About

Who We Are

Padona Hill Productions (PHP) is an independent documentary and educational media organization founded on the belief that storytelling, research, and collaboration can help people better understand the challenges facing their communities.

Through documentary production and our developing ECHO Studio initiative, we seek to connect knowledge, professional expertise, and lived experience in ways that encourage cooperation and create practical public value.

About the Founder

Robert Scoville founded Padona Hill Productions after more than 35 years working across film, television, commercial production, and live entertainment. Throughout his career, he has worked with multidisciplinary teams, coordinated complex productions, and managed the practical challenges of bringing people with different skills together to accomplish shared objectives. Those experiences helped shape his belief that cooperation across professional boundaries can accomplish more than isolated efforts.

Over the past several years, Robert has independently researched how universities, professionals, and community organizations might collaborate more effectively. This work led to the development of ECHO Studio, which brings together his experience in production, collaborative leadership, and interest in strengthening communities. He continues to develop ECHO Studio through research, stakeholder conversations, and the exploration of potential institutional and community partnerships.

** Robert Scoville - Founder CV