Talking Dog Film

09/15/2026

There's a lot of information all around the internet about what is and what isn't "harm reduction." The team at Punks with Lunch would like to take a moment and clear the air about what it is they do for so many in the community!

09/10/2026

The crew at Punks with Lunch wanted to take a moment to introduce themselves in the only way they know how!

09/09/2026

At Talking Dog Film, we are constantly moving, capturing new stories, and only showing the finished product of the stories we’ve heard. We wanted to give you the opportunity to see a sneak peek into a current project.

We are in the works of collecting some great stories from PWLLansing. Established in 2017, Punks with Lunch continues to provide food, harm-reduction services, overdose response, treatment navigation, and crisis support. They go into their community and meet people where they are, when they need it the most.

We’ve captured Punks with Lunch preparing meals, stories of those impacted firsthand by PWL, and tales of the staff and all the hard work and dedication they’ve put into the people around them.

Stay tuned for more about Punks with Lunch!

08/27/2026

Thank you to all who have helped support this fundraiser! This wouldn't be possible without you.

This is the final week of our campaign to capture the story of veteran Thomas Cray. Every single dollar we receive will go to making this project possible. This story deserves to be told and needs to be captured for generations to come. Will you help make that possible?

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-send-us-to-rochester

08/21/2026

Thomas Cray and his work with Veteran’s Outreach have a story that needs to be documented. Unfortunately, this project goes beyond our current operating budget. We need your help to ensure we have the opportunity to make this sure story is captured and can be shared for generations to come.

Whether it’s $5 or $500 every penny will go to funding this project. The fundraiser ends at the end of this month! Click below to help make this happen.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-send-us-to-rochester

08/11/2026

A Vietnam veteran came home from war and turned his pain into purpose. He became instrumental in the study, diagnosis, and recognition of PTSD — then founded the Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester, NY, which has helped thousands of returning veterans ever since.

And yet, almost no one knows his name.

He's since passed, but his daughter has kept his story alive through audio interviews, photos, and articles. We want to turn that archive into a documentary that finally gives him the recognition he deserves.

Here's the hard part: his daughter is moving out of the country soon. Once she goes, this window closes — for good. There will be no second chance to capture this story.

We absolutely want to tell this story. Unfortunately, this project is outside what we can cover on our own. Every dollar donated goes directly toward travel, lodging, and equipment to make this shoot happen.

This documentary does not happen without your support. If this story moved you even a little, please donate by August 31 to ensure we share the story of his devotion to our country and veterans.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-send-us-to-rochester

06/10/2026

Freddie "Suckie" Williams was raised in Saginaw, Michigan, to never show fear — because fear meant weakness. That mindset created what he calls "a little monster," and that identity followed him for decades. Into gang life. Into crime. Into maximum security prisons.

Over and over again.

He searched for peace behind bars through the Nation of Islam. But every time he got out, the monster came with him. The cycle never stopped.

Until he met Jesus Christ.

For the first time in his life, that hardness — that identity he had carried since childhood — began to fall away. And what replaced it wasn't weakness. It was freedom. Watch his story below

Freddie Alexander "Sukie" Williams, who grew up in Saginaw, Michiga...

03/06/2026

We did a couple of videos for the dental services, and we were particularly happy to hear just how loving and caring the all around care Mayson received. Here's the latest in our series of videos highlighting the many services offered by the Ingham County Health Department

02/19/2026

Did you know that thousands of children sleep on the floor each night?

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is on a mission to make sure no child sleeps on the floor in our town. Through community volunteers and generous donations, they build and deliver free beds to children in need — complete with mattresses and bedding.

The President of the Sleep in Heavenly Peace - MI, Lansing , Jarrod Olsen, shares who they are, what they do, and how they’re making a real difference for families in our communities.

You can help:
✔ Volunteer at a build day
✔ Donate to support local children
✔ Share this video to raise awareness

Every child deserves a good night’s sleep.

02/13/2026

We are so honored to have been able to capture the incredible work that the Ingham County Health Department does for the greater Lansing area. Here is the first of many stories we were able to capture to highlight their amazing work.