This short documentary was created to give a voice to the over 1,000 nameless, homeless youth in Bend, Oregon. The stories in this videos are real, and the issues have never been more pertinent as winter approaches. 

We worked with Icon City (a local organization striving to meet the needs of these youth) to find kids who were willing to talk about what it’s like to be homeless. This video is for their use to try and raise funds to provide blankets, showers, food, shelter and the basic necessities to survive.

As filmmakers, it was difficult to maintain our composure as these kids spilled their guts, laying out issues they face every day that we can only imagine. Their honesty and humility was completely disarming. 

We had the opportunity to work with Brandon Hill (a photographer from Kansas City) while shooting the interviews. His expertise in lighting and composition really added to the presentation. And he’s a great guy to boot! Check out his photography here.