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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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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
Mariah Carey is Christmas: This 12-minute documentary explores the origins of “All I want for Christmas is You." Created in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the song’s release, the mini-doc features interviews with Mariah, producer Randy Jackson, and other insiders who share stories on the making of a classic.

MARIAH CAREY IS CHRISTMAS

M+C Saatchi + Amazon Music
Wood Hood: A documentary short that tells the story of an NYC teenager who craves a "quiet place" to escape the chaos of the city. The film follows him on a weekend-long group camping trip with Camping To Connect, a BIPOC-led mentorship program that teaches leadership, brotherhood, and inclusion in the outdoors.

WOOD HOOD

Camping To Connect
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
Cardfusion: Series of 5 social spots for USAA Bank that juxtaposed the complexity of credit card company reward points and the satisfying simplicity of using USAA Bank. Each spot featured a different person stuck in "Cardfusion", dizzy with the choice of which card to use and a friend coming to their rescue.

CARDFUSION

PXP Studios + USAA Bank
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
Music Doc Series: Resonant produced over 50 mini-docs for Madison Square Garden's partnerships with Chase, Bud Light, and Coke. We filmed in MSG's iconic venues and featured artists such as Brandi Carlile, The Who, TLC, Hiss Golden Messenger, Maluma, Twenty One Pilots, Mac DeMarco and many more!

MUSIC DOC SERIES

Madison Square Garden Entertainment
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