Gala Coverage and story films that keep working — reaching donors, inspiring volunteers, and inviting the next ones in.
Gala photography & film for nonprofits.
Know where to start — and who's handling the rest
Most gala committees assemble their media piecemeal — a videographer here, a volunteer photographer there, and no clear starting point.
Mission Guided Media provides a single point of creative support. We capture the stories that demonstrate impact and increase donations. We also create coverage that maximizes your donors and volunteers enthusiastic support.
Strategy before the event
Single Creative Vendor
The team that crafts your story also covers your gala — photography, video, and editing under one roof, one contract, one point of contact.
Coverage that maximizes ROI
Craft the story, capture the night
Every engagement starts with a conversation about your gala and your fundraising goals — then we build the right team around your goals.
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Impact Story Films
Impact Story films produced before your gala — interviews, b-roll, and a story arc that fills seats and moves the room to give.
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Event coverage
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Ongoing media
Working With Us
Mission First
We have a virtual or in person call together to understand your mission. Not just what you do, but WHY you do it.
Goals and Targets
We create a comprehensive strategy to save bandwidth you don’t have. We present the strategies with your timelines and focus in mind.
Project Launch
Once approved, we collaborate with you and your team to execute on the plan!
We know the rhythm of a gala
Donation decisions before a paddle is raised
Video isn't decoration — it's one of the most effective tools in fundraising. Nonprofits that use it well raise significantly more than those relying on text and speeches alone, and most donors say a story is what convinces them to give. Nonprofits using video raise up to roughly 4x more than those that don't.
Gala fluency
Dim ballrooms, live auctions, the exact second the paddle raise turns — we've shot enough of them to know where to stand before it happens.
Get to know your guides
Andrew
Co-Founder
Andrew Cardy is a producer, director, and strategic storyteller who’s spent 20 years creating stories that move an audience to act. He’s helped tell more than 1,000 stories for brands, nonprofit leaders, and organizations worldwide, building trust and driving real results through the right narrative.
He currently serves proudly on several nonprofit boards, both regional and international.
Peter
Co-Founder
Peter Grano sees filmmaking as more than a career. He sees it as a calling.. a direct way to steward the stories of restoration God is working in the world today.
He helps leaders move past being the “world’s best-kept secret” by capturing the stories of transformation and hope that define your mission. He has a passion for helping others steward community impact and the resources God provides to sustain it.
Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Peter enjoys spending time with his wife Ashly, as well their two daughters, Symphony and Lucy.
Consult now today & elevate your next gala
Tell us about your gala and your goals. We’ll follow up within one business day with ideas and a clear next step. No pressure, no deposit.