the Grass Route is a thematically curated pop-up festival showcasing independent films (new and restored)— paired with live performance, music, storytelling, and comedy.
THE GRASS ROUTE
$100,000.00
Goal-
$16,427.00
Raised -
45
Days to go
, United States (US)
the Grass Route is a thematically curated pop-up festival showcasing independent films (new and restored)— paired with live performance, music, storytelling, and comedy.
-No submission fees
– No need for impressive connections
– Just good work & a desire to mix it up!
-Performers & filmmakers are paid a guarantee every time we present your work.
Digital Presence:
Our website (thegrassroute.co) will serve as a hub for program/theme announcements, artist submissions, and audience & artist connections.
Expansive Partnerships:
Our partnerships with art house cinemas, colleges, houses of worship & alternative spaces allow us to reach audiences where they already gather, making the festival accessible, inclusive, and sustainable. We collaborate with local venues, galleries, music clubs, independent bookstores and cultural organizations to co-curate each event.
Jim Browne
Jim Browne, has been exhibiting, producing and distributing independent films for over 35 years. He was an international film festival programmer for 15 years (Tribeca, Abu Dhabi,, Shanghai International Film Festivals). He founded Argot Pictures in 2006.
Caitlin Boyle
Caitlin Boyle is a documentary film producer and impact producer specializing in grassroots distribution, community screening campaigns and social impact for feature documentaries.
DONATIONS & REWARDS
For donations of $500 or more, please review the rewards level here and complete our pledge form to avoid credit card fees and maximize your impact!
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE
All contributions to UnionDocs are tax-deductible. If you wish to donate outside of this campaign via ACH or check, please include “The Grass Route” in the memo line and complete the pledge form. For mailing checks, kindly send them to the following address: UnionDocs 352 Onderdonk Ave Ridgewood, NY 11385
Rewards
$100.00
TIER 1 - Discounted tickets for events in your region + Recognition on the Grass Route website + Membership for 18 months + Eternal gratitude. (Fair Market Value Rewards $16)
60 backers
$500.00
TIER 2 - All tier 1 benefits + 2 complimentary tickets a year in your city + Access to our underground portal + Random stickers, magnets, bike lights, messages of solidarity sent to your mailing address. (Fair Market Value Rewards $50)
5 backers
$1,000.00
TIER 3 - All tier 2 benefits + 4 complimentary tickets a year in your city + Special thanks on digital curtain + Have voice included on digital curtain. (Fair Market Value Rewards $100)
4 backers
$2,500.00
TIER 4 - All tier 3 benefits + 8 complimentary tickets a year in your city + Credit as founding member on digital curtain + Submit ideas for Words We Eschew (digital curtain). (Fair Market Value Rewards $200)
0 backers
| Name | Donate Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Feinbloom | $100.00 | November 05, 2026 |
| Anonymous Donation | $1,000.00 | October 30, 2026 |
| Joseph Kaufman | $50.00 | October 26, 2026 |
| Jon Reiss | $50.00 | October 25, 2026 |
| Sara & Till Nodjoumi | $150.00 | October 23, 2026 |
| Jason Porter | $100.00 | October 22, 2026 |
| Frank Kern | $200.00 | October 20, 2026 |
| Nikko Sedgwick | $500.00 | October 20, 2026 |
| China Jorrin & Anne Meredith | $1,000.00 | October 20, 2026 |
| Tracy Lane | $50.00 | October 20, 2026 |
| Mimi Turner | $100.00 | October 19, 2026 |
| marisa driscoll | $100.00 | October 18, 2026 |
| Tracie Holder | $50.00 | October 17, 2026 |
| Dana Sachs | $200.00 | October 16, 2026 |
| Ann Ruark | $500.00 | October 16, 2026 |
| Paul Benney | $200.00 | October 16, 2026 |
| Matthew Seig | $100.00 | October 16, 2026 |
| Jane Brien | $100.00 | October 16, 2026 |
| Robinson Devor | $100.00 | October 16, 2026 |
| Matthew Kohn | $100.00 | October 16, 2026 |
| Danny Alpert | $100.00 | October 16, 2026 |
| Lynne Sachs | $1,000.00 | October 13, 2026 |
| Bradford Reed | $301.00 | October 12, 2026 |
| Lori Cheatle | $150.00 | October 11, 2026 |
| Susan Norget | $50.00 | October 10, 2026 |
| Cybil lake | $200.00 | September 29, 2026 |
| Karen Lapping | $100.00 | September 29, 2026 |
| Patrick Ryan | $100.00 | September 26, 2026 |
| sam sarowitz | $200.00 | September 25, 2026 |
| Gerladine Keller | $200.00 | September 24, 2026 |
| Peter Mattei | $200.00 | September 23, 2026 |
| adam snyder | $350.00 | September 23, 2026 |
| Nick Beaulieu | $100.00 | September 22, 2026 |
| Laurel Jay Carpenter | $100.00 | September 22, 2026 |
| Christopher Skutch | $500.00 | September 14, 2026 |
| Ishai Setton | $100.00 | September 22, 2026 |
| Michael Sladek | $100.00 | September 22, 2026 |
| micha peled | $100.00 | September 21, 2026 |
| Christopher Wangro | $100.00 | September 21, 2026 |
| Nickzad Nodjoumi | $100.00 | September 19, 2026 |
| Ian Stimler | $150.00 | September 18, 2026 |
| Su Friedrich | $35.00 | September 18, 2026 |
| Nicole Heidbreder | $50.00 | September 17, 2026 |
| Jed Riffe | $50.00 | September 17, 2026 |
| Ari Gold | $100.00 | September 15, 2026 |
| Doug Block | $50.00 | September 14, 2026 |
| KRISTIN MCCRACKEN | $116.00 | September 14, 2026 |
| Raissa St. Pierre | $100.00 | September 13, 2026 |
| Robert Sedgwick | $500.00 | September 10, 2026 |
| Jessica Oreck | $100.00 | September 10, 2026 |
| Marshall Curry | $150.00 | September 10, 2026 |
| Zachary Bregman | $500.00 | September 08, 2026 |
| David Henderson | $250.00 | September 08, 2026 |
| Miao Wang | $100.00 | September 08, 2026 |
| Barbara Toy | $200.00 | September 07, 2026 |
| Daniel Littlewood | $100.00 | September 07, 2026 |
| Marcelo Duek | $100.00 | September 07, 2026 |
| Laurence Paverd | $200.00 | September 06, 2026 |
| Jesse Browner | $250.00 | September 06, 2026 |
| Marlene Hennessy | $25.00 | September 06, 2026 |
| Martha Atwell | $50.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Alexandra Bourdelon | $100.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Nick Capezzera | $100.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Jiefei Yuan | $100.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Anonymous | $100.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Coleen Cahill | $100.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Janet Henry | $100.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| William Judkins | $100.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Colin Murray | $100.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Geoffrey Winikur | $100.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Tarek Salem | $2,000.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Phoebe Sudrow | $250.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Phoebe Sudrow | $250.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Anonymous | $100.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Madeleine George | $100.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Joseph Kaufman | $50.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Simeon Joffe | $100.00 | September 05, 2026 |
| Mat Atkins | $300.00 | September 04, 2026 |
| Daniel Nuxoll | $100.00 | September 04, 2026 |
| Beth Harrington | $100.00 | September 04, 2026 |
| Anonymous | $100.00 | August 31, 2026 |