Maria
From woodturning to thriving futures: how a grassroots program in Kenya is empowering young adults to build businesses, become community leaders, and transform their economic future through skills, entrepreneurship, and a vision for a nextgen empowerment center
American Cancer Society
Maria
A short Film
Set during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, this short film follows Maria, an immigrant confronting fear and stigma around cancer screening in the U.S.
Created with the American Cancer Society, her story sheds light on low screening rates in immigrant communities and aims to encourage early detection through honest, personal testimony.
Direct / Editor > Matt Coddaire
Color > Jonnie Sirotek
Sound > Electric Audioinc
Producers > Laura Glucksman, Ciana Costner, Matt Coddaire
Director of photography > Andrew Bydlon