WHO WE ARE
About Us
At Hope Studios, we tell global stories on a global scale. While many studios focus domestically, our vision begins internationally—crafted to resonate across cultures from the very start.
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With a presence in over 200 countries, we are uniquely positioned to share powerful films that entertain, inspire, and uplift hearts everywhere. Our mission is bold and unwavering: to spread the message of hope through high-quality, faith-driven storytelling that connects with people wherever they are—reaching the world, 1 billion at a time.
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Every project we produce reflects our belief that hope is a universal language. By uniting diverse talent and industry experience, our team creates stories that don’t just cross boundaries—they transcend them.
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We invite you to be part of a movement redefining storytelling—where every film is a beacon of light, every narrative reflects purpose, and every story carries hope to a searching world.
MEET THE TEAM
Kevin Christenson
Head of Hope Studios
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After working on projects for Netflix, ABC, NBCUniversal, and other Tier 1 media companies, Kevin carries his industry experience to Hope Studios to raise the bar of high-quality entertainment with messages of faith. Kevin oversees distribution relationships, marketing and rollout strategy, and supervises production financing in an Executive Producer capacity.
Rico Hill
Head of Development
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With a background in development for Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and other studios, as well as serving in leadership capacities for health-focused non-profits, Rico brings a passion and astute eye to Hope Studios’ creative development processes. Rico oversees new projects and serves in an Executive Producer role in overseeing ongoing productions.
Gavin Bedney
Executive Assistant
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An expert in story and character analysis, Gavin draws on his experience at Franklin Entertainment to keep projects on track at Hope Studios. With an eye for why stories succeed (or don’t) and a strong understanding of festivals and markets, he keeps the team focused and shepherds projects in an Associate Producer capacity.
Sam Neves
VP of Marketing & Communications
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From childhood movie nights in Brazil to leading Hope Studios’ global marketing initiatives, Sam’s journey bridges continents and disciplines. As an ordained pastor with a PhD in Media and Digital Communication, he brings both spiritual insight and strategic excellence to faith-based entertainment. His academic work explored the intersection of cinema and theology, while his professional path has taken him from Brazil to England to the U.S., leading communications teams that transform stories of hope into global movements. At Hope Studios, Sam crafts P&A campaigns that create authentic connections between transformative content and the communities yearning for it.