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What do you say to a graduating class that never got to walk?

When COVID cancelled graduation, YouTube Originals and the Obama Foundation put on a virtual commencement for the class of 2020, with Barack and Michelle Obama, Beyoncé and BTS. I directed segments for it. It streamed live in June 2020 and went on to win a Daytime Emmy and a Shorty Award.

Dear Class of 2020

Virtual Commencement

YouTube OriginalsThe Obama FoundationLive event

Segments directed by Cole Sax
For YouTube Originals with the Obama Foundation
Daytime Emmy winner, 2021
Shorty Award, Live Events

Athletes featured in the series

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A climber hangs under a roof at the World Championship A climber on a grey boulder wall A climber on the W2 boulder A climber launches between blue holds

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