Gates Foundation | Accelerators/K-12 Anthem Films

How can we make humanity’s highest aspirations feel grounded and achievable?

The Goalkeepers Accelerators initiative was launched in 2017. In 2018, The Gates Foundation approached Imaginary Forces to help create a video to succinctly explain its goals and purpose, with only VO narration and no other media available.

Using the visual language of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals graphics, we created a vibrant visual metaphor for the international coordination required to tackle global challenges like improving global healthcare access.

In tandem with the Accelerators anthem, The Gates Foundation asked us to help with the kickoff video for 2018's K-12 initiative.

We integrated live action, 3D, and 2D animation to remind the (mostly adult) audience of the diverse and lively sources of a good education. The result is a piece that conveys the scope of the challenge while retaining a tactile, accessible feel.

“Together” Credits (Imaginary Forces):
Written & Directed by: Eric Chang
Executive Producer: Jon Hassell
Produced by: Aleen Kim, Meredith Engstrom
Art Direction: Maxwell Strizich
Animation: Austin Marola, Michael Cafarelli, Nathan Goodell, Rick Kuan, Henry Chang
Editor: Luca Campanale
Sound Mixing: Jeremy Siegel @ Heard City
Narration: Rupa Krishnan

“Every Student…” Credits (Imaginary Forces):
Creative Director: Eric Chang
Executive Producer: Jon Hassell
Produced by: Aleen Kim, Meredith Engstrom
Art Direction: Maxwell Strizich
Animation: Maxwell Strizich, Michael Cafarelli, Henry Chang, Austin Marola
Editors: Greg Titian, Rachel Ambelang