Welcome to DECADE
When the most compelling story you can tell is one that's true...
(1) We make short films,
(2) working with brands, companies and organizations
(3) who want to share something true about themselves
(4) and who know that great stories connect people.
Sound like you? Take a look and learn more below.
Welcome to DECADE
When the most compelling story you can tell is one that's true...
(1) We make short films,
(2) working with brands, companies and organizations
(3) who want to share something true about themselves
(4) and who know that great stories connect people.
Sound like you? Take a look and learn more below.
StandProud
Sharing information without being "informational". Breaking stereotypes about disability. Capturing a hero's journey.
StandProud
Sharing information without being "informational". Breaking stereotypes about disability. Capturing a hero's journey.
Achieving multiple objectives via compelling story.
With the StandProud project, our challenge was to create a video that
outlines the program basics
broke stigma associated with disability
engaged a global audience, and
highlighted volunteer connection to the cause.
To achieve these objectives, we built a story around Landry, whose determination to play football (soccer) motivates his very first steps.
Through his story, the viewer is introduced to StandProud's key programs: mobility devices, confidence building activities, education, rehabilitation homes and an extended sense of family.
Stylistically similar to sports ads, the football matches emphasize players' agility and strength, helping to dispel stereotype and stigma.
Looking to position the film for a global audience, football also holds a uniquely ubiquitous appeal. Additionally, the story moves forward through music rather than dialogue, thus removing language as a barrier to viewer connection.
The ultimate connection, though, is revealed in the end: most of StandProud's volunteer craftsmen experience lower-limb mobility issues themselves.
International response and earned media.
Un Architecte, released in the online magazine Bittersweet Monthly (Nov 2015), has since garnered earned media and industry accolades including:
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Vimeo Staff Pick // 63K+ views and 1.8k+ likes
ONE shared the film via their social accounts @onecampaign
Featured articles by The Music Bed and FreeFly
2016 Webby Awards Honoree
2016 One Screen Official Selection
Clients + Projects
Every client and project brings the excitement of fresh creative opportunity. Here are a few of our favorites.
Clients + Projects
Every client and project brings the excitement of fresh creative opportunity. Here are a few of our favorites.
CUSTOMER STORY: AVATECH // Onshape
Onshape is changing the way we think about three dimensional computer-aided design. See how these ingenious, young companies are implementing this invaluable tool to communicate, rapid prototype and above all, succeed. More from this series: Rest Devices and AfterDark
JOURNEY TO NAIAS // Ford Motor Company
For over a century, auto enthusiasts and industry leaders have descended on Detroit for its annual auto show. In 2013, Ford invited 150 bloggers from 15 countries, spread across 5 continents, to join them in Detroit and experience the innovations coming out of the North American International Auto Show. This video highlights the bloggers’ fresh perspectives on Ford’s newest fleet.
PLAYING TO WIN AS A TEAM // MERC
“We could either sit there and watch devastation happen, or we could step into action.” This is the story of MERC employees who came together in the wake of natural disaster to face what seemed insurmountable odds. With clear vision, dedicated action, and care for one another, the MERC team brought their facility back to full operation, showing us that in some cases reaching “normal” is itself extraordinary.
SURVIVOR // GW Medical Faculty Associates
“This was not supposed to happen. I am only 25 years old. I was supposed to learn I had some fat lobules or whatever it was that people my age have. Not breast cancer.” Cara Scharf pulls you into her treatment journey, introducing you to the team of medical professionals that helped to bring her through, from cancer patient to strong survivor.
Your great stories.
Simple things. Crazy things. Significant things. Partnering with your team, we work to tell your stories creatively, unexpectedly, exceptionally well.
Your great stories.
Simple things. Crazy things. Significant things. Partnering with your team, we work to tell your stories creatively, unexpectedly, exceptionally well.
Partnering with you on big ideas.
You bring deep understanding of your brand, business and objectives. We come with expertise in storytelling -- how to hook emotion, create meaning and move your audience to action -- and the film-making chops to bring it all to life.
Working together in honest and open collaboration, we'll discover the story and develop the film that propels your message forward, making lasting impact for your business.
Next steps.
When you're ready to tell your story, contact us. We're ready to learn more.
hello@decade.is
202.316.4654 or 347.756.1732
52 O St. NW, Suite 301, Washington, D.C. 20001
...and if your in the mood for one more video, check out our recent collaboration below. You won't be sorry you did.
EROSION // With this short film, collaborators Brandon Bloch, Tim Sessler and Brandon Bray (Creative Director, DECADE) sought to create a visually stylized piece that captures elements of social change in New York City. As told through the artistry of four litefeet dancers -- whose Showtime performances on NYC subways can garner cheers and delight or police arrest -- the film explores the complexity of shared and shifting urban space.