support the movement
Your contribution connects you to the heart of independent storytelling. Your investment is vital in preserving and nurturing the work of artists and creators, ensuring that thoughtful, provocative, and fundamentally human voices continue to share.
No contribution is too small
We welcome any amount you can share!
You can make donations with a credit card to the right or a few other ways below:
Zelle to BeneathTheSurface
Venmo
& if you’d like to dive beneath the surface…
We also offer a membership called “Stewards of Water” which comes with added perks! This is our way of saying ‘thank you’ for the support.
Scroll down to learn more.
Join the stewards of water membership
This is the heart of our community: a monthly membership or one-time annual gift that brings you into our inner pool of supporters dedicated to bringing the vision of this film to life. As a Steward, you’re not just funding a film. You’re helping protect and share the ancient wisdom of hot springs.
Membership Perks
What’s included in your membership
Exclusive film updates from the Team
Wellness & Hot Springs Guides - Explore guides of both secret hot springs, how to optimize health benefits of your visit, and more.
Water Meditations & Soundtracks with binaural beats and healing frequencies crafted to relax and renew.
Never-Before-Seen Footage & Behind the Scenes — Short clips, extended interview moments, and outtakes that don’t make the public teasers — it’s the unguarded magic lives.
Private Screening Invite with Q&A— Exclusive link to a private virtual screening of the finished film in 2027 with Production Team Q&A
Discounted Swag - first dibs and discounts on hot spring swag such as plush robes, towels, hydration.
Explore Our Memberships
Tier 1
Ripple
Access to membership portal
Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and film updates
Curated Hot Springs Guides
Meditations & Soundscapes to enhance your soaking rituals
Members-only virtual watch party with Directors & Producers Q&A
Discounts on swag
Popular
Tier 2
Flow
Everything in Tier 1
Discounts on hot springs visits at partner locations
Name in “special thanks” credits of film
Tier 3
Wellspring
Everything in Tier 1 & Tier 2
Digital package including download of the film & signed original poster
One night stay at a partnered hot spring
Complimentary thank you swag package (mailed to US address)
a monthly membership Or one-time annual gift
Interested in Investing in the film?
Join our team. Reach out for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every contribution directly supports Beneath the Surface: Healing Hot Springs—funding production (filming at sacred sites), post-production (editing, sound design), indigenous community collaboration, festival submissions, and impact initiatives like preservation campaigns. We prioritize ethical, transparent spending aligned with the film's mission of honoring water's healing power and amplifying stewards' voices.
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Absolutely—honor a loved one, ancestor, or water guardian. Note it in the donation comments, and we'll include a personalized acknowledgment.
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Yes! We are open to creative and accessible ways to contribute support. Some ideas include:
Share the film page on social media
Sign up for our newsletter, spread the word in wellness/spiritual communities, or volunteer skills (e.g., translation, research).
In-kind contributions (services, gear) may qualify for recognition—reach out to discuss.
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Donors receive regular updates on progress, exclusive previews, and impact reports. You will be the first to know on any releases!