The Kennedy Center
Video Series Production
C&I Studios produced Arts Across America and Turnaround Arts, an original video series for The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., a beacon of artistic excellence since its opening in 1971.
The series showcases the humble beginnings of art alongside some of the most profound artists of our time, from famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma to violin duo Black Violin. We shot and edited the series locally in Fort Lauderdale and the greater South Florida area.
Arts Across America with Yo-Yo Ma
We house all of the work we produce for our clients. This means that at any time we can repackage the final product to infuse new emotion or appeal to a different audience. With the Arts Across America series, we provided two additional edits to The Kennedy Center, all of which paint a new picture of arts in America, the individuals helping to extend arts to our youth, and the children who benefit from this amazing outreach.
We worked with Yo Yo Ma on the Arts Across America series and with Black Violin for the Kennedy Center Turnaround Arts Program. We shot a lot of footage on each occasion, so we were able to piece together additional material for The Kennedy Center.
Turnaround Arts with Black Violin
Turnaround Arts at The Kennedy Center began in 2011 under Obama’s President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.
The program elevates the arts by deepening young people’s appreciation of their value. This whole-school approach moves the needle in education, teaching children to express themselves and to value other individuals and cultures.
Part of that outreach connects ambitious students with their idols. Black Violin joined The Kennedy Center at Walker Elementary, and we captured the event in video and photography for The Kennedy Center to feature on their website.
To see more of our work with Black Violin, check out the “One Step” music video we conceptualized and produced for their album Take The Stairs.
The Kennedy Center Gala
When The Kennedy Center decided to create a video introduction honoring the recipients of their 2019 Award for the Human Spirit, they knew we’d be perfect for the task.
We were asked to write and produce a 6-minute video introduction honoring Chicago based philanthropists Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan, and Academy Award-winning actor and producer Forest Whitaker. Pat and Shirley Ryan were honored with this year’s Distinguished Philanthropist Award for their charitable contributions to the arts, education, healthcare and beyond.
Forest Whitaker was honored with the Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Award for his involvement with The Kennedy Center Turnaround Arts Program and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative. Our video introduction reflects on the life and legacy of these amazing individuals by showcasing their involvement in the arts and how their selfless deeds have inspired citizens at large to connect through artistic expression. Contact us to discuss your marketing needs and learn how we can craft ultra-specific content for your brand.