A Lady Macbeth Initiative

Shakespeare’s Lady Macbeth has always been given a bad rap. Ambitious (the negative kind), devious, manipulative. Instead of ambitious (the positive kind), intelligent, strategic! What is often overlooked in Macbeth is that Lady Macbeth, not her husband, drives the story. She channels all of who she is into the advancement of her husband’s career. It was the only option open to her. Not anymore. Today, Lady Macbeth would have been able to wield her considerable talents for her own advancement. It’s time to rehabilitate Lady Macbeth’s reputation.

Inspired by organizations focused on providing financing for women-made feature films, A Lady Macbeth Initiative (ALMI) was created to facilitate a toehold in the film industry for women who have the talent but may not have the access or opportunities to achieve their goals. This Initiative provides mentorship, connections and resources for funding to produce short films with behind-the-camera teams composed primarily of women. Why short films, you may ask? Festival exposure for short films is one of the best ways to get noticed by the industry.

A Lady Macbeth Initiative flips the paradigm & fills the gap for women in film on the micro level!

Please check out our "thank you" gifts.

By clicking on each category you can learn more about the incentive and let us know if you would like that incentive for your contribution.

Radio Listener (Donation amount: $10)

As a thank you, if you opt to receive this, you will receive a “Maxine: Women Who Came Before” digital flashcard. Want to collect them all? Post to your SM site, tag us and we’ll send you another! Click here if you want this incentive for your contribution.

Stepping up to the mic! (Donation amount: $25)

As a thank you, if you opt to receive this gift, you will receive a private link to the first viewing of the completed film, as well as the Radio Listener thank you! Click here if you want this incentive for your contribution.

On Air! (Donation amount: $100+)

See your name on the silver screen! If you opt to receive this thank you, you’ll be included in the “thank you” section of the closing credits of the film…plus you get all the Radio Listener thank yous! Click here if you want this incentive for your contribution.

Soap Opera Writer (Donation amount: $500+)

As a thank you, if you opt to receive this, you will receive a 30-minute Zoom with the writer-director of the film to learn about the inspiration and journey of Maxine from script to screen. Of course, you’ll receive all the On Air thank yous as well! Click here if you want this incentive for your contribution.

Anne Hummert (Donation amount: $2500+)

You’ve achieved Anne Hummert status – one of the most prolific radio writer/producers during the Golden Age of Radio! For your contribution, if you opt to receive this incentive, you will be given an opening credit as an Executive Producer on the film. Plus, all of the “Soap Opera Writer” incentives for your incredible generosity. Click here if you want this incentive for your contribution.

Why MAXINE is the perfect inaugural project...

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Why MAXINE is the perfect inaugural project...

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Please check out our "thank you" gifts.

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