We Are The Smiths
Short Form Documentary
The snapshot of a family’s grief journey
Client: NewSpring Church
Industry: Non-Profit
Role: Creative Director
Site: www.newspring.cc
Project Summary
Grief finds each person on this earth if you live long enough. Our world can turn upside down in a moment. When all hell breaks loose, and all hope seems lost, the question is will you overcome or be crushed by your circumstances?
As a way of helping answer these questions our team shared the inspiring and emotional journey of the Smiths. When Zac Smith died from cancer in 2010, he left behind his wife, Mandy, and their children Lizzy, Jake and Luke. Four years later, the Smiths shared how they wrestled with the loss of a husband and father, and how they discovered what it means to have hope.
This 20-minute short doc serves as snapshot while the Smiths navigated this period of their life.
This work was completed while employed as the Lead Filmmaker for NewSpring Creative — the multidisciplinary in-house creative team of NewSpring Church.
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Producers
Ellie Keller
Carla Walpole
Director/Editor/Color
John Carrington III
Camera
Daniel Crowe
Evan Oliver
Allen Baker
Story Supervisor
Nick Charalambous
Design
Dave Keller
Chad McDonald
Sound/Mix
Christian Sawyer
Adam Kring is a creative director, filmmaker, and editor. For over 15 years he’s partnered with businesses, organizations, and services to share their impactful stories. He seeks to shape and craft stories that resonate with audiences and generate movement.