Creative Partnership Proposal
OneApp All-Company Retreat
The People Behind OneApp
Prepared for:
Jake Zachariah & Kristina Spears | OneApp
Prepared by:
Ben Hodge Films
The Opportunity
More than an event recap. A keepsake of stories.
Some of the most meaningful parts of a company’s story are found between the scheduled moments—in shared laughter, conversations, recognition, and the relationships that make a team feel like a community.
OneApp's retreat is a rare moment when the whole team is in one place. Our approach combines cinematic documentary filmmaking with thoughtful editorial photography to preserve those moments and create work that remains valuable long after everyone returns home. We'll capture it the way it felt — the moments, small and big, the beach dinner, the conversations in between.
Three Purposes
REMEMBER
A lasting visual record and keepsake magazine assets.
CONNECT
Employee voices and authentic stories about OneApp culture.
SHARE
Films, photography and an organized archive for year-round use.
I don’t just make videos—I help people tell stories that matter.
My work is rooted in listening well, asking meaningful questions, and crafting cinematic visuals that feel honest and human. What sets me apart is my ability to uncover the deeper “why” behind a story and bring it to life with clarity, intention and heart.
I believe great storytelling builds trust. And I’m here to help you do just that—with creativity, strategy and a process that feels collaborative from start to finish.
Director’s Statement
The Creative Approach
Intentional coverage. A light footprint.
A three-person traveling creative team provides dedicated attention to filmmaking and photography while allowing interviews, candid coverage and important events to be captured in parallel.
Ben Hodge
Director & Lead Filmmaker
Joel Burkhead
Second Videographer
Logan Clark
Dedicated Editorial Photographer
Production Rhythm
DATE
Dec 2
Dec 3
Dec 4
Dec 5
Dec 6
Dec 7
PLAN
Optional early arrival for video crew, dependent on approved logistics; no full production day assumed.
Employee arrivals and atmosphere where scheduling permits
Full coverage; interviews, portraits, beach activities and candid photography
Full coverage; awards dinner, winner portraits, speeches and reactions
Full coverage; group photograph, beach dinner, send-off and dance party
Travel day
THE COLLECTION
FINAL DELIVERABLES
Signature Retreat Film
One cinematic film combining interviews, people, recognition and celebration
Proposed delivery of Friday, December 18
Editorial Magazine Moments
Three 20-45 second films designed for QR-linked magazine sections
Employee Interviews
Up to 10 scheduled interviews
Four finished, short employee story clips
Social-ready Edits
Four additional short edits, with agreed vertical / horizontal formats
Editorial Photography
Approximately 250-300 edited images
40-60 magazine selects flagged
Portraits for employees
Media Archive
Organized full-resolution originals, selected reusable b-roll and basic naming/tagging by event, day and moment
Story Example #1
This is a documentary capture the transformational experience of a leadership retreat in Tulum, Mexico with Derick Grant.
Story Example #2
This is a part of a Legacy story where we combined interview and narrative components with b-roll video to share just part of Ken’s story of life change.
Story Example #3
In August of 2025, Cedar Valley Christian School celebrated its 50th anniversary. The goal of this project wasn’t just to celebrate the rich legacy and foundation of the school, but to also showcase what sets the faculty and school apart as a top choice for Christian education in the community.
We combined b-roll of the school and snapshots of its history with interviews with former and current staff, as well as alumni and parents of current students. The final touch was adding the voice-over script that was read by one of the original founding members.
Additional Story Examples:
I’d love for you to take a look at more of our work by clicking the button below:
4K Still Frame Examples:
These are still frames pull from our video footage. We deliver these as 4k images in the .jpg format. They can be used for website or social content, and occasionally can be used on print pieces.
INVESTMENT
A complete creative team. One cohesive story.
Production
Post-Production
Quick turn social-edits
Signature film
Travel & Expenses
Round-trip airfare: 3 crew
Travel-day meals: 3 crew x 2 days
Checked gear
Crew lodging: 3 rooms x 5 nights (in OneApp’s block)
Dedicated editorial photographer
Video production days: 2-person crew, Dec 4-6
Arrival-day coverage: Dec 3
Video travel days: Dec 2 & Dec 7
$6,400
3 x $2,750
$1,250
2 x $1,250
RATE
3 x $1,000
2 x $1,000
RATE
Est. 3 x $1,250
6 x $60
Est.
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AMOUNT
$6,400
$8,250
Included
$2,500
Subtotal: $17,150
AMOUNT
Subtotal: $5,000
$3,000
$2,000
Production / Post-Production Subtotal: $22,150
AMOUNT
$3,750
$360
$240
By OneApp
Travel Subtotal: $4,350
RATE
TOTAL PROPOSAL
Crew meals on retreat days covered by the all-inclusive plan at resort within OneApp block.
$26,500
Drone coverage: locally hired drone operator in/near Cancún
Additional employee story edits
Additional social edits
ADD-ONS
$1,500
$750/ea
$375/ea
What’s Next?
Agree on scope and pricing
1
We’ve already had initial conversations, but sometimes plans change and priorities shift with the vision as things grow and take shape. We’re flexible and here to be your creative partner. Let’s make sure everything is in alignment before we get started.
Contract agreement
2
We’re big fans of clarity and communication. Once we’ve got everything in alignment we’ll put together a contract that outlines rough timelines and the nitty gritty. That way everyone is on the same page and knows what to expect as we move forward.
Get started
3
This is the fun part! Where we start to put plans into action and get rolling on pre-production and start bringing this story to life.
Derick Grant - DG Mindset
“Ben Hodge’s professionalism and his ability to take our company’s vision and bring it to life is second to none. I have had the chance to work with other videographers in the past, but Ben Hodge is by and far the most talented I have ever worked with. If you’re looking to take your vision and bring it to life, look no further.”
“Earth's crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God, but only he who sees takes off his shoes; the rest sit round and pluck blackberries.”
— Elizabeth Barrett Browning