Support our work

Our purpose

The purpose of Otherlands is to promote culture, art, and storytelling, with a particular focus on film and narrative practices rooted in place and landscape.

The association (Verein) operates as a non-profit creative studio dedicated to the development, production, and dissemination of storytelling and film projects.

These projects explore the relationship between narrative, environment, and human experience, and aim to contribute to cultural reflection, ecological awareness, and artistic innovation.

Why it matters

Many stories rooted in place, language, and landscape remain underrepresented in contemporary media.

In the Alpine region where Otherlands is based, minority languages such as Romansh, along with traditional knowledge, crafts, and relationships to land, form a unique cultural heritage. At the same time, these traditions exist within rapidly changing social and environmental conditions.

Through long-term documentary work and artistic research, Otherlands seeks to create space for these stories to be observed, recorded, and shared.

The aim is not only preservation, but reflection — contributing to a deeper understanding of how culture, landscape, and identity shape one another.

What your donation supports

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    Documentary Film Production


    Long-term observational films exploring language, landscape, and rural life.

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    Language and Cultural Documentation


    Recording stories, voices, and knowledge that rarely reach wider audiences.

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    Archival Work


    Preserving material that can serve as a cultural record for future generations.

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    Fieldwork and Research


    Travel, seasonal filming, and time spent working closely with communities.

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    Independent Production


    Maintaining a small, independent structure that allows projects to develop without commercial pressure.

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    Opportunities for Local Artists

    We prioritise working with locally embedded artists to give access to opportunities that benefit their region.

Donate

If you would like to support the work, donations can be made directly to the association account below or with the QR code:

Name: Otherlands

IBAN: CH98 0077 4010 5371 5050 0

Graubündner Kantonalbank

For institutional partnerships, please contact us directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Otherlands is a newly founded non-profit and our tax-exempt status is currently being processed. In the meantime, any support goes directly toward the work — we'll update this page as our status is confirmed.

  • Donations support the development and production of place-based, independent cultural and artistic work.

    This includes documentary film production, long-term research and fieldwork, cultural documentation, and the dissemination of finished projects through screenings, exhibitions, and publications.

    As a small association with minimal overhead, the majority of funds directly support creative production and the time required to carry out careful, long-term work.

  • Yes. From time to time there are opportunities to support projects through research assistance, production support, translations, archiving, or cultural collaboration.

    If you are interested in contributing your time or expertise, please get in touch and briefly describe your background and areas of interest.

  • Yes. In-kind support can be very valuable to independent cultural projects.

    This may include equipment access, archival materials, translation support, research resources, production facilities, or other forms of professional expertise.

    If you would like to contribute in this way, please contact us to discuss possibilities.

  • Yes. Donations can be made in honor or memory of an individual.

    If you would like the dedication to be noted, please include the name of the person in the payment reference or contact us after making the donation.