Who We Are
An impact studio
We work with organizations, brands & creatives to experiment with strategy and produce the media for having an impact.
Our Work
Latest Projects
Our thesis: the purpose of our independent spirit is to tackle the stories we’re uniquely able to tell. For us, that’s been at the intersection of economics, history and philosophy.
As we continue to grow and develop, we expand what makes us unique, and therefore, what stories we’re able to share.
Rainbow Rider
Rainbow Rider follows Shelle Lichti, an outspoken lesbian truck driver hauling freight across the country in her eponymous and iconic rainbow big-rig. With her chihuahua sidekick in tow, Shelle encounters the joys of the open road, grumpy dispatchers, and lots of middle fingers sent in her direction.
Shoot, Shovel & Shut Up
The Clifford family hopes to start a new life by selling their dilapidated, impoverished farm. But when the discovery of an endangered bird on the property threatens to collapse the sale, the son Andy must decide whether to make the bird’s presence known or to shoot, shovel, and shut up.
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HAS HEART is an intimate and inspiring documentary capturing the emotional journey of U.S. Navy veteran Michael Hyacinthe and artist Tyler Way, who unite to transform veterans' experiences through the power of art. After serving in conflict zones and experiencing personal loss and trauma, Michael grapples with his own sense of identity and purpose. He finds new meaning by collaborating with Tyler, a talented footwear designer, to create a unique space where veterans can express their untold stories through art and design.
An American Portrait
An American Portrait is a feature documentary that provides an unfiltered, wide-ranging, and raw look at the changing American identity during the Trump years.
The Long Ride Home
In 1992, Austin Van Dyke's father bought a 1968 Pontiac GTO from a local man who told him that he couldn’t believe it was a “numbers matching” car. After completely restoring and falling in love with the car, he was forced to sell it in order take care of his growing family.
In 2021, Austin Van Dyke goes on a heart-felt journey to find his father's car and return it back to him — a journey that takes him around the world.
ARBITRARY LINES: The Free Spirit of Caroline
Author of "Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It" Nolan Gray is invited to the small town of Caroline, New York, but ends up stepping into a local battle over zoning that is reaching a fever pitch. This half-hour documentary explores the legacy and contemporary form of zoning and how it affects towns, even small ones.
A Clean Slate
Shanyeill McCloud has helped thousands of people attain their second chance through expungements and pardons, but is unable to clean her own record.
A Man Tries to Sell a Blender on March 19, 2020
Short film made at the tail-end of the pandemic. Shot on a Canon T3i.
REFUGE: The Story of Viet Tran
In this short documentary, director Tran Calvin uncovers his father’s escape from Vietnam and struggle to find freedom in the years that followed.
Rizqi Presents: BLOCKCHAIN
International hip hop dance artist and data visualizer Rizqi Rachmat dives deep into the world of blockchain technology to see how it is revolutionizing finance, cybersecurity, democracy, and more.
Lessons for the Young Actor, Vol. 3: "The Maternal Method"
3-time Thespis Award nominated actor, River Jankass, teaches a 3-week course on acting.