Ian Applegate

In 2017, the New Haven Economic Development Corporation approached me to produce a video aimed at fundraising for federal grants to support start-up businesses in New Haven. At the time, biotech start-ups and maker spaces were thriving, and the city was becoming a hub for innovation. I had the privilege of connecting with community leaders and entrepreneurs, capturing unscripted, behind-the-scenes stories about what made their ventures successful and what makes New Haven an ideal place to launch new ideas.

The only aspect of this video which did not necessarily age well was that Alexion later ended up leaving New Haven as the location of their headquarters not long after this video was produced. Other than that, I'm proud of the cinematography and flow of this video. The video effectively highlights New Haven’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.