Javier Fernandez, Miami attorney and former Florida House Representative for District 114, approached us during his tenure serving parts of Miami-Dade County including Coral Gables, West Miami, South Miami, Pinecrest, and Cutler Bay. With a background as chief of staff for the mayor of Miami and University of Miami Law graduate, Fernandez needed content that showcased his unique combination of legal expertise, municipal government experience, and deep commitment to South Florida communities.

We developed authentic video pieces that highlighted Fernandez’s journey from Miami native to respected legislator. Our public service storytelling approach emphasized his ability to bridge local and state government experience, helping voters connect his work on healthcare reform, education innovation, and government transparency to his broader vision for effective representation that combines legal training with practical municipal administration experience.

Florida State Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith, representing District 17 covering much of Orange County, approached us during his transition from the Florida House to the Senate after making history as the first openly LGBTQ+ Latino elected to the Florida Legislature. With a background in civil rights advocacy at Equality Florida and a proven track record of championing progressive legislation, Smith needed content that showcased his unique position as both a barrier-breaking representative and effective policy leader.

We developed compelling video pieces that highlighted Smith’s journey from Men’s Wearhouse manager to nationally recognized civil rights advocate. Our civil rights storytelling approach emphasized his leadership in the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting and his ongoing fight against discriminatory legislation like Florida’s “Don’t Say LGBTQ” law, helping voters understand how his personal identity and professional advocacy combine to create authentic representation for marginalized communities.

Sarah Henry, nonprofit professional and reproductive rights advocate, approached us for her challenging campaigns in Florida House District 38 – a competitive Seminole County seat where she faced Republican incumbent David Smith in both 2022 and 2024. With extensive experience in nonprofit management and clean water advocacy, Henry needed content that translated her policy expertise into electoral credibility in a district Democrats viewed as increasingly flippable.

We developed authentic video pieces that showcased Henry’s deep commitment to addressing Florida’s housing crisis and protecting reproductive rights. Our campaign storytelling approach emphasized her background working with MED-Project to protect drinking water and her early advocacy as an abortion clinic escort, helping voters in this competitive Central Florida district connect her nonprofit leadership experience to her legislative priorities on affordable housing and healthcare access.

New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera approached us during her re-election campaign, needing content that captured her unique position as a lifelong Lower East Side resident who understands the challenges facing working families firsthand. Born and raised in Section 8 housing by a single mother from Puerto Rico, Rivera has translated her lived experience into legislative victories on affordable housing, criminal justice reform, and healthcare access.

We developed authentic video pieces that showcased Rivera’s impressive record of passing 59 bills while building coalitions across diverse constituencies. Our advocacy storytelling approach emphasized her ability to deliver tangible results for District 2’s neighborhoods, from the East Village to Murray Hill, helping voters connect her personal journey to her effectiveness as a legislator who brings over a billion dollars in resources to her communities.

Mike Davey, former Mayor of Key Biscayne and employment lawyer, approached us for his 2026 congressional campaign challenging incumbent María Elvira Salazar in Florida’s 27th District. With over 12 years in local government and a background as a small business owner, Davey needed content that highlighted his proven track record of putting people ahead of politics in one of Florida’s most competitive districts.

We developed authentic video pieces that showcased Davey’s solutions-focused approach and deep community connections. Our campaign storytelling strategy emphasized his local government accomplishments and personal story as the son of first-generation Americans, helping him connect with the district’s diverse Latino community and establish credibility as a problem-solver who delivers results.

Susie Greenberg, attorney and longtime community advocate, approached us during her competitive campaign for Georgia House District 53 – a race political scientists called the most interesting state-level contest in Georgia. With 28 years of advocacy experience in the Buckhead/Sandy Springs area, from serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster children to leading educational initiatives, Greenberg needed content that translated her extensive volunteer work into electoral credibility.

We developed compelling video pieces that showcased Greenberg’s authentic commitment to public service and policy expertise on reproductive rights, public education, and healthcare access. Our campaign storytelling approach emphasized her personal journey as a breast cancer survivor and mother of four, helping voters in this competitive Atlanta suburb connect her community advocacy to her legislative priorities in a race that drew national attention and significant fundraising.

SEIU 1911 approached us during their endorsement of Michelle Wu for Boston Mayor, needing content that captured the union’s deep commitment to healthcare workers and social justice. As part of the Service Employees International Union representing thousands of healthcare workers across Massachusetts, SEIU 1911 stands for economic dignity, racial equity, and quality care for all communities.

We developed compelling video content that showcased real union members explaining why Wu’s vision aligned with their values of fair wages, healthcare access, and community empowerment. Our labor storytelling approach focused on authentic worker voices rather than traditional political messaging, helping mobilize grassroots support and demonstrate the union’s commitment to electing leaders who fight for working families.

Rodney W. Jacobs Jr., Executive Director of the Miami Civilian Investigative Panel and U.S. Army Reserve Captain, approached us during his 2024 Democratic primary campaign for Florida State Senate District 35. With extensive experience in police oversight, public administration, and military leadership, Jacobs needed content that translated his diverse background into compelling political messaging for southwest Broward County voters in his first run for public office.

We developed authentic video pieces that showcased Jacobs’ commitment to “dinner-table issues” and police accountability reform. Our public service storytelling approach emphasized his unique combination of administrative expertise and military service, helping voters connect his experience investigating police misconduct and commanding soldiers to his vision for addressing Florida’s housing crisis, insurance costs, and educational equity at the state level.

Florida House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, representing District 67 in Hillsborough County and running for State Senate District 16, approached us during her tenure as the first Black woman to lead the Democrats in the Florida House. With a background as a Harvard-educated attorney and former Carlton Fields counsel, Driskell needed content that showcased her unique combination of legal expertise, legislative leadership, and unwavering commitment to defending democratic values against extremist policies.

We developed authentic video pieces that highlighted Driskell’s journey from Polk County roots to historic legislative leadership. Our democratic leadership storytelling approach emphasized her role as both a trailblazer and consensus builder, helping voters understand how her experience growing up in a working-class family with a public school teacher mother and warehouse dispatcher father shapes her fight for healthcare access, educational funding, and government accountability.

Tiffany Hughes approached us during her groundbreaking campaign for Florida House District 39 – a newly created district serving northwestern Orange County and western Seminole County. As a 31-year-old business owner, NAACP president, and mother, Hughes represented a voice rarely heard in Florida politics: someone who understood both the entrepreneurial challenges and community needs of her diverse district.

We developed authentic video content that showcased Hughes’ unique combination of business acumen and community advocacy. Our campaign storytelling approach focused on her genuine connections to local issues like affordable housing and healthcare access, helping her connect with voters in this evenly split purple district.

Patricia Sigman, Board Certified Labor & Employment attorney and founder of Sigman & Sigman P.A., approached us during her 2020 Florida State Senate campaign for District 9. With over 31 years of legal practice serving the Greater Orlando area, Sigman needed content that translated her extensive experience fighting for workers’ rights, whistleblowers, and victims of discrimination into compelling political messaging for Central Florida voters.

We developed authentic video pieces that showcased Sigman’s commitment to protecting working families and her deep community roots in Seminole County. Our professional services storytelling approach emphasized her track record of taking on powerful interests while building a successful small business with her husband, helping voters connect her legal advocacy experience to her vision for addressing Florida’s unemployment system, environmental protection, and workers’ rights at the state level.

Delegate Nadarius Clark, Virginia’s youngest House Delegate and first African American to represent District 79, approached us during his groundbreaking political journey that began with defeating a longtime incumbent in 2021. At just 26 years old, Clark made history as the youngest Democrat ever elected to the Virginia General Assembly, bringing his background as a community organizer, radio host, and Biden campaign operations director to the state legislature.

We developed authentic video pieces that showcased Clark’s grassroots approach and commitment to progressive values. Our youth political storytelling approach emphasized his journey from HBCU student activist to legislative leader, helping voters connect his community organizing experience to his work on housing justice, reproductive rights, and climate action while demonstrating how young voices can create meaningful political change in traditionally older institutions.

Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo approached us during a pivotal moment in his political career – his transition from Democratic Party leader to independent candidate for governor in 2026. With a background as a former prosecutor and attorney who built a reputation for principled leadership, Pizzo needed content that captured his commitment to practical solutions over partisan politics in a state increasingly dominated by party extremes.

We developed authentic video pieces that showcased Pizzo’s independent approach to governance and his focus on infrastructure, education, and economic stability. Our political storytelling strategy emphasized his willingness to challenge party orthodoxy and speak directly to Florida’s growing population of no-party-affiliated voters, helping establish his credibility as a leader who puts practical solutions ahead of political labels.

Florida State Senator Kristen Arrington, representing District 25 which covers all of Osceola County and portions of South Orange County, approached us during her successful transition from the Florida House to the Senate. With a background as a small business owner running Pitbull Strategies and deep community roots in Kissimmee, Arrington needed content that showcased her proven ability to deliver tangible results for Central Florida families through strategic coalition-building and bipartisan collaboration.

We developed authentic video pieces that highlighted Arrington’s impressive track record of securing over $10.6 million in funding for local projects during her first Senate session. Our legislative storytelling approach emphasized her focus on “bringing state resources home” while championing infrastructure improvements, environmental protection, and community wellness initiatives that directly benefit working families in one of Florida’s most diverse and fastest-growing regions.

Former North Carolina State Representative Yvonne Holley approached us during her groundbreaking campaign for Lieutenant Governor – a race that would make her the first Black person elected to that office in North Carolina history. With four terms representing Raleigh’s District 38 and a lifetime of breaking barriers, Holley needed content that honored both her extensive experience and the magnitude of the moment.

We created two powerful video pieces that captured her authentic leadership style and unwavering commitment to affordable living initiatives. Our political storytelling approach focused on genuine moments over campaign rhetoric, helping her connect with voters across party lines and earn nearly 49% of the vote in a challenging election cycle.

Florida State Senator Tracie Davis came to us with a challenge that resonates across modern political campaigns: how do you cut through the noise and connect with voters on a human level? Davis had built a remarkable track record – from special education teacher to deputy supervisor of elections to the state legislature.

We crafted two authentic video pieces that showcased her genuine leadership style and deep community roots. Our approach focused on natural storytelling over typical political messaging, helping her win re-election with over 99% of the vote.

Cheyenne Hunt stepped into the race for California’s 45th Congressional District ready to speak for her generation, push for progress, and bring new energy to the table.

She needed more than the usual campaign photo ops. She needed moments that showed real conversations with real people. She needed images and video that felt like her: young, motivated, and ready to work. Our team came in ready to deliver all of it.

Aramis Ayala, Florida’s first Black State Attorney and current Executive Director of Fair and Just Prosecution, approached us during her groundbreaking tenure as prosecutor for the Ninth Judicial Circuit and her subsequent 2022 Attorney General campaign. With a career spanning roles as homicide prosecutor, public defender, and law professor, Ayala made national headlines for her principled opposition to the death penalty and commitment to evidence-based criminal justice reform.

We developed compelling video pieces that showcased Ayala’s courageous leadership in the face of political opposition and her vision for a more equitable justice system. Our civil rights storytelling approach emphasized her transformation from traditional prosecutor to reform advocate, helping voters understand how her experience with both prosecution and defense creates a more comprehensive approach to public safety that prioritizes victim services, police accountability, and successful reentry programs.

Annette Collazo brought a message rooted in service, education, and real advocacy. Her campaign needed video content that felt as grounded and committed as she is. We stepped in to build content that reflected her tone, her priorities, and her deep connection to the community.

We worked in close collaboration with her team through the entire process to make sure the story stayed focused. Each video carried a purpose, working to highlight her voice, not overshadow it. The final results gave voters something worth paying attention to—authentic and intentional, start to finish.

When Gloria Johnson launched her campaign, she needed more than just ads—she needed clarity, tone, and connection. C&I Studios stepped in to help define her message through cinematic campaign videos that felt real, urgent, and grounded in the issues that matter. Every frame in the final edits was designed to elevate her voice and reach voters where they are.

These videos served to amplify her message and platform in a significant way. Our job was to bring her story to life with the same passion and focus that drives her to lead.