Why Snarky Elephant Productions Is Doubling Down on Truth, Access, and Creative Resistance
This week, the administration signed an executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” But behind its carefully packaged name lies something far more dangerous: a deliberate attempt to revise, restrict, and erase the lived experiences of millions of Americans.
At Snarky Elephant Productions, we believe storytelling is a battleground. Storytelling becomes survival. It’s where culture is contested, memory is preserved, and futures are shaped. When governments move to silence marginalized narratives—whether through legislation, curriculum, or media regulation—creators become the last line of defense. And we take that role seriously.We were founded on a radical premise: that BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, immigrant, and underrepresented storytellers deserve not just a platform, but a pipeline. Our incubator, productions, and partnerships exist to shift not just what stories are told, but who controls the means of telling them.This executive action doesn’t just challenge that—it confirms why our work matters more than ever.
To the Passionate Creatives
This is your reminder that your voice matters precisely because it makes people uncomfortable. We built Snarky Elephant for the filmmakers, writers, and creators who were told their stories were “too political,” “too raw,” or “too niche.” In this moment, we need your work not just as art, but as evidence. We’re still funding unapologetic storytelling—now with even greater urgency.
To the Philanthropic Allies
You have always understood that giving is not charity—it’s power redistributed with purpose. We’re calling on you now to deepen your investment. Stories that challenge dominant narratives are harder to get funded, made, and distributed—but they’re also the ones with the power to change minds, move hearts, and rewrite futures. Let’s not wait for history to be rewritten before we act.
To the Corporate Sponsors
We know your brand stands for something. This is the moment to show it. The communities targeted by this policy are your audiences, your talent base, your consumers. Aligning with Snarky Elephant means more than optics—it means long-term trust, cultural integrity, and impact-driven partnerships. Join us in backing creators whose truths won’t be bought or buried.
To the Engaged Community
This is not the first time history has been edited for comfort. But each time, communities like ours have fought back—with protest, with art, and with truth. If you believe in media that reflects the world as it is—and as it could be—we need your voice, your support, and your amplification.
To Our Industry Peers
Silence from institutions is complicity. We urge fellow funders, studios, educators, and cultural institutions to publicly reject revisionist narratives and commit to protecting artistic freedom and historical accuracy. The stories we back today will become the canon of tomorrow.
Why STORYTELLING MATERS
This isn’t about politics. It’s about power. And we will not allow it to be consolidated at the cost of our communities, our culture, or our creators.
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