Celebrating Survivorship: Behind the Lens at the 2025 PRG Survivor Celebration
After filming last year’s event, PRG reached out early in 2025 with a clear mission: create a 3-minute highlight video that truly brings this unique celebration to life. Having witnessed the passion and support that fuels this event firsthand, I was excited to come back again—this time with a deeper connection to the people and purpose behind the scenes.
Pink Ribbon Good’s Survivor Celebration is more than a party. It’s a gathering of warriors—survivors, caregivers, advocates, and volunteers—who come together to laugh, share, and honor journeys that are both deeply personal and universally inspiring. Held at The Factory on June 29th, 2025, the event featured every ingredient of PRG’s distinctive culture: heartfelt speeches, stories of survivorship, live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and enough positive energy to light up any room.
Filmmaking That Honors the Moment
For Aspen Creative Co, success means blending technical excellence with genuine connection. This year, my approach was three-pronged:
Capturing Stories:
I talked directly to survivors and attendees—inviting them to share their journeys, the highs and the hurdles. Their insights and emotions are the heart of the highlight reel.
Documenting the Experience:
The diversity of content was immense: speeches, games, awards, and fun giveaways pulled everyone in. Demonstrations and community moments showcased PRG’s commitment to empowering survivors and building lasting bonds.
Crafting Visuals That Inspire:
I used three Canon R5C cameras paired with multiple native Canon lenses for a variety of rich, cinematic shots.
One camera stayed on a Ronin for those up-close, fluid walk-and-talks.
Others caught steady, wide safety shots to make sure no moment was missed.
For audio, I relied on a Canon on camera microphone for environmental shots, a set of Rode Wireless Pros for personal interactions, and also tapped into the house board to ensure crisp, clear sound throughout the event.
Every technical decision was tuned to capture the authenticity and atmosphere that make this event feel special to so many.
Building Trust, Building Stories
The best part of working with PRG? It’s the relationship. Aspen Creative Co is more than a service provider—we’re a creative partner, invested in telling PRG’s story with respect and heart. Year two brought easier collaboration, greater trust, and creative freedom to try new things.
From the pre-event planning to the final handoff of the highlight film, the process was rooted in open communication, shared care for the mission, and a real desire to reflect the joy, resilience, and connection on display during the celebration.
The Bigger Picture
Producing the PRG Survivor Celebration highlight video is a reminder of what creative work, at its best, can accomplish: amplifying purpose, deepening community, and honoring every voice in the room.
Between the laughter, the tears, the cheers, and the prize giveaways, I saw how PRG’s community chooses to not only survive—but thrive, support, and celebrate together. Getting to capture it all with the Aspen Creative Co approach—candid, high quality, and story-first—is something I’ll never take for granted.
Conclusion & Call To Action
To everyone at PRG and every survivor, thank you for trusting me to document your journey. Here’s to many more unforgettable moments, both behind the camera and on the other side of the lens.
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