behind the Scene Content

Battle of Existence Merchandise (Tote or T-Shirt)

B-roll footage of company included in documentary

Special Thanks Credit

Logo Advertised in Credits

Logo Advertised on Social Media

Delath Tier $100-249 Donation

Exclusive Behind the Scene Content

B-roll footage of company included in documentary

Special Thanks Credit

Logo Advertised in Credits

Logo Advertised on Social Media