From The Heart Productions
Fiscally Sponsored Indie Films and Projects

A former tribal police officer struggling with addiction must return to his home reservation and estranged family to assist in the disappearance of a young teenage girl. As he begins to confront his past and his former community, he starts to unravel the arcane and possibly supernatural elements at play.

Three trans women fight to overturn a harsh law that binds them to their past.

Tania Cordova, Eisha Love, and Reyna Ortiz are suing the state of Illinois to strike down a law that prohibits people with felony convictions from legally changing their names. A male name on their government ID exposes the women as transgender, which opens them up to harassment and danger on a daily basis. WHAT'S IN A NAME shares the personal journeys of three women who, at the risk of exposing themselves - not only as trans, but as people with felony backgrounds - have become key activists involved in the effort to pass HB2542, a state bill that strikes down the name change law.

Being human is no walk in the dog park. Indy, an ex-shelter dog, has begun to understand it soon after turning himself into a human by eating a miracle dog biscuit. But he must expose the lies by his owner's new love interest. Human Indy is ready to take back Kimmy, his owner's affection!

Among all the confusing rules and behaviors that Indy has to understand, he sees the pain he's causing Kimmy by disappearing as her dog. It will take more than living as a human for Indy to secure his spot by Kimmy's side; it will take discovering what it means to love and be loved.

The children of three families from Syria and Iraq struggle to rebuild after surviving war and forced migration. With ever-increasing barriers in their new home in Europe, the challenges are daunting. But these kids are not lost—they are working to rebuild new lives, meet new challenges, and prepare for adulthood. In this film they tell their own stories.

After a 45 year old woman hits rock bottom, she goes for her childhood dream of being a hip hop dancer in New York City.

Seven intertwining vignettes unfold over the course of a single night in a bar, featuring a mosaic of lonesome, broken, wounded, secretive, loving, and regretful strangers.

Born to a working class English family just after World War Two, Paul Whitehead was destined for ordinariness but his unique outlook, unquestionable talent, and joie de vivre led him to extraordinary adventures, friendship with rock luminaries, and experimentation with identity and perception that is anything but ordinary. Now in his 70s and forced to move from downtown LA, Paul looks back on a life of playing with perception and identity as he finds the setting for his third act. He’s not who you think he is and you might not be either.

After her Nanu’s (‘grandfather’ in Hindi) ceremonial cremation brings her to the Holy Ganges River in India, 8 year-old oddball Aisha befriends the phantom of her Nanu’s rambunctious 10 year-old self. After being told those who die go to the Moon by her father, a sentiment from a traditional Indian lullaby, Aisha and her Nanu’s ghost, named Little Nanu, go to that very place themselves. Fueled by curiosity and connection, together they discover what's after death and forge a relationship they never had the chance at whilst Nanu was alive.

Celebrating the profession that creates all others.

Owners of classic wooden sailboats see themselves as caretakers and want to see these boats live on into the future. Not everyone has the time, energy or the money to keep these matrons of the sea alive. It’s not a question of can we save them, but rather do we have the will to save them.

For centuries, graceful vessels like these have carried the dreams of owners, mariners and craftsmen alike. But their beauty belies a fragile reality. There are myriad reasons why owners sometimes cannot care for their boats which quickly falls into disrepair and often die. A few lucky boats have found a way to come back to life. The stories of these boats is the heart and soul of this documentary.

Based on true events from millions of women around the world and told from the heart of a dog. Sophia is a young woman who has been putting up with her abusive relationship because she can't stand the thought of leaving her beloved dog, Storm behind. She has finally decided to leave with her dog and find a safe place for them both to start a new life together. Sophia quickly learns how much her support group has been damaged by the events in her abusive relationship and how difficult finding pet friendly shelter can be. She must find the strength and determination to find a shelter that will let her bring Storm along before she becomes another victim who returns to her abuser.

A young woman living a dangerous life working on the streets takes in an elderly dog left behind when his owner is killed in a robbery. Though not a dog person, their brief relationship changes her in ways she could never have expected.

Based on the incredible short story by NYT bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde (Pay It Forward), our film shines a light on the dark realities faced by marginalized young women trapped in prostitution and explores the profound healing power of a dog's companionship.

“Dog” offers “Girl” what she's never had before: unconditional love and a sense of purpose. Together, they'll experience the most profound revelations of their lives.

In New York’s endless gig economy, one broke freelancer bluffs her way into the only job where power is earned and respect is real… a BDSM dungeon.

Written in the Light follows the story of Skyler, a college student suffering from anorexia and bulimia and her mother, Leah, as they work through the healing process together.   One night, Skyler goes too far and vomits blood. Leah rushes her to the hospital where she stays for a week. Upon returning home, Skyler is too weak to feed herself and Leah offers to help her. This creates an unusual bond between mother and daughter as Leah continues to feed Skyler. Follow Skyler and Leah's journey through healing. What's written in the dark will be read in the light.

A construction worker with Down’s syndrome endures abuse from his father while confiding in his boss.

YOU DON'T LOOK SICK: A DOCUMENTARY SERIES follows the lives of 3 people with autoimmune disease and fibromyalgia during the height of the Coronavirus pandemic. Throughout the 6-episode series, Aliza, Justin and Ariana share their experiences getting diagnosed, living with chronic pain, maneuvering the healthcare system, finding effective treatments, managing intimate relationships, and enduring the struggle.

YOU NEED HELP! is a comedic web series that follows a brilliant but impulsive young professor whose viral manic episode lands her in a court-ordered support group for people with bipolar disorder. There, she’s thrown into a community of bold, unpredictable, and deeply human characters—each managing their diagnosis in radically different ways. With sharp humor and emotional honesty, YOU NEED HELP! explores the chaos and comedy of mental illness recovery, challenging stigma and centering those often left out of stories about healing.

This is a short film (proof of concept) for an upcoming inspirational feature film called "Your Love Is Strong." It's about a young woman's struggle to uphold her values and stay true to her faith as she navigates singlehood, dating, and her walk with God.

Zydeco by Birth will illustrate the evolution of Zydeco music and the history of Black French Creoles through the story of the Carriere/Carrier family. The Carrier family is a dynasty of Zydeco musicians whose story provides a window into the Louisiana Creole experience. The family story demonstrates how Black French Creole sharecroppers in the early 20th century created a unique Louisiana musical genre that continues to inspire musicians and dancers across the globe. Spanning over a century of oral and recorded tradition, living members of the Carrier family still perform and record (with notable Grammy success).