We believe in the power of video t0 teach and inform
our background in education means we think deeply about content.
We invest time understanding Client Knowledge.
We think deeply about the Goals & Design of each video.
We Plan carefully to ensure we meet Content goals .
What makes us Different?
We combine high-quality production with rigorous content development across every phase of our projects. Our goal is to increase achievement, engagement and equity for all learners. We know about how people learn and are experts at crafting content for learners of all ages.
OUR CLIENTS
Whether producing videos to train teachers, share knowledge, or engage students, we help our partners deepen their impact and inspire change.
OUR CLIENTS ARE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CURRICULUM AND PUBLISHING COMPANIES, CURRICULUM COMPANIES; STATE AND LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION; NON-PROFITS, FOUNDATIONS AND NGO’s.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Anne is an award-winning Producer with over 20 years of experience in production and educational media. She began her career in independent film production, working with filmmakers such as Robert Altman and Paul Schrader before making a shift towards educational video and online learning. She has collaborated with departments of education, renowned authors and experts, non-profits and NGOs to create videos and online resources to enhance learning and social impact. Over the course of her work Anne learned first hand the power of video to tell stories and inform audiences. Her work in education showed her the way it can be used to impact positive change, leading her to found Five Pebbles in 2016. She received a MA in Developmental Psychology from Teachers College and has dual US-French citizenship.
Meet the Team
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Angela Snow
Supervising Producer
Angela has over 15 years experience overseeing creative and logistical components of large scale Docu-Reality TV & Film for networks such as Sundance Channel, NatGeo, Discovery, & History Channel. In addition, as a documentary filmmaker she has released two feature films, most recently completing one after 10 years of filming in Peru. She brings both logistics and creative storytelling skills, enjoying the details of juggling schedules and managing teams while sharing important otherwise unseen stories.
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Andrea Yellen, CPA
Business Manager
Andrea has 25 years experience as a licensed CPA and 10+ years experience in Public Accounting. She has serviced clients in various industries from Real Estate to finance to the entertainment industry. For the past 16 years has worked exclusively in the documentary production industry, acting as controller as well as human resource manager. Her expertise includes business as well as individual tax, financial and compliance reporting.
WE ASSEMBLE THE BEST TEAM FOR YOUR PRODCTION
PRODUCTION CREWS
Our Production Crews have worked on feature films, documentaries, news programs and educational videos. Together we have captured thousands of hours of footage in classrooms, workplaces, and community settings and interviewed hundreds of educators and students of all ages, across the country.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
Our Curriculum Writers and Content Developers are former educators and school leaders who have worked in the classroom and for publishing companies, where they have developed curriculum and teaching tools across a wide range of content areas.
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS + ANIMATORS
Our Graphic Designers and Animators have worked on print and video content for broadcast and online distribution. They are familiar with the unique needs of customizing design to support learning and specialize in creating print and motion graphics that deliver meaningful content.
VIDEO EDITORS
We work with carefully selected Video Editors who understand the unique challenges of developing videos for teaching and learning. Their experience editing documentaries, promotional films and industrials across a wide range of commercial and non-profit clients brings a breadth of professional expertise to our completed projects.
Our projects range from PSA’s to Marketing Videos to comprehensive Video Libraries and Online Courses. Get in touch today to explore how we can help you grow your impact.
