Summer Institute Event Highlight Video

Story-Driven STEM: Empowering Educators through Video for TAF

The Challenge

The Technology Access Foundation (TAF) hosts a Summer Institute that is complex, high-energy, and deeply mission-driven. TAF needed to do more than just record the event; they needed to communicate the impact of equitable, technology-driven learning to stakeholders, future partners, and educators. The challenge was to distill a multi-day, information-heavy event into a story-driven asset that felt both professional and inspiring.

The Strategic Solution

GrowingBoyMedia executed a "Mission-Focused" Production Strategy. We didn't just film presentations; we focused on the "Collaboration in the Classroom." By blending cinematic B-roll of innovation in action with authentic, heart-led interviews with educators, we showcased the human element of TAF’s technology mission.

We utilized dynamic camera movement to match the energy of the institute and prioritized high-fidelity audio to ensure the educators' voices were the centerpiece of the narrative. The final deliverable was a "Content Engine"—a versatile recap designed to serve community outreach, email marketing, and future partnership pitches.

The Results

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Provided TAF with a high-end visual tool to demonstrate the success of their programs to donors and corporate partners.

  • Brand Alignment: Successfully translated the "Energy of Innovation" into a digital format that perfectly aligns with TAF’s forward-thinking brand identity.

  • Community Growth: Delivered a high-performance social asset that increased visibility for the Summer Institute, helping to recruit educators for future programs.