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documentary storytelling and event video production/livestreaming for nonprofits, education, artists

11/04/2025

Our democracy thrives when we act with care for our neighbors and the city we share. At Really Useful Media, we know meaningful change happens when communities are heard and centered. Make your voice count today in the NYC mayoral election by heading to the polls.

10/23/2025

Collaboration starts with people who believe in the work.

Our latest Client Insight comes from Katherine Cantu Anguiano, Director of Education at the Foundation for Women & Girls+ with Blood Disorders, who knows the power of connection and shared enthusiasm in bringing stories to life.

09/30/2025

You understand why video is so important.

It helps your audience visually and emotionally connect to your work, but it takes a lot to make it happen when resources are tight and demands are high.

With the right partner and approach, video creation can be accessible and, dare we say, even fun. Here’s how we make it work!

09/18/2025

Summer recap 🌞🎬

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what our team has been up to this summer:

📹 Filmed B roll and interviews coast to coast, from Alaska to New York City
🛜 Stayed nimble, producing remote interviews and providing hybrid AV solutions
🎙️ Kicked off production of Season 2 of a podcast, and launched a new online event series
📋 Reviewed workflows to gear up for a busy fall gala season

Thank you to the amazing clients and crew who made it all happen!

📸 Photos on slides 5, 7, and 10 from Alaska by

09/11/2025

🎙️ New season, new stories — Episode 1 of the 7-2-1 Season 2 podcast is here! 🎧

We’ve once again teamed up with FWGBD to produce these podcasts to go deeper into topics on how blood disorders impact people who menstruate, and share stories that deserve time and space. Each episode highlights critical perspectives, provides education for patients and providers alike.

The latest episode (link in stories!) features Dr. Leslie Appiah with hosts Dr. Kemi Olaiya and Dr. Cheryl Mensah discussing fertility preservation for people with sickle cell disease—arriving just in time for Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

Audio Engineer:

08/27/2025

🚀 Bon voyage to Lourdes on her last day with the team 😭

Over the last 3+ years as a video producer, Lourdes has captured beautiful B roll, shaped powerful stories in the edit, and brought so much heart to her work. We’ll miss her creativity and collaboration, but we’re excited to see where her journey takes her. 💜

➡️ Follow along as she brings her impact media talents to a volunteer stay project with U.S. - El Salvador Sister Cities:

08/21/2025

Our clients always push us to think bigger.

With Client Insights, we’re sharing their ideas and perspectives that shape how we approach video together, beginning with Chris L. Jenkins from the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy.

08/11/2025

Boost your event’s impact with video! Learn how in our latest newsletter at the link in stories.

If this sparks ideas for how to repurpose your own event footage or raises new questions, we’d love to hear them. Leave a comment and let us know what kinds of tips, behind-the-scenes insights, or client stories you’d like us to share next.

05/07/2025

FWGBD empowers healthcare providers with education!

To make sensitive medical topics relatable and human, we focused on what would resonate with FWGBD’s audience—how their work shapes not just medical outcomes, but also impacts patients’ goals, relationships, and overall quality of life.

03/24/2025

Celebrating 80 years of Pippi with , right on time for 🌍

Filmed in the beautiful and historic Swedish Residence, we heard stories from authors and lifelong Pippi fans on how her story inspired generations of readers across the globe towards curiosity, kindness, and courage.

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