Upland Studios Supports Holiday Access to David

Santa Fe, NM — December 2025

This holiday season, Upland Studios made a contribution in support of David, helping expand access to the film for children across the United States.

The decision followed a personal viewing of the film and reflects Upland Studios’ ongoing belief that storytelling carries responsibility—particularly when it comes to young audiences. Access to meaningful stories plays a critical role in shaping imagination, empathy, and a sense of belonging.

Upland Studios’ contribution is part of its broader commitment to preserving and supporting stories that are thoughtfully made and widely accessible, especially during moments of cultural significance like the holiday season.

Philanthropy at Upland Studios is rooted in intention.

It is an extension of the belief that stories should not only endure—but reach those who need them most.

Upland Studios

Preserving stories. Expanding access.

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About Upland Studios

Upland Studios is a modern cultural house dedicated to authorship, permanence, and editorial discernment.

Operating more like a fashion house than a traditional publisher or studio, Upland Studios commissions, shapes, and issues work that enters the cultural record across books, film, and intellectual property.

The house operates through a defined hierarchy:

• Commissioned by Bespoke — private, one-to-one authorship for individuals whose stories warrant preservation

• ICONS, In Residence — a selective intellectual association shaping voices for the annual ICONS anthology

• Books Are The New Rich — an ongoing conversation on authorship, ownership, and cultural capital

• Original Films — authored cinematic works developed and released with editorial discipline

Upland Studios is led by Editor-in-Chief April Sheris and is guided by the belief that visibility fades, but the record endures.

Upland Studios

The House of Modern Storytelling