Join the journey
Documentaries do more than document history; they invite audiences to step into someone else's shoes and build deep empathy.
For America's heritage craftsmanship, this kind of profound human connection is essential for survival.
By capturing the dedication of master artisans keeping traditional trades alive, Marion Meets Makers reveals the profound talent, rich cultural fabric, and human spirit that shape heritage craftsmanship across the United States.
Join us in the preservation of these vital legacies for generations to come!
To support the production, choose the contribution path that best fits your goals:
Direct Production Support
Best for smaller donations & International supporters
If you are making a smaller contribution (e.g., under $250) or are donating from outside the United States, this option ensures your support has the immediate maximum impact.
100% of these funds go straight into production, skipping external administrative fees.
Donate via Venmo:
@Marion-PoggioliDonate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MarionMeetsMakers
Philanthropic Patronage
Through our fiscal sponsor. Best for larger donations, Corporate giving & Grants
For larger contributions, major cultural patrons, and corporate sponsors who require a tax deduction or wish to utilize employer matching programs, support can be securely routed through our non-profit partner.
Contributions made through this track are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and are directly designated to fund our episode production.
How to Give: Click the button below to donate securely by credit card or check via our official fiscal sponsor, Filmmakers Collaborative SF.
Documentaries do more than document history; they invite audiences to step into someone else's shoes and build deep empathy.
For America's heritage craftsmanship, this kind of profound human connection is essential for survival.
By capturing the dedication of master artisans keeping traditional trades alive, Marion Meets Makers reveals the profound talent, rich cultural fabric, and human spirit that shape heritage craftsmanship across the United States.
Join us in the preservation of these vital legacies for generations to come!
To support the production, choose the contribution path that best fits your goals:
Direct Production Support
Best for smaller donations & International supporters
If you are making a smaller contribution (e.g., under $250) or are donating from outside the United States, this option ensures your support has the immediate maximum impact.
100% of these funds go straight into production, skipping external administrative fees.
Donate via Venmo:
@Marion-PoggioliDonate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MarionMeetsMakers
Philanthropic Patronage
Through our fiscal sponsor. Best for larger donations, Corporate giving & Grants
For larger contributions, major cultural patrons, and corporate sponsors who require a tax deduction or wish to utilize employer matching programs, support can be securely routed through our non-profit partner.
Contributions made through this track are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and are directly designated to fund our episode production.
How to Give: Click the button below to donate securely by credit card or check via our official fiscal sponsor, Filmmakers Collaborative SF.
Documentaries do more than document history; they invite audiences to step into someone else's shoes and build deep empathy.
For America's heritage craftsmanship, this kind of profound human connection is essential for survival.
Join us in the preservation of these vital legacies for generations to come!
To support the production, choose the contribution path that best fits your goals:
Direct Production Support
Best for smaller donations & International supporters
If you are making a smaller contribution (e.g., under $250) or are donating from outside the United States, this option ensures your support has the immediate maximum impact.
100% of these funds go straight into production, skipping external administrative fees.
Donate via Venmo:
@Marion-PoggioliDonate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MarionMeetsMakers
Philanthropic Patronage
Best for larger donations, Corporate giving & Grants
For larger contributions, major cultural patrons, and corporate sponsors who require a tax deduction or wish to utilize employer matching programs, support can be securely routed through our non-profit partner.
Contributions made through this track are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and are directly designated to fund our episode production.
How to Give: Click the button below to donate securely by credit card or check via our official fiscal sponsor, Filmmakers Collaborative SF.
Donation incentives
$0 - $250
A personalized thank you message from the director.
$251 - $500
A personalized thank you message from the director.
Special thank you in the credits of one episode.
$501 - $999
A personalized thank you message from the director.
Special thank you in the credits of one episode.
An invitation to a 1:1 Zoom call with the Director.
$1,000 - $2,500 (Friends of the Craft)
A personalized thank you message from the director.
A warm, prominent "Special Thanks" credit in the episode's closing crawl across the season.
An invitation to a 1:1 Zoom call with the Director.
$2,500 - $10,000 (Artisanal Benefactor)
A personalized thank you message from the director.
An invitation to a 1:1 Zoom call with the Director.
A standalone, dedicated "This Episode Made Possible by the Generous Support of [Patron Name]" title card at the beginning of an episode.
On-screen Co-Executive Producer credit in the title of a specific episode.
$10,000+ (Grand Patrons)
A personalized thank you message from the director.
An invitation to a 1:1 Zoom call with the Director.
Prominent "Presented in Association with [Patron Name/Foundation]”.
On-screen “Executive Producer” credit in the main titles across season 1 (4 episodes).
Password-protected, advance digital access to the completed films 48 hours before any public or festival release.
Does your employer match donations?
Thanks to our Fiscal Sponsorship by Filmmakers Collaborative SF, your donation may be eligible to be matched by your employer. Please inquire with your HR department or workplace giving program to see if they participate in donation matching.
Donation incentives
$0 - $250
A personalized thank you message from the director.
$251 - $500
A personalized thank you message from the director.
Special thank you in the credits of one episode.
$501 - $999
A personalized thank you message from the director.
Special thank you in the credits of one episode.
An invitation to a 1:1 Zoom call with the Director.
$1,000 - $2,500 (Friends of the Craft)
A personalized thank you message from the director.
A warm, prominent "Special Thanks" credit in the episode's closing crawl across the season.
An invitation to a 1:1 Zoom call with the Director.
$2,500 - $10,000 (Artisanal Benefactor)
A personalized thank you message from the director.
An invitation to a 1:1 Zoom call with the Director.
A standalone, dedicated "This Episode Made Possible by the Generous Support of [Patron Name]" title card at the beginning of an episode.
On-screen Co-Executive Producer credit in the title of a specific episode.
$10,000+ (Grand Patrons)
A personalized thank you message from the director.
An invitation to a 1:1 Zoom call with the Director.
Prominent "Presented in Association with [Patron Name/Foundation]”.
On-screen “Executive Producer” credit in the main titles across season 1 (4 episodes).
Password-protected, advance digital access to the completed films 48 hours before any public or festival release.
Does your employer match donations?
Thanks to our Fiscal Sponsorship by Filmmakers Collaborative SF, your donation may be eligible to be matched by your employer. Please inquire with your HR department or workplace giving program to see if they participate in donation matching.