Frames of Reference

Directed by: Justin Hall
Produced by: Olga Loginova

Stage:
- Post Production
Locations:
- Montana, United States,
- Burkina Faso,
- Belarus,
- Colombia,
- France,
- Japan,
- California, United States
Updated: February 12, 2026
Project Type:
- Feature
Project Style:
- Animated,
- Narrative/Doc Mix
Theme Subject:
- Adventure,
- Family,
- Social / Cultural

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Frames of Referenceexplores 7 astonishingly diverse schools in 6 countries encountering immigrants, outlaws, and other communities cultivating kids' capabilities.

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Nimesh Patel

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Nimesh Patel is a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer. Nimesh most recently appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and before that made his late night debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers. He wrote for Chris Rock for The Academy Awards in 2016 and toured with him. Since then, he has written for “Saturday Night Live,” The White House Correspondents Dinner, and was a producer for “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.

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Shonali Bhowmik

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Shonali Bhowmik is a musician, actress, comedienne, filmmaker, writer, attorney and activist. She co-hosts her podcast We Don’t Even Know. She’s a member of the comedy collective Variety Shac, with Chelsea Peretti, Heather Lawless and Andrea Rosen. She created television pilots for Adult Swim and IFC. She was a leader of Ultrababyfat who was featured in David Cross’ tour DVD Let America Laugh.

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Akbar H. Cook Sr.

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Akbar H. Cook Sr. is a devoted educational professional, student advocate and Principal at West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey. Mr. Cook gained nationwide notoriety when he installed washing machines in his school to deter bullying and embarrassment for his students. Ellen invited him on her show and eventually started the “Lights On” providing students a safe place during peak crime hours.

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Frames of Reference

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Nimesh Patel

Shonali Bhowmik

Akbar H. Cook Sr.

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