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I’ve spent the last 25 years designing cinematic storytelling systems for Fortune 100 brands — including global keynote launches and three regional Emmy® Award–winning campaigns. My career has been about translating complex ideas into emotionally resonant visual narratives at scale.

The Snow Day is where that discipline meets something deeply personal.

The story is inspired by my daughter skiing through Montana’s Yellowstone country — seeing the wilderness not as background, but as mythic terrain. It’s about a child stepping into a storm and discovering courage, imagination, and independence.

At a time when so much children’s content is fast, ironic, or digitally saturated, this story is tactile. Hand-drawn. Rooted in nature. It’s about resilience, curiosity, and self-reliance — themes that feel distinctly American but universally human.

Structurally, the short film serves as a proof of concept for a scalable story world. It establishes a visual language, tone, and character foundation that can expand into episodic storytelling, publishing, licensing, and experiential live performance.

The long-term vision is to build a Montana-based fine art animation model — handcrafted, cinematic, and grounded in place — and grow it into a feature property with cross-platform potential.

I’m not approaching this as a hobbyist filmmaker. I understand production pipelines, audience psychology, brand architecture, and scalable creative systems.

The Snow Day isn’t just a short film.
It’s the foundation of an expandable world — built with discipline, heart, and long-term intent.

I’m looking for partners who see that bigger horizon.

STUDIO SINTR® MEMBERS
Experience the art. Own the story. Shape the future.

Individual MEMBERS

• Corey Birkenbuel
• Bryan Schaeffer

In-Kind SPONSORS

• Duckworth
• Schnees
• Outlaw Lumber

Business MEMBERSHIP

• Ask us about incentives for first Business Members

Sponsor MEMBERSHIP

• Cheryl Baker

Black Diamond PRODUCERS

• Jim & Claudia Schaeffer

Executive PRODUCERS

• Montana Department of Commerce Film Office

• SINTR® Visual Communications

• Ask us about incentives for exclusive Executive Producer credits.

Where your dollars go.

  • $100 Contribution

    Pays for a month of drawing and art supplies, paper, pencils, pens, ink & toner + puts your name in the book and film credits.

  • $250 Contribution

    Pays for a solid-state hard drive to back up 1TB of film and animation footage + puts your name in the book and film credits.

  • $500 Contribution

    Pays our animation assistants to hand paint 100 animation frames + puts your name in the book and film credits.

  • $1,000 Contribution

    Pays for three months of filming equipment rentals and insurance + puts your name (and logo) in the book and film credits.

  • $10,000 Contribution

    Pays for recording live orchestrated sound track and audio post-production + puts your name (and logo) in the book and film credits and your product in the film.

  • $100,000 Contribution

    Pays for a full year of SINTR® studio media production + comes with exclusive Executive Producer Credits & your name (and logo) on the film and book.

 FAQs

  • Our primary fundraising effort is to complete the production of 'The Snow Day' project . The work-in-progress printed book and inspiring animated short film captures the joy and wonder of childhood adventures in the breathtaking landscapes of Montana. We aim to share stories that promote youth empowerment and illustrate the importance of connecting with nature. Additionally, we hope to generate a beautifully illustrated picture book that complements the film, allowing audiences of all ages to experience the magic of 'The Snow Day' in different formats.

  • You can contribute by making a donation at the bottom of our project page. We offer several levels of support, each with special rewards as a token of our appreciation for your generosity.

  • Your donation will go directly toward essential post-production costs, including animation, sound design, marketing, and film festival submissions. This will help ensure that 'The Snow Day' reaches a wider audience and achieves its artistic vision.

  • We are currently in the post-production phase and are actively working on finalizing the film. We hope to submit it to various film festivals in the upcoming months. Specific release dates will be updated on our project page and social media.

  • Yes! We plan to host screenings and will also provide updates on film festival showings. Additionally, contributors at certain donation levels will have exclusive opportunities to attend private screenings.

  • You can follow us on social media at @bryanschaeffer for real-time updates and subscribe to our email newsletter for detailed news about the project, including milestones, behind-the-scenes content, and upcoming events.

  • Yes, we aim to use 'The Snow Day' as a tool for outreach and education, focusing on themes of environmental stewardship, creativity, and the importance of outdoor exploration for youth. We may develop accompanying materials for schools and community programs.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a STUDIO SINTR® Member! We invite you to join us on this journey, stay updated on our progress at @bryanschaeffer, and subscribe to our The Last Best Trails® email newsletter.

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Please feel free to reach out with any questions or for more information!
Thank you for your support!

bryan@sintr.com

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