The story that matters is yours.
We produce short films that celebrate good people and inspiring organizations. The stories we tell about our clients help them create deeper connections within the communities they serve.
Telling your story helps you communicate your values so you can more easily be seen, heard and understood. And in our noisy world, standing above the fray is more important than ever. Here are a few examples.
Living Your Values, Loving Your Community: Clark Public Utilities
Clark Public Utilities in southwest Washington provides reliable, at-cost electricity and water services to Clark County homes and businesses. But keeping the lights on and the water running is just a small part of what this utility is known for. Through a variety of community partnerships and programs, Clark PUD works hard to make Clark County a great place to live. This is a story about one of the utility’s community partnerships and its enduring impact on baseball players and the families who love them.
History Transformed
For many of our clients, giving back to the community is as important as building a successful business. John Russell is responsible for building or remodeling some of Portland’s most notable downtown office buildings. But his philanthropic legacy to the city might just be the number of historic buildings he has lovingly renovated and restored. John’s most recent “labor of love” is the restoration of the Hallock & McMillan Building, Portland’s first and oldest commercial brick and cast-iron building. “History Transformed” is the story of how John and his team returned the Hallock & McMillan to its 1857 glory, and why.
Linking Learning to Life: Arcadis Texas (formerly IBI Group Texas)
A society that cares enough to prepare their children for a successful life will reap benefits for decades to come. So when schools are designed as learning communities, something special happens. The building becomes a teaching tool, engaging students in new and inspiring ways. That’s the approach the architects at Arcadis Texas took when they designed the Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School (CTHS) in Pasadena, Texas. CTHS offers ninth through twelfth graders a high school education along with specialized career training. It’s a place designed for dreamers and doers to think big and go far.
The Storybook Project
Cancer can bring you to your knees in grief. To rise above it and choose to help others navigate through it is a story worth sharing. Breast cancer survivors Brook Irwin and Chelsea Harper co-authored The Storybook Project, a book designed to help moms talk to their kids about the disease in a way children would understand. We created this film to help Brook and Chelsea launch their Kickstarter campaign. The women raised over $19,000, enough to print, assemble and distribute a limited edition of the book. Although Brook and Chelsea are no longer living, The Storybook Project became their legacy, and their loving messages continue to be a resource to help children and families dealing with breast cancer.
Defining Value, Building a Legacy: AKS Engineering and Forestry
Measuring a successful business is more than reading a profit and loss statement. When you look closer, you will likely find wise leadership. With offices in seven cities and close to 400 employees, AKS Engineering and Forestry is one of the leading consulting engineering firms in Oregon and Southwest Washington. But in 1996, the firm consisted of founder Keith Jehnke and a small team working with a few clients. From the beginning, Keith felt it was important to provide quality work and for employees to treat each project as if it were their own. This story shows how Keith’s values have stayed true throughout the life of the company.
Girl Power! BRIC Architecture
The power to change lives by sharing knowledge is one of the hallmarks of a great business that creates a lasting legacy. In 2019, BRIC Architecture and Girls Build teamed up with to create Design Build Camp, an eight-week program for girls 11-14 years old. Working alongside a team of BRIC’s women architects, the girls learned the basics of design. They also developed confidence and, for some, a chance to see themselves and their futures in a new light.