HOPE
Quinton Peeples (IMDb) moves easily between the world of film and television, having written multiple features for all the major networks and studios including Fox, NBC, ABC, Disney, Lionsgate, and many others. Most recently he was the showrunner on Netflix’s “ECHOES.”
John Goldsmith (IMDb) is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary artist and designer. He studied architecture at Columbia and Harvard, and trained at Frank Gehry & Associates before focusing his work on motion picture design. Recent designs include SHE RIDES SHOTGUN, REBEL RIDGE, and THE BOSTON STRANGLER, PERRY MASON I and has art-directed with filmmakers such as the Coen Brothers, Michael Mann, and Tom Hooper, on such projects as JOHN ADAMS, LUCK, and NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN.
HOPE (PRE-PRODUCTION)
A feature-length narrative film tackling the urgent challenges young people face today, currently in pre-production. This generation isn’t just struggling—they’re fighting to find their place in a world that feels more disconnected than ever. After navigating school and launching careers in the wake of a pandemic and economic turmoil, they now face a crisis of loneliness, global instability, and a flood of misinformation amplified by social media. With political divisions increasing and anxiety rising, the time to tell their story—and spark change—is now. According to the National Institute on Mental Illness (NAMI), The CDC, Washington Post, and CNBC:
HOPE LISTENING TOUR
This story is for young people–so it needs to be informed by their views, insights and experiences!
We have engaged with students, parents, mental health experts, theologians, and educators from across the country, creating space for honest conversations and tough questions. What truths are being kept from adults? What fears keep young people silent? Whose voices resonate with them on screen? What music speaks to their souls? What are their deepest hopes and anxieties? The insights we gathered from these discussions will directly shape the screenplay, ensuring it reflects the authentic experiences and emotions of the next generation.
To counter the billions spent to keep young people anxious and distracted, we must invest in the resources needed to break through the noise and deliver a message that heals. Unlike commercial studios, our films are entirely funded by donors, not investors, giving us the freedom to tell the stories that truly need to be heard—not just the ones Hollywood or Netflix deem marketable.
We are deeply grateful to the individuals, organizations, and private foundations that have already stepped up to support this mission, making it possible to begin the critical work of bringing this story to life. Your financial support and connections to like-minded partners who share our commitment to the next generation are vital to making the film a reality and creating lasting change.
“If media has the power to create and perpetuate problems, it also has the power to be part of the solution. Film holds a unique influence—it tells the stories young people may never speak aloud, gives them a voice, and shapes a world where healthy behaviors are modeled by the very celebrities they admire.
We have a moral responsibility to future generations to foster healing and hope. I am committed to being part of that solution, and I invite you to join me in making a difference.” – Director Brian Ide
*Full pitch deck is available upon request.