— VIDEO PRODUCTION PROPOSAL —
Hospitals of Regina Foundation - Story of Inspiration
JANUARY 10, 2025
Under the banner of Lampblack Studios, video producer Jeremy Ratzlaff and his production team are submitting this proposal for the production of the Hospitals of Regina Foundation’s Story of Inspiration video, to be completed before May 16, 2025 in time for the Four Seasons Ball fundraising event. This video will feature a compelling and heartfelt story of two twin boys who had complicated births, told through interviews with the boys’ parents.
Production will take place over one day, on a date and location coordinated by the Hospitals of Regina Foundation. If permissible, the producer and director would like the opportunity to meet the parents and scout the location in advance of the production day in order to come up with the best plan of action for lighting and to coordinate location-specific details. Interviews will be captured with a two-camera setup, and B-roll will also be captured. The lighting and visual style will be high-key (brighter than some of the video examples below).
The finished video will run 6 to 8 minutes in length, and will be professionally edited, sound mixed, and colour graded. The end result will be a finely polished video that evokes a strong emotional response from the attendees of the Four Seasons Ball, as well as continuing to touch viewers that find the video through the Hospitals of Regina Foundation’s YouTube channel.
PRODUCTION CREW
Jeremy Ratzlaff | PRODUCER, CINEMATOGRAPHER
Jeremy has fifteen years of experience crafting professional video productions, always striving for exceptional quality and fostering a positive working environment. His company, Lampblack Studios, has been producing videos commercially since 2019. As a cinematographer, Jeremy has worked with dozens of directors on award-winning projects of all shapes and sizes, from commercial to feature-length and broadcast television networks.
You can view his portfolio by clicking here.
Dylan Hryciuk | DIRECTOR, EDITOR
Dylan is a multi-award-winning video director from Saskatoon with a focus on capturing the emotional essence of people’s stories. He has worked extensively with non-profits and brought powerful humanitarian stories to life.
You can view the work on his website, Versa Films, by clicking here.
Kyle Parkinson | SOUND ENGINEER
Kyle Parkinson is an Audio Engineer originally from Battleford, SK. He received a BFA from the University of Regina for Film and Video Production in 2015. Kyle has been working in the Regina area for the past 8 years working on short films, television series and feature films.
You can view his website, Roman Empire Studios, by clicking here.
EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS WORK
Ten Things Not to Say to Someone Struggling with Infertility (4-min)
This short film was commissioned by the Women’s Mental Health Research Unit at the University of Regina. It focuses on the delicate subject matter of women who are struggling with medical infertility and the assumptions other people make for them.
Jeremy Ratzlaff was the producer and cinematographer on this production. Kyle Parkinson did the sound.
One Last Hope (6-min)
This video was commissioned by Sanctum Care Group which provides care for people living with HIV, or at-risk of acquiring HIV, that is dignified, non-judgmental and unconditional.
Dylan Hryciuk was the director and editor for this video.
Audie Murray: To Make Smoke (6-min)
One of over twenty videos that Jeremy has created for the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina, highlighting an exhibition and featuring interview with the artist. In this case, Audie had her son with her while we filmed the video, making for some precious moments of opportunity.
Jeremy Ratzlaff was the producer and cinematographer on this production.
A Place of Dignity (5-min)
Another video for the Sanctum Care Group, which highlights the sensitive stories of individuals who have been helped by Sanctum.
Dylan Hryciuk was the director and editor for this video.
BUDGET ESTIMATE
PRODUCTION LABOUR
Director - $1,000
Cinematographer - $750
Sound Recordist - $750
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
Camera & Lens Rental - $750
Lighting & Grip Rental - $1,000
Audio Equipment Rental - $250
POST-PRODUCTION
Editing - $2,250
Music Licensing - $250
Sound Mixing - $500
Colour Grading - $500
MISCELLANEOUS
Travel & Accommodations - $500
Producer Fee - $500
TOTAL - $9,000*
*not including GST or PST
Thank you so much for considering us as the production team chosen to handle the telling of this story! These types of opportunities — to tell stories with profound meaning and purpose — are exactly what motivate us as filmmakers. If selected, we would wholeheartedly bring our absolute best to every facet of this production from start to finish. <3