SOA Elite Problem Solver Nazir Valani
The SOA challenged Slack and Company to create a series featuring Actuaries as "rockstars" in their field. Along with the SOA we identified 3 major players in the world of Actuaries and told their story in a visual format outside the typical talking head video. What we developed are 3 mini documentary style videos that highlight each FSA's path to Fellowship, visually bringing their stories to life. There was concern in telling Nazir’s story, thinking his intro might be too intense, but we fought for it and I’m glad it was included. Series was a 2019 Silver Davey Awards winner for Documentary.
Client: Society of Actuaries
ROLE: Creative Director/Producer, Art Director
Content Lead: Kristen Lacy
Production Company: Loudbyte
Location: Toronto
Delta Peanut for TRUIST
This short tells the story of how a big idea changed the peanut industry in Jonesboro Arkansas and the lives it transformed in the process. Truist aims to build strength in communities and showcases this in their support in facilitating the deal and also taking a back seat in this video and letting them tell their story.
Client: Truist
ROLE: Creative Director
Asst Producer: Shervin Bain
Production Company: Workhorse
Content leads: Beth Gaston, Joe Dixon
Discover - 4 Types of Bank Accounts
Davey Awards Gold Winner for Animation - Imagination worked with Discover to apply its recently refreshed brand identity to a new series of animated videos. This was an exciting venture for Discover as Imagination would be the first to bring their new illustration style to life in video! The first video in the series is “4 Different Types of Bank Accounts to Help Your Money Grow,” which provides an engaging overview of a few fundamental bank accounts that every person should know: rewards checking account, online savings account, certificate of deposit and individual retirement account. With original illustrations that fit seamlessly into Discover’s new brand universe, the video is both entertaining and useful for anyone who is just getting started on their financial journey. Imagination worked closely with Discover to ensure that every new illustration guideline was followed while also defining how it would come to life in the future of video for the company. Throughout the animations we used complimentary transitions, relevant sound effects and design elements that built off of their new look and feel to create this new chapter of video animation for Discover.
Client: Discover
ROLE: Creative Director
Illustrator/Editor: Ann Chong
Content Lead: James Richter
Creative Team: Tiffany Toft, Scherry Van Kirk
SOA Elite Problem Solver Jennifer Gerstorff
The SOA challenged Slack and Company to create a series featuring Actuaries as "rockstars" in their field. Along with the SOA we identified 3 major players in the world of Actuaries and told their story in a visual format outside the typical talking head video. What we developed are 3 mini documentary style videos that highlight each FSA's path to Fellowship, visually bringing their stories to life. The weather agreed with us 50% of the shoot but we made it work. We didn’t expect anything less from Seattle. Series was a 2019 Silver Davey Awards winner for Documentary.
Client: Society of Actuaries
ROLE: Creative Director/Producer, Art Director
Content Lead: Kristen Lacy
Production Company: Handcrank
Location: Seattle
SOA Elite Problem Solver Ling Ling Wang
The SOA challenged Slack and Company to create a series featuring Actuaries as "rockstars" in their field. Along with the SOA we identified 3 major players in the world of Actuaries and told their story in a visual format outside the typical talking head video. What we developed are 3 mini documentary style videos that highlight each FSA's path to Fellowship, visually bringing their stories to life. Ling Ling’s story was a challenge but we loved how it turned out. Filming interview day in a room with no AC in the middle of summer was unexpected, but with enough fan breaks we made it work. Series was a 2019 Silver Davey Awards winner for Documentary.
Client: Society of Actuaries
ROLE: Creative Director/Producer, Art Director
Content Lead: Kristen Lacy
Production Company: Loudbyte
Location: Des Moines, IA
Slack and Company Agency Reel
Client: Slack and Company
Slack and Company Official Agency Reel
ROLE: Director/Producer, Art Director, Editor, Videographer
CD: Ron Klingensmith
Location: Chicago
Plant The Future
We’re at the beginning of an exciting new future in food.
By Ingredion fully investing in new plant-based protein solutions they’ve put you in the driver’s seat to explore infinite new ways to optimize and invent the future of food. Imagine the possibilities. Consumers are curious, inspired and eager to discover healthy alternatives to the foods they love. Together, we can create a better future for everyone. Get the expertise and ingredient solutions you need to create on-trend products to feed demand now and be at the forefront of our world’s shift to more plant-based proteins.
Client: Ingredion
ROLE: Creative Director, Editor
Location: Chicago
Crowe NetSuite Solutions
Crowe, a Public Accounting, Consulting and Technology Firm asked us to create a promo video to promote Crowe Solutions for NetSuite.
Client: Crowe
ROLE: Art Director/Producer
ACD: John Mork
Production Company: CGI Pixels
Location: Chicago-Budapest
CONEXPO Connect
Promotional video for AEM's CONEXPO Connect Online Experience. The site brings the power of CONEXPO online, connecting contractors with equipment manufacturers, industry insiders, and their peers, so they can get the answers they need from the people who know.
Client: Association of Equipment Manufacturers
ROLE: Producer
ACD: John Mork
Production Company: CGI Pixels
Location: Chicago-Budapest
EarthOil by Univar
This video was used to showcase EarthOil by Univar. It was important to show that not only does EarthOil provide a wide and varied portfolio but that everything they source is sustainable and traceable. They work with and empower local farmers and their communities, creating a win win for everyone.
Client: Univar Solutions
ROLE: Producer, Art Director, Editor
CD: Ron Klingensmith
Location: Chicago
Narrative Science
Narrative Science overview of services. The agency also designed the company logo and wanted a graphic look and feel to compliment the new logo.
Client: Narrative Science
ROLE: Producer, Art Director, Graphic Designer
ACD: John Mork
Editor: Holly Pribble
Location: Chicago
FUTURE PARTY
A fun personal project. When the sister and I made it to Tokyo we knew it was time to dance to our long time favorite song FUTURE PARTY. Here you'll find "Wacky Arms" dancing between the hours of 11pm and 7am in various states of 7-11 snacks. Thanks Charlie for the sweet tunes, and thanks Tokyo 7-11's we love you.
ROLE: Director/Videographer, Editor
Location: Tokyo
Dow Corning Website Launch Teaser
Teaser Video for Dow Corning's new website. Translated into 6 languages.
Client: Dow Corning
ROLE: Director/Producer, Art Director, Editor
CD: Ron Klingensmith
Location: Chicago
Fluid Life Case Study
A Fluid Life case study featuring their client Sunhills Mines in Alberta Canada and the benefit of Fluid Life as a partner.
Client: Fluid Life
ROLE: Director/Producer, Art Director
Production Company: Kicker
Location: Alberta, Canada
Midwest Composite Technologies
Tour and Capabilities Hero Video for MCT. Unlike their competitors, MCT is capable of all stages of your 3D printing production. After an in depth facility tour we realized their consumers needed the same. We learned a facility visit would typically seal the deal on a new partnership after seeing their impressive setup. While on this shoot we were also tasked with capturing studio photography of all prototypes and capability samples, as well as candid floor photography for the website.
Client: Midwest Composite Technologies
ROLE: Director/Producer, Brand Strategy
Production Company: Boardman Productions
Location: Hartland, WI
Amcor CPET Tray Providers UNPACKED
Is this not the sexiest CPET tray video you've ever seen? We thought so!
Client: Amcor
ROLE: Director/Producer, Art Director
Production Company: Boardman Productions
Location: Madison, WI
PRA brand launch
PRA, and event services provider, underwent a rebranding in 2018 and wanted to celebrate with a video showcasing their services, their new logo, and tagline.
Client: PRA
ROLE: Director/Producer
Production Company: EngineWorks
CD: Ron Klingensmith
Location: Chicago
Pacific Standard Time World Sake Dinner
Chicago Restaurant Pacific Standard Time needed some social videos to promote their Sake Dinner partnership with World Sake Imports.
Client: Pacific Standard Time
ROLE: Director/Producer, Videographer, Editor. Created alt versions for instagram stories as well. Photography/Design and flyer promotional materials.
Location: Chicago
Ingredion Fortifeed Pet Food
Feature for Ingredion's Fortifeed pet food fiber.
Client: Ingredion
ROLE: Producer, Art Director, Graphic Designer, Editor
CD: Elisa Ivany
Location: Chicago
Slack and Company Intern Andrew Moroney
As Senior Video Producer at Slack and Company I created this series of videos to promote their intern program. These videos lived on the company website and were also used on social media to give prospective interns a slice of life at the agency. More from this series available on my Vimeo page.
ROLE: Director/Producer, Art Director, Editor, Videographer
Slack and Company Intern Emily Cowell
As Senior Video Producer at Slack and Company I created this series of videos to promote their intern program. These videos lived on the company website and were also used on social media to give prospective interns a slice of life at the agency. More from this series available on my Vimeo page.
ROLE: Director/Producer, Art Director, Editor, Videographer
Slack and Company Intern Ada Jing
As Senior Video Producer at Slack and Company I created this series of videos to promote their intern program. These videos lived on the company website and were also used on social media to give prospective interns a slice of life at the agency. More from this series available on my Vimeo page.
ROLE: Director/Producer, Art Director, Editor, Videographer