Pilgramers
 
 
 
 

We are passionate, socially-conscious story tellers on a mission to spread messages of hope, impact, and unity.

 

Campaigns. 

We highlight passion and purpose inside every project we take on. We work alongside global ad agencies and startups to create innovative campaigns. Our aim is to target key demographics by linking brands to meaningful, relevant stories. 

 

Venita

Content.

National ad campaigns. Cross-country documentaries. Intimate portrait sessions. We're comfortable with both large, high-end video productions or two-camera interviews with everyday people.

 

Rochester

Connection.

Beyond traditional influencer work, we provide innovative solutions by capturing the enthusiasm of our community towards branded micro-influencing, content production, and real-life meet ups.

 

 

 

FEATURED STORY:

PEACE BOAT

 
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Climate Action Documentary

Pilgramers was invited by Peace Boat to document the stories of the Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassadors as they voyaged from Stockholm, Sweden to New York City. Throughout their journey, the youth ambassadors shared personal stories about how climate change is negatively affecting their islands. The youth ambassadors learned from climate experts from various sectors to better equip them with the tools they need to be effective climate champions.

 
This short documentary was filmed during the second edition of the Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassador Programme during the summer of 2018. In 2017, Peace Boat began this programme to take the voices and experiences of young people from small islands around the world to raise awareness of what is happening in these countries affected by climate and ocean change. The programme is part of Peace Boat's long-term commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Peace Boat is committed to building Ecoship, the world's most sustainable cruise ship as a flagship for the SDGs and climate action. The programme is an example of how Peace Boat’s voyages are used to raise awareness for action for the ocean. Ecoship will be the future platform for this educational programme and many more. For more information: www.peaceboat.org/english www.ecoship-pb.com
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THE OCEAN AND CLIMATE YOUTH AMBASSADORS

Peace Boat is a Japanese-based NGO that makes global voyages raising awareness and advocating for peace, sustainable development, and climate action by using its ship as a vessel to host programs.

In July, Peace Boat brought together youth ambassadors from Small Island Developing States in the Indian and Pacific Oceans and the Caribbean to share their personal stories about how climate change and ocean degradation are affecting their islands.

The voyage spanned from Stockholm to New York City, making stops along the way in Copenhagen, Bergen, Reykjavic, and Halifax. The ambassadors learned from government officials, private companies, non-profits, and youth activists.

UNITED NATIONS ADDRESS FOR THE HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM

The voyage for the Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassadors concluded at the United Nations, where the youth each gave an inspiring speech at the High Level Political Forum.

The event was streamed live on UN Web TV, spreading their inspiring and important messages beyond the walls of the United Nations.

Among those listening were ambassadors from their islands who openly received their messages.

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Featured Client:

Chevrolet

 
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#FuelYourHustle Campaign

 

Pilgramers spent twelve weeks traveling to six key markets to promote the Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback to millennials. The team captured high quality stories of young entrepreneurs chasing after their dreams through 6 video vignettes and 48 individual photo stories. We shared the stories through the Pilgramers and Chevrolet social channels as well as partnering with select influencers in each city.

 
 
 

Entrepreneur Vignettes

We focused on documenting the hustle of young entrepreneurs and creatives to place consumers at the center of the narrative. The stories helped people visualize a more positive future and framed the Cruze Hatchback as a means of getting there, linking Chevrolet to the pursuit of purpose. 

 

Recap Videos

We surprised Chevrolet by creating a bonus BTS video for each city we visited and sharing it on our Instagram. We have an enthusiastic following of creatives, so documenting the act of creation is just as exciting as the final assets. Chevrolet loved the videos and shared several on their own social channels.

 

 
 
 

SUSTAINABLE FASHION: Eiwil

 
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As socially-conscious storytellers, we were so excited to help the amazing Justin Stackiewitz launch his new line, Eiwil. Short for 'Enjoy It While It Lasts', the philanthropic brand donates a portion of profits to charity with every sale.

We worked closely with Justin and his team to make sure each phase of the creative process fit with his vision for the brand—catering the location, models, and even editing style their key demographics.

The final result was a comprehensive media package with hundreds of lifestyle and editorial images, individual video vignettes of each model, and a BTS recap video to capture the excitement around the three day shoot. 

"Eiwil is a nature-inspired photo-print fashion line with a social media & charity component." Justin Stackiewitz, founder of Eiwil, invited our team to capture the energy and excitement around the official pre-launch product photoshoot. The camaraderie among the models, stylists, and makeup artists was palpable and created an inspiring environment to create in. As social-impact-conscious storytellers, seeing not just an organization who wants to use their product, resources, and platform as a vessel for facilitating good in the world, but also a group of talented people also rallying around the cause made this day inspiring and unforgettable for everyone involved. We are rooting for the success of Eiwil, and can't wait to see how the public responds to this amazing company. "One year ago, a fashion project born to fuse fashion with photography, local artists, and philanthropy came to life. This July, eiwil, short for 'Enjoy It While It Lasts', in a nod the ephemerality of life and our planet, will take flight. Please like, share, tag, and follow, to be a part of this journey in this new era of fashion. #eiwil join the cause." -From @eiwil_official Instagram post.
 
Model: Carina Branicki // instagram.com/carinabranicki
Model: Tyler Pope // instagram.com/_justseabass
Model: Justin Bullock // instagram.com/justincbollock