ANNA THE WISE FILM/TV SERIES
INSPIRED BY THE BOOKS
Anna, Grandmother of Jesus & Anna, the Voice of the Magdalenes
A sweeping historical‑mystical drama tracing Anna’s lineage across the Mediterranean and beyond—ritual, exile, remembrance, and the forging of a sacred family whose story shaped the world.
Authors Claire Heartsong and Catherine Ann Clemett are now engaged in adapting these remarkable books into a multi-season long-awaited screenplay.
Initial funding goal: $15,000 for pre‑production, legal, and representation.
The Story We're Bringing to the Screen
Adapted from Claire Heartsong’s Anna, Grandmother of Jesus and Claire Heartsong & Catherine Ann Clemett’s Anna, the Voice of the Magdalenes, ANNA THE WISE charts a multi‑season arc following Anna and her extended family through Carmel, Alexandria, Britain/Avalon, Gaul, and beyond. Blending grounded history and visionary experience of Anna, generations of descendants, and what would eventually be known as the Holy Family, the series explores sacred rites, initiations, and the quiet revolutions enacted through compassion, wisdom, and lineage. This adaptation brings a different approach and perspective to what most have believed to be true. It is an invitation to look at other possibilities to see if they resonate with you.
- Genre: Historical‑mystical prestige drama
- Format: Multi‑season limited series (hour‑long episodes)
- Audience: Fans of The Crown, Marco Polo, The Chosen, Outlander and spiritual epics
Series Logline
Across empires and centuries, Anna safeguards a living tradition—preparing a lineage whose hidden story will one day transform the world.
Why now?
Audiences are seeking mythic, spiritually resonant stories told with cinematic realism. ANNA THE WISE delivers a grounded, inclusive epic rooted in feminine wisdom and intergenerational courage.
Rights and Attribution
This project is being packaged as an adaptation inspired by the above works. All use acknowledges authorship and will adhere to negotiated literary rights and approvals.
Arc & Seasons
Season 1 – The Preparation
Initiations at Carmel and in Egypt; Anna learns the rites, geographies, and alliances that will one day protect a sacred family.
Season 2 – Birthing the Sacred Lineage
The family grows; the “Christ Grid” of travel and kinship is laid across the Mediterranean; the women keep the flame.
Season 3 - Yeshua ben Joseph
Shielded by a devoted lineage and guided by the Council of Light, the boy Yeshua is forged—through flight, exile, craft, study, and quiet acts of mercy—into a vessel who can hold a world’s longing without breaking.
Season 4 - The Hidden Years
Initiations at Carmel and in Egypt; Anna learns the rites, geographies, and alliances that will one day protect a sacred family.
Season 5 – And Beyond
Alexandria, Avalon, Gaul, India—episodes interweave ritual and history, culminating in gatherings that seed a new era.
Season 6 - TBA
The $15,000 goal will directly support the next development phase of ANNA THE WISE. This seed funding ensures we can continue bringing the sacred story of Anna, Yeshua, and the Magdalene lineage to life through professional screenwriting, visual development, and global outreach.
Impact - Your contribution helps us:
- Complete foundational screenplay drafts for Seasons 4 and beyond.
- Commission sacred artwork and visual storyboards for investor presentations.
- Strengthen the online donation and outreach platform for the global community.
Use of Funds (Initial Phase)
- Entertainment Attorney Retainer (rights / purchase‑option / chain‑of‑title): $5,000
- Agent/Manager Outreach & Packaging (query, coverage, targeted submissions): $2,500
- Proof‑of‑Concept / Teaser (creative, edit, sound): $3,000
- Pitch Materials (series bible polish, investor deck, one‑page, website): $2,000
- Administrative & Filing (Legal filing, bookkeeping, platform fees, contingency): $2,500
Stretch Goals
If contributions exceed $15,000:
$20,000: Record a professional narrated pilot excerpt with voice actors and ambient score.
$25,000: Begin pre-production for an animated short prologue (“Anna at Heliopolis”).
Budget ranges reflect current quotes; final allocations may shift as vendor bids arrive.
Supporter $25–$99 · Private updates & early concept art download.
Patron $100–$499 · Above + name in website thank‑you roll.
Angel $500–$2,499 · Above + priority invite to virtual table read.
Executive Circle $2,500+ · Above + development briefing with producers (non‑binding).
Creative & Advisory
Led by creators deeply familiar with the source texts and their communities, we’re assembling a development team spanning writing, producing, legal, and strategy.
- Showrunner/Writer – Packaging in progress
- Series Bible & Script Development – Ongoing
- Entertainment Counsel – Shortlist engaged
- Representation – Target agencies identified
Advisory Focus
- Historical & cultural consultation
- Spiritual practices & ritual design
- Locations & production logistics
- Community engagement & impact strategy
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ANNA THE WISE is inspired by the books Anna, Grandmother of Jesus by Claire Heartsong and Anna, the Voice of the Magdalenes by Claire Heartsong & Catherine Ann Clemett. All rights, titles, and interests in the original works remain with their respective rights holders. This site is for development and fundraising toward adaptation; contributions are gifts and not tax‑deductible unless otherwise stated by a qualified fiscal sponsor.