Our films and documentaries bring overlooked stories and underrepresented perspectives to light, exploring important social issues and sparking conversations that challenge assumptions, deepen understanding, and inspire meaningful change.
OUR FILMS & DOCUMENTARIES
We produce films and documentaries that bring compelling human experiences to the screen, exploring themes of resilience, healing, identity, and transformation. Through these stories, we seek to foster empathy and create space for perspectives that deserve greater visibility.
Committed to producing impactful content, we not only strive to raise awareness but also to provoke necessary reflections and initiate meaningful conversations.
We delve into the profound layers of trauma, sensitively unveiling raw truths of the pain they have experienced while showcasing the immense potential for healing and growth within each individual. By capturing how they alchemize their suffering, we share inspirational stories of their unwavering strength and resilience.
THE JOURNEY
The remarkable story of three survivors of sexual assault and trafficking who were part of the first 90 Day Amplify Voices Program, as they take steps to heal and give voice to their trauma at a live stage event.
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Director: Ana Pincus
Producers: Ana Pincus
Associate Producer: Diem Boyd
Editor & Cinematographer: Anna Andersen
WAR AGAINST WOMEN
Filmed over three years in ten countries, this documentary gives voice to the women who have become victims of sexual violence as weapons of war.
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Directed and written by: Hernán Zin
Executive Producer: Ana Pincus
Producers: Hernán Zin, Ana Pincus, Sergio Carmona, John Miller-Monzon
Editing: Sergio Corredor, Andrew Ford
MARIA
A short chronicling the transformational work of the charitable organization Exhale to Inhale to help survivors of domestic and sexual abuse heal through trauma-informed yoga.
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Directed by: Ana Pincus
Associate Producer: Diem Boyd
Editor & Cinematographer: Anna Andersen
BALA
Inspired by true events, "Bienvenidos a Los Angeles" was Oscar-shortlisted for Best Live Action Short Film (96th Academy Awards) and highlights the complex layers of fear and uncertainty that many immigrants face. Known as BALA, the film tells the story of Imani, a Nigerian single mother living in Los Angeles who offers to help a stranger reunite with her son. In doing so, Imani learns that this simple act of kindness threatens to jeopardize her path to citizenship.
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OTHER FILM & DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS WE’VE SUPPORTED
A Letter To My Younger Self
A Letter to My Younger Self is based on the letter Summer Willis wrote to her 19-year-old self after helping pass the Summer Willis Act, landmark Texas legislation redefining consent in sexual assault law. The film follows the decade between the assault and the moment she helped change the law that had failed her.
The film uses rotoscope animation, with animation created over a live-action shoot.
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Summer Willis | Co-Director, Writer & Narrator
Hisko Hulsing | Co-director & Art Director
Sasha Pieterse | Actor & Producer
Huw Collins | Actor & Impact Advisor
Monica Lewinsky | Producer & Advocate
Mariska Hargitay + Trish Adlesic | Emmy-winning producers
Regina K. Scully | Oscar-nominated producer
Soledad O'Brien + Rose Arce | Oscar-nominated documentary producers
Ana Pincus + Belle Hahn | Executive producers
LET’S COLLABORATE
We are always looking to create with others. If you have an idea for a short film or would like to collaborate with Akhilanda, please fill out the form below: