Story Ripples is the impact division of LA Story Studio, an independent film development and production company. Where certain projects that we work on have an adjacency to social issues in our world today, and we partner with organizations to help those individuals and communities. Causes such as treatment for brain cancer, support for refugee children, support for women who are in abusive situations or need reproductive health care, and support for abandoned or abused animals.
All stories have the power to inspire and move people to action, at LA Story Studio we strive to not only entertain but to deliver stories that highlight issues that others are afraid to talk about. It’s those very issues and people that are affected and impacted, that deserve to have the resources they need to live and enjoy life more fully.
True to the LA Story Studio mantra, we live by one simple rule.
Make. People. Care.
THE BUSINESS MODEL
Investors not typically in the film space, but have an affinity for the cause initiative, similar to those who would typically go to a gala raising money for a specific initiative, they invest in a film that brings awareness to that same issue / initiative.
The project entertains with a good story. It is not a documentary that is speaking to the choir of the initiative, it is simply a story that people will walk away from with a desire to look into an issue a little bit more, so there is an organic increase in awareness.
The project contributes proceeds proceeds to the nonprofit partner as a soft equity stakeholder, so the charity benefits. The publicity that is generated from this contribution drives more ticket sales and awareness.There is also a built-in audience at the onset, much the same way is is with established IP, and finally, there is a benefit to the bottom line of the stake holders in the financial return by being able to use this as a write off.
