Bringing world-changing stories into the light.
A nonprofit production company creating cinematic documentaries for people making a difference in the world.
You support Liora.
We tell the stories through cinematic, quality films.
Meet the Founders:
We’re Shane and Christin, a husband-and-wife filmmaking team based in Southern California. Liora grew out of a simple conviction: money shouldn’t be the reason a meaningful story goes untold.
In our twenties, we thought we’d become missionaries, not filmmakers, and spent time in places like China, Cambodia, and Honduras. The people we met there changed our lives.
Since then, we’ve felt drawn to bring overlooked stories into the light — stories that spark hope and inspire change.
Our Vision:
We envision a world where powerful stories aren’t silenced by cost — where stories of hope and impact are brought into the light to inspire change.
Our Mission:
Liora creates cinematic documentaries for world changing organizations and individuals whose stories might otherwise go unseen.
Through film, we aim to amplify their work in hopes that their reach and impact can go further.
We believe money should not be the reason a meaningful story goes untold.
How it Works
Liora is a donor-supported film studio. Our films are funded primarily through donor support, along with a meaningful contribution from the featured organization.
The Problem
Many impactful organizations and individuals can’t afford professional filmmaking.
Most professional filmmakers can’t afford to work for free.
Liora exists to bridge that gap—removing financial barriers so powerful stories get told.
A shared-cost model:Donor-funded, with shared investment from featured partners
The result? Documentaries that amplify under-resourced, world-changing voices — stories that might otherwise go unseen.
The Solution
What does a Documentary Cost?
Professional documentary films range widely based on scope.
• Small independent films: $30,000–$150,000
• Festival-level independent documentaries: $100,000–$300,000
• Large-scale productions: $700,000+
Where Is Your Support Going?
Your support helps bring each film to life — from early story research to the final film reaching audiences.
Documentary filmmaking includes:
• Research and story development
• Professional crew and cinematic equipment
• Travel and on-location filming
• 200–500+ hours of editing
• Color grading and sound design
• Music licensing
• Insurance and legal protection
• Impact campaigns that help the film reach audiences
Your generosity also sustains the ongoing work behind each project — developing stories, fundraising responsibly, and guiding every film with care and integrity.
A Future Project:
We’re currently working on our first documentary, telling the story of a ministry in Pakistan serving vulnerable communities that are often overlooked.
It’s a place and a story most of us will never see firsthand—but the people and work being done is and important and changing lives.
This is exactly the kind of film Liora exists to make. And it’s the kind of story that might never be told without donor support.
*Because of the sensitive nature of the work being documented, this film will be shared privately with supporters and partners rather than released publicly.
We believe storytelling has the power to create meaningful change in the world.
Our vision is a world where those stories aren’t limited by money.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Liora operates as a registered 501c3 nonprofit, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Most of our films are funded primarily through donor support, along with a contribution from the featured organization when possible. This shared-cost model allows us to maintain cinematic quality while making professional storytelling accessible.
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Our films are made possible through partnership. Donor support covers most of the production costs, while the featured organization contributes what they can. This shared investment helps ensure everyone is committed to the story and its impact while allowing us to maintain the level of quality these stories deserve.
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We look for stories that are meaningful, under-resourced, and aligned with our mission. We spend time listening, praying, and discerning which projects we’re able to take on. Because our resources are limited, we can’t say yes to everything — but we take every submission seriously.
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Yes! We are always interested in learning about meaningful work happening in the world! Organizations and individuals can reach out to our email to share potential story ideas. We evaluate projects based on mission alignment, story strength, and production feasibility.
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You can support Liora by sharing our work, introducing us to organizations doing meaningful work, praying for the mission, and helping us spread the word about the stories we are telling.
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We focus on stories of hope, resilience, and meaningful impact — particularly stories that might otherwise go unseen due to limited resources..
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