Mode Project’s creative team believes in thinking big and doing good. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago change lives for the better, every day. These positive commitments come together in a short film by Mode Project that captures the realities and dreams of six extraordinary young Chicagoans. Partnering with Laughlin Constable, to produce “Chicago’s Own” for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago 2020 Youth of the Year gala, the film highlights the emotion-driven style of storytelling that is Mode Project’s own.
By blending unscripted, on-camera interviews with kids and staff, the film bolsters the individual stories with statistics as animated text and images of headlines (first with news of tragedies, then triumphs). A green screen setup for the interviews allowed the animations to enhance the reality and advance the storyline.
When the film premiered March 5th, at the Boys and Girls Club’s Navy Pier ballroom Gala, the eyes of the audience met the eyes of the kids on the big screen. In just 4 minutes, the film communicated the impact of the organization in shaping a brighter future for the city. “Laughlin Constable's relationship with Mode Project is truly unique because not only have they proven to be an outstanding production partner, they've become trusted friends and creative collaborators to us. Mode was an obvious choice for this project because we knew they would take our ideas and vision to the next level, creating work that always exceeds expectations...” said Lynne Fraser, Content Producer, Laughlin Constable.