Connections Education Center

When Connections Educational Center approached Argonaut Productions about a video project, they were looking for a way to transition their annual gala into a virtual event due to COVID-19 restrictions. They were looking for a video that would anchor the event and express gratitude to their donors. We set out to discover the stories about their work that would grab the attention of viewers attending the virtual event. 

We wanted to show them the difference their support makes. We thought that was the best way to tell them they were appreciated.

Connections wanted to tell their donors how much their support had meant to the students who benefitted from their generosity. We wanted to give them a video that would be both the highlight and the keystone of their virtual event. 

Through the discovery process, we arrived at a plan to work safely within the confines of quarantine orders and mask mandates. We would tell the stories of some of the individuals whose lives had been changed for the better by the work they do. 

The video of Zach’s story is one of three that we produced in cooperation with Connections Academy students and their families. We wove those stories into a single narrative for the virtual event. We were proud of the work we did to develop and deliver the videos, but we weren’t completely satisfied until we got the feedback from Connections Academy.

“The video and event went better than expected. With this being our first virtual event . . . there were some nervous moments.” 

“Argonaut did a great job of listening to us, learning about us, and capturing our spirit as an organization.” 

“Everything exceeded our expectations. Argonaut proved they earned the faith and trust we put in them. We have already recommended Argonaut to other agencies.” 

Those words meant everything to us. That’s our WHY.