NMAAHC Proposal

Statement of Purpose

C2 Productions is a partnership of Smithsonian-tested professionals specializing in interview-driven documentary content. We can bring award-recognized production experience, technical expertise, and DMV-based operations to NMAAHC's Oral History Program. We understand institutional workflows, meet digital preservation standards, and approach each interview with the professionalism these narratives require. When working with us, clients get direct communication with the same professionals who shoot and edit their content, ensuring consistent quality and responsive collaboration throughout the project.

PITCH REEL

 

Key Strengths of C2 Productions

 

  • Proven Smithsonian Track Record

  • 35 Years of Collective Experience

  • Institutional Fluency

  • DMV-Based Operations

  • Boutique Team Structure

  • Technical Excellence

  • Multi-Camera Interviews

  • Digital Preservation Expertise

  • Direct Communication

  • Flexible Workflow

  • Competitive Pricing

  • Long-Term Partnership Potential

 

Meet the Team

 

Stephen Graddick IV

Stephen is a journalist, storyteller, and cultural strategist who helps leaders, brands, and communities navigate change with clarity and composure. With a background in broadcast journalism and a reputation for calm authority in high-stakes moments, Stephen speaks to what it means to lead and communicate with intention in a world defined by speed, noise, and constant disruption. Stephen is also the architect of SPIN 4, a future-focused media equity framework that helps institutions and communities rebuild local storytelling power and counter misinformation through human-centered systems and training.

Tom Clement

Tom is a National Murrow Award-winning documentary director and cinematographer based in Washington D.C. and Brooklyn NY. Previously a staff cinematographer for Scripps News — working on docuseries In Real Life, Interviews with a Killer, and Level Up — Clement’s additional credits include work for A&E Docs, Paramount, Newsweek, TIME, Smithsonian, Court TV, Vice News Tonight, and The Pulitzer Center.

Brian Canavan

Brian is a Documentary Film Producer/Editor who believes that powerful stories are built on trust and connection. With over fifteen years in nonfiction filmmaking, his work bridges broadcast television, streaming platforms, and mission-driven storytelling. He began his career behind the camera, filming for National Geographic, TLC, Discovery, and Smithsonian. Today, Brian leads projects from concept to completion, blending editorial precision with a calm, collaborative presence. His work now spans documentary shorts, educational series, and branded films.