Need a hand with your non-profit video?Need a hand with your non-profit video?

Purposeful video that wins hearts & minds

Fundraising films, impact stories, and event video that help mission-driven organizations build support and inspire action.

Work for the Murdock Foundation, SoulFest, and the Hollis Police Department.

What we make

Capture your mission. Ignite your movement.

Video gives people a way to see the work, hear directly from those it serves, and understand why it matters now. We combine human stories, clear stakes, and cinematic craft to build trust, deepen connection, and move audiences from awareness to support.

Fundraising & campaign films

Flagship films that anchor major fundraising moments and become a lasting campaign asset for the year ahead.

Impact & beneficiary stories

Thoughtfully crafted stories that center real people, show meaningful change, and give the mission a human voice.

Event & conference content

Opening films, sizzles, and same-day recaps that energize the room and carry the momentum beyond the event.

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Selected nonprofit work

Foundations, faith organizations, festivals, and local public service.

Boston Church of Christ — Purpose, Connection, & Truth

Boston Church of Christ

Purpose, Connection, & Truth

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Trusted by the Murdock Foundation

Giving boards a framework for non-profit success

We worked with Windrider to craft a unique animation for the Murdock Foundation: an explainer that transformed a complex web of non-profit governance challenges into a simple, clear, scalable process.

The team at Handshake Studios are equally as great to work with as they are excellent at their craft.  With a relational approach, a can-do attitude, thorough communication and an emphasis on over-delivering on time and per specifications, I would recommend Handshake Studios to anyone in need of their services.
Michael Priddy — VP of Operations, The Windrider Institute

How we work

A thoughtful process for meaningful work

We approach mission-driven projects with care for the people sharing their stories, respect for the budget behind the work, and a clear plan for creating the greatest possible impact.

Story selection

Finding the human story that brings the mission into focus and gives audiences a clear reason to care.

Production with care

Thoughtful interviewing, on-location filming, informed consent, release coordination, and archival integration handled with respect at every stage.

A campaign built for a movement

Premiere cut, web, social, email, and appeal edits designed to carry the story far beyond the initial drop.

Straight answers

Questions we get asked before the first call.

Cost depends on the story, number of shoot days, locations, and deliverables. We offer preferred pricing for mission-driven organizations and build each scope transparently around your goals, priorities, and available budget.

Yes, we offer discounted rates for mission-driven organizations and scope each project around the budget available — designing the shoot and deliverables to create the greatest possible impact.

With informed consent, clear releases, and an organizational review before publication. We also help identify the stories best suited for camera — and the most thoughtful way to tell them.

Yes, and it is usually the right approach for a mission budget. We plan the cutdowns and social versions into the original shoot so one production carries the whole development calendar.

Ready for a helping hand?Ready for a helping hand?

Let’s chat about your video.

Tell us about your project and we’ll schedule a free 15-minute call. Zero pressure, fresh ideas, and a high-five or two.