Community & Wellness
Chicago Park District: TRACE
Telling the story of Teens Reimagining Art, Community, and Environment — a Chicago Park District program that has empowered thousands of young people for more than two decades.
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TRACE — Program Film
The Brief
The project was created to tell the program's story while inspiring future participants, stakeholders, donors, and community partners to invest in its continued success.
The Approach
AAEC directed, shot, and edited the documentary-style film — and went further, working directly with youth as teaching artists: teaching camera operation, video editing, and commercial production while helping students develop creative and technical skills.