Compilation Video Submission

Video Submission Guide & Form

Thank you for submitting your video testimony for our compilation video! Your voice and story are powerful. Follow the steps below to share the impact you’re leading with our funders and partners.

By submitting your video you agree to Black Future Co-op Fund utilizing your footage in the compilation and other video content in alignment with their mission in perpetuity.

Be sure to complete both the information form and the video upload at the bottom of this page!

Step 1 - Set up your recording space.

• Find a quiet space with good lighting.

• Orient yourself so your face is well lit, and try to avoid having extra bright areas in the background.

• A quiet room with natural light can be a good option.

• Pay attention to the noise around you, ideally choose places where your voice will sound clear and identifiable. Avoid big crowds or loud environments.

Step 2 - Set up your camera or cell phone for recording.

• Prop up your mobile phone horizontally on a stable surface with the best camera facing you. On most mobile phones this will be the camera on the back.

• If you do not have a stable surface, you can hold your phone as steady as possible.

• Sit or stand about two feet away from the camera.

• Do not worry if it looks like you’re too far from the camera. We can make adjustments to make you look closer, but not farther away.

Step 3 - Pick three questions to film your response to:

• What does creating Black generational wealth mean to you?

• What does healing mean to you?

• What does collective power mean to you?

• What is one story of impact that inspires you?

• What does changing philanthropy mean to you?

• What does the work you are doing mean to you?

Step 4 - Hit record

• Record yourself stating your name, title, and organization before answering the questions. This is essential so our video crew knows how to identify you.

• Respond to your three selected questions. Remember:

• Keep your responses simple, we don’t need too much. We are really looking for two to three quality sentences!

• If you mess up, feel free to begin again! You can start and stop in the same recording. No need to begin a new recording.

Step 5 - Review your recording

Watch your recording to make sure you like how it looks and sounds. Confirm that you shared your name, title, organization, and answers to all three selected questions.

STEP 6 - Share your contact information

In case we need to reach you, please fill out this form with your contact information. (required)