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HOMEBOUND
Feature Film in Development
Our full length documentary film will explore the courageous journeys of sex-trafficked survivors as they rebuild their lives and find restoration. The film elevates survivor voices along with men and women who walk alongside them—offering advocacy, care, and the hope of Christ. Through cinematic storytelling and imagery, it testifies to human resilience and God’s redemptive love.
Inspired by Wellspring Living, a 25+ year Atlanta-based Christian nonprofit transforming lives through trauma recovery, housing, education, and vocational training, HOMEBOUND highlights sustainable, survivor-centered solutions. The film also spotlights shelters, counseling centers, churches, and advocacy networks nationwide, showing how the body of Christ unites to heal the brokenhearted and restore dignity.
The title carries layered meaning: many survivors come from broken homes, yet their journeys reveal a deeper discovery of home—safety, belonging, and communion with God. Through narratives spanning diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, HOMEBOUND affirms both the universality of suffering and God’s healing grace.
Artistically, the film interweaves survivor testimonies with the narrative of a young girl’s journey from a broken home to a new one. Spanning childhood to adulthood, her arc unfolds through metaphors of renewal and beauty drawn from real survivor experiences, offering an immersive emotional encounter. This cinematic thread reveals the redemptive heart of Christ. While unapologetically Christian, the film resonates broadly by exploring justice, dignity, and hope—inviting audiences of all backgrounds into dialogue on restoration.
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HOMEBOUND has already advanced through the Angel Guild audience selection process and received a letter of intent for distribution from Angel Studios, a major Film/TV distribution company known for championing stories that “amplify light.” Angel Studios supports a global platform with over 45 million app downloads across Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Xbox, Samsung and LG Smart TVs, ensuring widespread accessibility. Their model uniquely engages almost 1.5 million Angel Guild members (a significant portion identifying as Christian), who participate in selecting, promoting, and directly contributing to launching successful theatrical campaigns.
Distribution precedent is strong: Angel Studios’ 2023 movie release Sound of Freedom grossed over $250 million worldwide, reaching an estimated 20 million U.S. theatergoers, with nearly 2 million Pay-It-Forward tickets expanding access for underserved audiences. The film ignited a cultural conversation around sex-trafficking, raising unprecedented awareness and catalyzing advocacy at grassroots and political levels.
HOMEBOUND serves as a vital next chapter in this conversation. While Sound of Freedom highlighted the urgency of rescue, HOMEBOUND shifts the lens to the often-overlooked reality of survivors’ long journeys toward healing, stability, and independence. With an audience already moved by Sound of Freedom, we anticipate strong advocacy, sustained viewership, and expanded awareness generated by this film.
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By leveraging Angel Studios’ infrastructure and audience community, HOMEBOUND is poised for significant impact:
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A theatrical release reaching millions of viewers nationwide, amplified by Angel Studios’ Pay-It-Forward campaigns.
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A subsequent global streaming release via the Angel app, potentially reaching tens of millions of households.
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Extensive community-level engagement, with screenings in churches, schools, universities, and advocacy networks, multiplying impact far beyond digital viewership.
Through these outputs, HOMEBOUND will not only deliver a powerful cinematic experience, but also become a catalytic force for education, spiritual formation, and community mobilization—amplifying survivor voices, uplifting faith-driven support, and sustaining the cultural momentum generated by Sound of Freedom.
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Meet Our
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
PRODUCER
Jill Bugbee has 20+ years experience in Film / Video industry as producer, line producer, unit production manager (UPM), sales and marketing director, story development executive and writer.
We are a husband-and-wife team and have been working together for over 20 years, with over 45 years combined experience in Film, TV & Video Production, Development and Distribution. Since 2004 we have produced corporate and marketing videos with over 1000+ productions to date, helping businesses and organizations get their valuable messages out to their audiences.
In September 2015, we released our first feature-length film Heroes of Dirt (PG-13) — helming it from the ground up with story development, scriptwriting, casting, producing, directing, editing, marketing and distribution. Wearing “all hats” for the executive positions for our independent movie gave us unprecedented, full-gamut experience of independent filmmaking and distribution.
Currently, we have several Film & TV projects in development, which we plan to produce as a production company. Our focus is developing and producing RIFF (Redemptive, Inspirational, Family or Faith) content, which aims to take our audience on gripping, impactful and transformational journeys.
We are continuously fostering relationships in the film industry, business sectors and faith communities for strategic partnerships, and we’re excited to work with mutually heart-centered, mission-minded and excellence-driven individuals as part of our growing team.
DIRECTOR
Eric Bugbee has 25+ years experience in Film / Video / Broadcast TV industry as Director, DP, cinematographer, editor, screenwriter, story development executive and executive producer
You're Invited To
HELP FUND OUR FILM
Your donation to our film is 100% tax-deductible through the fiscal sponsorship of our nonprofit partner, From the Heart Productions. We are raising funds in stages: first to support research, travel, and credible interviews across the U.S.; next to produce the narrative cinematic scripting and filming; and finally to launch the publicity and marketing needed to bring the film to a wide audience.
Whether as an individual, company, or organization, we deeply appreciate any contribution toward the film, as support is needed through every stage of development and production. To honor your generosity, we offer a range of partnership levels—each with exciting benefits and memorable perks.
Benefits and Perks
INDIVIDUAL PARTNER LEVELS
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SEED SOWER ($5 and up) — "Thank you" video and updates from filmmakers, early preview link of the completed film and behind-the-scenes
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STORY WEAVER ($500 and up) — signed movie poster from the filmmakers, digital movie link in perpetuity upon post-theatrical release, plus previous level(s)
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LIGHT BEARER ($1,000 and up) — name listed at film’s end credits under “Special Thanks,” virtual Zoom call with producer, plus previous level(s)
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BRONZE SPONSOR ($2,500 and up) — tour of Wellspring Living (Atlanta, GA), 2 tickets to film’s red carpet premiere event (Atlanta, GA), plus previous level(s)
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SILVER SPONSOR ($5,000 and up) — lunch with filmmakers (Atlanta, GA), 2 extra tickets (4 total) to film’s premiere, plus previous level(s)
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GOLD SPONSOR ($10,000 and up) — 2 VIP tickets to film’s premiere and all-inclusive after-party with meet-and-greet opportunity with cast and crew, plus previous level(s)
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PLATINUM SPONSOR ($25,000 and up) — opportunity to be an extra on set, 2 extra VIP tickets to film’s premiere and after-party (4 VIP total), plus previous level(s)
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER ($50,000 and up) — name credit at front of film & IMDB listing, name listing at film’s premiere, 4 extra VIP tickets to film’s premiere and after-party (8 VIP total), plus previous level(s)
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ($100,000 and up) — commemorative restoration-themed original artwork, speaking opportunity on-stage at film’s red carpet premiere event, plus previous level(s)
* All individual partner levels will receive a 100% tax-deduction receipt.
COMPANY PARTNER LEVELS
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BRONZE SPONSOR ($2,500 and up) — company name listed at film’s end credits “Special Thanks,” 2 tickets to film’s red carpet premiere event (Atlanta, GA)
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SILVER SPONSOR ($5,000 and up) — company logo and website inclusion in film’s marketing (website, social media posts, email newsletters), 2 extra tickets (4 total) to film’s premiere, plus previous level(s)
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GOLD SPONSOR ($10,000 and up) — lunch with filmmakers (Atlanta, GA), 2 VIP tickets to film’s premiere and all-inclusive after-party with meet-and-greet opportunity with cast and crew, plus previous level(s)
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PLATINUM SPONSOR ($25,000 and up) — opportunity to be an extra on set, company name listing at film’s premiere, 2 extra VIP tickets to film’s premiere and after-party (4 total), plus previous level(s)
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PALLADIUM SPONSOR ($50,000 and up) — company logo at film’s red carpet premiere event including on swag bags, 4 extra VIP tickets to film’s premiere and after-party (8 total), plus previous level(s)
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DIAMOND SPONSOR ($100,000 and up) — commemorative restoration-themed original artwork, company representative speaker on-stage at film’s red carpet premiere event, plus previous level(s)
* All company partner levels will receive a 100% tax-deduction receipt, tour of Wellspring Living, early preview link of the film, final movie link in perpetuity upon post-theatrical release, and a promotional gift bag with a signed movie poster from the filmmakers.
Make Your
TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATONS
VIA OUR NONPROFIT FISCAL SPONSOR
We are partnered with the nonprofit From the Heart Productions, which provides 100% tax-deductible giving for donors through its fiscal sponsorship program, and issues receipts for all contributions.
For over 30 years, this organization has been dedicated to helping independent filmmakers, with unique films that make a contribution to society, get their films funded. Through their program, filmmakers have raised over $30 million for their projects — receiving free consultations on raising funds, bi-weekly Film Funding Guidance Classes, and a fundraising website platform designed for fiscally sponsored projects.
Check(s) Donations to:
From the Heart Productions, Inc. (EIN: 95-4445418)
1013 Harbor Blvd #53 Oxnard, CA 93035
Memo Line: HOMEBOUND FILM
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Wire Transfers, Stock or Crypto Donations:
Please email info@fromtheheartproductions.com
to request information.
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