Mainspring Narrative Films is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates educational documentaries exploring the people and ideas that shape our world. While many know Mainspring for its award-winning films on art and architecture, the company’s work has always centered on human stories—of creativity, resilience, and transformation. Led by producers Jake and Tracey Gorst, Mainspring combines original filmmaking with rigorous historical research, bringing lost or overlooked chapters of cultural history vividly to life.