We feel that by leveraging our collective strengths as storytellers we can benefit the community in stronger ways than simply sending a check in the mail. So whenever we can, we produce a pro bono film that tells the story of someone who is making a positive impact in the world today.

This led us to the heart of the story Teresa Goines, founder of Old Skool Cafe. The youth-run supper club is an oasis for teens in one of San Francisco's roughest neighborhoods. There, kids run the show while learning a host of skills—business, serving, cooking, and performing — that help them transition into a more empowered adulthood.

These young adults aren’t used to being cared about, but as we built a relationship with them, learned about their histories, their dreams, and earned their trust, the stories began to bloom.

The goal for this film was to encourage donors to support, for patrons to dine, and for the organization to increase its visibility through media outlets such as CNN and beyond.