Jon Stewart takes us to One Powerful Place
In a smartly scripted film for the New England Center for Children, created by Colossus, the former Daily Show presenter takes us through the institution’s evolution and the people who drive its mission.
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- Executive Creative Director Greg Almeida
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- Executive Creative Director Greg Almeida
The New England Center for Children is a hybrid special-education school, global non-profit, and research and training institute, a combination, albeit worthy, that doesn’t naturally lend itself to witty or wry filmmaking.
However, in One Powerful Place, Colossus’ intricate film for the organisation, information is delivered with the same degree of character and care found across the people who keep the centre running.
Narrated by Jon Stewart, the micro-doc swerves infomercial territory as it outlines NECC’s work in autism education, research and staff development.
“The work we do at NECC often happens quietly and without fanfare,” says Jared Bouzan, VP and chief development and strategy officer at NECC. “This short film allows us to take a minute and celebrate how the accomplishments of our students and team have changed the world for the better. We’re thrilled to share our journey and tell that story to a wider audience.”
Colossus’ executive creative director Greg Almeida adds, “The idea of One Powerful Place is based on a core truth. When you walk into NECC, you see the scale and commitment of every part of the organisation. From the teachers to the nurses, cafeteria workers, administrators... everyone.
"The power of what they are doing is obvious and inspiring. To be able to tell this story and share it with the world is a privilege, and to have someone like Jon Stewart, who we all really respect and admire, lend his voice to this work is a testament to the school and its incredible mission.”
