# Magic beginnings... | Zugzwang

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- Published at: 2025-12-10 05:49:50 UTC
- Updated at: 2025-12-10 05:49:52 UTC

## Author
Bridget Stokes

## Subject
Zugzwang

## Content
Our kick-off fundraiser on December 4th was a massive success! We connected and conversed over Zugzwang's theme, "how to dance with the universe," were gifted with a sound healing experience with composer, Maejor and raised thousands of dollars! Left to Right: Charles Manhanga, Bridget Stokes (Writer/Director), Maejor (Composer), Lauri Levenfeld (Producer), Lua Manhanga (Malika), Harley GreyCo-hosted by producer Lauri Levenfeld and writer/director Bridget Stokes and attended by producer Erin Owens and lead actor, Christina Elmore who shared her own experience dancing with the universe, the evening set the tone for what we want our community to be: Full of creatives, lovers of stories, mystery-solvers, thrill-seekers, adventurers, philosophers and searchers.Left to Right: Christina Elmore (Lead Actor), Bridget Stokes (Writer/Director), Lauri Levenfeld (Producer)In the conversation: Quyen Tran (Cinematographer & Director)Moderator: Next Chapter's Adrienne ArieffFilmmakers: Bridget Stokes & Martha AdamsFilmmakers Alex Mastoon & Lauri LevenfeldNext Gen: Shan Hafez, Lucia Dostal, Lua Manhanga, Harley Grey, Stephanie Pfingsten (Lumos PR)