Films for the world's most important social movements

$86M+
Raised for social
causes through film
500M
Meals delivered via
the Farmlink Project
145
Live screening events
across the country

selected films

During the largest food crisis in 100 years, a group of college students create a national movement that brings food to millions of Americans going hungry.
Screened at
U.S. Congress · COP30 · Google Food Labs · Sun Valley Film Festival — Audience Award · Montauk Film Festival — Audience Award · Sedona Film Festival
Luis Yepiz has spent his life making sure others don't go hungry. But after a near-death experience, Luis searches for a way to show up not only for communities, but also for himself.
Screened at
Palm Springs International ShortFest
In 2006, a MySpace post about self-harm creates a global mental health movement. Driven largely by the punk rock scene, the movement helps millions facing depression and suicidal thoughts get the help that they need.
Screened at
10+ impact events · Jersey Shore International Film Festival
Rapper and street performer, Paperboy Love Prince takes on the political elite in the race for New York City Mayor. They run their campaign like a rap album release tour and gain serious momentum that challenges the standard for equitable representation in politics.
Screened at
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival · NewFest · San Francisco Black Film Festival
A single mother fights to overturn a law trapping her family, and thousands of others, in poverty.
Screened at
Austin Film Festival — Audience Award · Mountainfilm (World Premiere) · Tallgrass Film Festival · Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Conner Rhoads and his family have made a living off of the sea for over 40 years, but with the collapse of the kelp forest in California, their living and way of life may never be the same again.
Screened at
Santa Barbara International Film Festival · Beverly Hills Film Festival

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Abundance

During the largest food crisis in 100 years, a group of college students create a national movement that brings food to millions of Americans going hungry.

Role

Director

Screened at

U.S. Congress · COP30 · Google Food Labs · Sun Valley Film Festival — Audience Award · Montauk Film Festival — Audience Award · Sedona Film Festival

My favorite documentary right now.”

— Tony Robbins

“Deeply moving.”

— Emily Ma

“This film and project showcases America at its best.”

— Senator Bob Casey

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The Volunteer

Luis Yepiz has spent his life making sure others don't go hungry. But after a near-death experience, Luis searches for a way to show up not only for communities, but also for himself.

Role

Director

Screened at

Palm Springs International ShortFest

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To Write Love

In 2006, a MySpace post about self-harm creates a global mental health movement. Driven largely by the punk rock scene, the movement helps millions facing depression and suicidal thoughts get the help that they need.

Role

Director

Screened at

10+ impact events · Jersey Shore International Film Festival

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Paperboy Love Prince Runs for Mayor

Rapper and street performer, Paperboy Love Prince takes on the political elite in the race for New York City Mayor. They run their campaign like a rap album release tour and gain serious momentum that challenges the standard for equitable representation in politics.

Role

Director

runtime

20 min

Screened at

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival · NewFest · San Francisco Black Film Festival

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Free to Care

A single mother fights to overturn a law trapping her family, and thousands of others, in poverty.

Role

Co-Director (w/ Chris Temple)

Screened at

Austin Film Festival — Audience Award · Mountainfilm (World Premiere) · Tallgrass Film Festival · Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

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The Urchin Diver

Conner Rhoads and his family have made a living off of the sea for over 40 years, but with the collapse of the kelp forest in California, their living and way of life may never be the same again.

Role

Editor

Screened at

Santa Barbara International Film Festival · Beverly Hills Film Festival

Stories that

catalyze lasting

social change.

Stories that catalyze lasting social change.

Owen Dubeck is a documentary filmmaker specializing in telling

stories that drive tangible change. His films have raised $86M+

for social causes, influenced legislation, and been screened to

audiences around the world.

Owen Dubeck is a documentary filmmaker specializing in telling stories that drive tangible change. His films have raised $86M+ for social causes, influenced legislation, and been screened to audiences around the world.

Outside of filmmaking, Owen is a founding member of The Farmlink Project, a

social movement that has delivered over 500 million meals worth of food to

families facing hunger. The initiative has been awarded the Congressional Medal

of Honor Society’s Citizen Award, the Bill and Melinda Gates Goalkeepers Award,

and the Jefferson Award for Public Service. Owen’s marketing efforts for

Farmlink have been featured on Times Square billboards, The Today Show, ABC

World News Tonight, and nearly every other national news publication.

Outside of filmmaking, Owen is a founding member of The Farmlink Project, a social movement that has delivered over 500 million meals worth of food to families facing hunger. The initiative has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Citizen Award, the Bill and Melinda Gates Goalkeepers Award, and the Jefferson Award for Public Service. Owen’s marketing efforts for Farmlink have been featured on Times Square billboards, The Today Show, ABC

World News Tonight, and nearly every other national news publication.

Owen’s storytelling focuses on spotlighting everyday people who make an

outsized difference in the world and challenges audiences to take action

against unjust systems.

Owen’s storytelling focuses on spotlighting everyday people who make an outsized difference in the world and challenges audiences to take action against unjust systems.

Based in

Santa Monica, CA

Currently

Two films in production