Support unheard stories in film!
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Mamá PapayaSupport Mamá Papaya’s filmmakers on Give to the Max!
$500
raised by 5 people
$5,000 goal
Across Minnesota, there are vibrant, visionary storytellers and artists ready to share a story that could amplify their communities. But for so many Black, Indigenous, immigrant, and LGBTQAI2S+ filmmakers, the pathway to creating a film has been historically inaccessible. Filmmakers need access to equipment, mentorship, funding, and caring collaborators in a healthy community...
When someone tells their story through film, they do far more than art — they amplify culture, memory, language, and ancestral knowledge. Their voice is heard.
They spark conversations, strengthen identity, and build bridges of understanding across generations. Too often, these stories never make it to the screen simply because the resources were never offered.
We are changing that and nurturing a ecosystem where brilliant films will change our communities.