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"A Dreamer Awakens."

At Age 7, Sam Ramirez-Herrera left Mexico with her family in pursuit of an American Dream. 30 years later, Sam, like so many other “Dreamers,” finds herself caught between two nations—fully belonging to none.

When a once-in-a-lifetime chance to return to Mexico brings her face to face with the trauma of her past, she’s forced to confront the question: what is home?

No Guarantees.

As both director and subject of a film following a highly personal journey, Samantha’s challenge was bigger than most first-time filmmakers.

As a creative production partner, Resonant took on fundraising, coordinated logistics across borders, and worked collaboratively in the edit to bring her writing and vision to life.

An Impact Campaign
with Global Reach.

The film screened at top film festivals around the world, winning audience award in its L.A. premiere at Dances With Films. It’s since played in Paris, Colombia, Guatemala and toured Mexican provinces through Semana de Cine Migrante Cineteca.

Through its educational release, educational institutions are utilizing the film to spark conversations about immigration and identity in high school and college classrooms.

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Swim in the River: A series of :30 and :60 that premiered in theaters as pre-roll During the Tribeca Film Festival highlighting a bizarre and brilliant idea hatched by a couple of friends in New York.

SWIM IN THE RIVER

Heineken + Tribeca Studios
Introducing "LUDÕ": Dazzling sizzle and announcement video for the world's premiere circus company.

INTRODUCING “LUDÕ”

Cirque du Soleil + VidantaWorld
Healthcare That Heads You: Series of comedy spots for TIA, a company that reimagines healthcare with women at the center.

HEALTHCARE THAT HEARS YOU

Big Spaceship + Tia
Not How You Would Have Done It: An array of comedic evergreen content—social spots and stills — for USAA's military family audience.

NOT HOW YOU WOULD HAVE DONE IT

USAA
Kindness Connects Us: A holiday commercial spot for Delta, narrated by Viola Davis, that brought to the screen genuine moments of kindness between strangers.

KINDNESS CONNECTS US

PXP Studios + Delta
Save Our Stages: “Our Stages, Our Stories” is a campaign for Jagermeister and NIVA highlighting the stories of independent venues and nightlife communities across the U.S. one year into the 2020 shutdown.

SAVE OUR STAGES

Night After Night + Jägermeister
Let's Be Clear: A docu-series of 8 short films and 4 photo essays that tell real stories about the importance of data for reforming the criminal justice system.

LET’S BE CLEAR

Measures For Justice
See. Hear. Feel.: Energy-packed promo for Darren Aronofsky's "Postcard From Earth," a multi-sensory film for Sphere.

SEE. HEAR. FEEL.

Sphere
Businesses We Love: A series of mini-docs and social assets for the Businesses We Love campaign. These uplifting stories highlight how Dell Technologies helps these small business flourish.

BUSINESSES WE LOVE

VMLY&R + Dell Technologies
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