When Happy Productions films at your office, in a beneficiary’s home or at your event, we follow the same steps every time. Here’s exactly what to expect, from the first hello at your door to the footage in your hands.
We don’t send whoever happens to be free. Happy Productions is a collective of ethically trained filmmakers, and we choose the one who fits your cause and your community. Many of them work with nonprofits at reduced rates, and some pro bono, because they care about the work.
The same steps on every shoot, whether it’s a boardroom, a living room or a ballroom.
Our producer writes a brief for every shoot: who we’re filming, what we’ll ask and where we’ll set up. They also pick a visual reference, a film or a scene that sets the look, so your storyteller walks in knowing what the finished piece should feel like.
Your storyteller says hello and meets your team before any equipment comes through the door.
Together we decide where the equipment goes, where we’ll film and what’s off limits.
We take time to get to know the people in the story. For someone sharing something personal, that conversation matters more than any shot.
Furniture pads go down before any tripod, light or case touches the floor.
People speak straight to camera with the interviewer right behind the lens. Every interview includes the question behind our series: are you happy?
Everyone who appears on camera signs a release before we leave.
Interviews with your leadership and staff, and the everyday work your donors rarely get to see.
We meet the family first and film only where they’re comfortable.
Filmed as stories, with interviews and real moments, not just a recap.
Real films we made for real nonprofits. The numbers belong to them.
WOW, your creative team did a tremendous job on capturing my story on why I’ve been engaged with Feed the Children for decades as a donor as well as a planned giving donor. I really appreciate the opportunity you afforded me to share, hoping that my message will resonate with those that see it and they’ll take the next step to donate.
Loved working with Will and his wife!!! They are pros. Would LOVE to work with them again. He’s shot some pretty amazing stuff. And people!!! 10/10 experience for me
We’re living in a world where video is king. And we can’t just up and travel to get the content that we need. Happy Productions was an answered prayer that fell in our lap.
Book a free 15-minute call. Tell us what you want to film and where, and we’ll walk you through how your shoot day would run.
Already on the Monthly Partnership? In-person productions are part of our yearly agreements, and you can upgrade anytime. See the Monthly Partnership terms.