Through Operation Smile's work around the world, their team meets many amazing mothers who stop at nothing to get their child the surgery they need. Mariana, of Ghana, is one of these mothers. Through her dedication and perseverance, her daughter Ramata was able to overcome seemingly insurmountable barriers and finally receive her cleft surgeries.

Learn more at operationsmile.org

Agency: Cliff Co.
Creative Director: Ashley Gutierrez
Client: Operation Smile
Director: Jacob Watson
Producers: Ashley Gutierrez, Jacob Watson
Director of Photography: Kody Zenger
Script: Ashley Gutierrez, Jacob Watson
Editor: Jacob Watson
Sound Design and Mix: Ryan Pribyl
Color Grade: Artjail; Clinton Homuth

Turning Point is a non-profit shelter working with victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and child abuse. This short was created to premiere at their annual benefit to shed light on what victims go through and to raise support from the community.

Agency: Sad Cactus

Writer: Kody Zenger

Director: Jared Hogan

Cinematographer: Kody Zenger

Agency: CliffCo

Director: Jacob Watson

Cinematographer: Kody Zenger

Agency: Big Ring

Writer, Director, Cinematographer, and Editor: Kody Zenger

Right now, people are living in fear of slavery, violence, and abuse.
The faithful support of Freedom Partners makes rescue possible—until all are free. See how.

Agency: Cliff Co.
Client: International Justice Mission
Producers: Ashley Gutierrez, Jacob Watson
Director: Ashley Gutierrez
Director of Photography: Kody Zenger
Assistant Directors: Paul Richard, Anthony Bruno
Production Assistants: Jacob Watson, Laura Clawson, Scott Adams
Script: Ashley Gutierrez, Daniel Jones, Jacob Watson
Casting: PMS Productions, Paul Richard
Wardrobe: PMS Productions, Paul Richard
Translation: PMS Productions, Paul Richard
Editor: Ashley Gutierrez
Original Score: Matt Stanfield
Sound Design and Mix: Matt Stanfield
Color Grade: Alter Ego Post; Clinton Homuth
Visual Effects: Alter Ego Post; Clinton Homuth
Motion Titles: Botka Collective
Voice Over: Danica Russell

Learn more at yambamalawi.org

Agency: Cliff Co.
Client: Yamba Malawi
Producers: Maureen Muhota, Dagrous Msiska, Raphael Tembenu, Annie Matiti, Kathleen Rommel, Ashley Gutierrez
Director: Ashley Gutierrez
Director of Photography: Kody Zenger
Production Assistants: Kathleen Rommel, Raphael Tembenu, Bob Lwazi
Script: Ashley Gutierrez, Kathleen Rommel, Esther Sithawika
Translation: Raphael Tembenu, Bob Lwazi
Editor: Ashley Gutierrez
Score: JJ Heller, This Little Light of Mine
Licensing: Musicbed
Sound Design and Mix: Ryan Pribyl
Sound Tech: Kathleen Rommel
Color Grade: Artjail; Clinton Homuth
Motion Titles: Arley Cornell