A major video project launched by the Southern California Water Coalition (SCWC) in March—Renewed: The Journey to Safe Drinking Water—has earned multiple honors at the prestigious Telly Awards through its production partner, Epipheo.
The four-minute animated film, created by Epipheo Studio, was developed as a cornerstone of SCWC’s recent communications campaign to advance understanding of water recycling and purification in California.
The Telly Awards recognize excellence in video and television across all screens, celebrating standout work from organizations, agencies, and creators worldwide. This recognition places Renewed among the most impactful and innovative storytelling efforts in today’s media landscape.
SCWC’s video, produced by Epipheo, received top recognition in several highly competitive categories:
- Gold Telly Awards
- Animated Marketing & Communication – Nonprofit
- Animated Marketing & Communication – Sustainability & Environment
- Animated Marketing & Communication – Art Direction
- Animated Marketing & Communication – 3D/CG Animation
- Silver Telly Award
- Animated Marketing & Communication – Writing
These honors reflect both the creative excellence of Epipheo’s work and SCWC’s leadership in shaping clear, compelling messaging around California’s water future.
A Major March Launch
Renewed: The Journey to Safe Drinking Water was officially launched in March as part of a broad, multi-platform campaign that included digital advertising, social media content, and partnerships with content creators.
The campaign introduced audiences to the concept of advanced water purification by illustrating how technology accelerates the Earth’s natural water cycle—transforming wastewater into a pure, safe, and reliable drinking water source.
Supporting materials included bilingual video assets, social media toolkits, landing pages, and a coordinated outreach effort designed to engage both stakeholders and the general public.
Watch the Video in English and Spanish
Viewers can find Renewed: The Journey to Safe Drinking Water on YouTube as well as on the Southern California Water Coalition website.
Watch the video:
- English version of Renewed: The Journey to Safe Drinking Water
- Spanish version of Renovado: El Camino Hacia el Agua Potable Segura
Expanding Reach and Engagement
The campaign reached wide audiences across multiple platforms, helping introduce water recycling concepts to new and diverse audiences—particularly those interested in science, sustainability, and innovation.
Collaborations with content creators and partner organizations further extended the video’s reach and visibility, reinforcing the importance of accessible, engaging communication around complex water issues.
A Powerful Partnership
The project brought together water experts and storytelling experts to deliver a unified message. SCWC and its partners collaborated closely with the creative team at Epipheo to translate technical subject matter into a compelling and visually engaging narrative.
The video was made possible through generous support from a broad coalition of water agencies, organizations, and industry leaders, including:
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), HDR, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), Parsons, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD), WateReuse Association, Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD), Moulton Niguel Water District (MNWD), Black & Veatch, California WateReuse, and Carollo.