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BRINGING AN INDUSTRY STORY TO THE BIG SCREEN

To tell the story of Silicon Valley’s original venture capitalists and the companies they funded, Rainmaker partner Molly Davis took on the role of co-executive producer—and more. From concept development through final cut more than three years later, she guided an ambitious project that resulted in the acclaimed documentary film Something Ventured: Risk, Reward and the Original Venture Capitalists.

What does it take to make a movie of this scope? A creative vision. A world-class team. A nearly seven-figure budget. Partnerships with many kinds of companies and people. Distillation of 70 hours of video down to a compelling 85-minute narrative. A smart go-to-market strategy.

The film’s premiere at the 2011 South by Southwest Film Festival was followed by festival screenings and DVD sales throughout the world.

“...moviegoers can see what might be the rarest bird in the documentary world: a genuine love story about capitalism....”

—New York Times

“...surprisingly entertaining and a breath of fresh air....”

—San Francisco Chronicle