To mark 1,000 days of war in Ukraine, the team in Kyiv wanted to illustrate a day in the life of Ukraine during the conflict. Far from a typical war anniversary story, they wanted it to show the war’s impact on everyday life — from the soldiers on the frontline to the babies being born in hospitals to the steelworkers who keep the economy humming — and they wanted it to tell it in an innovative way and mainly with visuals.
They picked a day one week ahead of the 1,000-day mark and fanned out across the country. They returned with extensive reporting, photos and videos and with only a few days to decide on the characters and visuals for the story, began debating and editing. Photographer Evgeniy Maloletka, whose strong vision drove what the project should look like, went through over 100 photos to choose the images for the story. With Lori Hinnant’s help, the team worked on the text to go with the videos and photos, and with the graphics team, they worked on a featured presentation.
It was an example of an excellent idea that was expertly executed in a matter of days, thanks to smart planning, incredible teamwork and collaboration among formats and departments.
The result was an eye-catching and moving piece that provided a rare and compelling snapshot of daily life in Ukraine under Russian attack.
The judges were impressed by the alternative story form that entwined detailed personal stories and beautiful visuals to produce such an engaging digital presentation.
For their innovative approach to producing a compelling story, the team in Kyiv earn this week’s Best of the AP — Second Winner.
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