Optimist

We won an Emmy!! 14 years of making films to nurture optimism, it’s a joy to see this work recognized. Thank you all for your support since our very first film Living on One Dollar!

See all our films including the Emmy-winner, Champions of the Golden Valley, at Optimist.co/films. We're so honored to be a part of this talented film and team, led by the incredible Ben Sturgulewski and Katie Stjernholm.

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Director
Producers and
EPs: , Doug Blush, William LaBahn, and Tiger Tales Media
Our incredible team far and wide: .schuster .drop.music

Our biggest news of the year!! Our documentary Champions of the Golden Valley will be STREAMING WORLDWIDE on Dec 19th!

“Champions of the Golden Valley is a powerful story of resilience and hope, and a reminder of the unique ability of sport to bring people together. With its stunning cinematography and deeply engaging storytelling, it’s a perfect fit for us,” - Yiannis Exarchos, The Olympics