Arts Council is proud to serve as a fiscal agent for The Innocent Ones - A Feature Film by Michael Lippert

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The Innocent Ones is an original feature thriller in the works from Michael Lippert and an

Emmy-winning team that follows estranged twins who inherit a Blue Ridge mountain property, only to

confront a dark family history. The film examines the roots of good and evil through intergenerational

ties in a twisting, modern take on the Appalachian folk tale, all while highlighting the rich cultural and

scenic beauty of North Carolina. More than a movie, we want to build a community from the ground

up. We invite you to join us on this journey together at the beginning. With a veteran team that

values independent, artist-first filmmaking and character-driven mystery, we feel ‘The Innocent Ones’

carries all the right ingredients for success.

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But we need your help to make it a reality.

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Our Phase One goal is to raise 100k in 2026. But any gift, big or small, helps bring this story to the

screen. Your tax-deductible donation will help pay for critical pre-production and production

costs, and will help ensure we are able to utilize local talent, crew, artists and musicians as

much as possible to provide an authentic foundation for this compelling story.

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Choose a giving level (below) to be eligible for extra perks.

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$50 - Social media shout-out (with your permission)

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$100 - Includes prior benefit, a personal thank you note signed by the director, plus your name listed

on the official donor page

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$500 - Includes all prior benefits, donor recognition in the film’s end credits (Special Thanks), and a

downloadable limited edition, high resolution collector’s production photo

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$1,000 - Includes all prior benefits, plus get added to the Contributors VIP email list with

members-only production updates/clips, an invitation to a donor-only online screening + Q&A with

the filmmakers (when ready), and a signed poster (shipped)

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$5,000 - Includes all prior benefits, early alerts to upcoming events, and a framed, signed

limited-edition production still (numbered physical print) For companies: logo placement on our

website + social mentions, and a special thank you mention in the end credits

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$10,000 - Includes all prior benefits, two tickets to a preview screening for Summit Circle donors and

large contributors, an invitation to the North Carolina premiere and after-party (details TBD; capacity

limited), and a brief photo moment with the director at the premiere (logistics permitting)

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$25,000 and above - our peak level of support - Includes all prior benefits, prominent on-screen

recognition (e.g., “Major Supporter” / “Underwriter”), an invitation to the production wrap celebration

(time/location TBD), and a private dinner or small salon with the director + key creatives (6–10

guests; schedule permitting) For companies: prominent end-credit logo placement (per delivered

assets/specs)

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*In-kind contributions are welcome! Contact michael@innocentonesfilm.com for inquiries*

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Benefits, screening invites, and event access are subject to scheduling, venue capacity, and

production considerations. Donations do not confer profit participation or ownership. Credit

placement and wording are subject to final approvals and guild/company requirements. Donor

recognition/name usage is with permission. Some perks may be substituted with items of

comparable value based on availability.

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For more information, visit:

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innocentonesfilm.com/donate

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Watch the Teaser (pass: Innocent1