What We Make For You—And How We Work Together
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all storytelling. Every film has a purpose. Every partnership has a shape.
This page outlines what we offer and how clients choose to engage with us, so you can find the right fit for your goals, timeline, and season.
The Films We Create Together
At Once, we create cinematic films and campaigns designed to clarify your mission, move people emotionally, and drive real action—whether that action is giving, buying, attending, or believing.
Our work generally falls into three core categories:
Identity Films
Your story deserves to be seen, felt, and understood.
A cinematic brand or mission film that reveals the heart of who you are—and why your work matters.
Every organization has a deeper story behind the work: the why, the impact, the culture, the things only you can claim. An Identity Film captures that essence and brings it to life on screen.
These 3–4 minute cinematic films become the clearest, richest way to introduce yourself to the world—whether you're inspiring a donor, welcoming a new customer, launching a campaign, or elevating your brand.
We guide your team from strategy through storytelling, transforming your message into a film that clarifies your purpose and moves people toward you.
Action Films
When you need action, your story leads the way.
Fundraising films, campaign content, and commercials crafted to inspire immediate support.
Some moments call for clarity, urgency, and emotional lift. When you need your audience to take a step—donate, enroll, buy, attend, support—your story becomes the most powerful tool you have.
Action Films are built for these moments. We create compelling campaign films, gala pieces, commercials, and fundraising stories that guide your audience toward one clear outcome: taking action.
You bring the mission, the product, or the vision. We build the storytelling that helps your audience move.
WHO IT’S FOR:
Organizations and brands ready to spark movement—financial, cultural, or community-driven.
COMMON USES:
Gala films
Capital + major gift campaigns
Annual appeals
Commercials
Product launches
Marketing campaigns
Board + major donor presentations
Engagement Films
Show up consistently with content that feels effortless, aligned, and beautifully made.
Your audience wants to hear from you more than once a year. They want to be invited into your world—to see what you’re building, why it matters, and who’s behind it.
We create one-off social campaigns or monthly content packages designed to keep your audience connected and engaged.
We create one-off social campaigns or monthly content packages designed to keep your audience connected and engaged.
We partner with your team to create social campaigns, monthly video stories, and short-form content that feels natural and on-brand. Whether we’re filming on location or welcoming you into our studio, the process is simple, collaborative, and shaped around your goals.
This is content that keeps your presence alive, your message clear, and your audience feeling connected—without the stress of planning, filming, or editing.
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WHO IT’S FOR:
Organizations who need to answer one fundamental question with clarity and emotion:
“Who are we—and why does what we do matter?
COMMON USES:
Homepage centerpiece
Development meetings
Recruitment
Investor onboarding
Brand launches
Email introductions
Major donor cultivation
WHO IT’S FOR:
Brands and nonprofits who want consistent visibility, storytelling, and audience engagement—without hiring an in-house team.
COMMON USES:
Monthly content packages
Campaigns and one-off initiatives
Studio or on-site shoots
Social video series
Event recaps
Micro-documentaries
Brand storytelling for social
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Content planning + strategy
Monthly or campaign-based filming
Editing + delivery in social formats
Captions + thumbnail options
Easy review + approval flow
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Let’s Work Together
If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.