From the Nominator

"Our piece, sEAsons of Love, was used for several events, including our virtual celebration with high-level donors. The piece was especially effective in light of the trying 2020-2021 school year at The Episcopal Acdemy. It was the centerpiece at the annual parent association fundraiser (virtual), the year-end highlights video for parents and alumni--a soft approach for year-end giving. It was also shared with faculty and staff as a thank-you for their hard work during the challenging year.  

Our students were socially distanced, masked, and attended in-person class. It was a challenge, but the community truly showed its "love" and appreciation for the herculean effort made to keep school open. We translated that into a powerful piece. It made parents, students, alumni, and faculty and staff feel good. That led to record-setting giving.  

The producer collaborated with the choral director on the song and at-home student recordings. The video was shot on an iPhone a Handycam. The school drone was also used to collect aerial footage. Final Cut Pro was the editing system used."

From the Judges

We all were very impressed with the technical execution and editing, especially considering the level of complexity in syncing collective audio submissions remotely. Original and creative project that demonstrated very effective use of budget. Overall, a heartwarming video that showcased a comprehensive look at the academy’s various activities, which seemed to resonate well with the target audience.