One year ago this September, Hannisdal Express and Two20 Media teamed up to produce a video that would inform people about the devastation caused by Hurricane Ike and the relief aid that was needed.
Hurricane Ike was the third costliest storm in US History and caused tremendous damage on the Texas gulf coast. The hurricane was in the news for a few days but then fell between the cracks as stories of the presidential election and the US economy took precedent.
Due to the massive power outages, we rented an RV and traveled throughout the effected regions (this ensured we had power and a place to stay wherever we went). We talked with locals about their experiences and recorded footage of the aftermath. Because this project required a quick turnaround, we spent time in between locations editing on our Macbook Pro's (despite the bumpy roads).
The video was produced for The Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief). It covered some general reporting of the aftermath but emphasized the damage within the Methodist community. Some churches were destroyed and many pastors and members lost everything.
The relief efforts are still going on and if you're interested you can view the video on our "video samples" page or visit The Texas Annual Conference web site.