Chicago video production company brings Association House's Virtual Gala to life with short documentaries and live auction raising over $125,000 in donations.

Oct 10

Settlement Houses in Chicago have a long history of serving communities and filling gaps where society falls short. Association House has served Chicago since 1911 and in 2021, they partnered with fig media to bring their virtual event experience to life. Creating a series of scripted short films telling the stories of their community, honoring leaders and working with fig's virtual event team to bring a live auction to zoom, Association House raised over 125K in donations.

“As a pillar of the Humboldt Park community, Association House of Chicago annually serves thousands of participants, each of whom has a story to tell. The Fig team worked with us to beautifully capture a number of these stories through a series of meaningful videos as well as through their production of our first-ever virtual gala. We especially appreciate how the Fig team positioned themselves as not just vendors, but as true thought partners and creative guides. The results were magnificent, and we look forward to working with the Fig team again in the future!”

— Juan Carlos; President of Association House

Challenges

Encompassing a grand history while transitioning to new leadership. Films needed to tell a wide and diverse story.
Rush production; All elements script to screen in 5 weeks.
Virtual Recording Award Presentations
Designing a production that supports accessibility, COVID safety procedures and bilingual participants.
Live Auction Integration
Integration into WEDO, third party live auction software

Video production and filmmaking services

Dedicated Writer / Director for duration of the project.
Concept ideation, Screenwriting for 3 films, Mood board, 2 days of production w/ crew, VO recording
Full Editing Suite - Rush Editing
3 short films, 1 virtual panel and 2 pre-recorded crowdsourced Intro / Outtro / Sponsor Reels