The film, media, and intellectual property arm of Dare to Change. We develop, produce, and invest in original stories, independent creators, and culturally significant projects.
Curated films, media works, and visual stories developed and supported by Dare to Change.
A filmmaker can challenge generations of assumptions. A documentary can preserve a history that might otherwise disappear. A short film can start a conversation around an issue people have been afraid to discuss.
We do not invest in stories simply because they represent an underrepresented group. We invest in stories capable of changing the narrative around them.
We seek projects where access to capital, networks, or infrastructure could meaningfully change what a creator is capable of producing. But social impact alone is not enough — we also look for strong storytelling, creative discipline, and ideas with room to grow.
Our role is to help create the infrastructure that allows ambitious stories to exist.
A short film can become a feature. A documentary can become an educational platform. A character can become a series. An oral history can become an archive. An emerging filmmaker can become someone we continue investing in across multiple projects.
Stories we develop and build from the ground up.
Strategic capital for ideas that deserve a chance.
High-tier production services with a clear purpose.
Using storytelling to drive tangible social change.
Fostering the next generation of storytellers.
Every project moves through a clear development pathway — from initial concept to audience.
Submit your idea through our open portal
Our team evaluates story, creator, and impact
Script, strategy, and creative direction
We produce, co-produce, or provide support
Editing, sound, color, and finishing
Festivals, distribution, and audience
Where could this story go next?
We want to become an early believer in people with the ability to build something meaningful.
Pitch Your Project →How the Ecosystem Connects: Strong projects from DTC Labs feed into DTC Originals or Ventures. Studios builds production capacity. Impact creates mission-aligned media. Together, we develop people, produce work, invest capital, and build intellectual property.
Can a short film become a feature? Can a documentary become a curriculum? Can an oral history become an archive? Our objective is work that creates value long after its first release.
Expanding access to opportunity
Education, workforce development, media literacy, youth programming, creative entrepreneurship, mentorship, and access pathways. Creative opportunity should not depend on knowing the right person or attending the right school.
Preserving culture while creating new narratives
Chinese Filipino documentaries, diaspora storytelling, oral histories, heritage films, archival projects, community screenings, and cultural preservation. Keep culture alive, evolving, and visible.
Maybe you have been told it is too niche. Too cultural. Too difficult. Too unconventional. You do not need a fully financed production. Come with a strong idea, a creative vision, and a willingness to build.
Not simply funding films. Building pathways.
Who We Want to Hear From
We review every submission.
We're building relationships with private investors, family offices, production companies, foundations, universities, cultural institutions, film festivals, community organizations, and distribution partners.
Investment in media is also investment in people.
Details will be shared as projects progress through development.
Updates will be shared as production milestones are reached.
Preparing for festival submissions and release.
