November 2016 - As protests at the Dakota Access Pipeline became increasingly heated, images of burning cars and masked men were spattered across mainstream media networks. However, behind the headline, a pure and singular spiritual camp was committing itself in prayer to save the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s only water supply.
“Hope Inside the Fire” is a testament to the power of the Natives Americans’ peaceful prayer, that was not covered by other outlets. It is an exploration of the humble act of looking to something bigger than oneself to change circumstance and the struggle of faith that inherently carries: forgiving when hurt, doing good in the face of evil and showing love to an enemy.
Cannes Gold Lions 2017 - Excellence in Music Video
Premiered on Nowness, March 10th 2017, in support of the Native Nations March on Washington nowness.com/picks/hope-inside-the-fire
VOTD on May 4th 2017 votd.tv/winners/2675/hope-inside-the-fire-foreign-fields
Director: Bennett Johnson
Producer: Sam Campodonico-Ludwig
DP: Kate Arizmendi
1st AC: Troy Dickerson
2nd AC: Jonathan Rosenblit
Editor: Jeremy Huff
Colorist: Simon Bourne
Color Producer: Adam Sargent
Color Prod Co: Framestore
Sound Designer: John Burocker
Sound Company: Hearby Sound
Additional Footage: Unicorn Riot
Production Company: All Expanded