Teens In Public Service
Internships & Public Service
This gala fundraising film captures the transformative power of the Teens In Public Service internship program through the lenses of two distinct community placements. The narrative follows MacKenzie at IslandWood and Jacqueline at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bellevue as they navigate their first steps into professional environments and community-facing roles. The film emphasizes the dual benefit of the internship by providing critical operational support to nonprofits, while inspiring a new generation to integrate public service into their lifelong career paths.
Next Generation of Leaders
This impact film explores how the TIPS internship program transforms the perspectives of teenagers by placing them in high-stakes roles across several nonprofits. The narrative highlights the program’s ability to shift student mindsets from a resume-building focus to a deep appreciation for the nonprofit sector as a professional career path.
25 Years of Impact
In this anniversary feature, the narrative follows three TIPS alumni to illustrate how early exposure to public service shapes lifelong career trajectories. The film highlights the program's reach across decades and sectors, featuring a tech executive bridging police-community relations, a medical educator addressing healthcare inequities, and a university professor training the next generation of educators. By documenting these diverse success stories, the video demonstrates that TIPS is more than a summer job, it serves as a foundation for lifelong civic leadership.
Leadership Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
This project captures the resilience of the TIPS internship program as it adapted to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The narrative explores how the shift to virtual internships fostered a high level of self-motivation and creative problem-solving, allowing teens to channel their passions into tangible, paid professional work despite the limitations during that time.
“We LOVE the films they’ve produced for us and are grateful that we will be able to use them for years to come. They’re also just a wonderful people to be around and their friendly demeanor put all of our interviewees at ease.”
— Camile Reynaud | Teens in Public Service