Major Productions and Collaborations

*Media Arts alum Abraham Lopez*, *Cohort 5*

We were honored to capture videography for Massachusetts State Representative Marjorie Decker for her event on Racial Inequities in Maternal Health, in partnership with the House Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health, Cambridge YWCA and Health Resources in Action. The panel of speakers included academics, advocates, and individuals with lived experiences who all provided their unique perspectives on race and maternal health.

Additionally, our team live-streamed Abilities Dance Boston’s Intersections V3 performances (pictured above), the third installment of a series that highlights BIPOC and disabled artists/activists past and present. The Loop Lab Studio staff and academy apprentices were proud to work on this production in collaboration with D'NAJE Entertainment to spread Abilities Dance’s mission of inclusion and empowerment.

*Media Arts alum Andres Osorno, Cohort 6*

The Loop Lab also collaborated with D'NAJE Entertainment on another live stream for Beaver Country Day School’s annual TedX event, where speakers presented talks based on the theme: "The Tip of the Iceberg: What’s below the surface?" The Loop Lab apprentices were thrilled to participate and contribute their expertise to this student-run event.

Also, this spring, The Loop Lab Studio provided video and photography services for LISC Boston’s Storytelling Slam, an interactive fundraiser that brought awareness and funding to their vital environmental initiatives.

*Studio subcontractor Castillo-Holliday Films*

We had an amazing time capturing video for MIT’s Art Startup Incubator, where our Executive Director Chris Hope was a judge. The Loop Lab closed out the spring by providing videography and photography to Aspen Institute’s Opportunity Youth Forum in downtown Boston. It was invigorating to collaborate with another mission-aligned organization and reunite with other partners in the community during this important gathering.

In June, we were proud to provide services to many of our partners in Cambridge, such as event photography for the Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition’s annual meeting, reflecting their impactful work in the community. The Job Connector at MIT also benefited from our photography services, showcasing their efforts to bridge the gap between job seekers and opportunities. Lastly, videoing the Cambridge River Arts Festival was a rewarding experience, where we had the chance to showcase the rich artistic talent present in our neighborhood. Each of these projects not only highlighted our technical skills but also our commitment to supporting and promoting local initiatives and talents.

Community Engagement

The Loop Lab is proud to continue supporting artists through our Boston Media Arts Empowerment Award in partnership with the Boston Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture. This project is a testament to our ongoing commitment to empowering underrepresented communities through media arts. Many of these artists now have films in production and we are excited to exhibit these projects later in the year. We believe in the power of media arts to transform lives and communities, and this award underscores our dedication to this mission. Our work would not be possible without the unwavering support of our community partners, who share our vision and help us to continue making a positive impact. We are deeply grateful for their collaboration and look forward to furthering our mission together.