About 100 Strong Productions
100 Strong Productions® is a documentary and visual storytelling division of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), created to illuminate the issues, people, and solutions shaping North Carolina’s counties. Through compelling documentary films and strategic video productions, 100 Strong Productions supports the NCACC’s mission by telling the untold stories of all 100 North Carolina counties.
Founded in 2021, 100 Strong Productions was established as a bold approach to public service storytelling. The vision was simple but ambitious: to use documentary filmmaking as a tool to surface complex challenges, elevate local voices, and foster constructive dialogue across counties and communities. What began as a pilot project quickly evolved into a trusted communications platform for county leaders, stakeholders, and residents across the state.
The team’s first film, Resilience: Food For All (2022), examined food insecurity in North Carolina and the innovative, often grassroots solutions emerging in counties across the state. The film demonstrated the power of documentary storytelling to engage audiences beyond traditional policy conversations. Screenings were held in multiple counties and culminated in a statewide event at NC State University’s James B. Hunt Library, drawing more than 300 attendees. Community screenings paired with panel discussions sparked renewed local conversations, strengthened partnerships, and helped connect residents with resources and ideas. The film reached thousands of viewers through live events and online distribution and earned recognition in an international film competition.
Building on that momentum, 100 Strong Productions released its first full-length documentary, The Veteran’s Battlefield (2023). Premiering at the NCACC Annual Conference in Wake County before an audience of statewide county officials, veterans, and service providers, the film explores the challenges veterans face as they transition from military service to civilian life. Since its premiere, The Veteran’s Battlefield has been screened in more than 30 locations across 25 counties, bringing together veterans, elected leaders, community members, and local stakeholders for honest, solutions-oriented dialogue.
In 2024, the team continued its exploration of public service and community impact with The Generation Theory, a documentary examining how different generations view work, leadership, and service; and how those perspectives intersect in county government and local communities across North Carolina.
The fourth documentary, Rising Above Helene, premiered in August 2025 and documents the strength and resilience of Western North Carolina communities in the aftermath of devastation. Through intimate interviews and on-the-ground storytelling, the film captures neighbors coming together to rebuild homes, lives, and hope; revealing the quiet determination that defines these mountain counties.
Across every project, 100 Strong Productions uses film not only to raise awareness, but to create space for conversation. Community screenings serve as convening points where local leaders and residents can engage in dialogue, share innovative ideas, and forge new connections that lead to real-world impact.
As the portfolio grows, so does the team’s belief that storytelling is a powerful public service tool—one that can educate, inspire, and guide counties toward shared solutions. 100 Strong Productions is committed to continuing this work, telling the stories of North Carolina’s communities with care, authenticity, and purpose, for the betterment of all 100 counties and the people who call them home.
