What We Do

Every community has stories worth preserving, but history is most powerful when people can see it, hear it, and experience it. That’s why we create documentary films that transform historical research into engaging visual stories for audiences of all ages.

Our work includes feature-length documentaries, educational short films, and historical series that explore the people, places, cultures, and defining events of the Pacific Northwest. Working alongside historians, educators, tribal partners, museums, archives, writers, and community organizations, we ensure every story is both historically accurate and deeply engaging.

Unlike many documentary organizations, we create films with education in mind from the very beginning. Our productions are designed to support Washington State history education while remaining engaging for lifelong learners, families, and public audiences. By producing films in both feature-length and short-form formats, educators can easily incorporate individual stories into classrooms, while PBS stations, museums, libraries, and community organizations can share them with broader audiences.

Our completed films are distributed free of charge through public television, Washington State schools, museums, libraries, and digital platforms, creating a permanent educational resource that will continue to inform and inspire future generations. Through every project, we strive to preserve our shared heritage, encourage curiosity, and strengthen the connection between Washington’s past, present, and future.

Our Objectives

Preserve Our Shared History
Research, document, and preserve the stories of the Pacific Northwest so they remain accessible for future generations.

Bring History to Life
Create compelling films that combine careful historical research with innovative storytelling, animation, music, and sound design to engage audiences of all ages.

Support Education
Provide high-quality educational documentaries and classroom resources to Washington State schools, public television, museums, libraries, and nonprofit organizations—free of charge whenever possible.

Tell Diverse Stories
Work with historians, educators, journalists, tribal representatives, writers, and subject-matter experts to present history through multiple voices and perspectives while maintaining the highest standards of historical integrity.

Inspire Civic Pride
Celebrate the individuals, communities, and defining moments that have shaped the Pacific Northwest, inspiring audiences to appreciate the lasting impact one person or one event can have on history.

Expand Access to History
Use digital platforms, community screenings, and public broadcasting to make regional history available to everyone, regardless of age, background, or location.

Mentor Future Storytellers
Support and mentor emerging filmmakers, writers, and historians by providing opportunities to participate in documentary projects that preserve and share our region’s stories.

Our Mission

We believe history has the power to educate, inspire, and connect communities.

Our mission is to preserve the collective memory of the Pacific Northwest by creating engaging documentary films that combine historical accuracy with innovative storytelling. Through partnerships with educators, historians, public television, museums, and community organizations, we make these films freely available to learners and audiences throughout Washington State.

Every story we tell honors the past while helping future generations understand how individuals, cultures, and communities have shaped the place we call home. By preserving these stories today, we ensure they continue to educate and inspire tomorrow.