Fugue for a Truthful Life Second Phase Fundraising 11-26

Fundraising Campaign Statement
Fugue for a Truthful Life
Prepared for: Utah Film Center — Mazlo Campaign Records
Production entity: Purple Root Productions LLC
Director/Editor/Filmmaker: Thomas Wohlmut
Principal talent/participant: Reverend Stephen G. Wright MBE
Planned production: Scotland, 2027
Fundraising target: US$40,000–$50,000
Project Description
Fugue for a Truthful Life is an independent documentary exploring the nature of truth, personal integrity, and the challenge of living an authentic life.
The film follows Reverend Stephen G. Wright MBE through a pilgrimage across Scotland, drawing upon his spiritual experiences, personal reflections, and encounters with landscapes traditionally associated with contemplation and transformation.
The documentary builds upon the earlier award-winning film Fugue for a Spiritual Life, which received 22 international film awards.
The new production seeks to explore the distinction between knowing what is true and living truthfully, encouraging audiences to examine their own assumptions, beliefs, and life experiences.
Production Status
Originally scheduled for filming in 2026, the project was postponed because of international conflict and associated travel and transportation uncertainties and unplanned cancellations.
Production is now being planned for resumption in 2027, subject to scheduling and the availability of sufficient funding.
The creative objectives and principal participants remain unchanged.
Fundraising Objective
The campaign seeks to raise approximately US$40,000–$50,000 to support completion of principal photography in Scotland, talent fees, travel and subsequent post-production activities.
Anticipated expenditures include:
• Production planning and coordination
• Travel and accommodation
• Location-related expenses
• Camera, sound, and production services
• Editing and post-production
• Sound mixing, colour grading, and final mastering
• Other approved production-related expenses
Fiscal Sponsorship
The Utah Film Center serves as fiscal sponsor for Fugue for a Truthful Life.
Contributions received through the campaign will be administered in accordance with the original fiscal sponsorship agreement between Purple Root Productions, LLC and Utah Film Center.
Fundraising Strategy
The campaign will focus on individual philanthropic supporters, existing project donors, and new prospective contributors with an interest in documentary filmmaking, spiritual inquiry, and educational storytelling.
Fundraising communications will emphasize the film's creative purpose, the planned 2027 production, and the importance of completing the project.
Intended Outcome
The primary objective is to complete Fugue for a Truthful Life and prepare the documentary for audience engagement and distribution.
The film is intended to encourage reflection and dialogue concerning truth, personal responsibility, and the relationship between individual beliefs and the choices people make throughout their lives.
Prepared by:
Thomas Wohlmut
Purple Root Productions LLC
November 2026