A True Story Well Told Can Change the World.

We’re using the power of film to produce and fund documentaries and impact campaigns to shine a bright line of some of the most pressing issues we face.

The Power of the Doc

Documentaries used to be the broccoli of filmmaking, but now they are the cool kids on the block.



Documentaries are like empathy machines, changing hearts and minds, all while moving the needle on some of the most important issues we face as a society.

Keeping Kids Safe Online

We're using the power of the doc to help keep our kids safe online. Our latest film Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic uncovers the world of online enticement and exploitation of children, and what we can do to stop it.

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Join the Spotlight Film Crew

The film crew is a dedicated group of monthly donors who are committed to making our films and impact campaigns possible. Filmmaking is an inherently collaborative process and we cannot do it alone. Together we can use the power of the documentary to make an impact. And all of our Spotlight film crew members are recognized in the film end credits!

Talkies are all the rage now! It's not much of a movie if you can't hear anything, so help us make sure the power of the story is heard as well as seen. Join us at the Boom Operator subscription level and earn the title in the credits, as well as some seriously strong arms!


Donate $10/month

Stunning visuals are an integral part of telling a powerful story. By joining us at the Camera Operator subscription level, you will be an integral part of telling stories to change the world!


Donate $25/month

Nothing gets done without a strong 1st Assistant Director to keep the crew moving in the right direction, on time and on budget. Join us at the 1st AD subscription level, and help ensure that we bring the power of the next doc to completion!


Donate $40/month

If you have a strong vision for using the power of the doc to make real life impact and change in the world, then join our crew at the Director subscription level. Your passion for the power of story will be an integral part of bringing stories to life!


Donate $100/month

About Us

Spotlight Documentaries is a 501c3 organization. We believe in using the power of film and storytelling to move the needle on some of the most important issues in our world.


Board of Directors


  • Maria Peek

  • Stephen Peek

  • Kyla Shawyer

  • Paul Amodio