Turn Housing Policy Into Human Stories

Video storytelling that builds trust, inspires action, and advances affordable housing for the communities who need it most.

Let's Tell Your Story

Affordable Housing Needs More Than Data—It Needs Heart

You're building more than buildings. You're creating dignity, safety, and belonging for people navigating housing insecurity, displacement, and discrimination. But translating that mission into public support, funding, and policy change? That takes the right story, told the right way.

Make A Scene Media helps affordable housing organizations move beyond statistics and need—to reveal the humanity behind housing. We create video content that connects stakeholders to your mission, whether they're residents, funders, policymakers, or neighbors.

Trusted Storytelling Partners in the Affordable Housing Space

We've partnered with leading organizations advancing housing equity and community development, including:

True Ground Housing Partners Aligning storytelling with community engagement and education
National League of Cities Supporting community development initiatives
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) Creating accessible, beautiful housing for seniors
Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) Refreshing brand storytelling around core values
Good Shepherd Housing Supporting affordable housing and community development initiatives
Mary's House for Older Adults Building LGBTQ+/SGL-affirming elder housing

From groundbreaking ceremonies to resident testimonials to policy campaigns, we know how to tell your story with care, clarity, and impact.

CASE STUDY

True Ground Housing Partners

How strategic video storytelling helped True Ground grow from a regional provider of affordable housing to ranked in the top 20 nationally.

The Challenge

True Ground Housing Partners needed to communicate their mission and impact to multiple audiences—from community members and local officials to funders and development partners. Their work in affordable housing development required clear, compelling storytelling that could bridge technical complexity with human impact.

Our Approach

We developed a comprehensive video strategy that:

  • Centered resident voices and lived experiences
  • Translated policy and planning into accessible narratives
  • Created content for multiple platforms and audiences
  • Balanced community engagement with organizational goals

The Solution

Make A Scene Media produced a series of video assets including community testimonials, project overviews, and educational content. Each piece was designed with trauma-informed practices, ensuring dignity and consent throughout the process while capturing authentic stories of housing impact.

The Impact

Our partnership with True Ground demonstrated how thoughtful video storytelling can:

  • Strengthen community trust and engagement
  • Support fundraising and development goals
  • Educate stakeholders on housing equity issues
  • Position the organization as a thought leader

Results & Outcomes

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Increase in stakeholder engagement and awareness
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Enhanced community trust and participation
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Improved organizational visibility and impact

Trauma-Informed. Mission-Aligned. Results-Driven.

Care-Centered Production

We use trauma-informed best practices that honor the dignity and safety of every person on camera—especially those who've experienced housing insecurity or marginalization.

Strategic Storytelling

Every video serves a purpose: fundraising, public education, policy influence, or community trust-building. We help you maximize mission and investment.

Full-Service Partnership

From strategy and scripting to filming and editing—plus training your team to keep telling stories—we're with you every step of the way.

Services We Offer

Tailored video solutions for affordable housing organizations:

Fundraising & Development Videos
Resident Testimonial Series
Groundbreaking & Ribbon-Cutting Coverage
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Board & Stakeholder Communications
Brand Storytelling & Mission Videos
Community Engagement Content
Social Media Storytelling
Training: "Film Yourself" Workshops

Hear From Our Partners

Affordable housing leaders on how video storytelling transformed their work.

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Ready to Tell Stories That Move People—and Policy?

Let's talk about how video can help you build trust, drive action, and advance housing equity in your community.

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