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SEED TO SCRIPT

​We are building a movement that brings
extraordinary, faith-rooted stories to life

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​Join a Revolutionary Community of Dreamers and Believers

Every story begins as a seed—a spark of imagination, a whisper of inspiration, or a real-life event waiting to be told. Seed to Script nurtures these stories, grows them into films that matter, and connects supporters directly to the creative journey.
We're building a faith-driven, community-powered ecosystem where talented filmmakers meet passionate supporters, and together we bring meaningful stories from page to screen.
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​THE PROBLEM

In an industry driven by algorithms, profit margins, and trending topics, faith-based and culturally rich stories face an uphill battle. Traditional funding models favor what's safe, what's trending, and what promises immediate returns—not what's true, transformative, or timeless.  

The result? Talented writers and filmmakers with powerful, hope-filled narratives find themselves stuck in an endless cycle of pitching, waiting, and watching their visions gather dust. Scripts that could change lives sit on shelves for years, sometimes decades, never reaching the audiences who desperately need them.


What If Funding Worked Like Faith?

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Faith doesn't demand instant results. It plants seeds, tends them patiently, trusts the process, and celebrates when growth multiplies beyond expectation. What if film funding followed the same principles? What if we created a model that mirrors the very faith we want to see on screen.
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24  DOCUMENTARY SERIES


​24 enters a single day in the lives of elite Christian creatives, revealing the discipline, sacrifice, and conviction behind enduring art   
​From the vibrant streets of Bogotá to the serene studios of Europe, these artists share their creative processes, daily habits, and unwavering principles. Discover the universal themes of resilience and hope, and see how their faith shapes their art and lives. Join us as we explore the profound connection between spirituality and creativity in ’24’
Seed to Script is raising funds specifically for post-production of the 24 documentary series — editing, color grading, sound design, music composition, final mix, and delivery.    We are raising $5,000 per episode specifically for post-production.   This is the stage where raw footage becomes cinematic storytelling.
Production is already underway. This is where the story finds its final heartbeat.

SEE THE WEBSITE FOR MORE ABOUT 24 

SEED TO SCRIPT 

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  Seed to Script is a tangible, repeatable funding model that transforms how meaningful films get made.

Here's how it works: community members plant real trees—actual saplings that grow over time. As these trees mature and are responsibly harvested, the proceeds fund the production of first episodes, proof-of-concept films, and eventually full features.  
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​This isn't metaphorical. These are real trees, growing in real soil, creating real value that translates into real film budgets. It's a living investment that connects donors directly to measurable impact, making film funding as tangible as watching a seedling grow into a tree.   



You plant a seed Choose a level of involvement that fits you — from small seeds to larger sponsorships.
Your seed grows a story
Funds go directly into development and production.
The story becomes a film Films are released, distributed, and shared globally.
Returns are replanted Profits feed the next project — creating a sustainable story ecosystem.



Seedling – Plant a Story

$20.00
Plant your first seed in the Seed to Script story forest! For just $20, you become a founding supporter of a 24 documentary episode. Your name will appear on our website, social media. Share your support proudly with our digital Seed to Script badge for social media. 
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Sprout – Watch It Grow

$100.00

See your seed start to sprout! This package includes everything in Seedling, plus Signed Collector Postcard Artwork from the specific episode - a tangible piece of the story you helped bring to life.

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Most importantly, a real tree will be planted in your honor and donated to a church or charitable community — creating a living symbol of the story you helped bring to life.

Your support doesn’t just move a film forward.

It plants something that will grow, provide shade, and stand as a reminder that stories — like seeds — multiply.

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🌳 Sapling – Shape the Story

$250.00

🎥 Behind-the-Episode Access

Videos from director, crew about the episode, the artist, the location, interviews, stories and more for the specific sponsored episode. 

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Branch – Story Creator

$2,500.00
Step into the story as a creator and have tangible impact on 24 documentary series. 
On-screen Associate Producer credit — your contribution officially recognized in this episode. 
Access to virtual production meetings and Q&A with the creative team — hear from the director, writers, and designers firsthand.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes 
First-access digital screeners of rough cuts or concept reels before public release.
You’re no longer just a supporter — you’re actively helping the story grow and will see your impact reflected on screen.

 
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Forest – Seed to Screen Partner

$5,000.00

Become a cornerstone of 24 and help complete an entire episode’s journey from raw footage to powerful, finished film. 🎬 Executive Producer Credit (Episode-Level)

Your name appears on-screen as Executive Producer on the episode you help finalize — permanent recognition tied to a specific story.


🎥 Private Rough-Cut Screening

Be invited into a private virtual screening of your episode before public release — with live commentary from the director explaining creative decisions, edits, and story structure.


You’ll see it before the world does.

🎞 “Inside the Edit Suite” Access

Receive exclusive access to:

  • Before-and-after scene comparisons
  • Deleted sequences
  • Extended interviews
  • Commentary breakdown on music, pacing, and emotional arc

This is not released publicly.


🎟 VIP Premiere Experience

Two VIP invitations to the official screening event (in-person or virtual premiere access if travel isn’t possible).

Red carpet photo opportunity and private reception with cast and crew.


🖼 Signed Collector Package

  • Framed, signed cinematic still from your episode


🌱 Future Project Priority

Priority invitation to invest in future Seed to Script productions — including larger-scale projects that grow from the success of 24.

You’re not funding a moment.

You’re stepping into a movement.


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🌟 SUPPORTERS & CREDITS

We are inviting 100 people to stand at the very beginning.
Builders.
Believers.
Culture shapers.
When the film premieres, when the credits roll, when audiences rise to their feet --
your name will be there.
Because you planted the seed.

Your Name Can Be Part of the Story
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Every story needs roots — and every film needs people who believed in it before it existed.
We believe people who help grow a story should be remembered forever. That’s why we’re honoring every Seed to Script supporter in the 24 series.,
Whether you plant your first seed or choose to grow a tree, your contribution matters — and it will be recognized on screen.

THE HONORS ROLL

  • 1 Rod Westbrook 
  • 2 Tennille and Chanda Mcvetty

TAKE ACTION👉 Plant Your Seed
👉 Support TORN EARTH
👉 Buy the Book
👉 Partner With Us
Stories don’t appear.
They are planted.
Help us grow them.

SECOND PROJECT - TORN EARTH   feature film

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Our inaugural production tells the true story of the devastating 1969 Tulbagh earthquake—a 6.3 magnitude event that struck a small South African town in the early morning hours of September 29th. In 46 seconds, centuries of architecture crumbled, lives were forever altered, and a community faced a choice: scatter in fear or unite in hope.

TORN EARTH weaves together interlocking stories of love, sacrifice, resilience, and redemption. Through the eyes of four compelling characters, we witness how crisis reveals character, how suffering can unite what division separates, and how faith transforms tragedy into testimony.

This is more than a disaster film—it's a powerful metaphor for the fractures in our own lives, communities, and world. When the ground beneath us gives way, what remains? When everything we've built crumbles, what do we rebuild? And when we're forced to depend on each other, can we find unity in our shared humanity?
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The script is complete.    Key crew are attached.    Locations in Tulbagh are secured.   Sponsors and production partners are aligned.
This film is not starting from zero.   It is built.   We are now raising the final $50,000 needed to move fully into production.
Development funding and foundational support are already in place.  This final amount completes the path to filming.
When this is secured, cameras roll.
Seed to Script exists for moments like this —   when a powerful story stands ready to move from page to screen. Your involvement does not start the dream.
It completes it.  This is the final activation phase that turns preparation into production.

A Story Returning HomeDistribution relationships are already established in South Africa, ensuring that TORN EARTH first returns to the South Africa, the country and communities that inspired it — before expanding to wider audiences.
Local roots.
Global reach.
Add Your Name Today

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Whether you’re planting a small seed or growing a forest, your name will be part of the legacy of TORN EARTH and Seed to Script.
👉 Plant your seed now
and see your name become part of cinematic history.

Pre liminary visuals

The film team

Testimonials

Why Torn Earth matters

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