Capturing the 2025 Emma Enterprise Pitch Competition
Moving beyond text-heavy descriptions to capture the true energy of practical problem-solving.
Emmanuel College - Film & Photography
01 — Brief
The Context
Emmanuel College’s Emma Enterprise is designed to pull students out of the library and into the world of practical problem-solving. In today’s fast-moving market, students benefit immensely from gaining real-world exposure. However, text-heavy descriptions often fail to capture the real energy of a pitch competition or the collaborative atmosphere of the teams involved.
Our brief was to create a visual library that felt as prestigious as the College itself, yet exciting and accessible enough to encourage a first-year student to sign up for the next cohort.
02 — Approach
The Production
01
The Pitch Narrative
We used our camera setup to document the final presentations. This allowed us to capture the contrast between the nervous energy of the student founders and the professional scrutiny of the judging panel.
02
The Human Element
We focused on candid, natural interactions—capturing the relief of a finished presentation, the intensity of the judges' deliberations, and the genuine excitement of the awards ceremony.
03
Dynamic Stills
We produced photography designed for both high-end print prospectuses and fast-moving social feeds. The focus was on the people and the process—documenting the winners in action.
03 — The Film
The Final Programme Film
04 — Stills
Dynamic Still Gallery
A curated selection from the editorial library — print and social-ready.
