From the beginning, our role in this project was not just to document an event but to help tell a broader story—one about community power, place, and people leading systems change.
We worked closely with Inatai’s communications team to develop a shared vision. We held pre-interviews with selected community leaders, built story arcs grounded in lived experience, and collaborated on key themes of the event.
For this piece, our aim was to capture the essence of the event. And to do so most effectively, we sought to ground the learnings from the gathering in the real-life experience of a community-based organization doing the work. This story was designed so that viewing organizations feel inspired to learn more about the gathering and see themselves in the potential of advocacy work.
Our deliverables included documentary-style recap videos in English and Spanish, short-form reels for social media, and a set of vignette-style interviews.
The videos are now used by Inatai to share stories from the field, highlight grantee voices, and show how regional gatherings build real momentum for systems change. More than just recaps, the videos offer a deeper look at what it means to lead with care, show up with purpose, and build power alongside others.
They also serve as a reminder that while Washington is often viewed through the lens of one region, the story of equity is happening everywhere. Inatai’s gatherings show that our people are everywhere, and that the future is being shaped by them quietly, urgently, and together.
Collaborated with Inatai’s team to shape messaging, interview questions, and creative direction
Filmed event in Kamilche and the surrounding areas, conducted interviews with community leaders, captured b-roll of sessions, interactions, and local landscapes
Edited full-length recaps, short-form reels, and Spanish versions; created five vignette-style interviews for deeper storytelling in Southwest Washington