What We Have Left — Support the Film

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All contributions made on this page support the independent production of What We Have Left. Contributions are gifts, not investments, and are not tax-deductible as charitable donations. No equity, ownership, or financial return is offered or implied. If you'd like to invest instead, click here for details on investing in and owning equity in the film.

Survivors gathered by lantern light in an underground shelter — A post-war world,
circa 2042

The Story

Two brothers. The last generation. One shot at humanity's future.

What We Have Left is a full-length, live-action post-apocalyptic drama set in a future where all mammals (even humans) can no longer reproduce. Two brothers from the last generation are abandoned by the survival group that once protected them. Now? They have to fight to live on their own terms.

At its center is a neurodivergent hero: a culturally relevant story about the people we leave behind, and what it costs to keep hope alive when the world has run out of tomorrows.

It's an ambitious independent movie made by a crew that has shot for Ted Lasso, Hallmark, and Fortune 500 brands, and now we're making something with the help of our community. This is your chance to be a part of the resurgence of independent movies.

Where your donation goes

Straight onto the screen

Over 70% goes directly to the cast and crew that make the movie, and the tools they use to do it. Distribution and marketing are built in from day one. Not only do we want to make the best movie we can make, but we want countless people to see it. Your donation helps that happen.

Not our first rodeo

A talented team with a real track record

2M+Views on Bad News, made for $300

300KViews on The Kings of KC — first right of refusal with the KC Chiefs

20MImpressions on our series Gutted

15+Festival selections, nominations & awards on several film projects

Good Grief was optioned by a Los Angeles production company before it was even publicly released. Why us? The short answer: we make good content, and we finish what we start.

The Team

Professional crew with credits on Ted Lasso, Hallmark & Fortune 500 campaigns.

Joshua Stolberg

EP & Co-Director

Award-winning filmmaker, director & marketing strategist. Work includes The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Gutted, and branded content for Microsoft, Underdog Fantasy Sports, and Habitat for Humanity.

Joel Holland

EP, Co-Director & Writer

Award-winning filmmaker, 20× feature screenwriter, and published author. Experience on Ted Lasso and high-performing content for Microsoft, Colgate, and more.

Wes Elder

Executive Producer

Founder of Creatorspace. Producer and actor known for work on Ted Lasso, Gutted, and The Matchbreaker, with millions in revenue producing content for IKEA, Colgate, Microsoft, and Mazda.

Jordan Wegele

Producer

Extensive KC film experience — Hallmark movies, Ted Lasso, Don't Move, The Matchbreaker, and commercials for State Farm, Gillette, and Patrick Mahomes.

Attached Cast

Familiar faces, a built-in audience

Dallas Hart

as “Akira”

Netflix lead actor across all four seasons of Greenhouse Academy, with credits in Peripheral, Rizzoli & Isles, and The Fosters, and around 1 million combined followers across Instagram and TikTok.

Stephen Lomas

as “Aiken”

Fan favorite from Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge, with 1.4M YouTube subscribers and a TikTok family brand carrying 116M+ likes — instant recognizability and a built-in audience.

Kirsten Nelson

as “Mural”

Television veteran of eight seasons on USA's Psych, plus credits across This Is Us, NCIS, The West Wing, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer — decades of screen credibility and a devoted fanbase.

The Road Ahead

From first day on set to the big screen

Production May 2027 Cameras roll. Your support puts crew, cast, and gear on set.
Post-Production June – Sept 2027 Editing, sound, color, and finishing the film.
Festival Run Sept 2027 – Apr 2028 Domestic & international festivals on the path to distribution.
Theatrical & Streaming Summer 2028 Release to audiences everywhere. Pending distribution.

Questions

A few things people ask

How do I know this is legitimate?

This is the same crew behind Bad News, The Kings of KC, and Gutted — see the track record above. You can also reach out to us directly (contact info is in the footer) with any questions before you send anything.

Why Venmo instead of a normal donation form?

Venmo sends your contribution straight to the production. No platform fees for you, no middleman for us. Every dollar you send goes directly toward making the film.

Should I contribute or invest?

Contributing is a gift, so no equity, ownership, or financial return. But you get the knowledge you helped get this movie made. Investing (via Wefunder) means you own a small piece of the film and share in its financial upside if it succeeds, plus you get additional perks and rewards. Both funding methods are welcome, and we invite you to pick the option that best fits you!

Do I get anything for contributing?

Any contribution of $10 or more gets your name in the credits. If you want even cooler perks and rewards, check out our Wefunder tiers. Beyond that, you get to watch an independent film get made from the ground up. We invite you to follow us on our social channels where we'll be posting updates and behind-the-scenes content and involving you in the process!

Who do I contact with questions about making a private investment?

Please reach out to Wes Elder, one of our Executive Producers, for private investment inquiries. His contact info is in the footer below.

Is my contribution tax-deductible?

No. What We Have Left isn't a registered nonprofit, so contributions are gifts in support of an independent film, not charitable donations.

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