Valsef Dream Big Foundation

Charity Foundation Awareness Campaign

Last summer, the Valsef Dream Big Foundation funded 60 fully-paid summer camp spots for children from newly arrived immigrant families in Montreal — a $30,000 initiative that is changing lives. In partnership with CARI Saint-Laurent and Réseau Réussite Montréal, these children are experiencing the joy, belonging, and childhood moments they often miss due to financial hardship. From soccer and swimming to trips to La Ronde, these weeks are helping kids build confidence, friendships, and a sense of home in their new community. Behind every smile is a story of resilience. Behind every moment is the reminder that every child deserves a chance to dream big.

Challenge

Challenge

Challenge

Valsef Dream Big Foundation needed a powerful video asset to communicate the real-world impact of its Summer Camp Initiative—one that could emotionally engage donors, partners, and the broader community while staying authentic to the children’s experiences. The challenge was clear: translate social impact into a compelling visual story that drives awareness, trust, and long-term support.

Valsef Dream Big Foundation needed a powerful video asset to communicate the real-world impact of its Summer Camp Initiative—one that could emotionally engage donors, partners, and the broader community while staying authentic to the children’s experiences. The challenge was clear: translate social impact into a compelling visual story that drives awareness, trust, and long-term support.

Valsef Dream Big Foundation needed a powerful video asset to communicate the real-world impact of its Summer Camp Initiative—one that could emotionally engage donors, partners, and the broader community while staying authentic to the children’s experiences. The challenge was clear: translate social impact into a compelling visual story that drives awareness, trust, and long-term support.

Insights

• Documentary-style cinematography to capture authentic, unscripted moments • Natural-light, observational shooting to preserve intimacy and realism • Story-first editing designed for emotional resonance across digital platforms

12 minutes mini-doc

Solution

JED Lab designed and produced a cinematic impact video focused on human-centered storytelling. Rather than leading with numbers or narration, the creative direction prioritized lived moments—movement, emotion, and connection.

60 sec teaser

Impact

The film went viral, generating 260K views, exploring the stories of families and kids during the summer of 2025, the Foundation funded 60 fully paid summer camp spots for children from newly arrived immigrant families—representing a $30,000 investment in opportunity.

4 days of shooting