Partner with us on this new film!
Join us in bringing Virginia Wing’s inspiring and thought-provoking story to the world. Support our crowdfunding campaign with a tax-deductible donation through our non-profit fiscal sponsor, the Center for Independent Documentary. Scroll down to explore the various sponsorship levels, why this film matters and how you can get involved.
Crowdfunding Campaign Progress Phase I & II
Cultural Impact
Why this film matters
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wing? is a timely and essential film that challenges stereotyping, sexism, and ageism in entertainment while reclaiming the erased histories of Asian Americans. At a time of rising anti-Asian and anti-immigrant sentiment, this documentary counters the perpetual foreigner myth and highlights the barriers Asian American women have faced in film and theater. Through Virginia Wing’s journey, it expands the narrative of Chinese Americans in the South, illuminates shared histories with other communities of color, and advocates for greater diversity in storytelling. More than a film, it serves as inspiration and a call to action to ensure these stories are seen, heard, and remembered.
Help us share this story
We’ve already begun filming, but we need your support to bring Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wing? to the finish line. While many Oscar and Emmy-winning documentaries have budgets of $1–3 million, we’re committed to delivering a high-quality, impactful film on a fraction of that—$400,000. Currently, we are raising $200,000 for Phase I & II, which would help us:
🎞 Complete production and begin post-production, including:
- Film on location in New York, Mississippi, and Los Angeles with our professional crew; cover travel, location fees, insurance and rental equipment
- Editing to craft a compelling, polished narrative
- Animated graphics & motion design to enhance storytelling
- Archival footage, photo and music licensing to bring history to life
Documentary Donor Levels
As a thank you for partnering on this project, we are offering the following incentives below. You can make a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, the Center for Independent Documentary (CID). Scroll down and click the DONATE NOW button to make donations by credit card or check.
$100 STAR – Access to early preview online screening of completed film.
$250 SUPERSTAR – DVD of completed film + “Thank You” mention on website + above
$500 HOLLYWOOD STAR – Autographed film poster + on-screen “Thank You” credit + above
$1000 BRONZE STAR – Special listing in on-screen credits under “Bronze Star Supporters” + Official Film Drawstring Sport Bag + above
$2,500 SILVER STAR – Special listing in on-screen credits under “Silver Star Supporters” + printed credit on DVD insert + Official Film T-shirt + above
$5000 GOLD STAR – Special listing in on-screen credits under “Gold Star Supporters” + name or company logo on promotional postcards and website + dedicated social media post + above
$10,000 PLATINUM STAR – Special listing in on-screen credits under “Platinum Star Supporters” + Private lunch or dinner for two (2) w/ producers Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu + Two (2) tickets to a film festival screening of the film + above
$25,000 ASSOCIATE PRODUCER – “Associate Producer” on-screen credit and on website + Private online screening of completed film and post-film discussion with Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu on Zoom for a group or organization of your choice for up to 100 people + above
$50,000+ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER – “Executive Producer” credit on screen, movie poster, website, press kit and other promotional materials + inclusion in press release + IMDB film credit + two (2) additional tickets (total of 4 tickets) to a film festival screening of the film + above
How to Donate
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ONLINE via the Center for Independent Documentary website
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MAIL: Send a check payable to:
Center for Independent Documentary, PO Box 95216, Newton, MA 02495. Include “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wing?” in the memo line.
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DONOR-ADVISED CHARITABLE FUND
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EMPLOYER CHARITABLE GIFT MATCHING
For charitable funds and employer matching, direct payment to Center for Independent Documentary (CID), a qualified 501(c)3 non-profit (Tax ID is 04-2738458) with “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wing?” in the memo line and please contact us so we can alert CID’s main office.
Projected Timeline
Nov 2024-Oct 2025
Production
Capture interviews, location shots, and key moments to bring the story to life in L.A., NYC and Mississippi.
Sept 2025
Editing
Shape the narrative, refine visuals, design sound, create animated graphics and integrate archival materials.
Feb-Aug 2026
Post-production
Color grading, sound mixing, music scoring, captioning, finalizing titles and graphics to ensure a polished film.
Fall 2026
World Premiere
Screen completed documentary at a film festival, followed by a national screening tour and distribution to reach a wider audience!
Questions? Send us a message through our contact page!