We Make Shows That Remake Our World

We are trained in the art and science of storytelling for social impact. We know it’s possible to gain critical acclaim, loyal audiences, and achieve social outcomes — because it’s what we do. Our shows in the U.S. have both entertained and addressed contemporary social issues, including women & girls’ empowerment, reproductive health, and environmental sustainability.

East Los High

East Los High is a six-time Emmy Award™ nominated series. It was produced in association with Wise Entertainment as a Hulu original series. Rising to be one of the top five Hulu shows in the first month of broadcast, it has been featured by the L.A. Times, NPR, The American Journal of Public Health and more for its positive impact on issues like adolescent sexual and reproductive health.

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Papás Por Conveniencia

Papás Por Conveniencia (“Conveniently a Family”) was a celebration of storytelling for social change. Population Media Center (PMC) partnered with TelevisaUnivision to deliver this successful fusion of entertainment and impactful messaging. Produced by renowned showrunner Rosy Ocampo, the telenovela explored critical social issues facing Hispanic teens, including teenage pregnancy, sexual and gender-based violence, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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In the U.S., Papás Por Conveniencia made Univision the #1 Spanish-language network in its weeknight hour and its finale was the #1 program on all of television for key U.S. Hispanic demographics.

Crossing The Line

Crossing the Line accompanies women, non-binary people, doctors, doulas, and advocates who traverse state lines, the law, and numerous barriers to providing or accessing safe abortion. Winner of Marcom’s 2022 Platinum Award for Best Podcast Series and featured on Apple Podcast’s New and Noteworthy, this dynamic 10-episode podcast series chronicles the fight for abortion access.

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Toma Mi Mano

Toma Mi Mano, originally broadcast in Guatemala and then Mexico, is making a triumphant return in 2024 in Los Angeles. The 156-episode audionovela brings a new season of gripping narratives, diverse perspectives, and the same commitment to changing lives through the art of storytelling. People are tuning in not only from Los Angeles and Guatemala City, but also from across the United States.

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Mother Justice

Mother Justice is a scripted short film series from Population Media Center and Level Forward that centers fictional narratives reflecting the full spectrum of Black motherhood and the Black maternal health crisis. Announced at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the series features four short films from visionary Black filmmakers, each offering a window into the lived experiences, joy, resilience, and aspirations of Black mothers across socioeconomic, geographic, and cultural backgrounds. This isn’t another collection of trauma stories. This is radical imagination in action.

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