Motion 117 Productions Wins Eight Telly Awards for “Global Community Impact Project” with Cargill Inc.
By Egotist / /
Motion 117 Productions, a creative video production agency based in Minneapolis, announces winning eight Telly Awards for its work on the “Global Community Impact Project” for Cargill Inc. This project highlights the dedication and volunteer efforts of over 150,000 Cargill employees and their unwavering support for their communities.
The Telly’s awarded to Motion 117 Productions include:
GOLD
Branded Content: Directing
SILVER
Branded Content: People’s Telly
Branded Content: Use of Color
Branded Content: Corporate Image
Branded Content: Corporate Social Responsibility
Branded Content: Editing
Branded Content: Social Impact
BRONZE
Branded Content: Promotional
Motion 117 Productions, known for its mission to “Magnify the Good,” continues to push the boundaries of creative storytelling, delivering impactful content that uncovers the relationship between their client’s passion and the viewer’s ideals to inspire action. The “Global Community Impact Project” is a testament to the company’s commitment to highlighting the good in the world through powerful and evocative visual narratives.
“We are incredibly honored to receive these accolades,” said Jeff D. Johnson, Founder and Creative Director of Motion 117 Productions. “This project was particularly special as it showcased the inspiring work happening right now by Cargill’s 150,000 employees. Their unwavering support for their communities is palpable – it’s a privilege to be trusted to tell these stories and to be recognized for our efforts.”
The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and are judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, and production companies. This year’s winners include Adobe, Calvin Klein, ESPN, LinkedIn, Mother Jones, MTV Entertainment Studios, NASA, the LA Clippers (NBA), PlayStation Studios, Sawhorse Productions, TelevisaUnivision, and more. With nearly 13,000 entries from across the globe, winners were chosen by The Telly Awards Judging Council, which includes notable figures such as Nathalie Van Sasse Van Ysselt, VP of Design and Creative Services at MSG Sphere Studios, and Barry Christie, Global Creative Lead at Meta Creative Shop.
Motion 117 and Cargill have a history of successful collaborations, including the 2021 feature video for the Cargill Foundation. This video showcased the foundation’s efforts in the Twin Cities Metro area, highlighting programs that support education, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture initiatives through organizations such as Urban Ventures, Second Harvest Heartland, Appetite for Change, and Project Success. Cargill’s sustainability priorities focus on promoting responsible land use, combating climate change, conserving water resources, improving farmer livelihoods, enhancing food security, and ensuring nutrition. These efforts aim to build a more sustainable and food-secure future.
The Motion 117 team responsible for these award-winning projects includes:
Jeff D. Johnson: Founder, Creative Director, Director of Photography, Colorist, and Video Director
Lauren Josephine: Director of Post-Production
Chad Amour: Creative Director, Producer, Director of Photography, and Editor
About Motion 117 Productions
Motion 117 Productions is a creative production agency based in Minneapolis, MN, dedicated to crafting compelling visual stories that highlight positive social impact. We believe in a dignified process that empowers vulnerability, cultivates a safe haven for the best ideas, and finds the indelible good. We create content that uncovers the relationship between our client’s passion and the viewer’s ideals to inspire action. The company was born out of a drive to create positive change in the world and within themselves. We partner with people, organizations, and brands to create content that magnifies the best in what they do.
About Cargill Inc.
Cargill Inc. provides food, agriculture, financial, and industrial products and services to the world. Together with farmers, customers, governments, and communities, they help people thrive by applying their insights and over 150 years of experience. Cargill’s sustainability priorities include promoting responsible land use, addressing climate change, conserving water resources, improving farmer livelihoods, enhancing food security, and ensuring nutrition. Cargill has 155,000 employees in 70 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact, and improving the communities where they live and work.
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