How MediaCutlet united stakeholders to bring the Morris Cancer Center video vision to life.

With comprehensive video production from groundbreaking to grand opening, we worked with the developer, hospital system, and fundraising arm to bring this together.

About the Morris Cancer Center

Set to open in Spring 2025, the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center will revolutionize comprehensive cancer care and research, featuring state-of-the-art technology and facilities designed for both patient comfort and scientific innovation. This landmark project underscores RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to improving lives globally.

  • Highlight key stakeholders: RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute, and DEVCO
  • Stats block with key metrics:
    • 12-story, 520,000 sq. ft. cancer research and treatment center
    • 25+ interviews conducted
    • Project timeline: 2020–2025
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For five years and through a trusted collaboration with the building’s partners and stakeholders, MediaCutlet produced a compelling series of videos that highlighted the visionaries, donors, and specialists behind the project, while celebrating the center’s global impact on cancer care.

  • February 7, 2020
  • March 10, 2021
  • June 24, 2021
  • November 2, 2022
  • June 10, 2023
  • September 28, 2023
  • November 8, 2023
  • November 16, 2024
  • December 14, 2024
  • January 10, 2024
  • October 25, 2024
  • January 22, 2025
  • Pavilion Overview by New Brunswick Mayor (2020)

    • Jim Cahill, Mayor of New Brunswick, introduces the concept and purpose for a new and innovative cancer center that will be located in the heart of downtown New Brunswick.
    • Completed in 3 weeks
  • Cancer Center Overview (2021)

    • This overview video was created to open the speaking program at the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center Groundbreaking event.
    • Mar – May: Client inquiry, planning
    • May: Filming
    • June: Post-production and completion
  • Groundbreaking (2021)

    • A momentous time with shovels in the ground; this event launches the development of The Morris full steam ahead.
    • A same-day highlight reel was produced within 5-7 hours post-event conclusion and publicly distributed via DEVCO social channels.
  • Topping-Off Ceremony (2022)

    • This pivotal beam signing event highlighted the final steel beam to be hoisted and mounted atop the building’s foundation.
    • A next-day social highlight reel was produced and publicly distributed via DEVCO social accounts.
  • Leaders and Partners Tours (2023)

    • Created 10+ social highlights starting summer of 2023. These tours included many staff, leaders, and partners based on their contribution to the development of this building.
  • Donor Engagement Video (2023)

    • Sept – Early Oct: Client inquiry, planning.
    • Mid – Late Oct: Filming, post-production.
    • Nov: Completion (Nov 6), distribution (Nov 8).
    • Distribution:
      • Viewed with donors on Nov. 08, 2023 at a panel event
      • Viewed to kickoff a 2-day summit on Nov. 10, 2023
  • RWJBH Oncology Donor Panel Event: (2023)

    • Full video capture and News-style interviews captured to archive and include in future content.
  • Philanthropic Interview (2023)

    • Additional interview took place with a donor family to tell their story of their cancer journey.
  • Philanthropy Video (2023)

    • RCI requested a donor related piece on “Why I give”
    • Completed within first 3 weeks of the 2025 year (January 26, 2025).
  • The Morris Vision (2024)

    • Jan: Client inquiry
    • Feb: Pre-production (meetings, site visits, prep)
    • Late Feb – Early Mar: Filming (3 days)
    • Mar 29: Finalized video
  • Cancer Walk (2025)

    • Created a highlight reel of participants paving their way through streets of New Brunswick
  • Social Content Calendar (2025)

    • MediaCutlet to continuously film onsite to create 1–2 posts per month until Spring 2025 Ribbon Cutting
      • Nov. 2024: Planning phase initiated.
      • Jan 2025: Presenting real content ideas and timeline of release
      • Feb 2025: Initiating content calendar sequence

Approach

Pre-Production:

Planning meetings, location scouting, storyboard creation

Production:

On-site full-scale production (camera operators, directors, audio/lighting techs, drone shots)

Post-Production:

Video editing, multiple revisions, deployment on social media and presentations

Impact & Testimonials

“Markus and his team at Media Cutlet are amazing to work with – from their high level of professionalism to their exceptional creativity. The first word often used to describe the videos they have produced for us is WOW. A true testament to their outstanding work.”

Candace Botnick, MS | Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Oncology Services | RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute

Challenges:

  • Coordinating VIP schedules and approvals across multiple organizations
  • Managing tight production deadlines within the medical and real estate industries

SOLUTIONS:

  • Streamlined communication through email, Zoom, and regular site visits
  • Adaptive workflow to accommodate revision cycles and approvals

Tech Stack

Pre-Production
Production
Post-Production

NUMBERS BEHIND IMPACT

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High-impact campaign driven videos highlighting hospital system executives and their vision for The Morris
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social media deliverables focusing on progress, interviews, and facility walkthroughs over the course of one year.
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distribution channels, eg. healthcare webpages, national press releases, conferences, social media, local news articles.
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gigabytes of data archived since 2020

MEDIA Gallery

Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center Overview

Groundbreaking: Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center – RWJ Barnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

DEVCO: The Morris Cancer Center Topping Ceremony – November 2, 2022

RWJBH Philanthropy Giving Back to 
Cancer Care

RWJBH_The Morris Vision Revised May 2024

DEVCO RCINJ Dr Libutti Second Floor Visit

By archiving 100+ hours of footage, MediaCutlet created a secure and dynamic repository that preserves the powerful narrative of The Morris Cancer Center’s journey, thus supporting stories that matter.

Supporting Milestones in Cancer Care Innovation

MediaCutlet leveraged its expertise in video production and storytelling, documenting the creation of The Morris Cancer Center, a cutting-edge facility for cancer research and patient care.

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