A Different Kind of Justice: Human-Centered Leadership Behind Prison Walls

What changes when the people leading an institution begin by recognizing the humanity of everyone inside it? A Different Kind of Justice, from Humans First Productions, explores that question through the work of former prison warden Jackie Crawford. The documentary looks at leadership in a setting where trust can be difficult to establish and the […]

Indie Filmmaking in Portland Oregon

Indie filmmaking in Portland, Oregon offers more than recognizable bridges and forest backdrops. The city gives filmmakers a setting for intimate dramas, personal documentaries, and stories rooted in everyday life. However, turning that creative possibility into a finished film takes preparation. Whether you are writing your first short or following a documentary participant over several […]

Relationships That Survive Incarceration

The end of incarceration does not always mean the beginning of belonging. A person can return home, find work, and build a routine while still wondering where they fit in other people’s lives. Meanwhile, the people who waited may carry their own exhaustion, uncertainty, and unanswered questions. Relationships That Survive Incarceration are shaped by more […]