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Films & partnerships

One film.
Or a year of stories.

Choose the support your mission needs. Explore the options, then talk it through with Caleb.

Annual PartnershipsSingle-film pricing

A team for the year

Mission Partnerships

Plan around your giving seasons and ministry milestones. We’ll carry the films from story to launch.

Foundation Partner

One key season, with support all year.

$3,900 / year

  • One Essentials mission film
  • Monthly clips from your footage
  • Quarterly strategy
Discuss Foundation
Full inclusions & billing
  • One Essentials Mission Film a year, timed to your most important season
  • Short social clips from your footage each month, so your channels stay alive all year
  • A quarterly strategy call to map your stories to your giving and campaign calendar
  • A launch playbook with your film: placement, email prompts, and ready-to-post captions
  • Access to the Kolstad Media community
  • Priority scheduling over one-off clients

Pay $975 a quarter or $325 a month. All options are a twelve-month commitment.

Growth Partner

A film team for your campaign calendar.

$12,600 / year

  • Three mission films
  • Photography at two events
  • Monthly content & quarterly strategy
Discuss Growth
Full inclusions & billing
  • Three mission films a year built around your three biggest seasons, two Essentials and one Impact
  • Pro photography at two major events a year
  • Fresh content every month so your channels never go quiet
  • Quarterly strategy sessions with a dedicated strategist
  • A full launch playbook with every campaign
  • Community access and priority scheduling

Pay $3,150 a quarter or $1,050 a month. All options are a twelve-month commitment.

Cornerstone Partner

For a fuller year or a defining chapter.

$24,000 / year

  • Four films, including a Legacy documentary
  • Photography at up to four events
  • Monthly content & strategy
Discuss Cornerstone
Full inclusions & billing
  • Four films a year, including one Legacy documentary and three Essentials or Impact films
  • Pro photography at up to four events a year
  • Fresh content every month, at full volume
  • Monthly strategy and direct access to the team
  • Complete launch support behind every campaign
  • Community access and top-priority scheduling

Pay $6,000 a quarter or $2,000 a month. All options are a twelve-month commitment.

Twelve-month partnerships. Annual, quarterly, or monthly billing.

One campaign at a time

Start with a mission film.

A single project is a good way to get to know us.

Essentials Mission Film

A focused story to introduce your mission.

$3,000

  • One full day on location with cinema-grade gear
  • 3 on-camera interviews
  • 3 to 4 minute cinematic film + 1 short social clip
Discuss Essentials
Full film details

Give your people one story they'll rally behind. A focused one-day shoot that becomes a 3 to 4 minute film your congregation or donors can get behind. On-camera interviews, a short social clip, color grading, and licensed music. Delivered in two weeks. The friendliest way to start.

  • One full day on location with cinema-grade gear
  • 3 on-camera interviews
  • 3 to 4 minute cinematic film + 1 short social clip
  • Delivered in 2 weeks

Impact Mission Film

A giving campaign with more voices and a launch plan.

$4,800

  • Two shoot days
  • 6 on-camera interviews
  • 4 to 6 minute film + 2 short social clips
Discuss Impact
Full film details

The film that carries a giving season or year-end campaign. More voices, deeper story, and a launch plan. Two shoot days and six interviews become a 4 to 6 minute film that moves people to give. Two short social clips come with it. This is what organizations use to drive annual giving and major initiatives.

  • Two shoot days
  • 6 on-camera interviews
  • 4 to 6 minute film + 2 short social clips
  • Full launch plan included

Legacy Mission Film

A deeper documentary for a defining chapter.

$9,500

  • Multi-day shoot with a dedicated production team
  • Up to 10 interviews
  • Documentary up to 10 minutes + 7 short social clips
Discuss Legacy
Full film details

The film a capital campaign is built on. A documentary up to 10 minutes, with up to 10 interviews. Seven short social clips give you months of outreach. Plus one-on-one strategy help, and unlimited revisions until you are completely satisfied.

  • Multi-day shoot with a dedicated production team
  • Up to 10 interviews
  • Documentary up to 10 minutes + 7 short social clips
  • One-on-one strategic guidance
  • Unlimited revisions until you are completely satisfied
Sermon Series Teaser$249

A 30-second teaser from your outline. No filming needed.

Fill more seats this weekend, or drive momentum into your next campaign. A 30-second teaser built from your outline. No filming needed. Five-day turnaround. Made to be shared.

  • Built from your sermon outline or campaign brief
  • Five-day turnaround
  • Made for social, email, and Sunday mornings
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Life of the Church$2,600

A 90-second introduction to your church.

Show people who you are before they ever walk in. A 90-second cinematic film about the heart of your church. Shot and finished in 4K, made for your website and socials.

  • Two on-site filming days capturing real life inside your mission
  • 90-second cinematic story film, color-graded in 4K
  • Made for your website, social media, and outreach
Book a Free Call

Your one-off film counts toward a partnership if you join within 90 days.

Your first campaign is guaranteedSee how it works

Before we shoot your first film, we set a clear goal with you. The goal comes from your own numbers. If the film doesn't clear that bar, we keep working at no extra cost until it does.

And the simpler promise underneath that: if you are ever not proud to put a film in front of your people, you don't pay for that piece. We carry the risk so you can say yes with confidence.

In their words

What it’s like to work together.

The Time Is Now

Westside Community Church

A church seeing the next chapter together.

The story behind Westside’s building campaign.

“I noticed unity and shared enthusiasm.”

Gabe Kolstad, Westside Community Church
Caleb serves on Westside’s staff. Gabe is his father.Read the story
Catalyst Namba Project

Catalyst Northwest

A story that brought the work home.

How Catalyst uses film to invite people into its mission.

“It's worth the investment.”

Shawn Mitchell, Catalyst Northwest
Read the story

From the first call to the final film

We guide the work.

Plan the story

We start with your audience, your next important date, and the response you hope for.

Make the film

We guide the interviews, handle production, and work through the edit with your team.

Put it to work

You receive the film and a plan for sharing it with the people you want to reach.

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A few good questions.

How much does a Kolstad Media film cost?

One-off films run from $249 for a Sermon Series Teaser to $9,500 for a Legacy Mission Film. Most organizations start with the Essentials film at $3,000 or the Impact film at $4,800. Mission Partnerships give you a film team for the whole year. They start at $325 a month and go up to $2,000 a month for Cornerstone. Every price is on this page. Your quote only changes for travel or custom work we agree on together.

How does the Mission Partnership actually work?

You commit to twelve months. We plan your year together around your real calendar, then produce the films that need to land in each season or campaign. You choose how to pay: annually, quarterly, or monthly. Every partnership includes priority scheduling, a launch playbook with every film, and access to our community.

What if we can't commit to a full year?

Start with one film. Every one-off film counts toward your partnership if you join within 90 days. There's no penalty for starting small.

What does the guarantee actually cover?

We agree on a goal before we shoot, using your own numbers. If the film misses it, we keep refining for free until it hits. And the simple promise under all of it: if you're ever not proud to show a film, that piece costs you nothing.

How much time does this require from our team?

Very little. Most teams spend about 3 to 5 hours total per film. That includes a discovery call, a short planning session, and being available on shoot day. We handle everything else.

Can we pay for the partnership annually instead of monthly?

Yes. You can pay annually, quarterly, or monthly. Most boards approve the annual or quarterly option in a single meeting so it just goes in the budget.

What if we already have a media team or footage?

We can work with existing assets, repurpose footage, or collaborate with your in-house team. We can lead the full project, co-produce with your team, or serve as a creative and strategic partner.

What’s next for your mission?

Tell us what you’re planning. We’ll help you find the right film.

Book a Free Call

30 minutes with Caleb. No commitment.