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THE VISION
The Million Dollar Film Club is a movement invested in decentralizing film financing. In partnership with PROOF Film Festival, we're raising funds to create a feature-length film from the 2026 PROOF Film Festival ecosystem that can be fully made for $1 million (or less).
Unlike classic crowdfunding campaigns, MDFC gets contributors involved on the ground level by allowing them to donate a single dollar (or $5 or maybe even $15) and encouraging them to share the movement with a friend.
Watch your influence soar by landing yourself on the leaderboard when your friends also donate. Together, we're turning proof-of-concepts into feature films.
Kaiulani Bush, Producer & Founder of the Million Dollar Film Club talks about her vision.
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All funds raised through the Million Dollar Film Club will be used to create the feature-length winning short film from the 2026 PROOF Film Festival.
PROOF is a short film festival in Los Angeles dedicated to showcasing the best proof-of-concept films, powered by the American Cinematheque. Together, we're turning the winning short into a full feature film, democratizing film financing and supporting emerging filmmakers.
Meet the Creator
Kaiulani Bush is a Producer and filmmaker with a decade of experience developing ideas, connecting the right team, and managing productions. With a deep love for independent filmmaking, she's made it her personal goal to find alternative ways to bring unique stories to life.
Leaderboard
Top referrers of the Million Dollar Film Club.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Million Dollar Film Club is a unique crowdfunding initiative where we're asking one million people to donate just $1 each. In partnership with PROOF Film Festival, we're using all funds to create the feature-length version of a 2026 Prize winning short film. It's about bringing people together to turn a proof-of-concept into a complete feature film, one dollar at a time.
That is okay and greatly welcomed! But a dollar is all we ask. The goal is to show that with collective action, even the smallest contribution can make a massive impact.
We are partnering with the PROOF Film Festival, hosted and powered by the American Cinematheque, to receive our community support. PROOF is dedicated to showcasing proof-of-concept short films and empowering the next generation of cinematic storytellers. This festival is a pathway for 1st time filmmakers to take their short to a feature or TV series.
Whatever amount we raise will be used in full to create the feature-length version of the winning short film. Even if we don't reach the full $1 million goal, we're committed to turning the winner's proof-of-concept into a feature film with the total funds collected.
The funds will be used to turn the winning short film into a full feature-length film. This includes all production costs like equipment, location permits, cast and crew payments, post-production, and marketing. We're democratizing film financing by taking a proven proof-of-concept and giving it the budget to become a complete feature film.
Yes! Every donor becomes a member of the Million Dollar Film Club. You'll receive updates on the PROOF Film Festival and exclusive behind-the-scenes content as the winning short film is transformed into a feature-length production. You'll be recognized for supporting independent cinema and be part of bringing a proof-of-concept to life as a complete feature film!