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I'm Chris Gagnon, a video storyteller with over a decade of experience crafting authentic stories that connect with audiences and drive real results. Whether you have a crystal-clear vision or just know you need video content but aren't sure where to start - I'm here to help.
How I Can Help
I believe great video content starts with understanding your needs, not just running cameras. From working with major organizations and nonprofits, to helping small teams make the most of tight budgets (even in the most remote corners of Africa!), I've developed a knack for turning client challenges into compelling content.
What Makes Working With Me Different
Solutions-Focused Approach: Not sure what kind of video you need? Perfect. I love diving into your goals and designing video solutions that actually work for your audience. No "genius idea" required from you - that's my job! Through years of experience, I've developed frameworks that consistently deliver results across different industries and project types.
Authentic Storytelling: My documentary background means I find and capture genuine moments that resonate with viewers. Whether it's a brand film, event coverage, or training content, authenticity is always at the core.
Full Creative Partner: From concept to final delivery, I handle everything: writing, filming, editing, animation, and music. It's like having an entire creative agency, just without the agency overhead (or the endless meetings).
Adaptable & Resourceful: Years of producing in challenging environments has taught me how to deliver exceptional quality regardless of constraints. Whether you have a strict budget or tight timeline, I'll find creative ways to make it work.
Right-Size Solutions: As a nimble operation, I offer agency-quality work without the agency overhead, making professional video production accessible to organizations of all sizes. You get high-quality work that fits your budget, not a one-size-fits-all package.
Areas of Expertise
Brand Films & Documentary-Style Storytelling
Animation & Motion Graphics
Event Coverage & Same-Day Edits
Training & Educational Content
Social Media Optimization
Case Study : Comprehensive Brand Package
Below is the Brand Film that I made for Malawi Mangoes. When Malawi Mangoes approached me, they made it clear that I’d need to be comfortable wearing a lot of hats. Without a communications or marketing department, I sat in on a meeting with a few of the managers, and we worked out how I a strategy for me to see all the bulk of their operations over the course of a few months. Working in 100° weather, and in multiple languages, we were able to quickly produce a film that has all the authenticity lacking in the films of their competitors. I believe you can really feel the incredible ethos of the organization.
Malawi Mangoes Brand Film
As a part of this process, we knew we had to highlight the two main products for Malawi Mangoes, their dried and their fresh mangoes. So we put together two shorter auxiliary pieces to highlight those products.
A Mango’s Journey : Dried Mango Pieces
A Mangos’s Journey : Fresh Packed
Media Package
Finally, we used all of our collected footage to put together a Media Package, for any news organizations wanting to cover the incredible things that Malawi Mangoes is doing for the communities they work in. Those journalists can use this video to edit together their own stories.
As the final part of this case study, Malawi Mangoes needed photos covering every aspect of their operation, and product specific photos, dried and fresh, for each of the 7 varieties of mango they grow. I delivered 800 photos organized into folders for each of the 26 stages of the process.
What other’s may need to pay a large agency to do, I am able to do on my own. I’ve been lucky enough to work alongside many talented teachers in the producing, interviewing, camera, sound, motion graphics, and editing.
If you’d like to see more examples of my work, please click on over to the portfolio tab on the top of this page.
Let's Chat About Your Project
Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want to explore video possibilities for your organization, I'd love to learn more. My approach starts with understanding your goals and challenges, then designing video solutions that deliver real value for your audience.