Last Mile Education Fund
Writer / Director / Creative Director / Producer / Editor / Animator / Sound Engineer
A disruptive approach to the traditional scholarship model
The Last Mile Education Fund increases diversity in tech and engineering fields by addressing critical gaps in financial support for low-income and underrepresented students within four semesters of graduation. Co-founder Ruthe Farmer (previously Senior Policy Advisor for Tech Inclusion in the Obama Administration) shared her robust business strategy with me to create a film to launch the $3 Million fund. The second phase of the project was completing a cutdown version of the film to submit the fund for a national grant. To date, the films have helped LMEF procure an additional $2 million in funding.
“You just got it.”
“Just wanted to say I LOVE the video. I’ve watched it 4 times. Congrats to you!!! Very excited to see this come to life.”
My Roles
Led discovery session with Co-founder to determine project goals.
Synthesized strategy decks and devised concept for 2.5 minute launch film.
Wrote script and visual cue list.
Sourced free visual assets and selected and edited music.
Recorded and directed voiceover with Ruthe.
Edited and animated film and mixed final audio.
Once completed, launched second phase of project to produce a cutdown version with script changes, voiceover pick-ups, graphic and image changes.