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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.

  • Jane Clayson Johnson
    Producer
  • Chantelle Squires
    Producer
  • Chantelle Squires
    Director
  • Jacob R. Parker
    Editor
  • Travis Jay Moore
    Field Director
  • Isaiah Vela
    Field Producer
  • Jane Clayson Johnson
    Writer
  • Michael Sadowski
    Cinematography
  • Jordon Munoa
    Cinematography
  • Dale Green
    Cinematography
  • Wes Johnson
    Cinematography
  • Isaiah Vela
    Cinematography
  • Doug May
    Original Music
  • Brendan Bytheway
    Original Music
  • Isaiah Vela
    Grip
  • Travis Jay Moore
    Sound Mixer
  • Christianne Kendall
    Production accountants
  • Cari Sam Fong
    Production accountants
  • Cathleen Merill
    Production accountants
  • Cassidy Burningham
    Office Assistants
  • Sarah Naumann
    Office Assistants
  • Spencer D. Bott
    Post Production Supervisor
  • Brigham Vergha
    Assistant Editors
  • Alex Moore
    Assistant Editors
  • Dan Carlisle
    Post Sound Mixer
  • Luke Gunnerson
    Post Sound Mixer
  • Katie Gillman
    Associate Producer
  • Rod Gufstason
    Coordinating Producer
  • Jane Clayson Johnson
    Executive Producers
  • Jeff Simpson
    Executive Producers
  • Andra Johnson Duke
    Executive Producers
  • Micah W. Merrill
    Executive Producers
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    57 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 3, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Kenya, Uganda, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    MP4 h.264 (3684 × 2072)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Chantelle Squires

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.

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