
Short Documentaries Giving Deep Looks Into Real-World Subjects
The George Pendergrass Foundation hosts an annual Brazilian Jiu Jitsu event that raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Founders Rob and Guy Pendergrass take viewers through why supporting the fight against cancer is important to them, and why they’re passionate about rallying the Jiu Jitsu community each year.Client: The George Pendergrass Foundation
By many metrics, it wasn't likely Matt Raydo would become a college basketball player at the Division 1 level in the 1990's. Skeptics shared their doubts with him directly. We follow Matt's scrappy journey into the NCAA's Division 1 ranks and learn about the experiences that make him an ideal coach and motivator for youth players in North Carolina currently learning the game.Client: Raydo Basketball Lab
To back their 2022 "Rise With The STARs" report Opportunity@Work looked to tell the story of how even after a worker without a 4-year degree found an alternative route into the workforce, finding a sense of belonging among colleagues who had degrees was a challenge. Learn the organization's perspective on why belonging post-hire is as important as hiring STARs in the first place.Client: Opportunity@Work
Through Austin Dancy Media Productions’ work, brands use short-length documentary video to hook audiences with deep stories involving subjects they associate with. I take the lead on making sure plot elements, themes, and high-quality visuals all come together and form documentary content that supports brand messaging. - Austin D.