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We are the storytellers — the ones who believe creativity is not a luxury, it’s a birthright. We don’t chase trends; we build temples of thought, one page, one frame, one idea at a time. Because Books Are The New Rich. Not rich in gold — but in wisdom, imagination, and impact. Our words are currency. Our stories are inheritance. Our voices are the new wealth of nations. At Upland Originals, we gather the dreamers — authors, filmmakers, and visionaries who feel a call burning in their bones to build something that will outlive them. And for those who choose to walk with us deeper — for those who subscribe to the movement — there are treasures reserved for the architects of culture. We believe legacy isn’t something you leave behind. It’s something you craft, day by day, scene by scene, story by story. So write the book. Pitch the film. Speak the idea. Dare to believe your creativity carries generational weight. Because this— this movement, this moment, this story— is how legacy is built. We are Upland Studios. And we build legacy, one story at a time.

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Upland Originals

Upland Originals is a cultural hub for cinematic mini-documentaries—quiet portraits of bespoke clients, independent filmmakers, and modern creators whose lives and work shape culture behind the scenes.

Each original is crafted with editorial restraint and cinematic depth, honoring legacy, place, and personal mythology. These are not profiles for mass consumption, but intimate works designed to endure.

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Join a select circle that ensures the world’s most important narratives are created, preserved, and shared with care. After all, Books Are The New Rich.

The Premiere Season — 2026 Reserve

  • Voices in Residence

    Step behind the scenes with our Residents—legendary visionary creators and cultural architects—where each day is a study in discipline, creativity, and influence. Experience how their routines, choices, and collaborations shape not just their own work, but the culture around them.

  • The Curated Frame

    Step inside The Curated Frame, where Upland Studios captures the journeys of legendary athletes, visionary entertainers, and cultural innovators. Each mini-documentary is crafted with precision and care, presenting stories that are rarely seen and intentionally preserved.

  • Upland Film Shorts

    Our upcoming Originals series brings unseen narratives to life, exploring ideas, moments, and visions that inspire change. From experimental storytelling to cinematic explorations of culture, these shorts offer a first-look into works created exclusively for Annual Patrons.

Stories for Everyone. Insights for Patrons.

  • Listening Hour
  • Holiday Classics Collection
  • Books Are The New Rich
  • The Blended Balance
  • Astria Unleashed
  • Fish Out of Water
  • Upland: Family Business
  • Maya Pinyon
  • The Influence Edit
  • Table to Belly

 

Every Screen. Every Story. Storytelling in the palm of your hand.

Where Access Becomes Patronage

At Upland Originals, membership is never granted—it is conferred. This is a sanctuary for those who understand that influence, insight, and legacy are cultivated beyond the spotlight, beyond the record, and beyond ordinary reach.

Here, every conversation, every discovery, every creative moment is reserved for the few who do more than witness culture—they define it.

Becoming an Annual Patron is not participation. It is initiation.

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