Help Bring a New Bedford Story to the Screen

Created by New Bedford filmmaker Jodie Bentley, What They Left Us is her return home to tell a story shaped by the city and its people.

We are building a group of local businesses and community partners to help bring the production to life and ensure the character, history, and spirit of New Bedford are represented with authenticity on screen and throughout the film’s release.

Local partners can become part of the broader story surrounding the film, supporting production in New Bedford and receiving recognition through the film’s promotion, local press, screenings, premiere events, and release.

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The Network Behind the Lens

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“Rarely does a film script carry and depict the drama of caregiving with comprehensive accuracy and the depth of dementia with such authority, power and accuracy. The script of What They Left Us does it all with great honesty and heart."

 – Norma Loeb, Founder and Executive Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center and Mary Lou Falcone, author of I DIDN’T SEE IT COMING: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia and Executive Producer of the documentary film FACING THE WIND.

Three Ways to Partner

Partnerships can be structured around financial sponsorship, in-kind resources, or community engagement.

FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIP

Partner with the production through financial sponsorship and receive on-screen placement or integration where appropriate, along with recognition through the film’s marketing, events, local outreach, and release.

IN-KIND & PRODUCTION SUPPORT

Provide locations, accommodations, transportation, meals, professional services, equipment, materials, or other resources needed for production.

MISSION ALIGNED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Partner on a New Bedford screening, caregiver initiative, community conversation, or another program connected to the themes of the film.

What partners get:

  • Co-branding on official film promotional assets
  • Exclusive access to community screenings and BTS footage
  • Opportunities for collaborative local impact initiatives
  • Featured placement in credits and festival materials

Custom partnerships available

We believe in deep-rooted community collaboration. If our standard tiers do not fully align with your organization's goals, we are eager to design custom activations, unique film integration opportunities, or tailored community events in New Bedford and beyond.

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