Stage 1
Foundation
- Define the five episode outlines
- Establish the core humanities questions
- Establish the narrative framework
- Identify recurring case studies
Project Development Roadmap
From Foundation to Legacy
A structured development path connecting research, scholars, grants, producers, public presence, fundraising, production, distribution, and education.
Stage 2
Development Funding
March 2027 NEH Development Grant
Apply in March 2027. Minimum target: $50,000.
Stage 3
Audience and Fundraising
- Official website
- Branding
- Social media
- Newsletter and audience database
- Educational outreach materials
Stage 4
Production and Legacy
- Principal photography, scholar and participant interviews
- Original cinematography and archival licensing
- Animation, motion graphics, editing, music, sound design
- Educational materials and five completed episodes
Humanities and ResearchScholars, archives, historical research, oral histories, academic review
ProductionCrew, interviews, cinematography, animation, editing, post-production
Funding and PartnershipsNEH grants, foundations, sponsors, investors, executive producers, institutions
Audience and DistributionWebsite, branding, social media, outreach, trailer, education, public television, streaming
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Roadmap Summary
The project begins with series development and advisory recruitment, moves into a March 2027 NEH Development Grant, builds audience and fundraising infrastructure, pursues a 2028 NEH Production Grant, and completes production, distribution, and preservation work.
Major Milestones
March 2027: NEH Development Grant application, minimum target $50,000.
2028: NEH Production Grant application, potential target around $500,000 depending on final budget.
Long View
The final legacy includes a digital archive, full interview collection, educational resources, museum programming, classroom materials, public screenings, and research access.