Founder Story Film
From $4,900
One flagship film (60–90s) plus three vertical cutdowns and BTS iPhone clips for Stories. Story discovery, half-day shoot, and two revision rounds included.
Founder stories
Minneapolis · Twin Cities · Minnesota
Minneapolis video production for founder-led businesses
Filmhaus is a Maple Grove studio that films founder stories, brand films, and client stories across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities — with clear packages, a guided interview process, and delivery in about two weeks. We travel nationwide when the story needs it.
Watch Twin Cities work
Real Filmhaus films for Minneapolis and Twin Cities businesses — not stock. Press play; each embed loads when it enters view.
Newly Named — Minneapolis founder-led brand story. See the case study
Minneoats — Minneapolis hospitality brand story. See the case study
With Grace & Gold — Plymouth, MN founder-led brand story. See the case study
Who we film for in Minneapolis
Owner-led Minnesota and Twin Cities businesses — shops, studios, restaurants, makers, creative studios, and professional firms — who need a film that sounds like them, not a generic corporate reel. If you are comparing options as a small-business owner, start with our small business video overview.
Most Minneapolis projects begin with story discovery, a calm half-day on site, and a finished film on Vimeo in about two weeks. You do not need a script, a media team, or camera confidence. Josh and Sofia lead the studio from Maple Grove; producers, cinematographers, and editors join based on what each story needs.
Filming across the Twin Cities
We are based in Maple Grove and regularly shoot in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the western suburbs — Maple Grove, Plymouth, Wayzata, Edina, Minnetonka, and nearby communities. Your film is usually captured at your office, shop, restaurant, or another place that belongs in the story. Clients rarely need to visit a studio.
Shoot day: a focused half-day, typically up to about four hours. We arrive prepared with questions from discovery, set a quiet interview space, capture the conversation and supporting b-roll, and keep the crew right-sized so founders can stay natural on camera.
Turnaround: most packages deliver a first cut and final film within about two weeks of the shoot, with two revision rounds included. Music licensing for web and social is part of the package. Ask about rush delivery when you inquire if a launch date is fixed.
Travel within the Twin Cities metro is included. Travel outside the metro — or nationwide — is confirmed when you book. Maple Grove is our planning and post-production home; see the Maple Grove studio page for more on where we are based.
Packages & pricing
Clear starting prices for Minneapolis and Twin Cities story films. Minnesota sales tax is added on the confirmed invoice. Build the full quote on Stories & Pricing.
Client Story Package
From $3,900
Two finished testimonial films (~60s each) from on-camera interviews with your clients. Built for web and LinkedIn when prospects need proof.
Client storiesQuarterly Story Content
$3,200 / quarter
One half-day shoot each quarter, three finished vertical videos, and an organized b-roll folder — a steady cadence once the flagship film is done.
Stories & PricingBrand Film & Product Libraries
Custom quote
Brand films for a clear homepage introduction, and product content libraries when you launch often and need photo + video together. Scope confirmed when you inquire.
See offeringsStill deciding which film fits? Compare packages on Stories & Pricing, or tell us what you are hoping to film on the contact form — we reply within 48 hours with fit and available shoot dates.
Twin Cities proof
Browse films we have already made for Minnesota and Twin Cities businesses — including Newly Named (Minneapolis), Minneoats (Minneapolis), With Grace & Gold (Plymouth), Nolo's Restaurant, Brooke & Lou, and Thymes Fragrances. We do not invent case stats or awards; the work speaks for itself.
Each project follows the same path: discovery, a guided interview, a right-sized shoot, and a finished film you can place on your homepage, About page, proposals, and social cutdowns. See more in the portfolio.
Related Twin Cities work
Brand Story · Founder-led Service
Newly Named
Newly Named asked us to explain the problem their business solves — not only what they sell, but why the work matters.
Minneapolis, MN
Brand Story + Web/Social
With Grace & Gold
We created a founder-led brand story for With Grace & Gold's refreshed identity, plus a short web-template commercial and quiet loops used throughout their website.
Plymouth, MN
Brand Story · Hospitality
Minneoats
A warm brand story for a Minnesota oatmeal catering and granola company, built around the personality of the business.
Minneapolis, MN
Common questions
What does Minneapolis video production cost with Filmhaus?
Founder Story Film starts at $4,900 (60–90s plus three vertical cutdowns). Client Story Package starts at $3,900 (two ~60s testimonial films). Quarterly Story Content is $3,200 per quarter. Brand films and product content libraries are custom quotes. Minnesota sales tax is added on the confirmed invoice.
How long does a Twin Cities project take?
Most half-day packages deliver a first cut and final film within about two weeks of the shoot, with two revision rounds included. Rush timelines are available when you ask about dates.
What is included in a Filmhaus story package?
Story discovery and interview preparation, a focused half-day shoot (up to about four hours on site), interview and b-roll with audio capture, full edit, color grading, sound mix, licensed music for web and social, two revision rounds, and final delivery on Vimeo. Founder Story Film also includes three vertical cutdowns.
Do you travel within the Twin Cities? Is there a travel fee?
Yes. We regularly film in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Wayzata, Edina, Minnetonka, and nearby western suburbs. Travel within the Twin Cities metro is included in package pricing. Travel outside the metro is confirmed when you book.
Do I need a script or a studio visit?
No. Story discovery and interview prep are included, and we usually film where the story lives — your office, shop, restaurant, or another location that belongs in the film. You speak naturally; we guide the conversation.
Who is Filmhaus a good fit for?
Owner-led Minnesota and Twin Cities businesses buying a founder, brand, or client story film — shops, studios, restaurants, makers, and professional firms. We are not a high-volume ad factory or viral UGC mill.
Planning a Minneapolis or Twin Cities shoot?
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