235. Storytelling Your Mission through the Power of Video - Derek Watson

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Meet Derek. This filmmaker and storyteller has captured story in nearly 50 countries and believes everyone has a story - but the way it's told possesses the ability to connect hearts, community and passion like never before. We believe firmly that a compelling video can better launch your mission's story to a global community. Join us and this Emmy-winning filmmaker to talk through the storytelling arc and why you should be investing in video right now.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Derek’s story and journey to where he is today (2:50)
• The founding story of Lampstand (5:30)
• The growing trend for investing in digital storytelling (8:30)
• Derek and his team’s storytelling process and the elements they focus on to build an authentic narrative (11:00)
• Derek’s advice around making someone feel comfortable and safe to share their story during the interview process (14:00)
• Finding hope within each story (21:00)
• Ethical storytelling (23:00)
• The case for investing in video (27:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Derek’s life (33:00)
• Derek’s One Good Thing: Everyone has a story. How will yours be told? (36:00)

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