Minnesota Zoo / Narrative / Video script
A story worth investing in.
A funding proposal that brings a public institution’s legacy, present needs, and future into one story.
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From the original project archiveThe context
Give the next chapter a reason to matter.
The archived brief called for a short video to communicate the Zoo’s need for investment. The recovered account describes interviews, research, and a narrative connecting the institution’s history with its next chapter.
The script moves from shared history to the need for change, then toward a future the audience can picture. Facts establish the case; the narrative gives those facts a human reason to matter.
The writing role. Video script and narrative development, as described in the archived portfolio.
A closer look at the craft
Begin with shared history
The opening establishes the institution’s place in the audience’s life before introducing the need for change.
Give the detail a direction
The time-coded script connects narration, evidence, and the rhythm of a short film.
Make the future tangible
A proposal needs a destination the audience can picture, as well as a reason to care about getting there.
The writing, up close
Read the work.
Project credits & context
Video script and narrative development, as described in the archived portfolio.
The archive credits Peter Liptak for the script and Paul Moehring for the video.
These selected samples show historical work. The project descriptions distinguish writing, editing and collaboration; they do not claim a measured commercial result.
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