Gala Event Filming
Capture the energy, speeches, honorees, paddle raises, and audience reactions of your gala with professional crews, clean audio, polished lighting, and event-ready production planning.
Transform your gala into a powerful fundraising asset with polished event films, donor stories, live coverage, and social-ready highlights. RaffertyWeiss Media helps nonprofits and mission-driven organizations capture the emotion in the room, clarify the call to give, and deliver video content that continues inspiring support long after the final paddle raise.
Strategic event video services that help nonprofits capture emotion, communicate impact, and extend fundraising momentum.
Capture the energy, speeches, honorees, paddle raises, and audience reactions of your gala with professional crews, clean audio, polished lighting, and event-ready production planning.
Create mission-driven videos that help donors understand your impact, connect emotionally with beneficiaries, and feel motivated to give during and after the gala.
Bring remote supporters into the room with professional live streaming for Facebook, YouTube, custom pages, or hybrid fundraising experiences that expand your audience.
Turn your gala into a compelling recap video with key moments, crowd energy, speaker clips, donor recognition, and memorable visuals for future outreach.
Repurpose gala footage into short-form videos for LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, including vertical formats and captions for stronger engagement.
Support your video package with professional still photography for donor communications, annual reports, social posts, event galleries, and future campaign materials.
We begin by learning your mission, event objectives, donor audience, run of show, and key moments to capture. This helps shape a production plan that supports giving, recognition, stewardship, and post-event engagement.
Helping nonprofits and public-sector teams turn important events into persuasive video assets.
"I'm now on my third very extensive project with RaffertyWeiss Media and continue to be blown away by the team's capabilities, professionalism and the heart they bring to every single project."
Experienced producers, thoughtful storytelling, and polished execution for high-stakes fundraising events.
More than 25 years producing video that informs, persuades, and performs.
Strong experience helping nonprofits communicate impact clearly, emotionally, and professionally.
Support from planning and filming through editing, graphics, delivery, and repurposing.
Trusted by organizations including American Red Cross, Georgetown University, and HealthCare.gov.
Experienced producers, editors, and project leaders support every production.
Owner/Producer/Director
Patrick Rafferty is the Owner, Producer, and Director at RaffertyWeiss Media, bringing over 20 years of expertise in video production to every project. Based in Washington DC, Patrick has built a distinguished career directing and producing TV spots, corporate image films, and marketing videos for a wide range of clients, including major corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. He oversees all aspects of production — from strategic planning and creative direction through to final delivery — ensuring each project aligns with the client's goals and messaging. Patrick's hands-on leadership and commitment to quality have positioned RaffertyWeiss Media as a trusted partner for organizations seeking impactful, high-caliber video content.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Tom Roginski serves as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at RaffertyWeiss Media, contributing over 23 years of experience in financial leadership and operational management. In his dual role, Tom ensures the company runs efficiently and sustainably, supporting the delivery of high-quality video productions for corporate and public-sector clients across the United States. His deep expertise in financial strategy and operations allows RaffertyWeiss Media to maintain rigorous standards while remaining agile and responsive to the diverse needs of each client engagement. Tom's steady operational oversight is a cornerstone of the company's ability to consistently deliver projects on time and within budget.
Producer/Editor
Brie Bickmore is a Producer and Editor at RaffertyWeiss Media, where she has been a valued team member since 2015. Over the course of her tenure, Brie has produced and edited hundreds of videos and multimedia projects spanning corporate, government, and non-profit sectors. Her broad experience across industries gives her a unique ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Brie's meticulous attention to detail and creative sensibility ensure that every project meets the high production standards RaffertyWeiss Media is known for. Her collaborative spirit and deep institutional knowledge make her an indispensable part of the team's creative and production process.
Producer/Project Manager
Jonathan Stein is a Producer and Project Manager at RaffertyWeiss Media, specializing in bridging the gap between creative vision and operational execution. Jonathan's expertise lies in aligning storytelling goals with project structure, ensuring every production is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. His methodical approach and strong organizational skills make him an essential liaison between clients and the creative team, helping to translate complex messaging needs into clear, impactful video content. Whether managing large-scale corporate productions or targeted government communications, Jonathan's commitment to precision and accountability ensures a smooth and professional experience for every client.
Junior Editor, Motion Graphics
Andrew Powers is a Junior Editor and Motion Graphics specialist at RaffertyWeiss Media, bringing over three years of focused experience in video editing and motion graphics design. Andrew plays a key role in the post-production process, enhancing visual storytelling through dynamic graphics and polished editing that elevate the final product. His technical skills and creative eye contribute to the high production standards that RaffertyWeiss Media's corporate and government clients have come to expect. Andrew's enthusiasm for the craft and dedication to continuous improvement make him a growing asset to the team, supporting the company's mission of delivering video content that informs, persuades, and performs.
Yes. A gala can be one of the most effective fundraising events for nonprofits, associations, schools, healthcare organizations, and foundations. It often combines a formal program, donor recognition, auctions, sponsorships, paddle raises, and mission storytelling. Video strengthens the event by showing impact, honoring supporters, and giving attendees a clear emotional reason to contribute.
Talk with our producers about your event goals and deliverables.
Long-standing professional video production expertise.
Trusted by nationally recognized organizations.
Experienced with high-accountability communications.
Share your event date, goals, audience, and deliverables. RaffertyWeiss Media will help you plan the right production approach for a polished, persuasive fundraising video.
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