My name is Maverick Knox and I am a film director from Lincoln, Nebraska. That's right NEBRASKA. A place that's best known for having the number 1 zoo in the country, the College World Series, Omaha Steaks, and the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting.

While it's known for these many things, you don't really hear about a film community coming out of there. Let me tell you, we are there and we are THRIVING. From Alexander Payne to the Academy's 2021 best picture Nomadland, the film scene here is only growing.

Now drop down to the independent film scene where Anarchy Film Studios, Brickline Motion Pictures and other indie artists are sprouting and creating lasting roots in the state.

Films such as INSPIRED need that same traction and support that people give to Hollywood. We have the mindset, we have the passion, and the drive. We just need the financial means.

What started as a script for a graduate thesis project in 2020 has now found it's way to the forefront of creation. We just need a bit of help getting it officially off the ground

On an educational note, this film will be the perfect experience for new filmmakers to be on set, have their opinions heard, ask questions, and learn what it means to BE a filmmaker. We've done this on previous projects but not on the scale we are doing today. We like to pair students with professionals versed in the craft so they can get the best hands on training indie film has to offer

I've been told my film sets are a fun, low-to-no stress environment where people aren't afraid to ask questions, give suggestions, and just generally enjoy the entire filmmaking process from start to finish. Just look at those smiles!

When you help us, you're helping our film industry grow. You're helping give those a chance to create when nobody else would. We've had debut directors and profound producers on our sets helping the underdogs get on top.

With your help INSPIRED can be the next big short film that is a pipeline for both cast and crew to get experience and break out into the industry and beyond!

Then we'll be submitting it to the biggest festivals we can. We're talking Sundance, SXSW, Cannes, Tribeca, whatever we can get our hands on. That's how much we believe this story needs to be told and seen from more than just the inside of my head or a phone screen. What some people don't realize is that being AT a festival is such a fun and rewarding experience. You get to see your hard work, other's works, connect, and so much more. Imagine helping us go from a festival of 200 people to 5,000 people!?

Lastly, within INSPIRED we will be showcasing local artists within the painting medium. Forget AI, we want REAL talent creating pieces that will be prominent in our film and your contributions will help us put a dent in that stigma of "starving artists". We are HUNGRY to create this film.