ABOUT
Elevating stories of our shared humanity
Evoke Media is a subsidiary of the Sabrina Merage Foundation, a private non-profit that supports organizations, initiatives, and individuals to spark inclusivity among diverse cultures. Knowing that stories hold immense power in driving social change, Evoke supports films, podcasts, and other forms of creative media that catalyze conversation and create connections.
Investing in stories with the capacity to drive impact
in it for the impact
how we work
Evoke Media provides support through non-recoupable grants, equity investments, and tailored in-kind assistance. We believe in a personalized approach, understanding that each project is unique and deserves bespoke support. Beyond financing, we cultivate partnerships, offer strategic guidance, and empower our collaborators to maximize their impact. We review funding inquiries regularly. Check out our FAQs for more information.
Sabrina
merage Naim
founder
Sabrina Merage Naim is a philanthropist, venture capitalist, podcast host, and film investor and producer. She founded the Sabrina Merage Foundation in 2008 with the intention of building bridges between diverse populations. Since then, Sabrina has focused much of her philanthropic efforts on the intersection of inclusivity and innovation, investing in opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds to connect and learn from one another. In 2020, Sabrina founded Evoke Media in order to create connection, cultivate conversation, and drive social impact through the power of storytelling. Using her business acumen and a venture philanthropy model, Sabrina has supported and Executive Produced numerous social-issue documentaries including the recent Sundance award-winning, SUGARCANE. Sabrina is one of few female founders of a venture capital firm. Echo Capital Group, founded in 2013, focuses on early-stage investments in consumer product companies and invests in some of the top-performing consumer brands in the United States.
jamie newton
director of
storytelling & impact
Jamie is the Director of Impact and Storytelling at Evoke Media. In this role, she spearheads partnerships with creatives who are reaching new audiences through stories about gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and more. A subsidiary of the Sabrina Merage Foundation, Evoke Media is committed to working with teams that have a passion and vision for social impact. Recent projects include the Sundance award-winning SUGARCANE, the #1 Apple Podcast BLIND PLEA, and CREEDE, U.S.A., a forthcoming documentary directed by Kahane Cooperman. Jamie has a unique ability to create and find films, podcasts, and other creative media that explore complex social issues with curiosity and nuance. Additionally, Jamie is the founder of That's What She Said, a live storytelling project. Her 2019 TEDx talk, 'We're all a little bit sexist. Now what?' breaks down the gender credibility gap and the role all of us play in perpetuating or dismantling sexism.
OUR portfolio
Our portfolio evolves every year, but to date we’ve funded podcasts, documentaries, YouTube series, and narrative change initiatives. The common denominator? Creative works leveraging art to evoke empathy and action.
