Project Overview

A Ray of Hope follows Mia, a survivor of sex trafficking, as she rebuilds her life from trauma to triumph. Partnering with Selah Freedom, the project combined ethical filmmaking with community outreach — culminating in a public screening and awareness event that brought together leaders, advocates, and residents of Sarasota.

Objectives

• Create a documentary that authentically depicts survivor recovery and empowerment

• Partner with a local nonprofit to increase awareness of trafficking prevention

• Plan and execute a public film screening and discussion panel

• Mobilize community support through storytelling and engagement
  

Scope of Work

• Pre-Production: Story development, ethical framework, budgeting, scheduling

• Production: Direction of interviews, cinematography oversight, crew management

• Post-Production: Editing supervision, color/sound review, promotional content creation

• Event Coordination: Venue booking, panel organization, marketing and media outreach
  

Collaboration

Worked directly with:

• Selah Freedom: Survivor outreach and trauma-informed consultation

• City of Sarasota: Venue and permit coordination

• Community Leaders & Media Partners: Event promotion and advocacy
  
  

Outcomes

• Produced a 25-minute documentary with high emotional and visual quality

• 200+ attendees at the Sarasota premiere and community discussion

• Boosted donations and volunteer involvement for Selah Freedom

• Strengthened partnerships between local organizations and advocates
  

Key Competencies

• Executive Production & Team Management

• Documentary Direction

• Community Outreach & Event Planning

• Ethical Storytelling Practices

• Stakeholder Communication & Media Coordination
  

Results Snapshot

Runtime 25 Minutes

Event Attendance 200+

Stakeholders Managed 12+

Media Coverage Local TV + Print

Funds Raised for Selah Freedom Increased Post-Event by 25%