As the Executive Director & CEO of The LAM Foundation, I had only ever dreamed of having access to professional videographers to help us tell our story. Like other patient advocacy organizations, we have an inspirational story to tell, one that we knew would be best told with the use of compelling and well-produced video. This notion seemed out of reach for two main reasons – first, our patient and professional communities are spread around the world, gathering only once per year and second, we feared that a large investment in a video would quickly become dated. Then we were fortuitously introduced to Dana and Dave of Trailhead films. They introduced us to the concept of a long-term partnership and to building a library of footage enabling us to keep our projects current and rich with diverse content. Beginning in 2014, we embraced Trailhead as our single vendor for video production. Dana and Dave offer the entire package of creative writing, scripting, filming, producing and postproduction. They bring our mission to life, help us create innovative messaging and compelling stories. They have fundamentally lifted the quality of our brand and communications. Also, their long-term vision and extensive indexing help us maximize our investment by reusing and repurposing prior footage. I unreservedly encourage all non-profits, especially those with smaller budgets to partner with Trailhead Films. You will experience an incalculable return on your investment, whether you measure the quality of a single project or the long-term investment of building a video repository. They are part of our LAM Foundation family and we are forever grateful for their talent, friendship and generous spirits. They empower and expand the reach of non-profits around the world.
— Sue Sherman, Executive Director & CEO, The LAM Foundation
“We were introduced to Trailhead Films nearly 4 years ago on the referral of another rare disease organization. Immediately, Dana and Dave felt like a part of our community. They truly listen to what our families, doctors and researchers are sharing and turn their messages into beautiful stories. Whether it's a 1-minute awareness message, a 4-minute fundraising video or a one-hour event, Dana and Dave orchestrate incredible videos that help us raise awareness and generate much needed funding to do our mission-critical work.”
— Michelle Davis, Executive Director, International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Association
“Trailhead Films excels at creative, insightful video storytelling. Dana Garrett and Dave Butz are veteran storytellers and are skilled at translating an organization’s mission into a deeply moving story that engages and activates audiences. The team has produced many outstanding stories for Damon Runyon, one of which was recognized with a Gold Telly Award. They approach each project with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity.”
— Yung S. Lie, PhD, President and CEO, Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
“Trailhead Films were a total lifesaver when we needed to switch our annual luncheon fundraiser to a digital format due to Covid. They stepped in and efficiently created a compelling program that helped increase donations and drive engagement. Their storytelling abilities, creativity, and professionalism differentiate them from other agencies we've worked with in the past and what will drive us to work with them in the future.”
— Wade Zamechek, Development Director, Village Health Works
"Trailhead Films has produced several projects for Legal Services of the Hudson Valley over the years. Dana and Dave are a pleasure to work with, and we are always very proud of the videos they create for us. Dave's technical expertise means that every shot is perfectly executed, and Dana's skilled and compassionate interviews highlight the humanity of our clients, staff, and partners.”
— Maureen Fox, Chief Development Officer, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
“We needed a new video that captured the quintessence of our new Tiger Tuesday Reading Program. Trailhead Films met with us and asked all the right questions to get to know our company, and the reading program, intimately. The second meeting was to shoot the main interviews in our office. The third meeting was in a larger space because we had about 20 participants. Dana and Dave were amazing. Once everything was set up, they carried out their plan and got all the footage they needed. Within a few weeks we had the most amazing video that presented the reading program in the most positive light in an engaging video. The resulting video was a quantum leap above our expectations. We are dazzled with their results. And, more importantly, our potential customers who see the video, agree!”
— Linda Silbert, Founder, Strong Learning Center
"Our supporters were so enthusiastic about the video that Trailhead Films created for our 10th Anniversary Benefit Gala. They were blown away!!!!! I couldn’t be happier about the beautiful way Dana and Dave told our story and the artistry they bought to it. This video will help us share our story and grow support for our mission to improve global health by reducing surplus medical supplies and delivering them to underserved health systems around the world.”
— Danielle Butin, Executive Director, Afya Foundation