Short Films for Smart Companies

Our reel speaks volumes. We’ve clearly had the privilege of working with many forward-thinking people and smart companies doing good things. Why? Because we help their bottom line by connecting them with their target audience. High production values, visual artistry and a focus on clients’ passion, vision and mission. They had an authentic story to tell and Once knew just how to tell it.

Saint Louis Public Library

Client:
Saint Louis Public Library

A double ADDY award winner, shot on collaboration with our friends at TOKY. This video production highlights the re-imagining and grand reopening of a St Louis icon. We blended thoughtful interviews with cinematic B-roll to promote this worthy nonprofit in today's viral video world. Authentic and engaging, this documentary-style film premiered at the Library's grand opening gala and now lives online as a web-based brand film for all to see. www.toky.com

Space Architects

Client:
Space Architects

Multiple Telly- and ADDY ward-winner, this corporate brand image video is bright, open and airy, just like Space Architects. As clients research firms online, branded digital content offers website visitors a look inside a company. Testimonial interviews combine with beautiful cinematography in this online web commercial, introducing Space Architects to new clients year after year.

Client Testimonial

TOKY - Geoff Story

Client:
TOKY Branding + Design

Once was asked to showcase some of the thoughtful creatives at TOKY design here in St Louis. In this online video series we gave each film a unique and authentic flavor, one that matched the personality, character and talents of the person featured. It was truly a pleasure to get to know the creatives at TOKY. They go above and beyond the traditional ad agency delivering passion and creativity for the clients while also serving the communities they live and work in. http://www.toky.com/

Culinary Intelligence

Client:
Sauce Magazine

In this AIGA and Telly award-winning film, we see behind the brand at Sauce Magazine. As the advocate for culinary intelligence in St Louis, Sauce needed to differentiate itself and reinforce its unique brand position with advertisers and readers alike. This branded digital content features video interviews and behind-the-scenes footage in the hottest St Louis kitchens - Bon appétit !

Client Testimonial

TOKY - Jay David

Client:
TOKY Branding + Design

Once was asked to showcase some of the thoughtful creatives at TOKY design here in St Louis. In this online video series we gave each film a unique and authentic flavor, one that matched the personality, character and talents of the person featured. It was truly a pleasure to get to know the creatives at TOKY. They go above and beyond the traditional ad agency delivering passion and creativity for the clients while also serving the communities they live and work in. http://www.toky.com/

Mississippi

Client:
Once Films

Mississippi is the home of the Delta Blues. Come along as Once Films journeys south for a taste of all things blue. This short film features Pat Thomas, Po Bob and Cadillac John. Special thanks to guide and good friend Lou Bopp for taking us along.

TOKY - Stephen Schenkenberg

Client:
TOKY Branding + Design

Once was asked to showcase some of the thoughtful creatives at TOKY design here in St Louis. In this online video series we gave each film a unique and authentic flavor, one that matched the personality, character and talents of the person featured. It was truly a pleasure to get to know the creatives at TOKY. They go above and beyond the traditional ad agency delivering passion and creativity for the clients while also serving the communities they live and work within. http://www.toky.com/

The Texture of Food Science

Client:
Univar

Univar, a major player in the food-ingredient market, and our friends at Enrich Creative wanted to rock their biggest trade show of the year. We interviewed leading experts and explored the science behind texture modifiers. This corporate brand film connected Univar with its target audience of food developers nationwide. Winner, 2012 Silver TAM Award.

Teach Your Children Well

Client:
City Garden Montessori School

City Garden School came to Once Films for a video that shows parents what makes the organization special. This web commercial and virtual tour takes parents inside a school that is educating the next generation of leaders. With Once Films's award-winning web-video production capabilities and a collaborative approach, this short film is paying off handsomely. Winner, 2012 Telly Award.

Client Testimonial

TOKY - Katy Fischer

Client:
TOKY Branding + Design

Once was asked to showcase some of the thoughtful creatives at TOKY design here in St Louis. In this online video series we gave each film a unique and authentic flavor, one that matched the personality, character and talents of the person featured. It was truly a pleasure to get to know the creatives at TOKY. They go above and beyond the traditional ad agency delivering passion and creativity for the clients while also serving the communities they live and work in. http://www.toky.com/

Walmart Recruiting

Client:
Walmart

Walmart is growing and needs enthusiastic new recruits to fill the ranks of up-and-coming store managers. The challenge was to overcome the skepticism with which many potential candidates approached the company's recruitment website. Authenticity and interviews with real store managers engaged this audience, changed minds and increased applications. In the process, Once Films learned that Walmart is actually a very green company, one that really cares about its store managers.

Safe Connections

Client:
Safe Connections

Once Films is proud to work with nonprofits like Safe Connections, a place where violence ends and healthy relationships begin. With a documentary-style short film approach, Once Films worked with the agency to create a real connection with viewers. This testimonial video was used at the organization's big annual fundraising event with great success. It is also used as a sales video and lives online as a web-based brand film.

Veran Medical

Client:
Veran Medical Technologies

Veran Medical Technologies manufactures an innovative health care tool called SPiN drive. Like a GPS for human lungs, SPiN drive's always-on, tip tracked endobronchial navigation system allows clinicians to potentially diagnose lung cancer earlier. Once Films put together a film for Veran using physicians' own testimonials. With technical expertise and story-telling savvy, our award-winning team produced a product profile that addresses the needs of the hospital administrators and physicians who will be viewing it. Win-win-win.

Client Testimonial

JCF - Brook Dubman

Client:
Jewish Community Foundation

His father started out in an "itty-bitty" store after working as a door-to-door salesman in the '60s. Today, Brook Dubman runs a larger business and shares in the legacy of giving begun by his dad. The Jewish Community Foundation of St. Louis helps families like Brook's secure a lasting impact on the communities they endow. Once Films captured this connection through the mission-focused stories it produced for JCF. How much money can you spend on yourself, asks Brook. This open-hearted testimonial helps us all answer that question.

JCF - Bob Millstone

Client:
Jewish Community Foundation

Let Bob Millstone tell you why he gives to charity. Stories of synagogue and trips to Israel surface. As a St. Louis businessman, his respect for the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is obvious and active. Once Films produced this intimate brand testimonial for the Jewish Community Foundation. Through the magic of storytelling, the values of two parties become clear at once. Bob Millstone and JCF: Together in partnership to improve the world, one financial legacy at a time.