Founder Stories

 

Short Documentary + Social Campaign

 
 
 

Project Background

 
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Startup Sioux Falls provides a myriad of resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They offer office space, accelerator programs, and host events. Partners include the State of South Dakota, area universities, the SBA, and top businesses. Startup Sioux Falls is the central hub of eastern South Dakota’s startup ecosystem.

 
 

Short Docs

 
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Founder Stories

As part of a larger campaign, we created a short doc series profiling outstanding local entrepreneurs.

The profiles focus on specific challenges, perspectives, and career stages.

 

Karla Santi | Blend Interactive

Karla Santi founded Blend Interactive, a nationally recognized web design firm. Today Blend solves web problems for massive hospitals and large colleges. This success was forged through a long path of challenges.

 

Walter Portz | Helen’s Plan

Walter was a successful commercial photographer. When both of his parents died, he was frustrated with the complexities of their final arrangements. Walter believed the period after a loss is for grieving, not paperwork. This inspired Walter to build an online estate planning platform.

 
 
 

Social Promos

A cross-platform social campaign featuring teasers & excerpts. The release of this campaign was tied to the promotion of upcoming events and programs. Additional assets including photography and transcript excerpts were used to create blog content.

 
 
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Behind the Scenes

 

 

Dir & Production Co. __________________________________ Brett Bittner
DP ___________________________________________________ Doug Lee
Key Grip ___________________________________________ Tracy Mailloux