High Point Discovered is hiring: Video Production Contractor in High Point

Production of Stories for a Healthier High Point Short Film Series

Issued By:

High Point Discovered
Project Kickoff:

Summer 2026
Project Background

High Point Discovered (HPD) seeks a professional video production partner to produce a series of 8-10 cinematic short films as part of a two-year collaborative storytelling and advocacy initiative, Stories for a Healthier High Point (SHHP). This grant-funded project aims to elevate lived experiences and address health inequities rooted in the social determinants of health, such as housing, food security, and behavioral health, within High Point, NC. The project will bring together a variety of participating nonprofits that have insights into our community health, to better tell a cohesive story about the imperative and interconnected nature of community health work.
HPD is a nonprofit organization that communicates the stories of High Point to connect citizens and catalyze economic growth. Through our storytelling efforts, we are uniquely positioned with a creative lens and an authentic voice to bring together the narratives of this project to tell a cohesive narrative.
HPD is serving as the project lead, with guidance and direction from an external steering committee of local nonprofit leaders. A consultant Project Manager serves as the central coordinator and project facilitator, managing timelines, partner communications, logistics, and scheduling. HPD’s Creative Director oversees narrative development, and provides production oversight, creative direction and feedback. The HPD internal creative team can provide collaborative support on graphic and asset needs, as well as ensuring brand alignment.
HPD will facilitate a series of community listening sessions prior to production to identify key narratives and interview subjects for the film series. The selected vendor will work collaboratively with the Project Manager and Creative Director, providing comprehensive video production services, including shooting, editing, and final production.
The overall SHHP project timeline spans January 2026-December 2027. We anticipate film production planning to begin July 2026, with final production complete by March 2027, as outlined below:
Pre-Production, July 2026

Collaborate with HPD’s Creative Director and Project Manager to finalize themes and interview guides, based on learnings from community listening sessions, Steering Committee guidance.
Production, August-October 2026

Capture high-quality video and interviews with residents and nonprofit partners.
Post-Production, October 2026-February 2027

Provide professional editing, including draft reviews and final polishing. At least (3) three film drafts should be ready for Steering Committee review by 11/30/26, with final production complete by EOY 2026.
Digital Assets Development, December 2026-March 2027

In collaboration with HPD Creative Director and team, create supplementary digital content, teaser reels, infographics or other digital assets to be leveraged by nonprofits via social media, their websites and other digital channels
8–10 cinematic short films (5–7 minutes each)
1 longer form compilation reel that cohesively integrates stories captured in shorts
Companion digital advocacy toolkit for participating nonprofits (please include recommended number and format of creative assets for the toolkit in your proposal to align with the project goals and budget).
Desired Qualifications

Proven track record in high-quality, cinematic storytelling.
Experience working collaboratively and with diverse community populations and sensitive subject matter. Commitment to strengths-based messaging and asset-framing storytelling approach.
Ability to translate complex data and social issues into compelling narratives.
Technical excellence in filming, audio recording, and post-production editing.

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