How we do it…

Establish a creative vision…

We begin by collaborating with our clients to determine the express purpose, intended audience, and unique style of each project. Once we’ve helped you refine your message and identify the heart of your story, our job is to create the most effective and visually striking way to present it. The next step is to develop a storyboard and script to ensure that we get the footage we need. We believe that thorough pre-production is the key to efficient shoots, minimizing days of production and keeping costs down.

Gather the material…

As filmmakers, we know that the key to capturing truly magical moments lies in establishing a relationship with our subjects before picking up a camera. Our films resonate on a personal level because of this. Part of what we love about our job is the opportunity it provides to truly engage and become a part of another world for a time. It’s not easy to be in front of the camera and we honor each person in their willingness to do it. We consider it a privilege to be invited into the lives, homes, and workplaces of the people we film. It is this genuine connection that enables us to capture beautiful and authentic images.

Weave it all together…

Once we have the material we need, we begin the process of weaving together your story- employing archival images, animation, graphics, music- whatever is needed to bring your message to life and create a lasting impression. To us, this is the most exciting part of the process- when the vision we’ve worked so hard to cultivate becomes tangible. We do an initial cut and then send it to you for feedback. As the client, your input is essential and we want you to be thrilled with the finished product. We will work with you until you are.

Details…

You have the opportunity to purchase all of the raw HD footage for use in whatever capacity you choose. You reserve exclusive rights to your footage, though we reserve the right to feature the project in our company portfolio.

We provide you with both playable DVDs as well as data files for uploading to your company website.

We are also available to shoot one-time events (no pre or post production).

Though we are based in Seattle, we are available to work on projects virtually anywhere in the U.S., either as story consultants or in full-production capacity.

Our Clients

	‘Nurse Stories’ is a collaboration with the Washington State Nurses Association. The series of 1-2 minute vignettes will be featured on an interactive website that will also provide a forum for community discussion and reaction. Told by nurses of varied backgrounds, these stories serve to illuminate the ways in which healthcare functions in our society.
	‘NFMA Incredible Feast 2011′ is a 4 minute video on the Neighborhood Farmers’ Market Alliance and the farm to table movement. Featuring a local farm, market, restaurant, and food bank, the video is a rally call to support and strengthen Washington’s small farms and farming families
	‘City Club Turns 30′ is a 3 minute celebration of the Seattle Seattle CityClub and its mission to involve young people in civic life. CityClub informs, connects and engages citizens to evaluate complex issues, make sound judgments and contribute to solutions that address issues vital to the region.
	‘Impingement Syndrome Repair’ is a 4 minute explanation of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair by an orthopedic surgeon. Sponsored by The Everett Clinic, who provides care to approximately 250,000 patients each year and specialize in more than 40 medical, surgical and diagnostic fields in 16 locations throughout Snohomish County.
	‘Offbeat Empire Reception’ is a 2 1/2 minute welcome to the first ever Offbeat Empire reception. The Offbeat Empire is an online network catered to nontraditional women working their way through the traditional passages of life — creating a home, finding a partner, and starting a family.
	‘Group Health Staff Engagement’ is a 2 1/2 minute celebration of Group Health employees and the community service they perform outside the office. Group Health Cooperative is a consumer-governed, nonprofit health care system based in Seattle, Washington.
	‘Hunted by Ghosts’ is a 3 minute music video featuring The Local Strangers, a Seattle acoustic duo featuring Midwestern transplants Aubrey Zoli and Matt Hart. With soulful vocals and intricate harmonies, their poignant, honest, and relatable songwriting has distinguished them in the Americana/alt-country scene.
	‘Nick & Katie’ is a 37 minute documentary on Nick Horton and Katie Shapiro’s courtship and marriage. The piece is a behind-the-scenes look at how they met, their engagement, and the subsequent wedding rehearsal, barn-dance, preparations, ceremony, toasts and reception.
	‘Roasted Red Beet Ravioli’ is a 12 minute instructional video on how to prepare the classic Italian dish. Founded in 1990 by Carla Leonardi and Jordi Viladas, Cafe Lago prepares its many pasti and doughs fresh by hand, each morning, and bakes its pizza over apple wood fires by night.
	‘Ruby’ is a 4 1/2 minute music video featuring Seattle-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Connor Desai. Blending her irresistibly sultry purr and uncluttered guitar stylings with innovative rhythms, Connor’s sound floats between jazz, folk, pop and indie slowcore without breaking stride.
	‘Allure Procedures’ is a series of 1-2 minute promotional vignettes featured on the Allure Laser Center & MediSpa’s interactive website. Based in the Seattle area, Allure specializes in procedures of the eyes and rejuvenation of the skin and body to enhance one’s appearance.
	‘The Facts About Freedom’ is a 1/2 hour program celebrating the Challenger School and its patriotism. With campuses throughout western United States, the school’s mission is to prepare, teach, lead and inspire children to become self-reliant, productive individuals.