Small business video production for Twin Cities owners
Filmhaus is a Maple Grove studio that films founder stories, client stories, brand films, and product content for owner-led companies in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities — with prices on the page and a guided process you can finish in about two weeks.
Who this page is for
You run an owner-led small business — a shop, studio, restaurant, service firm, or maker brand — and you need professional video without hiring an agency or guessing at a blank quote form.
You do not need a script, a media team, or camera confidence. Filmhaus handles story discovery, interview guidance, production, edit, and delivery. Based in Maple Grove; we film across the Twin Cities and nationwide when the story needs it.
Which film fits a small business
Start with the job the film has to do, not a vague “we need content.” Most Twin Cities small businesses pick one of these:
A founder story when customers need to meet the person and purpose behind the work. Client stories when prospects need proof from real customers. A brand film when the homepage needs a clear introduction to the business. Product content when you launch products often and need photo + video libraries — not only a one-off film.
Founder stories · Client stories · Brand films · Product content
Starting prices (plus tax)
Client Story Package: $3,900 — two finished testimonial films (~60s each) from on-camera interviews with your clients.
Founder Story Film: $4,900 — one flagship film (60–90s) plus three vertical cutdowns and BTS iPhone clips for Stories.
Quarterly Story Content: $3,200 per quarter — one half-day shoot, three finished vertical videos, and a raw b-roll folder each quarter.
Minnesota sales tax is added on the confirmed invoice. Travel outside the Twin Cities metro and paid ad licensing are quoted separately. Build the full quote on Stories & Pricing.
What every package includes
Half-day shoot (up to about four hours on site), story discovery and interview development, interview and b-roll filming with audio capture, full edit and narrative assembly, color grading, sound mix, licensed music for web and social, two revision rounds, and final delivery on Vimeo in about two weeks.
The Founder Story Film also includes three vertical cutdowns. Quarterly Story Content repeats that production rhythm each quarter with three finished verticals and organized b-roll.
Process and timeline
Discovery first: we learn the business, the audience, and what the film needs to do. Then we prepare the interview so shoot day stays calm.
Most projects are a focused half-day on site, then edit and delivery in about two weeks — book → shoot → publish. Need it sooner? Ask about rush delivery when you inquire.
Real Twin Cities work
Browse films we have already made for Minnesota and Twin Cities businesses — including Newly Named, Minneoats, Brooke & Lou, and With Grace & Gold — then tell us what you are hoping to film. We do not invent case stats; the work speaks for itself.
Honest fit
Filmhaus is a strong fit for small businesses and professional firms that care about sounding human. We are not the right studio for high-volume ad factories or purely viral UGC mills.
If you need ongoing firm training or thought-leadership cadence, see firm packages. If you want a year-round story partner, see the retainer. Otherwise start with the one film you need now.
Twin Cities small-business work
Newly Named
Newly Named asked us to explain the problem their business solves — not only what they sell, but why the work matters.
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.
Minneoats
A warm brand story for a Minnesota oatmeal catering and granola company, built around the personality of the business.
Common questions
What does small business video production cost at Filmhaus?
Client stories start at $3,900, the Founder Story Film at $4,900, and Quarterly Story Content at $3,200 per quarter — all plus applicable Minnesota sales tax. Prices are listed on Stories & Pricing before you book.
Which package should a small business start with?
Choose by job: founder story for origin and purpose, client stories for proof, brand film for a clear business introduction, or quarterly content once you want a regular filming cadence. Product brands that launch often may need a product content library instead.
How long is the shoot and when do we get the film?
Most packages are a focused half-day (up to about four hours on site). First cut and final delivery usually land within about two weeks of the shoot, with two revision rounds included.
Do I need a script or marketing team?
No. Story discovery and interview preparation are included. You speak naturally; we guide the conversation and build the edit from what sounds most like you.
Do you film only in the Twin Cities?
We are based in Maple Grove and regularly film across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Minnesota. We also travel nationwide when the project warrants it; travel outside the Twin Cities metro is confirmed when you book.
Ready for small-business video with a clear price?
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