Sun Valley Community School

Sun Valley, ID USA
Grades PS-12, Coed Day and Boarding 

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
This was the best video I've ever seen. Clever, hilarious, engaging, and I want to work there now and never leave! I can't believe how they got SO many different people to play along with this concept. Truly awesome.

A funny, intelligent, creative, and highly enjoyable watch! Visually stunning shots showcasing campus. This video showed just how unique Sun Valley is making it stand out from all the rest

This video stands out from the rest by highlighting a problem most schools don't face: the students won't leave. Genius! The inclusion of students, teaching faculty, alumni, and parents — really the 'community' of Sun Valley Community School. Its fun and quick-witted commentary pairs nicely with the unique selling proposition of the program. Congratulations!

From the moment the video started, I was hooked. I had no idea how long it was — engaging from start to finish. Funny, beautifully filmed. I want to go to this school!!

TEAM
Ryan Waterfield
Alesi Enriquez
Rob Bahou

Tie for Silver

Cottage Creative for
Severn School

Severna Park, MD USA
Grades K-12, Coed Day

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
I was hooked from the very first line "Severn is more than buildings..." and this video didn't disappoint. The faculty staff spoke with such passion, and the students with such confidence and pride. In three short minutes, Severn School manages to define how it is different from its competitors by defining its guiding philosophy. Beautifully executed.

This well-crafted video brings a variety of faces and voices into three minutes. I enjoyed the well-photographed b-roll with teachers and students looking at the camera with one-line points about what the school means to them. Informative and warm in tone.

Lots of great visuals showcasing the school’s unique selling points. Really well-written script that tells a story and is very inspiring.

TEAM
Severn School
Cottage Creative
Alexander Glass
Nicole Anderson
Kim Slade

Tie for Silver

Surbiton High School

Kingston upon Thames, Surrey England
Ages 4-18, Coed Day

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
The student narration is awesome, the video is upbeat, includes school keywords, illustrates the diversity of the school body, and love the time-lapse.

Very captivating visuals and intelligent use of initialism within the script which translated well to on-screen graphics.

Loved the energy of this video. Seemed like they were trying to push against some stereotypes which was effective.

TEAM
Miles Latham, Affixxius Films, Managing Director
James Cookson, Affixxius Films, Director
Billy King, Affixxius Films, Senior Producer
Sara Stockdale, Surbiton High School, Director of Marketing, Communications and Admissions

Malvern Preparatory School

Malvern, PA USA
Grades 6-12, Boys Day

SAMPLE JUDGES' COMMENTS
A two-minute treat that started from a great idea, this video follows two students flashing back to 6 years ago and the present. Cinematic in tone, editing, and color treatment, brings us even closer to feeling like we really know these students and what their school means to them.

The side-by-side student views brought incredible perspective to the video and the school overall. The value proposition was clear in the first 20 seconds. Their values were continually reinforced. Bravo.

TEAM
Malvern Preparatory School
Allison Hall, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications
Maura Wilson, Associate Director of Marketing & Communications
Ashley Breznicky, Marketing & Communications Project Manager

Escaped Studio
Leslie Schmidt, Creative and Video Director
Erin Versaggi, Branded Content Producer