Endo The Blind : Documentary

Aim

To produce a powerful documentary on Morgan Wagner and her blind horse Endo, exploring their bond and journey that transformed their lives.

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THE POWER OF CONNECTION

A powerful and inspirational story that will touch hearts around the globe whether one has a love for animals or not. With your support we aim to create a cinematic, emotionally charged documentary. 

Themes: connection, trust, courage, resilience, loss, identity, grief, hope and love.

We are honoured to have the exclusive opportunity to produce a feature length documentary on an extraordinary self-taught horse trainer, Morgan Wagner and the horse at the centre of her world, an incredible blind appaloosa who became known worldwide as 'Endo the Blind'.

Photograph: Emily Corrie

CONTENTS:

• Overview 
• On the Screen - what we envisage
• Why Crowdfund
• Support Us
  • Ways to support
  • Fiscal Sponsor : USA only
• Targets 
• About the Company
• Meet the Filmmakers
• Some Questions Answered

OVERVIEW

Despite every effort to save his sight, by the time Endo was just 13 years old, he had both his eyes removed due to a medical condition known as Equine Recurrent Uveitis, glaucoma and cataracts. 

Horses who face total blindness are more often than not sadly put to sleep, but Morgan was not prepared to give up on the horse who gave her purpose and kept her going through her darkest days, a period of time we will dive into. Morgan believed in Endo and trusted the connection they had was strong enough to enable him to learn to live a sightless life and standing strong in her belief, she gave him a last chance. 

Despite the odds stacked heavily against them, as a result of their partnership, Endo went on to live not only a normal full life, but he achieved more than anyone thought possible, including the celebration of three Guinness World Records.

Watch in full Broadcast News : FOX Chicago 32 

Read more here Guinness World Records : Endo the Blind

Together, they have shown the world how remarkable, resilient and capable horses (animals) are and their journey captured the hearts of people all around the world.

But at what cost and where does it leave Morgan when the heart of her entire world stops beating?

In this documentary we will delve into memories and intimate 'behind the scenes' moments of Morgan's world and her life with Endo. We will explore the highs and lows of their journey and track the incredible feats they achieved as well as touch on Morgan's 'social media' experience, when she opened the door to share her beloved Endo with the online world, seeing Endo become a global sensation. 

However, following the devastating sudden loss of Endo earlier this year, we'll also face Morgan deep in grief facing the unknown alone. A very private time, shared with strangers.

We will follow as Morgan attempts to find a way out of her own darkness to face life without the companion who lit up her world, her 'why' and he who connected her to the world, so as to embark on the next chapter of her life alone, in a bid to ensure his legacy lives on. 

And yes Endo's legacy lives on - it has to. There are more blind horses in Morgan's life that she cares for within her non-profit organisation.

Meet Tara

Meet Penny

Meet Tiki - she still has her eyes but she is blind

Meet Emma

"You don't need to love horses to be moved and inspired by this story" 

ON THE SCREEN - What we envisage

We believe this story has significant potential and intend to take the documentary to the international film festival circuit ahead of a planned theatrical release. After which, we envisage the film reaching wider audiences through the traditional distribution channels, including streaming platforms, broadcast television and online outlets.

WHY CROWDFUND

We have already funded research, development and preliminary filming and are now seeking to raise funds through crowdfunding to continue with each stage of the production and enable us to ultimately fulfil the following: 

• Welcome anyone invested or interested in Morgan, Endo and his legacy, to join us and be part of bringing this documentary to the screen. 
• Help keep Endo's legacy alive and sustainable. Assuming the film recoups (can earn back) it's budget, a percentage of the amount raised through this crowdfund, will be channelled to Morgan's non-profit organisation to directly help sustain the work Morgan is doing with blind and partially sighted horses. 
• In addition, Morgan's non-profit will further benefit from a share of royalties.
• Maintain creative control and retain the Intellectual Property (IP) of the film.

WAYS TO SUPPORT

You can support the making of this documentary in multiple ways:

• With a donation of any amount, no matter how small, with or without a reward. 
• Subscribing and recording your interest, will demonstrate that this film has an audience. If preferred you can simply choose to be notified when the film releases by selecting the 'Notify Me' section.
• By sharing this crowdfund link with family, friends, your communities and networks to spread this project far and wide around the world.

FISCAL SPONSOR: USA ONLY

We are in the process of securing a fiscal sponsor for residents of the United States. Please register your interest if you would like to find out more.

TARGET

If we reach our initial target for Phase 2, we will seek to reach our Stretch Targets to help fund further stages of the documentary. The more funds we are able to raise through crowdfunding the more impact we'll have supporting Morgan's non-profit.

Phase 1: Completed

Phase 2: Target £75,000+

• Prepare and shoot the next filming block(s) provisionally scheduled to commence winter 2026-27
• Asset creation

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Bay Horse Pictures is a UK based film and TV production company specialising in developing and producing high-quality screen content for the global marketplace that has award winning potential with a particular focus on stories that centre on, or have themes exploring the bonds between animals and people. 

The company vision is to shift perspectives, deepen our appreciation for the invaluable role animals play in our lives and inspire a future built on empathy and respect for life that will help aid animal welfare and end cruelty.

The company mission is to enrich lives around the world, in particular, by celebrating the powerful connection between humans and animals through emotive storytelling. And goodness, this is one remarkable story.

THE TEAM

Our talented team share a deep profound love for animals and the same passion to create a cinematic, award winning emotionally charged masterpiece for the world to see. As such we are excited to share the core team attached to the project:

Alysia Judge - Director 

A country girl at heart, this story speaks to Alysia in many ways not to mention her personal love for horses. 

Alysia's short form documentary work has been commissioned by the likes of Sky, Netflix, Disney and she has been privileged to have interviewed some inspirational individuals, such as Kate Winslet (for the featurette titled 'LEE: The True Story'). Her work has been nominated and won at prestigious festivals including Jackson Wild and Santiago Wild in addition she has been invited to and spoken at festivals such as SXSW London. 

Alysia is in a really exciting stage of her career, working on some impressive projects that are yet to be announced. She is a BAFTA Connect member and Endo the Blind will be her debut feature documentary.

Rachel Gold - Producer

Founder of Bay Horse Pictures, the company's vision and mission, also speaks for her. With a strong sense for compelling stories with huge potential, that have capabilities beyond just the film project, to have an impact on animal welfare (and that of people), Rachel couldn't help but be drawn to Morgan and Endo's story and she leads this project with her heart in her hands. 

The company's name is inspired quite literally by Rachel's two bay horses who often come up in conversation.

Jon Michael Ryan - principle Cinematographer 

An award winning filmmaker who has been around animals his whole life, Jon began his career by leaving medical school and later founded the brilliant, integrated production company that is RETRIEVER our US partner, where you might find him shooting, directing, executive producing or somehow smashing all three at once. 

Jon has an innate ability to capture the essence of both animals and people and his scientist mind forever comes in handy when tackling creative endeavour's, while his foundation in cinematography guides his quest to tell the most arresting visual stories possible - he does this exceptionally well. 

Additional Filmmakers

We are privileged to be able to call upon the support of other excellent filmmakers for the making of this film. Each share the same affection for animals and vision.

Skye Fitzgerald: Three times Academy Award® nominee, Skye hugs three dogs daily.

Sean Grasso: Award-winning filmmaker Sean specialises in character-driven stories and may just need another dog in his life.

Timothy Wildgoose: An Emmy™ award winning cinematographer whose work has opened the Super Bowl, shares a home with some feline friends.

Read more about our team : coming soon

QUESTIONS ANSWERED 

What will the money be spent on? All aspects of the development, filming, post production and delivery of the documentary film, the extent of which will be determined by how much funding is raised through crowdfunding (including stretch targets) and overall.

Are you solely relying on crowdfunding? No, we intend to apply for funding grants that the documentary may be eligible for and other sources of finance. 

What if you don't raise the Target listed here? We still carry on and work with what we have, but simultaneously we will continue to look at all funding options (we will get creative, it's what we do after all!) and ways in which to raise the remaining amount, or at least find a way to still complete the project. We firmly believe that where there's a will, there's a way. 

Will the filmmakers be paid? Yes because everyone needs to be able to pay their bills and fees will be in keeping with industry standards where funding allows.

View other questions and answers : coming soon

Still have a question for us? Please use our Question Form 

LAST BUT NOT LEAST *** REWARD ADDITIONS***

We have other exciting and exclusive rewards on the horizon to add soon.

Thank you so much for taking the time to consider supporting us on this incredible journey and should you join us, we hope you enjoy the ride x 

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 5th February 2027 at 10:14pm