Motion Picture Storytelling

Dan Johnson and his teams travel the world telling stories of extraordinary people, places, and events. Johnson produces programs in a variety of categories, including historical documentaries and films addressing public concerns, domestic relief organizations, faith-based charitable missions, luxury travel, corporate films, and commercials and PSAs. Regardless of the genre, the consistent characteristic is a deep understanding and respect for the motion picture medium, resulting in compelling narratives that inspire and influence viewers.

Historical and Topical Documentaries

Dorchester Academy

This excerpt from “Dorchester Academy: A Legacy of Liberty” highlights the role of the people who planned the Birmingham Campaign in 1963.

The Home That Lucy Built

In this excerpt from Rise, Ruin, and Restoration, viewers are introduced to an extraordinary woman from Savannah, Georgia, who made a lasting impact in Western North Carolina.

Royal Canadian Pacific

The Royal Canadian Pacific train excursion is a 5-star railway trip into the elegance of a bygone era with fine dining and white glove service. Traveling through the Canadian Rockies on a train provides the opportunity to witness the majesty of these mountains up-close and in style.

The Plan to Rebuild Toxaway

A group of real estate investors plan to rebuild one of America’s most beautiful lakes in Western North Carolina

Fatal Addiction

Tobacco’s Deadly Grasp

Allison Griner faces the never-ending reality of losing her father to lung cancer, but shares the dangers of tobacco use with her peers.

Primary Influence

Teens are influenced to make dangerous choices concerning alcohol, but the role of a parent is often underappreciated, sometimes with tragic results.

The Love of the Games

A documentary program highlighting the passion of Special Olympics.

Preparing a Luxury Train

In this excerpt from “The Royal Canadian Pacific: Journey of a Lifetime,” viewers get a behind the scenes look at the staff preparation for the train’s luxury excursions.

Corporate and Features

The Ron Clark Academy

The Ron Clark Academy is a school founded by Disney Teacher of the Year Ron Clark and co-founder Kim Bearden. The learning environment and techniques are unique in education and serve as a model for other educators in the United States and around the world.

Christmas On Pine

A college student spends weeks preparing some Christmas joy for a region rocked by Hurricane Helene

Rings of Unity

The Olympic rings inspire visitors to the Olympic Winter Games

Lake Toxaway Drain Repair

A specialized dive team is deployed to make critical repairs to a drain on the dam at Lake Toxaway

Charitable Relief and Faith-based Missions

Mobile Medical Care for India

People living in small, outlying villages in India have limited access to medical care and medication. Mobile units bring more care for desperate villagers.

Jennifer’s New Home

A Transylvania County single mother achieves security in the form of her first home, providing her young children with safety and confidence they never had.

Answered Prayers

In the mountains of northern Malawi, women and girls are forced to find and transport heavy buckets of dirty water for drinking and cooking. They are often required to carry water for more than a mile. That is, until their prayers were answered.

A Gift of Hope Delivered

Corey and his family lost everything in the flooding generated by Hurricane Helene. The most valuable thing they lost was hope. Then, Transylvania Habitat showed up to deliver an authentic Christmas miracle.