Taking the Next Step

Before you apply, here's what you should know:

Application Phase & Fee

This initial phase requires applicants to meet the criteria for Milestone One to receive an invitation to the full development program. As well as successfully pass a multi-stage interview process. There is a $100 donation to apply.* 

Development Program & Fee

A one time donation representing at least 5% of the development cost is required to start the process.**

Milestone Approach

We prioritize early development and seek production funding only after achieving key milestones. This strategy reduces risks related to genre, format, audience, existing partnerships, or the Storyteller's lack of experience, funds, or network. The program duration varies significantly, from 30 days to 30 years, with most projects spending 12 to 18 months in active development.

Funding Strategy

Each project benefits from a unique budget, schedule, and team, while adhering to a standardized milestone process that streamlines development and optimizes costs. This allows each project to tailor its funding strategies based on its specific needs.

Funding options include:
Option 1: Funding provided by a Studio Partner.
Option 2: Funds raised through crowdfunding or private sponsors.
Option 3: Personal investment by Author as the Executive Producer.

Return on Investment (ROI)

While financial returns cannot be guaranteed, we are committed to securing funding and studio partnerships that maximize your project's success. This also increases your potential for personal benefits such as awards, industry recognition, building a lasting legacy, and other non-financial returns that contribute to your project's overall success and your growth as a Global Storyteller of Divine Calling.

*  The application fee includes one month of access to milestone one.
**Additional project costs may be covered by crowdfunding, studio partners, in-kind donations, or leveraged equity gains.

Storie Foundation is a religious guild dedicated to the divine craft of storytelling and the profound impact it has on our world.

We believe storytelling is more than an art—it’s a sacred responsibility. The stories we share today shape the reality we’ll live in tomorrow. That’s why we are committed to amplifying voices from every corner of the globe, ensuring the narratives shaping our future reflect the richness and diversity of humanity—not just the perspective of a select few.

Rooted in a Christian understanding of vocation and stewardship, Storie Foundation sees storytelling as a form of cultural ministry—a means of honoring the dignity of each person and community through the faithful telling of their truths. We aim to preserve and elevate the stories of both past and present, with special care for those overlooked or displaced in today’s media landscape.

By fostering a global community of storytellers, we seek to inspire new narratives that reflect shared values, spiritual depth, and collective wisdom. Our work is a celebration of storytelling as a unifying force that transcends borders, backgrounds, and beliefs—drawing us closer to one another and to the divine mystery that weaves through every human story.

Partner With Storie: Empower the Next Generation of Storytellers

At Storie Foundation, we believe storytelling is more than a creative pursuit—it is a sacred calling with the power to heal, unite, and renew our culture. Rooted in Christian values and committed to the common good, we exist to break down barriers and equip emerging storytellers with the resources, mentorship, and spiritual support they need to develop meaningful, high-impact work outside the constraints of the traditional studio system.

How Your Support Makes a Difference:

Every storyteller we serve begins with little more than a calling, a vision, and the faith that their story matters. Through our milestone-based development process, they grow not only as creators, but as individuals—learning to lead, serve, and steward their stories with excellence.

After an initial investment of tools and services each project launches a community-supported development initiative, seeking both cash and in-kind contributions while engaging with early audiences and collaborators to prove both creative and commercial potential of their story.

If you feel led to donate your excess blessings to our mission we invite you to consider the following avenues:

 
• Donations: Beyond monetary support, contributing your time, skills, or resources can significantly aid our emerging Storytellers. We encourage you to connect directly with a project that aligns with your passions and goals, fostering a meaningful personal relationship with the team involved. 

• Larger Contributions & Partnerships: For those looking to support multiple storytellers or the Foundation itself, we welcome customized partnerships. Please connect with our Chairman to learn more.
• Industry Professionals & Public Figures: Support the next generation through mentorship, professional services, or sharing your influence as one of our Advisors. Please reach out to our Chief of Staff for details.

We Invest In People.
Unlike traditional incubators and PE firms, we are not profit driven, but mission driven. We invest directly in human storytellers, building them into creative forces ready to launch their own portfolio of new self-sustaining projects.

Back the the Future of Storytelling:
The Storie Foundation's alumni often create independent ventures that present opportunities for equity-based investments, impact giving, and funding focused on social good. Although the Storie Foundation does not offer investments, financial guidance, or financial services, we do connect our alumni with relevant investors, funds, and studio partners when appropriate.

Access Our Private Talent Network:
Our milestone-based development program rigorously vets creative talent, ensuring that every alumni project ranks in the top 5% of industry-ready investment packages. By joining our private investor network—currently representing over $5B in assets under management—you’ll gain exclusive early access to high-quality, de-risked film and television development projects from the next generation of elite Showrunners. No pitches, just introductions.
Please reach out to our Chairman if you'd like to discuss more.