Pathway to Hope with Jane Clayson Johnson
Award-winning journalist Jane Clayson Johnson embarks on a transformative journey across Africa to unveil a compelling narrative of faith, resilience, and triumph. “Pathway to Hope” tells the story of a groundbreaking that endeavors to bring higher education to people who once believed a university degree was beyond their reach.
The film poignantly captures personal moments of perseverance—young mothers juggling multiple jobs and late-night study sessions, fathers returning to learning after decades, and individuals who refuse to allow their circumstances to define their potential.
Through captivating cinematography and authentic storytelling, “Pathway to Hope” honors the indomitable human spirit and the unwavering belief that education, coupled with faith, possesses the transformative power to uplift generations.
This intimate and profoundly moving portrayal, broadcast nationally on BYUtv and locally on KSL-TV and KBYU-TV, demonstrates the profound impact of opportunity on individuals’ lives.
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Jane Clayson JohnsonProducer
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Chantelle SquiresProducer
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Chantelle SquiresDirector
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Jacob R. ParkerEditor
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Travis Jay MooreField Director
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Isaiah VelaField Producer
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Jane Clayson JohnsonWriter
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Michael SadowskiCinematography
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Jordon MunoaCinematography
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Dale GreenCinematography
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Wes JohnsonCinematography
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Isaiah VelaCinematography
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Doug MayOriginal Music
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Brendan BythewayOriginal Music
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Isaiah VelaGrip
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Travis Jay MooreSound Mixer
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Christianne KendallProduction accountants
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Cari Sam FongProduction accountants
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Cathleen MerillProduction accountants
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Cassidy BurninghamOffice Assistants
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Sarah NaumannOffice Assistants
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Spencer D. BottPost Production Supervisor
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Brigham VerghaAssistant Editors
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Alex MooreAssistant Editors
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Dan CarlislePost Sound Mixer
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Luke GunnersonPost Sound Mixer
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Katie GillmanAssociate Producer
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Rod GufstasonCoordinating Producer
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Jane Clayson JohnsonExecutive Producers
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Jeff SimpsonExecutive Producers
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Andra Johnson DukeExecutive Producers
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Micah W. MerrillExecutive Producers
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:57 minutes 49 seconds
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Completion Date:October 3, 2025
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:Kenya, Uganda, United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:MP4 h.264 (3684 × 2072)
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Chantelle Squires is an Emmy award winning filmmaker. She directed and produced Jane and Emma a historical drama released in theaters in 2018. She also directed and produced Reserved To Fight, a feature length documentary that received finishing funds from ITVS and aired nationally on PBS. She is the Co-Producer of the BYUtv series Grace Notes and produced the third season of The Generations Project for BYUtv, which was awarded an Emmy for the episode Natalie. She was the founder and owner of the production company MirrorLake Films, where for 10 years she developed, directed, and produced documentaries and non-scripted television content. She is a member of Film Fatales, and is the VP of Utah Women in Film and Television. She is a producer/director at Kaleidoscope Pictures.