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Selected Work & Client Voices

Missions Moved Forward

See the films, hear directly from the teams we serve, and understand how each story was built for a real moment in the mission.

50+

Films created every year

40+

Organizations served

$3M+

Raised in campaigns our films supported

Since 2019

Serving mission-led teams

Client Voices

What It Feels Like to Work Together

From our clients’ written case-study responses.

“The combination of inspiring storytelling via media and in-person opportunities was electric!”

Westside is Caleb Kolstad's home church, where he also serves on staff. Lead Pastor Gabe Kolstad is his father.

Gabe Kolstad

Lead Pastor, Westside Community Church

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“On our most recent project video, my most memorable moment was when I was previewing the video for final edits, and I felt so transported into the moment that I literally started crying at my desk”

Shawn Mitchell

Executive Director, Catalyst Partnerships NW

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“I honestly never worried about the coverage. I work with a lot of different types of vendors and Caleb is easily one of the most professional and easy to work with individuals I contract. He delivers what he promises with confidence and the quality is outstanding. I know if there were an issue, Caleb would handle it with integrity.”

Heather Rainey

Program and Operations Manager, Portland Seminary

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Case Studies

Our Work with Churches and Nonprofits

See what each client needed, what we made, and how they used it.

Westside Community Church

Aloha / Beaverton, OR

Mission Films & Building Campaign

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Watch The Time Is Now

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The Challenge

Westside had an opportunity to move into a nearby building that would double its capacity. Pastor Gabe Kolstad needed to explain why the church needed more space and how members could help with the move.

Our Approach

The Time Is Now mission film and its Legacy companion supported the building campaign alongside walkthroughs and gatherings in the new space. Gabe noticed unity and shared enthusiasm. Within the first few weeks, the wider campaign had commitments for about half of its $750,000 goal, as he reported on September 9, 2026. Those commitments are not funds received or revenue attributed to the films.

Project Details

Campaign Goal

$750,000

Early Commitments Toward Goal

About Half

Gabe's Observation

Shared Vision

“The combination of inspiring storytelling via media and in-person opportunities was electric!”

Gabe Kolstad, Lead Pastor, Westside Community Church

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Westside is Caleb's home church, where he serves on staff. Gabe is his father.

Alive Church

Portland, OR

Mission Film & Capital Campaign

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Watch the mission film

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The Challenge

Alive Church was raising funds to buy its own building. The team needed to explain what a permanent home would make possible for the congregation and invite people to help.

Our Approach

We produced a mission film about the people of Alive Church and its plans for a permanent home. Pastor Abraham Escobar could share the film as part of the building campaign and use it to explain the plans outside Sunday services.

Project Details

Campaign

Building Fund

Primary Audience

Congregation

Film Purpose

Explain the Plans

“Kolstad media was easy to work with, attention to detail and very dedicated to their craft. Caleb took down lots of notes behind the heart of our project, Boyd was friendly, professional and open to ideas and the whole team did a great job!”

Abraham Carlos Escobar, Pastor of Alive Church

Compassion First

Oregon

Campaign Film & Fundraising

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Watch the campaign film

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The Challenge

Compassion First's Christmas campaign needed to show donors who their giving would help and why that support mattered.

Our Approach

We created a film about the families Compassion First serves. It premiered at their Christmas event and was shared by email, on social media, and at in-person gatherings throughout the campaign.

Project Details

Campaign

Christmas Giving

Shared Through

Events, Email & Social

Film Focus

Families Served

Compassion First used the same film at its Christmas event and in its email and social media campaign.

Catalyst Northwest

Portland Metro, OR

Mission Films & Fundraising

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Watch the Namba project film

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The Challenge

Catalyst wanted to show its home repair work and help people get involved. The team struggled to plan and produce effective videos in-house. Shawn Mitchell worried about the cost of professional films and wondered whether what they already had was good enough.

Our Approach

We made project films together that Catalyst now uses to support fundraising and inspire people to get involved. Shawn says viewers often cry because of the meaningful stories and the quality of the films. While reviewing the latest project for final edits, he found himself crying at his desk.

Project Details

Film Use

Fundraising

Invitation

Get Involved

Shawn's Feedback

Worth It

“I felt so transported into the moment that I literally started crying at my desk”

Shawn Mitchell, Executive Director, Catalyst Partnerships NW

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Portland Seminary

Portland, OR

Event Photography & Content

The Challenge

Portland Seminary wanted candid event coverage alongside traditional commencement portraits. At first, they split the work between Kolstad Media and a larger photography company. After that company's preview images had a green tint, Heather Rainey's team chose Kolstad Media for all the photography.

Our Approach

We planned the coverage with Heather before graduation day, answering questions and agreeing on expectations in advance. Our team handled portraits and event photography across both ceremonies so her team could focus on hosting. Heather said she no longer had to worry about the photography, and her team had time to eat lunch.

Project Details

Ceremonies

Two

Team's Event Day

9am–7pm

Heather's Team

Free to Host

“It's less about the actual time saved and more about the mental load that is lifted. It's one aspect of the day that I know I don't have to worry about.”

Heather Rainey, Portland Seminary

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