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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

Real reviews from the ministries, nonprofits, and partners we serve.

“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, Alive Church

“I have hired Kolstad Media to shoot our commencement for the past few years. Caleb and his team beautifully capture the moment and provide consistent and professional communication throughout the planning, day of event, and post-event. Caleb is a joy to work with and delivers high-quality results.”

Heather Rainey

Portland Seminary

“From our very first meeting, we knew we loved the energy Kolstad Media brought to the table. They are professional, flexible, and incredibly detail-oriented—they didn’t miss a beat. We’re beyond excited to be partnering with them this year and can’t wait to see what they create next. Their videos played a key role in making our event a success!”

Juli Tussing

School Partner

“Kolstad Media’s Live BOLD Retreat was truly exceptional. They seamlessly integrated into the retreat environment, capturing not just moments, but the essence of the Holy Spirit’s presence throughout our entire time. Kolstad Media doesn’t just document events. They preserve the heart and soul of the experience.”

Tierney Shirrell

Live BOLD Retreat

“Kolstad Media has consistently delivered quality video services for me. Caleb’s talent combines both technical and artistic abilities, which always gives me peace of mind when hiring him for a project. Always a great attitude and is detail oriented!”

Boyd Anderson

Ongoing Client

“Oh my gosh, you nailed it! Very well done. The video was awesome and very well received. I am really thankful for our partnership!”

Shawn Mitchell

Director, Catalyst Partnerships NW

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Case Studies

Stories of Growth & Impact

Real projects, real constraints, and client words in context. Watch the work and see how each story was built to serve the mission.

Alive Church

Portland, OR

Mission Film & Capital Campaign

Real Project Proof

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Each case study is grounded in real client work, real production constraints, and real ministry outcomes.

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The Challenge

Alive Church needed to rally their congregation around a bold vision: purchasing their own building. They needed more than a fundraising pitch. They needed a story that made people feel the weight and excitement of what God was doing.

Our Approach

We produced a mission film that captured the heart of Alive Church: the lives being changed, the community being built, and the vision for what a permanent home would mean. The film became the centerpiece of their capital campaign, giving Pastor Abraham Escobar a powerful tool to cast vision beyond Sunday mornings.

How the Work Served

Capital Campaign Centerpiece

Building Fund

Primary Audience

Congregation

Story Purpose

Vision Casting

Abraham Carlos Escobar, Pastor of Alive Church

Compassion First

Oregon

Campaign Film & Fundraising

Real Project Proof

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Each case study is grounded in real client work, real production constraints, and real ministry outcomes.

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The Challenge

Compassion First serves some of the most vulnerable families in the community. Their Christmas campaign needed to cut through the noise of holiday giving fatigue and move donors to generosity in a deeply personal way.

Our Approach

We created a film that brought donors face-to-face with the real families being served, not statistics, but names, faces, and stories of transformation. The film premiered at their Christmas event and was distributed across email, social, and in-person touchpoints throughout the campaign.

How the Work Served

Campaign Role

Centerpiece

Distribution

Multi-Channel

Story Focus

Human

The film gave the campaign one clear, human story to carry across the live event, email, and social channels.

Catalyst Church

Oregon

Vision Casting & Partnership

Real Project Proof

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Each case study is grounded in real client work, real production constraints, and real ministry outcomes.

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The Challenge

Catalyst Church was in a season of rapid growth but needed to consistently cast compelling vision to sustain momentum. They needed a storytelling partner who understood their mission and could communicate it at the level their growth demanded.

Our Approach

We became their ongoing storytelling partner, producing mission films and content that helped leadership rally their congregation around a shared calling. Every piece was designed to move people from spectators to participants in the mission.

How the Work Served

Creative Rhythm

Ongoing

Vision Clarity

Strengthened

Leadership Response

Well Received

“You nailed it! The video was awesome and very well received. I am really thankful for our partnership!”

Shawn Mitchell, Director of Catalyst Partnerships NW

Portland Seminary

Portland, OR

Event Photography & Content

The Challenge

Portland Seminary needed a way to capture and amplify the energy of their commencement ceremony, engaging graduates, alumni, and prospective students across platforms with professional content that reflected the significance of the milestone.

Our Approach

We provided professional commencement photography, individual graduate headshots, and polished next-day image delivery. The rapid turnaround meant the seminary could share beautiful photography while the excitement was still fresh, driving immediate engagement across social media and email.

How the Work Served

Engagement Boost

Immediate

Content Turnaround

Next Day

Platform Reach

Multi-Channel

“Caleb and his team beautifully capture the moment and provide consistent and professional communication throughout the planning, day of event, and post-event. Caleb is a joy to work with and delivers high-quality results.”

Heather Rainey, Portland Seminary

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