EL REGRESO

El Regreso Film Poster

"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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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
Anthem Film: A cinematic, doc-style anthem film shot across America—capturing the heart and grit of the delivery and trucking business.

ANTHEM FILM

Greater
The Unseen Ballet: A short documentary film that tells the story of one girl's love of the ballet and power of technology to make dreams come true.

THE UNSEEN BALLET

VMLY&R + Dell Technologies
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
Love: A commercial and social response reiterating Honeymaid's public support for the LGBTQ community.

LOVE

Droga5 + Honey Maid
Your Attention Please: A special musical episode for the Hulu show "Your Attention Please" hosted by Craig Robinson. Featuring Five VIP musical artists, the one-hour concert special blended performances, interviews, and style packages.

YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE

HULU
El Regreso: An award-winning short doc that explores fractured identity through the lens of the “American Dream.”

EL REGRESO

Independent Release
Experience 'Adv'anced Power: 60 second spot showcasing the power of the new Easton ADV baseball bat.

EXPERIENCE ‘ADV’ANCED POWER

1DS Collective + Easton
Trust: A 30-second spot and an array of video & photo assets that led a quick-response campaign for an iconic global food brand.

TRUST

Bully Pulpit International + McDonald's
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