Stories that move us. Forward.

We make films and videos for the collective good.

Our work is rooted in purpose.

Before we were Collective Focus Films, we founded the film and video studio for Teach For America’s alumni magazine to tell stories that fueled the movement for educational equity.

Past work from Teach For America:

What story do you want to tell?

We are a video agency and documentary film studio that specializes in creating story-driven content and engagement for socially and environmentally conscious organizations and brands.

That which you focus on,

GROWS.

We’ve used video to bring focus to the inspiring work of dozens of organizations, including:

  • Teach For America

  • The Reinvention Lab

  • PERIOD.

  • KIPP Comienza Prep

  • The International High School at Langley Park

  • Aliento

  • The Nashville Civic Design Center

  • Democracy Prep

  • Da Vinci Schools

What our partners are saying:

  • “The story-telling aspect of Collective Focus Films really set it apart. The quality of the film they produced for us was outstanding and helped us elevate our brand through the caliber of their work. We have seen more people interested in our work than ever before.”

    — Chris Maher, Cambiar Catalyst

  • “Collective Focus Films is experienced, professional, and values-aligned. Above all, they are passionate about delivering a high quality product that aligns with their client’s needs. We were able to quickly build trust with the Collective Focus Films team, and they delivered at every step of the way.”

    — Shannon Wheatley, Lane 9

  • “Collective Focus Films is a creative team excited to work with your organization to find the best way to tell a compelling story, raise awareness, and share about the impact of your work. They helped us to identify what we needed to get the results we wanted.”

    — Damaris Pereda, PERIOD.

  • “If your goal is to tell a compelling story, you need to work with Collective Focus Films! Whether you are well versed in visual media or this is your first project, their process will involve you at every step of the way. And the end product is both visually stunning and emotionally moving!”

    — Shannon Wheatley, Lane 9

Social impact through stories.

About:

Faviola Leyva | Co-Founder

Joel Serin-Christ | Co-Founder

Faviola Leyva and Joel Serin-Christ are filmmakers with backgrounds in documentary film, video journalism, and education. In 2017 they founded the multimedia and documentary film division of Teach For America’s alumni magazine. Together they produced award-winning films and video stories that informed and inspired the movement for educational equity.

In 2023, Faviola and Joel launched Collective Focus Films. Our mission is to make impact-driven documentary films and branded video for organizations whose work moves us toward a more just, equitable, and sustainable future. 

Faviola and Joel’s films have been screened at film festivals nationally and internationally and have appeared on National Geographic and PBS. They’ve worked with organizations across the country to tell inspiring stories of impact, including PBS Hawaii, KIPP Schools, The Nashville Civic Design Center and Da Vinci Schools, among others.

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A story can change the world.

We want to help you tell yours.