2024 Annual Report

The Challenge

To transform the traditional Surplus Line Association of California (SLA) Annual Report into an engaging, high-impact video that visually communicated a year of significant growth, technological advancement, and industry leadership. The video needed to effectively highlight the SLA's commitment to efficiency, compliance, and enhanced market insights for California's E&S brokers.

My Role

  • Creative Direction (Editing & Filming): Led the creative vision for both the visual style and the narrative structure. Directed the on-camera presence, lighting, and composition of all executive interviews, and oversaw the final edit to ensure a polished, professional presentation that aligned with the organization's stature.

  • Production Oversight: Managed the transition from raw footage to final product, ensuring the video effectively blended executive testimony with supporting visual evidence (B-roll, data, and graphics) to tell a cohesive story of transformation.

The Outcome

The video achieved significant industry recognition, earning a prestigious Gold Stevie Award for Best Annual Report Video. This award validates the high-quality production, strategic messaging, and effectiveness of the video in communicating the SLA's pivotal role and achievements in the surplus lines marketplace.