FableVision Studios’ Top Moments of 2021

It was the second year of the pandemic but in many ways 2021 brought us hope. Producing “stories that matter, stories that move” has never been more important. 

We’re so lucky to have our incredible staff, friends, partners, and clients who collaborated with us on amazing educational animation, videos, games, and interactive projects. We can’t wait to continue working with you (spoiler alert!) from our new space! As we look forward to FableVision’s new chapter in 2022, here’s a look back at our top moments from 2021.

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1. Award Winners
We are honored to represent unique, creative, and educational projects. Thank you for your recognition!

• 2022 Kidscreen Award finalist for Echo Explorers (WNET, Bridge Multimedia)

• 2021 4-star review from Common Sense Media for Civics! An American Musical (Library of Congress, Maryland Public Television, Maryland Humanities, Tufts’ Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE))

• 2021 Serious Play Award, K-12 Education, STEM-Elementary Category, Silver for Cyberchase Fractions Quest, created with WNET and Education Development Center

• 2021 Serious Play Award, K-12 Education, STEM-Elementary Category, Bronze for Echo Explorers

• 2021 Cynopsis Award, Best Online/Video Game for Kids for Echo Explorers

• 2021 The EdTech Awards, Cool Tool Finalist for Cyberchase Fractions Quest

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2. Amazing Partners
We’re happy to work with current and new clients for immersive and educational collaborations. Here are just a few partnerships that we wanted to thank.

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3. Thought Leadership
We love sharing our insights and learning from other experts at conferences. Here’s where we presented this year.

• Leigh Hallisey at the National Council for History Education (NCHE) and Sarah Ditkoff at ED Games Expo explained how primary sources can be used in the classroom in Civics! An American Musical.

• Shelby Marshall at The Learning Ideas Conference shared how to use online simulations to explore complex topics and apply systems thinking.

• Loren Lee-Flynn at Serious Play Conference and Connected Learning Summit explained accessibility and game-based learning as she shared how we created Echo Explorers.

• Kellian Adams Pletcher at Futur21 talked about limits and opportunities of game design in cultural spaces.

• Peter H. Reynolds at Microsoft Education’s E2 Education Exchange discussed how to bring innovation to the classroom.

• FableVision sponsored BostonFIG Talks and Learns, an annual game-creators conference with expert talks and hands-on learning. 

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4. Newsworthy Collaborations
Here’s how more people had the chance to learn about our projects.

• The Paper Girls Show, created with Global Tinker, is now available to watch on Sensical, the streaming app from Common Sense Media.

• FOX8 in New Orleans featured a story about the NoiseFilter vaccine animations, while interviewing Doc Griggs. 

• Peabody Essex Museum featured the story of Mahabharata and FableVision’s larger-than-life animation for the gallery.

• Harvard Graduate School of Education launched three early learning apps created by FableVision as part of Reach Every Reader to help children develop pre-literacy skills at home.

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5. Seasonal Banners
We welcome each season with beautiful banners created by our artists. We hope you love them just as much as we do! Doesn’t our winter one help us end 2021 on an especially cozy note?

Spring banner designed by FableVision Production Designer Julie Oliveira

Summer banner designed by FableVision Production Designer Julie Oliveira

Fall banner designed by FableVision Lead Artist Christina Kelly

Winter banner designed by FableVision Production Designer Julie Oliveira

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6. New Studio on Newbury Street!
As 2021 was FableVision’s 25th anniversary, we’re celebrating with the studio’s new location in one of Boston’s most iconic districts—Newbury Street! The original wood floors, vintage skylight, and spacious roof deck with beautiful Boston views will inspire us and give us that extra boost to continue creating wonderful projects together. We look forward to working with you and inviting you to our new home.

Thank you for following us in 2021. We can’t wait to make 2022 even better!

National Immunization Awareness Month Highlight: Clinical Research Educational Video Series

August is National Immunization Awareness Month and this year, staying informed about and raising awareness of vaccinations and the process behind developing new treatments is more important than ever. Immunization is an essential part of ensuring your family’s health as well as the public’s. To provide guidance and start constructive conversations surrounding new treatments and the clinical trial process, the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) enlisted FableVision to collaborate on a new informational animated series. This series educates the public about the guidelines provided by government agencies to ensure a clinical trial is completed at a safe pace and how ongoing clinical trials adapt in the current environment. 

Here at FableVision, we know the power that education and awareness can have on helping people make informed decisions. Clinical trials are the first steps in an ongoing process for health professionals to find new therapies and treatments that are safe and effective. CISCRP’s new video series features vibrant, research-based messages and animation about the clinical trial process, combined with live-action question and answer sessions with medical and clinical research experts to educate the public as to why therapies take as long as they do to develop. Together with CISCRP, we at FableVision hope that this Clinical Research Educational Video series will bridge the gap and improve communication between clinical researchers and the general public.

A Look Inside

Video 1: General Clinical Research Overview
Bridging the gap between research and lab work, the General Clinical Research Overview video highlights the importance of the role public health officials play in the clinical trial process to ensure safe and effective therapies reach the public. Following a patient's perspective through the four phases of a clinical trial, this video provides a better understanding of what is happening in the height of developing a vaccine for the 2020 global pandemic and features a Q&A segment led by Dr. Jonathan Jackson, Executive Director of the Community Access Recruitment & Engagement (CARE) Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Video 2: Basics of Clinical Trial Participation

So what are the Basics of Clinical Trial Participation? The second video in the series shares patient insights over the course of a clinical trial and details how patient safety is monitored. Designed to provide clarity and transparency to the process behind ongoing trials, this video provides a deeper look into the patient journey as health professionals work to adapt clinical trials to the current environment and maintain participant safety.

Video 3: The Clinical Research Team is similar to a Sports Team

The third video in CISCRP’s series works to educate the public on the most up-to-date medical information regarding clinical trials. Answering questions about study volunteer participation and who is involved in a clinical trial, this video brings to light how patient data is being collected and shared, the different roles and responsibilities of the clinical research team, and how those roles ensure that clinical trials are conducted safely and ethically.

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CISCRP is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit organization that continuously works to provide up-to-date information in order to keep the public healthy and safe. FableVision is proud to partner with them and support their journey to build clinical trial awareness and ensure well-educated communities. 

To stay informed and discover how you can get involved with clinical research, please visit CISCRP’s website for the latest resources and information.