SAMPLE LETTER



To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing this letter in support of Kamala Appel and her proposed documentary project, Seeing Stars (working title). She plans to take a closer look at a number of aspects that influence the conditions of public education in the United States. Seeing Stars will use the controversial STARS standardized testing and the No Child Left Behind program as launching pads to a full exploration of the multitude of factors that shape education, including the role of: government, budgets, teaching styles, regional demographics, and the resulting impact of each on teachers, students, administration, and community members. Her innovative approach to storytelling will include empowering school-age children to decide how their story should be told. Ms. Appel has a proven dedication to public education and using motion picture to educate people, this project demonstrates her commitment. [optional: I know this because...]

As a [occupation], I share her concern for the current state of public education in America and strongly believe that it is an issue that affects ALL Americans now and in the future. I think it is important that we as a nation explore the educational system in our country and Seeing Stars (working title) could act as a catalyst to start a nationwide conversation.

Seeing Stars (working title) is a worthwhile documentary proposal. I am sure that you know how challenging it is for documentary film projects to receive the funding they deserve, but the cost to all of us could be greater, if stories like this are never told. I strongly urge you to support this project and help it reach the big screen in any manner you can.

Sincerely,



[your name, title]
[company/affiliation]