FINDING BEAUTY IN DISASTER

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A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

Topanga Film Institute

A collaborative media project to raise funds and awareness in the aftermath of the 2018 WOOLSEY Fire

$17,909

raised by 41 people

$17,500 goal

THE WOOLSEY FIRE ANNIVERSARY

Update posted 5 years ago

Dear Friends & Contributors – 

It’s been a year since a birds eye view of the charred mountain landscape started me on a journey which led me to folks and their stories they graciously shared – and to you,  who helped bring this vision forward and create this book, a time capsule, chronicling our collective experience during the dark event and its aftermath one year ago.

We're happy to share that the first books will be back from the printers in time for the the one-year anniversary. Your copies will be shipping out to you as soon as we receive them.

From here on out 100% of proceeds will flow directly and in equal parts back to four local non-profit organizations – SAMO FUND, TCEP, RCDSMM and the TFI.

The books will retail at $42.– Please let us know, should you want to order extra copies.

My deep gratitude to all of you for the trust and support.  
– Urs Baur, CTLST* Media  


For those living in the area, you're invited to join us

Friday, Nov 9th 6:30PM Presentation at 7PM
Cornell Winery & Tasting Room


The Woolsey Fire - In Memory,

One Year Ago


Here we are approaching the 1 year mark from the start of the Woolsey Fire and we would like to make sure that this event remains as a reminder of just how precious life and property, here in the mountains, valleys and hills that make up this amazing place we call home. 

Its strange to think of what the landscape consisted of prior to fire, but we are quickly reminded once we travel to the South and see the mountain landscape untouched by fire. The local chaparral is so beautiful as it makes up an evergreen landscape, despite the amazing super-bloom that followed, we pray for the chaparral's return! 

On November 8th, 2019 we will be convening here at Cornell Winery to reflect and share stories of the heroics that were exhibited by many of our neighbors, the brave first responders and the continued narrative for those that lost their homes but most off all the fractured nature of life when your friends and neighbors are suddenly gone. The Woolsey fire continues to deliver bad news as we try to navigate the pitfalls of our governments process, the ever-changing landscape and the dangers of flood and debris flow. 

The Old Place Restaurant & Cornell Winery & Tasting Room


Special Guest Speakers :

FIRST HAND STORIES FROM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FIRE

•    Malibu Burning Book Launch with a reading by Author, Robert Kerbeck

•    CTLST book re-launch, The Woolsey Chronicles by Urs Baur

•    Three Magical Miles update by Brian Rooney

•    Photo exhibition by Kevin Shea Adams

•    Live Music by Austin Grant

THE WOOLSEY CHRONICLES

A collaborative media project to raise funds and awareness in the aftermath of the devastating 2018 Woolsey Fire

The Topanga Film Institute (a 501[c]3 organization) has partnered with CTLST*(Ca-ta-lyst* Media) and Messenger Mountain News to create an innovative media project, documenting the aftermath of the 2018 Woolsey fire and its devastating impact on communities, individuals and the wildlife throughout the Santa Monica Mountains. 

A new model for advocacy in the aftermath of disaster:  PRINT. ART. MOBILE. ACTION.


Magazine & Art Prints are expected to generate over $25,000 in sales – all of it flowing back to our local emergency preparedness and restoration organizations.

100% of all proceeds will be donated to these local disaster preparedness and restoration organizations



THE MAGAZINE

An art quality, oversized (9"x11.5" / 180pages / premium uncoated stock) tabletop magazine will feature photo essays and personal narratives of a select group of individuals, representative of all of us, who have either lost everything during the fires, have evacuated, or stayed back to save lives and property, and some who have found themselves thrust into the spotlight as a result of their actions during those days. The magazine will be entirely free of advertisements. Donors will be listed in print and on the website 😇 😘 The magazine will sell for $25.– all of which will go to important local non-profits.

PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY







DIGITAL CONTENT

A website and social media channels – featuring video interviews and background stories, resource sharing and story swapping – will increase reach and engagement. The platform is a seamless extension of the Magazine. Innovative technology like QR codes and Augmented Reality (AR)-QR codes will let readers connect to videos, social media feeds, and personal GoFundMe pages.


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(Hover smartphone camera over QR code)




The platform will host interviews, affected individual’s social media feeds, and background stories and real time updates on funding progress. It will serve as a resource and create community for individuals affected and those who want to help.

GALLERY FUNDRAISERS

Magazine launch fundraiser and gallery shows will take place in 3 separate locations:

Topanga – March 23 

CORNELL WINERY / AGOURA – APRIL 4TH

Hollywood – April 13

Magazine & Art Print are expected to generate over $25,000 in sales all of it flowing back to our local emergency preparedness organizations.


THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSE THIS PROJECT:

All donations are tax deductible

'THE WOOLSEY FIRE ISSUE' is a project of the Topanga Film Institute, a 501[c]3 charitable organization –

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