Create Successful 
Social Impact Films

VERY FEW Films get funded and distributed

The film industry has never been harder to navigate. Most films never find their funders. The ones that do still struggle to find distribution. And the filmmakers behind them burn out somewhere in between.

To beat those odds, filmmakers need three things:

IMPACT

Evidence that your audience will love your film and that it will lead to real change.

A Proven Path to Impact
A PROVEN PATH
TO IMPACT

FUNDING

Relationships with long-term funders who care about the audience and the work.

A Fully Funded Project
A FULLY FUNDED
PROJECT

CAREER

A way of working that energizes the filmmaker over the long term.

A Sustainable Career
A SUSTAINABLE
CAREER

TURN AUDIENCE INSIGHT INTO FUNDING, DISTRIBUTION, AND IMPACT

The traditional model asks filmmakers to chase funding before proving demand. Likewise inverts the order. When the audience is proven up front, funders see traction, distributors see viewers, and the film lands.

WE HELP YOU

  • Research
  • Design
  • Fund
  • Distribute
  • Impact

FOR FILMMAKERS READY
TO WORK DIFFERENTLY

Likewise partners with established social impact filmmakers ready to invest time and let the research shape the work.

WE LOOK FOR

  • Projects in early stages
  • EXPERIENCED TEAMS
  • LEARNERS & LISTENERS

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

JOIN THE 2026
FELLOWSHIP

Over 12 weeks, filmmakers validate audience interest and build a story and funding strategy designed to give their film the greatest possible impact.

DURATION

12 WEEKS

TIME COMMITMENT

~12 hrs/week

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

JUNE 5, 2026

PROGRAM START

AUGUST 24, 2026

Beat the Odds.
Create Real Impact.