Building Hope

This short documentary tells the story of Coach Nekoda and the impact that he has had on his students on the White Mountain Apache Reservation.

We follow them on their journey from starting a local robotics team, to their experience competing in the 2019 VEX Robotics World Championship. Coach Nekoda was presented with the Inspiration All-Star Award, and was inducted into the STEM Hall of Fame.

Working on Building Hope, I provided the motion graphics, audio recording, and helped produce the final product. It was featured nationally on NBC’s First Look.

Executive Producers: Tony Norman, Bob Mimlitch III, Dan Mantz
Producers: Vicky Grisanti, Makenzie Gruenig, Lee Jasmin, Keith Dodgen
Director: Keith Dodgen
Video Editors: Makenzie Gruenig, Maggie Hong
Cinematography: Keith Betters, Makenzie Gruenig
Senior Motion Designer: Lee jasmin
Motion Designer: Zach Wood
Audio Recording: Lee Jasmin, Andrei Andrioaia
Sound Mixing: Chris Semmelbeck