"Selena's Story" Video

Client Partner:

North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Taking Time to Stop Violence
The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV) leads its state’s efforts to end intimate partner violence through various forms of advocacy, education, and collaboration. A Great Idea created an advocacy/education video that succinctly covers how workplaces can be sites of intervention for intimate partner violence.
CHALLENGE

The concept for the video was not fully conceived, which could leave the project moving in multiple directions.

REQUEST

Produce a video that addresses domestic violence as it enters the workplace environment.

RESULT

A Great Idea produced an award-winning animated video called “Selena’s Story: Making a Case for Safe Leave,” which offers workplaces insights into creating an environment that supports those experiencing intimate partner violence.

AWARD RECOGNITIONS

2023
GDUSA Health + Wellness Design Awards
GDUSA (Graphic Design USA)
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"
A Great Idea worked with me to take an idea that was not fully formed and make it into a reality. The result is an engaging video that explains how workplaces can support survivors of domestic violence through crisis. I appreciated the feedback on adjusting my script to minimize [the] use of jargon and to add concrete calls to action that viewers can take if they want to support the prevention of domestic violence.
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Ruhani A.
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Digital Evaluator and Organizer

Jargon-free Empathy

We helped NCCADV shape the video’s script to ensure the dialogue would be accessible, sympathetic, and engaging. This was achieved by omitting jargon and abstract language that could hinder feeling empathy toward the story.

Creative Privacy Protection

Because the narrative is based on a true story, using animation served to help protect the privacy of the individual whose story was being told. Also, by avoiding a live-action depiction, actors could not be misconstrued as having been victims of romantic partner violence due to participation in the video.

Frequently Asked Questions About Services Used in "Selena's Story" Video

These services from A Great Idea include the following:

If we already have footage, can you just edit it?

Totally! That’s exactly what we offer with our video editing services. We often provide editing-only services for clients and partners who already have recorded content and just need help turning it into a finished piece.

What’s the difference between content strategy and content creation?

Content strategy is a high-level plan that defines the who, what, when, where, why, and how of your content. This helps guide the content creation process, meaning when you begin writing or designing your content, you understand how to do it more impactfully.

What do you need from us to start?

Coming to us with an idea is a great start! If you have clear goals, a defined audience, brand materials, or inspiration, that can help too. In our initial discovery phase, we’ll clarify if we need any additional materials before getting to work.

How do I measure the success of my awareness campaign?

Success varies based on your goals for the campaign. At the beginning of our collaboration, we will define our shared metrics of success. This can include anything from uptake of a hashtag to signups for your event! We set up digital awareness campaigns to be trackable—that way, we can collect analytics that evaluate campaign success to inform your future strategy.

Can you do Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?

Yes! We integrate SEO into all copy that we write, especially website and social media copy. From keywords to hashtags, we ensure our writing is created to connect, whether you’re scrolling on the page or finding one of our partners in a search engine.

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