Proven Impact

Missions Moved
Forward

We don't just make films — we help organizations grow. Here's what happens when mission-driven storytelling meets strategic execution.

400+

Films Produced

50+

Churches & Nonprofits Served

5.0★

Google Rating

$3M+

Raised for Nonprofits

Google Reviews

What Our Partners Say

Real reviews from ministries, nonprofits, and partners we've had the privilege of working with.

5.0on Google

“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

From raising millions for nonprofits to growing platforms by millions of followers — here's what happens when mission meets strategy.

Alive Church

Portland, OR

Mission Film & Capital Campaign

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.

The Results

Capital Campaign Centerpiece

Building Fund

Congregation Engagement

Unified

Campaign Momentum

Accelerated

— Abraham Carlos Escobar, Pastor of Alive Church

Compassion First

Oregon

Campaign Film & Fundraising

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.

The Results

Christmas Campaign Raised

$250K+

Donor Engagement

Record High

Families Served

Expanded

The film moved people in a way that no email or brochure ever could — $250K+ raised in a single campaign.

Catalyst Church

Oregon

Vision Casting & Partnership

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 vision films and content that helped leadership cast bold vision to their congregation. Every piece was designed to move people from spectators to participants in the mission.

The Results

Ministry Growth

Vision Clarity

Strengthened

Partnership Duration

Ongoing

“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

Braking Cycles

Oregon

Rebrand Film

The Challenge

Transitional Youth was rebranding to Braking Cycles — a major identity shift that risked confusing supporters and losing donor trust. They needed their community to understand the why behind the change and get excited about it, not resistant.

Our Approach

We produced a rebrand film that walked the community through the story — why Transitional Youth was evolving, what Braking Cycles represented, and the vision for the future. Video gave them a decentralized platform to share the rebrand everywhere simultaneously, with clarity and emotion that a press release never could.

The Results

Community Response

Zero Pushback

Supporter Sentiment

Excitement

Rebrand Adoption

Seamless

Zero pushback from the community — only excitement and support for the new direction. The video built belief before the official launch.

Portland Seminary

Portland, OR

Event Coverage & 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 full commencement coverage including ceremony photography, individual graduate headshots, and delivered polished content the very next day. The rapid turnaround meant the seminary could share content while the excitement was still fresh, driving immediate engagement across social media and email.

The Results

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

Biggie Clean

National

Social Content & Growth

The Challenge

Biggie Clean had built an audience of 9 million followers but needed consistent, high-performing content to maintain growth and keep the audience engaged at scale. They needed a content partner who could match the pace and quality their platform demanded.

Our Approach

We managed their social content portfolio for multiple years, producing a steady stream of engaging videos optimized for each platform. Our strategy focused on audience retention, algorithm performance, and content that translated views into loyal followers.

The Results

Follower Growth

+2M

Partnership Duration

Multi-Year

Total Portfolio

9M+ Followers

Over two years of partnership, we added 2 million followers to their social portfolio — content that performed consistently at scale.

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Missions MovedForward

What Our Partners Say

Stories of Growth & Impact

Alive Church

The Challenge

Our Approach

The Results

Compassion First

The Challenge

Our Approach

The Results

Catalyst Church

The Challenge

Our Approach

The Results

Braking Cycles

The Challenge

Our Approach

The Results

Portland Seminary

The Challenge

Our Approach

The Results

Biggie Clean

The Challenge

Our Approach

The Results

Ready to Write Your Own Success Story?

Missions MovedForward

What Our Partners Say

Stories of Growth & Impact

Alive Church

The Challenge

Our Approach

The Results

Compassion First

The Challenge

Our Approach

The Results

Catalyst Church

The Challenge

Our Approach

The Results

Braking Cycles

The Challenge

Our Approach

The Results

Portland Seminary

The Challenge

Our Approach

The Results

Biggie Clean

The Challenge

Our Approach

The Results

Ready to Write Your Own Success Story?

Missions Moved
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Missions Moved
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