For more than 30 years, Jaffe, Inc. — formerly known as Jaffe Films and Jaffe Productions — has partnered with park districts, forest preserve districts, conservation agencies, and recreation organizations throughout Illinois and across the country to create high-quality video productions that inform, inspire, and engage their communities.
From initial planning and creative direction to filming, editing, and final post-production, Jaffe, Inc. provides a complete start-to-finish production experience. Our team understands the unique role these public agencies play in bringing people together, promoting wellness, protecting natural resources, preserving open space, and creating meaningful outdoor and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages.
Jaffe, Inc. is proud to have contributed to projects recognized with more than 19 NRPA Gold Medal Awards from the National Recreation and Park Association. This experience gives us a deep understanding of how to help park districts and forest preserve agencies visually communicate their mission, showcase their facilities and natural areas, highlight their programs, and present a compelling vision for the future.
Our productions capture the energy, beauty, and impact of public recreation and conservation services in a professional and authentic way. Using a wide range of filming techniques — including tripod-based interviews, handheld coverage, drone and aerial footage, natural sound, scenic landscape footage, motion shots, and polished editing — Jaffe, Inc. brings each story to life with clarity and emotion.
Whether filming at playgrounds, waterparks, indoor recreation centers, fitness facilities, special recreation programs, nature centers, forest preserves, trails, wetlands, prairies, woodlands, athletic fields, community events, senior programs, camps, environmental education programs, restoration projects, or seasonal celebrations, we focus on capturing the moments and places that matter most.
For park districts, that may mean highlighting recreation programs, capital improvements, community events, aquatics, athletics, fitness, early childhood programs, active adult services, and the everyday experiences that connect residents to their community.
For forest preserves and conservation agencies, that may mean showcasing natural landscapes, habitat restoration, wildlife, trail systems, visitor centers, educational programming, volunteer stewardship, land preservation, and the long-term value of protecting open space for future generations.
The result is a finished video that not only documents what an agency offers, but also communicates the deeper value it brings to the community — from recreation, wellness, and inclusion to conservation, education, accessibility, and environmental stewardship.
With decades of experience, a collaborative team approach, and a strong understanding of public recreation and conservation, Jaffe, Inc. helps park districts and forest preserves present their vision with professionalism, creativity, and impact.