Capturing the story behind your brand.
Twelve-time Telly Award winning video production company based in Orange County, CA. We specialize in short form documentaries and branded content. We’re best known for our naturalistic cinematography, authentic story-driven style, while being an intentionally positive team.
“Video is a show then tell medium.”
Video’s magic is in showing, not just telling. We bring stories to life with visuals that complement every word. We aim to create films that look amazing and feel like an authentic part of the story.
What we do.
We are a full service video production company specializing in short-form documentary style content of all kinds. We've empowered non-profits with impact stories to raise millions and helped launch companies with powerful brand stories. From start to finish, we support all of your video storytelling.
Working with us is fun! We pride ourselves in "smooth running shoots" without technical hiccups and hosting an intentionally positive on-set experience.
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One of the best ways to put your brand in the spotlight is through compelling documentary-style films. Global organizations and NGO’s alike have trusted us to travel to remote locations, problem solve, and work on the fly to capture their story.
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Changing the world is no small feat. For over a decade, we have helped countless nonprofits drive awareness, create momentum, and inspire millions to join their mission. We specialize in crafting powerful films that drive maximum impact.
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Product commercials and branding videos that actually drive growth. For over a decade, we have been trusted by large industrial companies around the nation to capture what they do in a story-driven way that significantly impacts their market share.
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Our event films remind you what it was like to be there by highlighting the key moments of your event and capturing what made it special.
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Online learning has become the new normal and there are audience members everywhere dying to hear your unique skillset. A well-produced online course offers a clear, concise, and flexible way for people to grow by watching what you're an expert in. We have extensive experience crafting visually beautiful, engaging, and concise e-courses that stand the test of time.
About us
We are a husband & wife filmmaking duo (with an awesome crew)! Since 2016 we have been serving amazing people, businesses, and organizations across world, helping each one share their unique stories with the world on video. We're having the time of our lives capturing powerful stories! We're crazy about each other and our clients, and we'd be honored to help you share your story with the world..
LATEST WORK
Nourishing Hope.
A 20 minute People’s Choice Gold Telly Award winning documentary telling the story of Second Harvest Food Bank’s impact.
Big Brother’s Big Sisters Story.
This story film highlights this incredible organization inspiring and empowering countless young lives with mentorship and support every day. This Telly Award winning story was used to fundraise nearly $2MM for the organization.
Louis Dooley Documentary.
Louis's story is a testament to the incredible capacity for change and the profound impact that faith can have on a person's life. No one is too far gone….
Part of a nine episode Telly Award winning Life Revealed video series.
Harvest Solutions Farm.
Second Harvest Food Bank is leading the way in providing a cutting-edge solutions to offer nutritious food to vulnerable individuals in our communities. Through the growth of sustainable crops within the confines of our bustling cities, they are ushering in a paradigm shift towards a nutrition-centric approach. The goal is to deliver only the finest quality farm-fresh products directly to food banks. This film won a
Telly Award for Sustainability Documentary.
Our Clients
WE LOVE OUR CLIENTS! We've worked with inspirational influencers like Bethany Hamilton, Kirk Cameron and Roger Love; leading companies like Southern California Edison and Capital Records; impactful ministries like David C Cook, Alpha USA, Billy Graham Association, World Help, and Rockharbor Church; corporate giants like iBaseT and Stickermule; and educational institutions like Biola University and Cal Poly Pomona.
What it’s like to work with us?
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“We consider Setter Studios to be an integral partner in our communication strategy and our mission work. Their creativity, insight, can do spirit and content quality have been material to our messaging and brand management."
Harald Herrmann, CEO Second Harvest Food Bank
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“Setter Studios are organized, efficient and are visionaries in all that they do. The videos they make are the best! I have found a solid team, and will not take my business anywhere else!!"
Sarah Hill, Exec. Director Beautifully Flawed Foundation
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“Working with Setters Studios was nothing but easy, professional and fun. They produced a video for the university that was top-knotch, on budget and on time. I highly recommend them, and have no doubts they will serve every client as excellently.”
Carla C. - Cal Poly Pomona
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“Setter Studios produced a nine-film campaign with trailer, the storytelling, production and professionalism is incomparable. It also resulted in a Telly Award for Branded Campaign (out of 12,000 entrants). As a branding and marketing professional in the industry for over twenty years, they are the best of the best.”
Heather Wilson - Tax Jar, CMP
