MOST OUTSTANDING Video Production NOMINEE
Vietnamese Student Association at Louisiana State University (VSA-LSU)
E-Board Introduction Video
List of everyone involved in this video production. Please include: first and last names, whether or not they attend your school during the time of the production, and their roles during this production.
Milan Nguyen, Austin Cao, Fred Madronado, Amelia Cao, Binh Kirsch, Richard Dang, Angelina Nguyen, Robert Ngo, Toby Nguyen, Selena Dang, Isabel Tram
Director: Toby Nguyen
Screenwriter: Toby Nguyen
Editor: Toby Nguyen
Please describe the purpose of this video, your intention and goals, as well as creative process behind it.
The purpose of VSA-LSU’s Introductory Video was to spotlight the personalities behind the organization and give our general members a glimpse into the team that led this past year’s VSA. Rather than a typical “meet the team” post, we wanted to produce a video that captured the spirit and chemistry of our board, while still introducing each person’s role in a memorable way. Our intention was to create something that felt personal, fun, and engaging—something that would break the ice between e-board and members.
In this project, I, Toby Nguyen, took on the responsibility of screenwriting, directing, and editing the video, overseeing each step from the initial concept to the final edit. I chose to incorporate humor and lighthearted moments to reflect how close-knit our team was. It was important to me that the video didn’t just inform—it needed to connect, and I think that’s what made it so memorable.
Beyond just being a fun watch, the video helped set the tone of our year and brought people closer to VSA. The positive feedback we received from our members was incredibly rewarding—it felt like the video was successful in breaking down barriers and creating an environment where everyone felt comfortable engaging with us, and, most importantly, with each other.