Commercial & brand films · Pittsburgh
Give people
a reason
to choose you.
You care about what you do. Let’s make a film that helps other people see it, feel it, and understand why it matters.
FRANCHISE RECRUITMENTPeace, Love and Little Donuts
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The story behind the work
Help the right people
see what you see.
A good film starts with a useful question: what do people need to understand before they take the next step with you?
Introduce your business
Put real faces, real work, and a clear point of view behind your name. Give your website a film that feels like meeting you.
Build confidence
Show how you work, what you care about, and the experience someone can expect. Let the details do the convincing.
Invite people in
Bring a mission, opportunity, or new offering to life. Give customers, future teammates, or supporters a meaningful next step.
See what that looks like
Real stories.
Different reasons to tell them.
A few projects I’ve directed, filmed, and edited for businesses and nonprofits.
Franchise recruitment
Peace, Love and Little Donuts
An introduction to the people and opportunity behind the franchise.
Direction, cinematography & editing: Brett Hammon
Nonprofit storytelling
Pittsburgh Metro Young Life
A people-centered story made for a fundraising effort.
Direction, cinematography & editing: Brett Hammon
Culture & recruiting
Working at Birgo
A look inside the company for people getting to know the team.
Direction, cinematography & editing: Brett HammonFrom a client
“A lot of people can do videos… What you can do is listen, encourage and bring people’s vision to life.”JB Ward · Metro Director, Young Life Pittsburgh
A clear plan. A real person.
You don’t need
to arrive with a script.
A conversation is a good start. I’ll help find the story, guide the people on camera, and shape the edit.
Find the point
We talk about your audience, your goals, and where the film will live. Then I build the questions and shot plan.
Make room for real people
I guide the interviews and handle the camera, lighting, and sound. We film your people doing what they do.
Bring it together
You review the edit, we refine it, and you receive the final film and the versions included in your proposal.
A focused starting point
One shoot. A main film.
Six short videos.
Up to five filming hours at one location, a 90-second to 3-minute main film, six short videos, captions, two revision rounds, and a practical publishing plan.
Need a larger story across multiple days or locations? Brand Campaigns start at $8,000; we’ll define the scope together.
A few good questions
Before we get
the camera out.
What if we’re not comfortable on camera?
That’s normal. I guide the conversation with questions and give people time to settle in. You don’t need to memorize a speech or sound like a spokesperson.
Can the film work on our website and social channels?
Yes. We plan the main film and any shorter versions around where you’ll use them. Your proposal lists the deliverables, formats, and captions so everyone knows what’s included.
How long will the project take?
We agree on filming and delivery dates before booking. Timing depends on the scope, schedules, and review process. The Video Pilot has its own defined schedule and deliverables.
Brett Hammon Films · Pittsburgh
What do you wish people
understood about your work?
Tell me that. We’ll have a good place to start.