Biden/Harris 2020
Finishing the fight against tyranny.
The 2020 political season was ruthless for 100 reasons: 20+ democrats, a pandemic, but most of all: the absolute necessity of winning. A second Tr*mp term was not an option. After the Warren campaign dust settled, I was asked to join Team Biden as a senior producer on the video team and I jumped at the opportunity.
For this campaign, live & scripted video was paramount because there was no meeting in person for the final stretch. So the team did everything we could that produced events to educate, fundraise, and inspire a nation to vote Joe and Kamala.
2020
Senior Producer
☑️ In-house
⬛️ Agency
⬛️ Freelance
⬛️ Self-Initiated
Live video
Script writing
Video production
Event production
Design
Motion design
Moderating
Directing
Content planning
Live video reel
The video team was filled with incredible writers, editors, motion designers, and producers. A quick smattering of events and conversations:
“Jo-Fi” / Rail Force One
For the launch of Joe Biden’s Twitch channel, we combined very chill lofi beats over an all-day live feed out of Joe’s train from Ohio to Pennsylvania.
Other fun Twitch stuff
I helped launch the campaign Twitch channel in the final run to the election. It was a wild opportunity for presidential programming, lead by the community.
Poster Design Telephone
Watch 3 all-star artists work in tandem on the same poster. Remember the game telephone? You start with one phrase and then pass it on and by the time it gets back to you, it’s completely different and better? We watched the work live and after the sessions ended, our moderator Carahna finished the program with a group interview about creativity, the place of art in politics, and why Biden is their pick.
Chillin’ with Biden
We partnered with Ice Sculpture Philly (they’re the best!) to carve out a massive bust of Biden and Biden-Harris logo. We got to learn how it happens and watch the craft live with Q/A and suggestions from the watchers.
Longform portrait
Partnered with the incredible artist Claire Salvo to make a Kamala Harris portrait using one single ballpoint pen. ONE PEN. Near the end of the broadcast we paired it with a live feed of the Biden tour bus in Arizona. Double calm vibes for the day leading up to the only VP debate.
Kamala Harris by Claire Salvo
Joe Biden by Claire Salvo
Building a 3D Biden loop
This was a no brainer. (1) Laura Porat is an very talented motion designer that worked on the campaign. (2) Giphy was an important platform for outreach. (3) WIP streams are popular on twitch.
No duh right? Robyn, the campaign creative director was the DJ, gave live crits, and got to do some interviewing. And when we’re done, we published the GIF on Giphy or folks to use in their IG stories.
The Most Joe Biden & Kamala Harris Meal Of All Time
A group of top tier chefs made “The Most Joe Biden Meal of all Time” for a livestream. The dishes we’re foods that go beyond his favorites— they aligned with strong moments in Joe’s life.
While cooking, we got to hear why this election is so important to the chefs as small business owners, immigrants, and representatives of the countless kitchen staff putting themselves at risk everyday to feed America during the Covid19 crisis.
José Andrés (Caprese salad) / Amy Brandwein (Chicken parm and pasta with red sauce) / Marcus Samuelsson (Chicken potpie) / Naomi Pomeroy (“Bobbie" sandwich) / Mourad Lahlou (Chili and cornbread) / Paola Velez (Brownies) / Duff Goldman (Peach pie with ice cream)
The FINAL FACT
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won over 80 million votes, the most of any presidential candidate in history!