How STILL: A Version Was Financed
Introduction
STILL: A Version was developed without grants, sponsors, or institutional backing.
The project relies on a deliberately modest financial structure combined with coordinated human participation.
Financing OverviewFunding for the project was assembled through:
Direct personal allocation of funds by the director
Limited, one-time distribution of project-related printed artifacts as a form of direct support
Extensive in-kind contributions through volunteer participation and resource sharing
This model avoids debt, recurring sales, and dependency on external institutions.
Human Resources as Infrastructure
Rather than scaling budget size, the project scaled coordination.
Approximately 35 volunteer contributors are involved across production roles.
Participation is structured through:
Clearly defined responsibilities
Fixed timelines
Centralized decision-making
Explicit boundaries around scope and availability
This approach treats volunteer labor as a managed resource, not an informal or open-ended contribution.
Why This Model Was ChosenTo preserve independence in decision-making
To eliminate financial risk associated with debt
To prevent production delays tied to funding cyclesTo maintain control over form, timeline, and delivery
What This Signals to Funders
The project does not stall due to funding gaps
Financial exposure is contained
Human resources are actively managedSmall scale, high reliability
Closing Statement
This financing model is not scalable — but it is reliable.
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