Salesforce “We Are Here”
Directors: Martin Strauss, Justin Plummer
The film “We Are Here” opens the Salesforce Racial Equality summit, Representation Matters.
“We Are Here” is a powerful opening film for Salesforce’s Representation Matters summit, centered on a simple but urgent truth: representation isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Directed by Martin Strauss and Justin Plummer, the film speaks directly to the absence many underrepresented communities still experience in professional spaces. Boardrooms, classrooms, creative industries—too often, those rooms don’t reflect the full spectrum of talent and perspective that exists in the real world.
But the message doesn’t stop there. The film quickly shifts from absence to presence. We are here. It’s a declaration as much as it is a reminder. The voices in the film represent a wide range of roles—engineers, designers, entrepreneurs, analysts, creators—all contributing, leading, and shaping the future in meaningful ways.
The tone is confident and forward-looking. It acknowledges the gaps, but it also emphasizes resilience, impact, and the importance of being seen and heard. The message is clear: these contributions have always been there, whether recognized or not.
Visually, the film is designed to feel immediate and human, focusing on faces, voices, and moments that reinforce authenticity. It’s less about spectacle and more about connection—giving space to individuals who are often overlooked and letting their presence speak for itself.
At its core, “We Are Here” is both a statement and a call to action. It challenges organizations to rethink who gets a seat at the table and encourages them to actively create more inclusive environments.
Because real progress doesn’t come from acknowledgment alone—it comes from making space, listening, and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be part of the conversation.
