Update 1: A Significant First Progress Update!

It feels like we have really made a start on this now, as we cross from an idea into reality. We are so grateful for the huge level of support and encouragement we have received. It has confirmed the real need for this film.

Here are our first tangible steps to making Born on Death Row a reality.

• Our official website is live: BODRdoc.org
• A company and dedicated production account have been formally set up.
• We’re receiving guidance from an experienced industry mentor.
• More interviewees added (see the homepage)
• We attended the very inspiring second annual Vegan & Animal Rights Conference, expanding our network of collaborators, campaigners, and supporters.
• A film crew is forming. Although we are in the pre-production stage, two significant upcoming events have arisen which we want to film:
  • World Day for Animals in Laboratories (Est 1979), located this year at Camp Beagle
  • Parliamentary debate on the Animal Testing petition (the third one in three years)

People’s Film

After careful thought, we’ve chosen to keep this an independent production to retain creative control and staying true to the film’s mission.

This is, at its heart, a people’s film—a collective voice for the animals, and for everyone working toward a more compassionate future.

To bring it to life, we’re building a collaborative model that welcomes:

• Contributions of professional skill from those who want to give back
• Opportunities for emerging creatives learning their craft in alignment with their values
• Support through crowdfunding and aligned grants to maintain both pace and integrity

This approach helps us preserve the film’s authenticity while keeping costs low and values front and centre.

What’s Next?

Pitch Video & Crowdfunding

Our next step is to produce a ‘pitch video’, which is a short video introducing the subject of the film, explaining why it needs to be made, and to give a feel of how the story will be told. This supports our crowdfunding listing, which also needs writing and publishing.

Sharing Our Journey

As first-time documentary filmmakers, we’re also exploring the idea of sharing our production journey as it unfolds—inviting our community behind the scenes, and building ongoing support for the film.

This will also give us the opportunity to cover and share the upcoming court trials of Animal Rising’s open rescue of beagle puppies from the industrial breeding site. In addition to the priceless saving of animal life, another objective of their bold action was to bring attention to animal testing, which is the same as ours in making this film.

Let us know what you think of this direction—and thank you for being part of the journey so far!

We’ll have more to share soon.