Work
Through our films, we aim to evoke emotions, provoke thoughts, and spark conversations. Check out some of our latest work!
Children’s Miracle Network – Meet Shine
Born with a condition so rare it affects only one in a million, Shine’s life has been defined by resilience. Through countless surgeries and a pivotal decision that gave him the ability to walk, he discovered a new sense of freedom. Now, at just eight years old, Shine’s strength and spirit inspire everyone he meets—proof that even the smallest fighters can make the biggest impact.
Radiology Technologist Careers at UC Davis Health
We worked closely with the recruitment team at UC Davis to create this piece as a tool to attract and inspire the next generation of radiology professionals, highlighting both the impact of the work and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in the field.
Akonadi 25th Anniversary
We were tasked with bringing this story to life from pre-production through post, shaping a narrative that captures the foundation’s impact, the voices of the community, and the legacy of 25 years of work.
WeLoveOakland – Peggy Saika
Former ED of APEN, AAPIP and Common Counsel Foundation, Peggy Saika has been fighting for equity and justice in Oakland for over 40 years. She’s dedicated her life to building formal and informal structures to strengthen her communities because of her deep love for The Town.
WeLoveOakland – Pen Harshaw
Pendarvis Harshaw is an award-winning journalist from Oakland who writes about prisons, politics, hip-hop and all things impacting his Northern Californian community. He’s spent the majority of his career in journalism helping Oaklanders feel and connect to each other through storytelling. Pendarvis has been intentional about dismantling the echo chambers of negative stories by uplifting the good, inspiring, and wholesome – which often doesn’t spread as widely.
WeLoveOakland – Nairobi Barnes
Nairobi Barnes is an Oakland native and an accomplished poet. She often explores themes around voting rights, discrimination against Black women, and Black hair and how it defines her culture.
In her role as Oakland’s 2023 Youth Poet Laureate, Nairobi traveled to schools across the Bay Area, teaching younger generations all about how poetry can transform their lives.
WeLoveOakland – Chef Nelson
Our first #WeLoveOakland story features Chef Nelson German, executive chef and owner of the Oakland-based restaurant alaMar, who celebrates his Dominican heritage and spreads joy through the food he serves. After alaMar was burglarized a couple of months ago, our city showed up and out to keep the restaurant afloat – because that’s what Oakland is about: solidarity and love.
CA RISE
California is leading the way in supporting employment social enterprises (ESEs)—businesses that create jobs for people overcoming barriers like homelessness or incarceration. Through CA RISE, a groundbreaking public-private partnership, the state has awarded $25 million in grants to 61 ESEs. This August, CA RISE officially launched with an in-person gathering in Sacramento, marking a major step in expanding social enterprise statewide.
CCIS 2024 Event Highlight
The CCIS 2024 Winter In-Person Conference, titled “THAT WAS SO 2020,” addressed the pandemic’s impact on Independent Study. It featured discussions on artificial intelligence, the opioid crisis, and student engagement strategies.
Elevate Youth CA – Event Highlight
Elevate California’s youth took center stage at the 2023 Elevate Youth California Youth Leadership and Promising Practices Convening, where 760+ individuals from 210+ organizations across the state came together to amplify and center the voices of our youth.
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