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137 Films is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are fully tax-deductable.

$34
Fibonacci Level

(34 is the 10th Fibonacci number)

Backers receive 137 email updates, TWO 137 Films tattoos and admission for ONE to a 137 Films screening event. Click the button to make a one-time donation.

 

$64
Quark Level

(Quarks entered the standard model in 1964)

Backers receive everything in the Fibonacci level plus a hand-crafted 137 Films tile magnet. Click the button to make a one-time donation.

 

$137
137 Level

(Our eponymous Backer level!)

Backers receive everything in the Quark level, the 137 Films Survival Kit, and admission for TWO to a 137 Films screening event. Click the donation button to make a one-time donation in the full amount or the Fusion button to make ongoing contributions of $11.42 per month (you can cancel these payments at the bottom of the page).

  

$365
Relativity Level

(Acknowledge time's passage: Dollar-a-Day)

Backers receive everything in the 137 level, a 137 Films T-shirt, and admission for TWO to Science Fair, the 137 Films annual fundraising event. Click the donation button to make a one-time donation in the full amount or the Fusion button to make ongoing contributions of $30.42 per month (you can cancel these payments at the bottom of the page).

  

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Promote independent filmmaking!
Advance understanding of mind-bending science!
Be a 137 Films Backer!


No one else does what we do. We make films that tell the human stories behind compelling scientific discoveries, finding the poetry in the often intimidating world of theory, data and equations. With this unique approach, we inspire viewers to deepen their relationship to science. As one viewer of The Atom Smashers put it, You made me want to think about science. That hasn’t happened in a long time.

By choosing from one of the Backer levels to the left, you will give 137 Films the financial stability we need to bring art and science to more audiences. Even better, you’ll also receive special gifts, designed and selected with 137 Films art/science flair. And pledging your support brings you closer to 137 Films filmmakers with special screening and social events just for Backers.

The Fusion Plan

Instead of making a one-time donation, you can divide your contribution into twelve monthly payments, starting with the “137 Level.” Selecting the "FUSION" button will begin monthly payments that automatically renew until you choose to stop. Be a Fusion Backer and receive a free copy of The Atom Smashers!

Our mission has been supported by over one hundred people making individual donations. Join them, join 137 Films, and help more people want to think about science.

Your money does a host of things, including:
• Employing filmmakers, animators, and musicians
• Keeping the lights on in our editing station
• Buying batteries for our camera
• Allowing us to fulfill our mission

If you believe the world needs more science stories, please join us! Be a Backer!  

Volunteer With Us!

We're looking for a few good people. Here's what we need:

• Assistant to the Events Coordinator
Phone calls, securing food and raffle donations, location coordination, mailing lists, publicity and press releases, and marketing.

• Social Media Coordinator
Are you a facebook and twitter aficionado?  We need you!

• Archival Researcher
Scour the internet and various archives for news and media clips.  Negotiate packages; learn the ins and outs of media rights and fair use.

Interested?  Contact us!
137 Films is supported, in part, by grants from the following organizations:

• Forbes: 2012 "The Year of Cold Fusion?"

The topic is heating up!  Forbes's article wonders if 2012 will be the year of Cold Fusion. Our timing with The Believers couldn't be better.

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• "The Believers" test screening February 11

Our friends at the Chicago Council on Science and Technology have partnered with us to present a work-in-progress screening at the Gene Siskel Film Center on Saturday, February 11, at noon. 

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