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My Mission

I believe in revolutionary thinking in the arts and tech spaces.

I believe that without storytelling life is not worth living.

I believe in arming you with the ability to fund your vision.

I believe that you are showing only a fraction of who you are and what you’re capable of.

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ABOUT AUDREY

Audrey has a rich background in the performing arts and film, with over 75 productions to her credit. She is a fierce advocate for creatives in Silicon Valley, where she also runs a tech startup. In an environment where traditional arts funding opportunities have mostly dried up, Audrey has managed to thrive. She believes her experience in tech, innovative funding and production methods might be the key to financial sustainability for the arts in Silicon Valley. She works with other artists as an executive producer and financial educator, while creating delightful and rewarding opportunities for private donors and business partners. If you’re interested in becoming a donor partner or pitching your creative project, please reach out here.

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Sponsor an Artist

Did you know that for the same cost of repaving your driveway, you can change the course of someone’s life? There are few things more rewarding than seeing our money create something truly meaningful that will last long after we’re gone. And hey! Sometimes there’s a real financial reward involved too. Curious about how you can get in on the magic? Drop me a line.

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Projects

Here are some of Audrey’s past projects

Barry & Joan

Barry & Joan celebrates the lives and work of two people who’ve managed to live on the basis of art, play, and each other.

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Twelfth Night

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night: Winner of 5 Theatre Bay Area awards including “Best Production of a Play”.

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A Very Merry Holiday Special

30 minute celebration of the season and our local holiday traditions! Screening on YouTube and local TV channels.

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How I got a Netflix Deal: 7 Secrets Every Artist Should Know

In this course I share 7 secrets for how I developed, financed and sold multiple film and theatre projects over the past 5 years, resulting in a netflix deal, multiple awards, an international screening tour, US distribution deals, and more!

For the first 25 students who enroll, I’m throwing in a free 1:1 strategy session. This is the number one thing I get asked for, and these slots will go very fast. You can use this time to get specific on your project pitch, develop a funding strategy, or anything else in your creative career that you could use my help with.

Secret #1

There’s no such thing as being ready

Secret #2

K.I.S.S. Keep it Simple Stupid!

Secret #3

Business Essentials for long term success

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Testimonials

“Audrey is known for creating unique, entertaining, meaningful projects out of nothing. She was born thinking about how to do things better and different. She’s motivated by a drive to shed light on how being outside the norm isn’t bad, but that it adds to the vibrancy of life. Be it Shakespeare with young adults or a documentary about some senior citizens who are as delightful and full of play, wonder and imagination as young people, she dedicates herself to making art without the old trappings or banality. She celebrates the differences not because it is unique but because she thinks that it’s a stupid shame that everyone will miss out on something splendid if she doesn’t show the world these untold stories or create under a banner of wonderful collaboration versus horrible dictatorial rule.”
”Can you create something delightful and full of meaning - deep meaning? Yes it’s possible and from my experience, that is her calling card.”

Jim LeBrecht, Oscar Nominee
"If you want to accomplish something big, call Audrey."

Scott Handy, Head of Drama, Eton College
"The Commedia dell’ Arte animation and “Barry & Joan” film created by Audrey Rumsby are nothing short of brilliant! What a great way to teach history! Bravo to Miss. Rumsby!"

Betsy Baytos, Disney Animator and filmmaker
"As an arts leader and mentor, Audrey provides an extraordinary service to our district, producing remarkable results and a stronger city. She sets an example of what it means to have outstanding community-based leadership skills."

Pam Foley, San Jose City Councilmember