The Rusted Project began as my personal MFA thesis at Hunter College in NYC, but it has grown into something far larger—a vital effort to preserve the personal stories of Holyoke’s working class and their endurance in the aftermath of deindustrialization. Until now, I have carried the full financial burden of this work, but to tell these stories with the depth, respect, and dignity they deserve, outside support has become indispensable.

As a resident of Western Massachusetts, I am seeking sponsorships from companies and institutions that believe in the power of storytelling to honor the ignored stories of the working class and to amplify community voices. Your sponsorship will directly fund production, archival research, and community outreach, ensuring the film is created with care and authenticity.

Sponsors will be recognized on our website, in the film credits, and across promotional materials—standing proudly with a project rooted in Massachusetts but resonating with the broader industrial narrative of America.

If you are interested in sponsoring The Rusted Project or supporting in other ways, please reach out at Funding@RustedFilm.com

Thank you for your consideration and possible support.

Warmly,

Jaime Cornejo
Director & Producer
The Rusted Project