We all love a good movie
Time to tug on some heartstrings.
Let’s use marketing film to connect with your audience, inspire them to action, and build long-term loyalty.
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Two minutes on why story beats everything else.
Let’s guide your people forward.
(We’re kind of obsessed with the universal elements of a great story. And we’ll use them on yours.)
01
Define Your Project
First, you tell us what you need. Do you have an annual gala coming up? Are you trying to hire new talent? Tell us all about it in our inquiry form, and then we’ll connect over the phone to hammer out details.
We’ll make sure everyone is on the same page in terms of how you’ll measure the success of this project (as business owners ourselves, we love to nerd out here).
02
Identify Your Audience
Messages designed for everyone reach no one. That’s why, when we bring in our production team, we look at your business model, your goals, and the people you want to serve again and again.
We keep these people, as well as the action you want them to take, in mind throughout production and post-production.
03
Tell Your Story
You don’t have to come to us with a story already in mind. Definitely not a storyboard, an outline, or a script. We set all of that aside in favor of natural, realistic, documentary-style storytelling.
Before we get to interviews and shooting, we do our homework so we understand what we’re getting into. Then, we can gather and stitch together a beautiful and compelling storytelling video.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of video production services do you offer?
We create story-driven videos for fundraising, recruitment, brand storytelling, and broadcast advertising, all tailored to mission-focused teams.
How much do professional video services cost?
Every project is custom, but most of our full-production videos range from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on scope, travel, and timeline. Watch sample projects in these ranges.
How long does a typical video project take?
From planning to final delivery, most projects take 6 to 12 weeks. Larger campaigns or multi-video projects may take a little longer.
Where do you work?
We’re based in the midwest, but we produce video content for nonprofits and brands across the U.S., including Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Kansas City.
What ROI can I expect for my investment?
Clients who follow our strategic recommendations often see increased engagement, stronger donor or customer response, and measurable gains in fundraising, recruitment, and brand loyalty. We focus on crafting videos that inspire action, because a great story delivers lasting returns beyond views or clicks.
Every project we take on starts with the same question: what do you want your audience to do? Buy in. Give. Believe. Come back. The answer shapes everything; the story we find, the way we shoot it, and how we edit it together. We offer three core video production services, each built around that question and tailored to the people you're trying to reach. Take a look at what fits your situation, then reach out and we'll take it from there.
BRAND VIDEOS
Typically a 6-8 week turnaround time
Good for any type of business
Used for homepages, out-of-home advertising, outbound marketing, and more
- Custom storytelling development. We’ll help you find the stories within your organization that sum up who you are and what you do
- A pain-free filming process, designed to be easy on your team and avoid interrupting your work
- A 3-5 minute feature video, intended to live on the front page of your website and welcome visitors to your brand
- Shorter cuts intended to be shared on social media and in digital advertising
Your brand video will be a bespoke asset that serves your company long-term. It’s designed to last at least two years, with some of our clients using their videos much longer.
Tell the story of your business in a way that attracts clients & customers who align with your values, the kind who will purchase from you and become your biggest champions.
Most marketing videos fail for the same reason. They talk about the company instead of the customer. They lead with awards and founding dates instead of the person watching, who just wants to know if you understand their problem. We build brand videos the other way around. Your customer is the hero, and your brand is the thing that helps them win.
The result is a 3-5 minute documentary-style video that lives on your homepage and does the introductions for you, 24 hours a day. It's not a commercial. It's not a highlight reel. It's a story. One that makes your ideal customer feel seen before they've ever spoken to you. That's what turns a visitor into an inquiry.
Brand video production services at this level require us to spend time before the cameras ever roll understanding your business, your audience, and the specific stories that communicate who you are. Then we film, edit, and deliver a primary feature video plus shorter cuts for social media and digital advertising. Assets designed to work together across every channel where your customers are paying attention.
FUNDRAISING VIDEOS
Typically a 6-8 week turnaround time
Perfect for nonprofits
Used for fundraising events, galas, campaigns, and more
- Partnership with professional storytellers attuned to nuance, discretion, and respectful interviewing techniques.
- A high-quality, cinematic video to be used in ongoing fundraising efforts for up to two years.
- Shorter cuts to be shared with donors and the public via social media, emails, and digital advertising.
Share your nonprofit’s mission through compelling stories, told with sensitivity and care, to connect with current and potential donors, and make inroads with the community.
Donors don't give to organizations. They give to people. A pie chart of your program expenses won't move anyone to open their checkbook, but a single well-told story about one person whose life changed because of your work absolutely will. That's the science behind what we do, and it's been true since humans first gathered around a fire.
Fundraising video production requires a specific kind of care that not every studio is equipped to offer. The people whose stories you want to tell are often navigating difficult circumstances. They deserve an interviewer who knows how to create a safe, comfortable environment and ask questions that bring out the truth without exploiting it.
That's a skill we've spent years developing, and it's one of the things our nonprofit clients tell us matters most.
What you get is a cinematic, emotionally resonant video built for your gala, your campaign, or your year-end appeal. It's designed to stop a room, move people to action, and hold up for up to two years of ongoing use. We also deliver shorter cuts for social media and donor communications, so the story keeps working long after the event is over.
CUSTOM STORYTELLING
Turnaround time depends on scope of project—we’ll give you a custom quote after we talk with you
Good for any type of business
Used for HR purposes, entertainment, outreach, sponsorships, training & development, and more
- Documentaries
- Long-form content
- Event videos
- Recruitment videos
- Sponsorship promotions
- Testimonials
- Training videos
Use video marketing to help fulfill your organization’s mission by reaching internal and external audiences.
Some projects don't fit a category. A 200th anniversary documentary. A recruitment video for a hard-to-fill position. A training series that people might actually watch. A sponsorship piece that makes a corporate partner look like a hero. These aren't brand videos or fundraising videos. They're something else, and they require a team that knows how to figure out what "something else" should look like before picking up a camera.
Custom video production services start with a conversation, not a price sheet. We need to understand what you're trying to accomplish, who you're trying to reach, and what success looks like before we can tell you what we'd recommend. Sometimes that's a single long-form documentary. Sometimes it's a series of shorter pieces deployed over time. Sometimes it's both.
What stays constant is the approach. We do our homework. We develop the story intentionally. We film with care and edit with purpose. Whether you need a one-time piece or an ongoing content partnership, we bring the same level of craft to every project, regardless of scope.
by the numbers
700+
clients served in the past 12 years
6
employees in our studio (you’ll never be left alone with an outside contractor)
23
states & 2 countries represented in our portfolio (and we’d love to add yours)
Endless
creativity we can use for your story … because we approach every project with fresh eyes
Want to be inspired?
Grab your popcorn.
View our work from various industries, both for-profit and nonprofit, each shot and edited in styles appropriate to the project.
Then, imagine what we could dream up for you.