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Hi! We’re a non-profit production studio in Los Angeles. We’re best known for the independent feature documentaries Living On One Dollar (Netflix 2015), Salam Neighbor (Netflix 2016), Five Years North (PBS 2020), and This Is Not Financial Advice (Fuse 2023). Every film we make is paired with an impact campaign to help nurture optimism and inspire action. Our films have screened in over 4,500 schools and helped raise over $114 million for causes related to poverty alleviation, refugees, food access, and more. If you have questions, story ideas, or want to partner with Optimist, contact hello@optimist.co.
We’re based in Los Angeles.