Friendly Films

25/03/2024

CASTING REAL PEOPLE!

A national commercial campaign focused on skills-based hiring is seeking testimonials of people who:

- have transitioned into a new fulfilling career without going back to school or other intensive training
- are currently employed full-time (not self-employed)
- feel comfortable sharing their story on camera
NOTE: Preference to those who do not have 4-yr college degrees but open to different stories!

Those selected to participate will be compensated $100 for an initial interview and up to $1000 if chosen to participate for a video or editorial campaign.

If you're interested - or know someone who might be - please DM me or email me with a few details at [email protected] (just co, not com) and I can provide you with more info/next steps!

07/12/2023

Our latest Letter Film for , “A is for Arts and Crafts,” premiered in today’s episode (season 54, episode 5 “Sesame Street Self-Portraits”) on 🎨
Thanks to our friends and for being part of this and sharing your art with us!

Written, produced and directed by and .synan
Shot by
Edited by
Music and mix by .nyc

04/09/2023

In honor of Labor Day, we're sharing this video we produced featuring the American Mural Project and Senator Chris Murphy for last year's History Talks event. This mural is a tribute to the history of working people in the U.S. We had so much fun filming with Ellen and her team!

22 years ago, a Connecticut artist began working on a mural that would reflect and celebrate American workers. Learn more about this important project in thi...

15/06/2023

🎥 🍒 Check out today’s new episode of (“Grandparents’ Day”) on for a Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck segment produced by our team here at Friendly Films! Big thanks for Farmer Tom and everyone at for showing us, Cookie Monster and Gonger around the orchard and sharing your beautiful cherries with us!

03/05/2023

"I am a human being and I belong."

Sharing this video we directed and produced for the 2022 History Talks event.. Featuring an introduction from Senator Tammy Duckworth, this video tells the story of Cresencia Garcia, a 102-year-old WWII veteran who was part of the 6888th Battalion.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=603583191568857

24/11/2022

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends — especially the Mwamba family who starred in this very special “F is for Food” segment we made for Sesame Street’s “Great Corn Festival” episode - streaming now on HBO Max!

20/10/2022

A few stills and BTS shots from our recent shoot in Honolulu honoring this year’s National History Teacher of the Year, Misha Matsumoto Yee.. Mahalo to our friends at ❤️ 🌸 Your beautiful school and community will be a part of our hearts forever.

04/12/2021

Sharing a bit of holiday cheer we produced for HISTORY 🎄

10/04/2021

Hi friends!! Casting REAL NEW YORKERS for a quick shoot this week (4/15 and/or 4/16). Pay is $100 cash (time commitment is ~ 1 hr). MUST BE LOCAL TO NYC.

Shoot would be outdoor and Covid safe. You’ll be asked about what you’re looking forward to when the pandemic is over and what friendship means to you.

We are looking for people of all ages, all backgrounds! People who can speak to the immigrant experience or to their experience as children of immigrants are strongly encouraged to submit but we are looking for folks from all demographics.

If interested, please apply here DM us or text 319-621-8571 and we’ll get you more info!

10/04/2021

Hi friends!! Casting REAL NEW YORKERS for a quick shoot this week (4/15 and/or 4/16). Pay is $100 cash (time commitment is ~ 1 hr). MUST BE LOCAL TO NYC.

Shoot would be outdoor and Covid safe. You’ll be asked about what you’re looking forward to when the pandemic is over and what friendship means to you.

We are looking for people of all ages, all backgrounds! People who can speak to the immigrant experience or to their experience as children of immigrants are strongly encouraged to submit but we are looking for folks from all demographics.

If interested, please email [email protected] or text 319-621-8571 and we’ll get you more info!