Reel Enliven Fueling Films That Uplift and Inspire
The Reel-Enliven Fund, managed by Reel-Funding Group in partnership with Enliven Content, invests in meaningful, emotionally resonant stories that connect with audiences and create lasting cultural impact.
Through strategic film financing and experienced production management, we bring visionary stories to life—balancing creativity, integrity, and strong investor returns.
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Experienced Production. Strategic Vision.
Enliven Featured Film
A biographical sports drama based on the incredible true story of Rickey Hill. The film tells the story of a young man’s unshakable determination to pursue his dream of playing professional baseball despite physical challenges and personal obstacles. The Hill was a #1 movie on Netflix in the US and Canada ~ Jan 2024.
Directed by
Jeff Celentano
Produced by
Warren Ostergard
Jeff Celentano
Starring
Dennis Quaid
Colin Ford
Joelle Carter
Randy Houser
Bonnie Bedelia
Scott Glenn
Visionary Filmmaking. Proven Results.
Invest in the Stories That Move Audiences
Under the creative leadership of Jeff Celentano and Enliven Content,
the Reel-Enliven Fund finances inspiring, audience-driven films that balance artistic depth with commercial appeal. Each project is guided by seasoned filmmakers and backed by Reel-Funding Group’s transparent, SEC-compliant investment structure—offering accredited investors a meaningful way to participate in the future of independent cinema.
Led by Warren Ostergard and the Enliven Content production team, the Reel-Enliven Fund supports films with strong creative voices and clear market potential.
Combining decades of hands-on producing experience with Reel-Funding Group’s transparent, SEC-compliant structure, the fund delivers a secure and strategic path for accredited investors to participate in high-quality independent filmmaking.
Jeff Celentano
Jeff Celentano is an award-winning film director, writer, and actor whose career spans more than three decades in the entertainment industry. Celentano began as a successful actor before transitioning into directing and producing feature films and television projects known for their emotional depth and cinematic craftsmanship.
His recent film The Hill (2023), distributed by Briarcliff, Universal Home Entertainment, Netflix and Sony. The Hill became one of the top faith-based releases of the year and solidified his reputation as a premier storyteller in inspirational cinema. Previous directing credits include Glass Jaw, Breaking Point, and Gunshy, along with numerous festival-recognized shorts and features.
As Director and Chief Creative Officer of Enliven Content, Celentano oversees creative development, script selection, and the artistic execution of the Reel-Enliven Fund’s film slate—ensuring each project combines meaningful storytelling with commercial viability and audience impact.
Warren Ostergard
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Warren Ostergard has been an active producer for over twenty years. With over forty-five feature film credits in various producer capacities, Warren is a pragmatic producer, a skilled line producer and an established DGA Unit Production Manager.
Warren’s most recent releases include the inspirational drama The Hill starring Dennis Quaid (lead Producer, Briarcliff / Netflix / Universal / SONY) and the indie success Sound of Freedom (WW gross $250,000,000) (US based Line Producer, Angel Studios).
At Enliven Content, Ostergard serves as Producer and Director of Development and Production, guiding project packaging, talent attachments, budgeting, and distribution strategy for the Reel-Enliven Fund slate. Combining creative vision with deep production and marketing expertise, he works alongside Jeff Celentano and Reel-Funding Group to build commercially successful, purpose-driven entertainment that uplifts audiences worldwide.
Purpose Driven Film Projects at Every Stage
Investment
Opportunities
The Caterpillar (Pre-Production)
From the Filmmakers that brought you a #1 movie on Netflix, an emotionally-guarded young widower struggles to find a way to connect with his eight-year-old son who – believing he’s responsible for his mother’s death – refuses to leave the house unless he’s wearing the caterpillar costume she had made him for Halloween.
Cody’s Wish (Pre-Production)
Embark on the emotional journey that captivated the world.
The extraordinary true story of the unbreakable bond between a determined teenager named Cody and a champion racehorse named Cody’s Wish, proving that when two hearts unite, their spirits soar.
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