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.
Our Mission
Through the universal language of cinematic storytelling, we traverse cultural, religious, and political divides to offer a global community narratives of everlasting hope. Since our curtain rose in 2022, our mission is to reach one billion people through stories that entertain, inspire, and shine a spotlight on hope.
Our Values
Drawing from the rich tapestry of our diverse team’s experience in the film industry, broadcast television, non-profits, and community development, we seek to extend ourselves beyond any single community or media avenue. Grounded in timeless values, Hope Studios offers intentional, high quality storytelling that stirs the heart even after the credits roll.
The people of Hope Studios
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 brought 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.