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Renewal: A Film about Art and Ecology

The whole world is searching for ways to live greener. Renewal profiles one group of dancers in Israel finding a solution.

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Renewal: A Film about Art and Ecology

Renewal: A Film about Art and Ecology

Renewal: A Film about Art and Ecology

Renewal: A Film about Art and Ecology

Renewal: A Film about Art and Ecology

The whole world is searching for ways to live greener. Renewal profiles one group of dancers in Israel finding a solution.

The whole world is searching for ways to live greener. Renewal profiles one group of dancers in Israel finding a solution.

The whole world is searching for ways to live greener. Renewal profiles one group of dancers in Israel finding a solution.

The whole world is searching for ways to live greener. Renewal profiles one group of dancers in Israel finding a solution.

Stacey Menchel Kussell
Stacey Menchel Kussell
Stacey Menchel Kussell
Stacey Menchel Kussell
1 Campaign |
New York, United States
$13,374 USD 99 backers
102% of $13,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

The Story

Renewal profiles Vertigo, a world-renowned Jerusalem dance company that builds an eco-arts village to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. The process of becoming green forces the dancers and their families to reconsider their art, their values, and their place in the Holy Land. 

 

The Mission

After meeting the Vertigo Dance Company while reporting in Israel in 2010, I knew I wanted to make a documentary about their unique approach to art and environmental activism. I built an amazing production team, including dance cinematographer Elad Debi, and we began the journey.

The documentary is intended for film festivals and educational screenings. Renewal provides new perspectives on Israel by showcasing its distinctive dance culture, while investigating sustainable living, providing tangible examples of accessible ecological practices.

 

The Impact

Beyond the traditional film festival circuit, Renewal has great potential for educational outreach and community building. The film can be screened alone or in conjunction with other programs such as a dance performances, events about Israeli arts, or lectures on permaculture and green design.

 

What Your Help Will Do

Join me and together we can raise the funds to finish the film and create a tool that educates about the Middle East, protecting the environment, and the art of dance.

The funds raised will be used for post-production: editing, color correction, and music licensing.

If we surpass our goal, the funds will be used toward distribution and development of educational screenings.

 

What We Need & What You Get

We need to raise $13,000 to finish the film. If I can raise $8,000 from the community ROI will match me $5,000.

Please see the perks along the side panel to see how you can help make this happen!

 

Other Ways You Can Help

If you can’t contribute you can still help! Be an ambassador and share our project with your friends and family. Let’s make Renewal a reality! 

 

About Me

My name is Stacey and I am a journalist who covers dance, Jewish history, and international affairs. As a former professional contemporary ballet dancer, I am passionate about art and its ability to inspire change. I use film to tell stories interactively and reach audiences across the globe.

I received an M.A. from New York University in European and Mediterranean History. My work has appeared in The Forward, Dance Magazine, The Jerusalem Post, and Tablet Magazine. I am also a filmmaker for The Dance Enthusiast “Dance Up Close” web series and am a member of the Dance Films Association. 

I have been a member of the ROI community since 2008, and I am grateful for The Shusterman Philanthropic Network's support of Renewal. I would like to thank Amir Give'on and the Jewcer Team for their advice and guidance throughout this campaign.

 

 

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Planting the Seeds

$10 USD
For your help I will proudly announce your contribution in a Facebook shout-out and write you a personal email thank you note. Thank you, seed planter!
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Tilling the Garden

$25 USD
For your contribution you will receive the above perks and I will include your name as a supporter on the Renewal film website. Thank you for helping the film to grow!
9 claimed

Tree Hugger

$50 USD
For your contribution you will receive the above perks, and I will send you a downloadable photo album of the making of the film. Thank you – your big hug is pushing us closer to the goal!
12 claimed

Granola Crunch Delight

$100 USD
For your generosity you will receive all above perks and I will send you an official Renewal movie poster. Thanks so much, granola crunch delight!
12 claimed

Earth Dancer

$250 USD
Thank you, earth dancer, you’ve got all the right moves! You will receive all the above perks, and I will send you a HD downloadable version of film upon completion.
4 claimed

Eco-Friendly Corporate Sponsor

$250 USD
Donate $250 to the film and I will promote your business or organization on the film website and credit reel. Let our film spread the word about all the great stuff that you do!
2 claimed

Friend of the Film

$500 USD
For all that you are doing for the film, you will also get all the above perks, and two complimentary passes to a screening of the film of your choosing (travel not included). Thank you for being a friend!
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Renewal Film Patron

$1,000 USD
For this contribution you will receive all above perks, a Film Patron credit on the film, and I am inviting you to a special VIP after-party at a screening of the film (travel not included). Thank you for believing in this amazing project!
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Associate Producer

$2,500 USD
You are officially part of the Renewal production team! For your incredible generosity you will receive all above perks and an Associate Producer credit on the film. I am inviting you to a special VIP after-party at a screening of the film (travel not included).
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Producer

$5,000 USD
For this highest contribution you will receive all above perks and a Producer credit on the film. I am inviting you to a special VIP after-party at a screening of the film (travel not included). There are no words to express my gratitude for your help – you are truly making this happen for us!
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