OSCAR QUALIFYING US THEATRICAL RELEASE CAMPAIGN
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Help '500 Days in the Wild' Reach the Oscars 2025
Who We Are
We're the team behind "500 Days in the Wild," a documentary by award-winning filmmaker Dianne Whelan. Our film chronicles Dianne's epic 24,000 km, six-year journey hiking, biking, paddling, snowshoeing, and skiing across Canada. It's a story of determination, connection to the land, and finding hope in the face of climate change.
Why We're Fundraising
Our film has been a labor of love. We have won awards, screened at festivals, and moved audiences with its message of environmentalism and human resilience. Now, we have an incredible opportunity: to qualify for the Oscars! To do so, we need to secure a theatrical release in Los Angeles for a week. The funds raised in this campaign will go directly towards:
* Theatre rental expenses
* Marketing and publicity costs
* Travel and accommodation for the team
Why This Matters
"500 Days in the Wild" deserves a wider audience. Qualifying for the Oscars would bring immense visibility to the film, allowing us to start important conversations about climate change, land stewardship, and the power of the human spirit.
How You Can Help
Donate: Every contribution, no matter how big or small, gets us closer to our goal.
Share: Help us spread the word on social media! (Use hashtags #500DaysintheWild #Oscars #Documentary)
Connect: Do you know anyone in the film industry or with connections to Los Angeles? We'd love introductions!
Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us bring "500 Days in the Wild" to the world stage!
Fundraising team: 500 days Oscar Team (3)
Dianne Whelan
Organizer
Garden Bay, BC
karen margolese
Team member
Owyn Cramer
Team member
