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JD Foundation Gala
AI & InnovationContent Production
The situation
The JD Foundation was preparing for a major milestone: A 10-year anniversary gala, delivered in partnership with Square Fish Events.
It was a high-profile event with live hosts, large-scale production, and a room designed to impress.
Initially, we were brought in to create a single cinematic story. But very quickly, the scope evolved. The event needed more than a video. It needed a joined-up visual experience.
- Project Name
- JD Foundation Gala
- Year
- 2025
- Service
- AI & Innovation
- Client
- JD Foundation
The goal
- Tell powerful, real-world stories from across the UK
- Support the live event experience seamlessly
- Elevate the production visually
- Engage guests before, during, and after the event
Everything needed to feel: intentional, premium, and connected
The approach
We treated the project as a full content system, not a collection of assets.
Alongside capturing cinematic stories across the country, we worked closely with the production team to understand how content would:
Fit within the live show
Support transitions on stage
Enhance the physical environment
Create moments of impact
Timing was critical.
With limited time to capture, edit, and deliver, we structured the production tightly, ensuring every stage stayed on track:
capture → edit → review → refine → deliver
The outcome
3 cinematic story films capturing real-world impact
Stage transition content for hosts and speakers
LED screen media for the live environment
Looping visuals for the tunnel entrance experience
Intro and outro stage content
Interactive touchscreen media showcasing the JD Foundation timeline
Full event coverage including highlight and B-roll content
Everything was designed to work together, not as separate pieces, but as one cohesive experience.
The challenge
The scale of the project was matched by the constraints:
- Tight timelines
- Travel across the UK to capture content
- Multiple deliverables running in parallel
- Just one day on-site to test and refine everything in the live environment
There was no room for error.
Before & after
After
A fully integrated visual experience
Content supporting every moment of the event
A more engaging, immersive environment for attendees
Before
A concept for a strong event
Limited initial media scope
The outcome
Despite the pressure:
- All content was delivered ahead of schedule
- The event ran seamlessly from a visual perspective
- The entire space felt elevated, cohesive, and considered
The result wasn't just a successful event.
It was an experience that looked and felt properly executed at every level.
Great events aren't built on individual assets.
They're built on joined-up thinking.
By expanding the scope and introducing interactive and environmental content, we helped turn a standard production into something far more considered and impactful.
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