TRIGGERED
Documentary Trailer
One shoot. Two days. A lifetime of impact.
Triggered documents the historic rollout of emotional intelligence training for West Virginia police, marking the first time a U.S. state has made EQ development mandatory for officers.
This proof-of-concept documentary was a collaboration between executive producers Mark and Nicole Pasternak, TalentSmartEQ, and our team at JECP.
With just 48 hours on the ground, we mapped out a full-scale production plan to capture deeply emotional testimony from key stakeholders and an inspiring transformation story from a formerly incarcerated individual whose life was changed by EQ. The result: a film that bridges policy, human emotion, and societal healing.
For us, this wasn’t just about camera work. It was about emotional resonance. We used our experience in doc-style storytelling, intentional casting, and production logistics to bring clarity and cinematic weight to a story that matters more than ever.
PROJECT DETAILS
Client: Talent Smart EQ
Crew Size: Small (3)
Total Time: 200hrs
Project Type: Proof of Concept Doc
Style: Docu-style/Event Coverage
PRODUCTION
Mark Pasternack: Executive Producer
Nicole Pasternack: EP & Director
Josh Emerick: Co-Director, Editor & DP
Cameron Hanson: DP & Drone Operator
Stock Footage Supplemented from Artlist.io
They don’t just execute my vision—they help evolve it.
Working with Josh and Ross is about partnership.
They bring strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and a culture of care
that helps me better serve my clients.
They elevate the creative
and make the process seamless.
They’re trusted collaborators
who make my business stronger.”
Mark Pasternack, Producer & Creative Director