The non-profit arm of 4est Films
KNOWN
Support independent films that inspire hope, awaken purpose, and remind people what it means to be human.
KNOWN is the nonprofit storytelling initiative behind many of 4est Films’ purpose-driven projects.
Founded on the belief that stories can transform lives, KNOWN exists to remove financial barriers that often prevent meaningful independent films from being made.
Every contribution helps us continue producing films centered around faith, redemption, hope, courage, beauty, and the shared human experience.
Our mission is simple
- To create films that move people.
- Films that challenge.
- Films that restore hope.
- Films that stay with audiences long after the credits roll.
Every supporter becomes part of the story
You are in the credits
Every person who donates to KNOWN becomes part of the films they help create.
Every donor receives
- Their name listed in the Special Thanks section of our film credits
- Recognition as a supporter of independent filmmaking
- Updates throughout production on the projects they’re helping bring to life
Major supporters may also receive
- Invitations to visit the set during production (when applicable)
- Behind-the-scenes access
- Opportunities to meet cast and crew
- Early updates and exclusive production content
We love welcoming our supporters into the filmmaking process whenever possible.
Would rather not be named in the credits? Say so in any reply and we’ll leave your name off. If you’d sooner talk it through than fill anything in, write to hello@4estfilms.studio — we would rather talk to you anyway.