With a keen eye, creativity, technical expertise and spectacular whiz-bang production equipment, our skilled personnel provide powerful imagery all over the world (primarily in the Midwest) for films, videos and events used in entertainment, commercials, corporate communications and on the web. If we do not already, we would love to work with you.

Picture Factory is a leader in Specialty Camera Equipment with an inventory of Egripment telescoping camera cranes, jibs, Egripment remote heads, Ronin Stabilized Heads, steadicam, CineLine 2-point cable cam, wireless video systems, CineRover and our CineCopter drone aerial systems.

Picture Factory is authorized by the FAA to provide drone aerial cinematography for film, video, tv & live broadcast production. In a nod to our CineCopter, Picture Factory was the first production company East of the Rockies to be granted a section 333 regulatory exemption by the FAA.  We're proud to offer yet another cutting-edge way to give our clients unique perspectives and moving camera shots from places otherwise impossible to reach.

Key personnel:

Craig Peterschmidt, Steadicam, Specialty Camera Operator, FAA part 107 Certified UAS Remote Pilot

Craig developed an interest in movies and music in his early elementary years. In high school he plunged headlong into production helping to set up and maintain a tv studio at his high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1985, he's worked steadily in the film & video industry as a Cinematographer and specialty camera operator all over the world. Craig is the creative and technical genius behind Picture Factory. His versatility and expertise afford him the opportunity to work in all media formats and his passion for innovative technology and moving shots can be seen in many award winning features, shorts, commercials, music videos, documentaries and tv programs utilizing steadicam, camera cranes, jibs, remote heads, and aerial with the CineCopter. He has worked with Robert Altman, U2, Prince, Sammy Hagar, Target, Best Buy, Polaris, McDonalds, Extreme Home Makeover, SuperNanny, all major broadcast and cable networks as well as numerous sporting events, including nine Olympic Games, multiple X-Games, World Cups, Stanley Cups, Monday Night Football...to name a few.

Jillian Nodland, Producer & UPM

Jillian produces &/or supervises award winning films, videos and events for all major and many cable networks, production companies, advertising agencies, corporations and non-profit organizations.  She's worked all over the world on location, in studios and on the stages of internationally broadcast live events including five Olympic Games, World Cup Soccer, the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, the Super Bowl and the Rose Parade...to name a few.

Contact Info

Phones:
(715) 386-0777 (Office)
(612) 968-2191 (Cell)
(612) 968-2192 (Cell)

Email Address: craig@picture-factory.com

Websites: picture-factory.com

Contact(s):
Craig Peterschmidt, (612) 968-2191, craig@picture-factory.com
Jillian Nodland, (612) 968-2192, jillian@picture-factory.com

Credits:

Title/Name: Strangers
Client/Production Company: Picture Factory/Storyforge
Year: 2014

Title/Name: Ana's Playground
Client/Production Company: Storyforge
Year: 2008

Title/Name: Killer Movie
Client/Production Company: Dead of Winter Productions
Year: 2007

Title/Name: Larry The Cable Guy
Client/Production Company: Parallel Entertainment
Year: 2009

Title/Name: Wilson
Client/Production Company: Pippi Productions
Year: 2015

Stumptown Media produces commercials, product, promotional, corporate and industrial videos. We specialize in time-lapse, movi and aerial production (FAA & MNDoT Certified & Insured). Visit our website at www.stumptownmedia.com for details and samples of work.

Contact Info

Phones: (608) 698-3326 (Office)

Email Address: support@stumptownmedia.com

Websites: Stumptown Media

Contact(s):
Dusan Harminc, (608) 698-3326, dusan@stumptownmedia.com

Provid Films is a production company in Minneapolis / St Paul.

See Our Work

We have the production crew and gear you want if your goal is to capture TV content, commercials, documentary or video content.

Our specialty is in capturing beautiful footage with limited resources - sometimes that's limited crew, gear, or location. (While we wish every project had a big budget, we find that's not always the case. That's where we shine.)

Fastest Way to Connect  Facebook Messenger -  text - phone - email 

If you have a crew flying in, we offer support. (Whether that's freelancers, 2nd camera operators with their own gear or working to get you the gear you need)

If you want to source a local crew in Minnesota (or anywhere in the MN, WI, IL, IA, SD or ND area) - we often help clients capture footage and overnight footage frequently. Saving a lot on travel costs. 

If you're looking for a full production company to handle your project from start to finish - we would love to talk as well.  From scriptwriting in pre-production to filming on set with production to editing and revisions in post-production, our creative production company strives to engage the viewers in emotionally compelling ways that help accomplish measurable results. 

Contact Info

Phones: (612) 208-8819 (Office)

Email Address: mnfilmtv@providfilms.com

Websites:
Provid Films
Facebook Messenger

Contact(s):
Travis Johansen, (612) 208-8819, mnfilmtv@providfilms.com

Credits:

Title/Name: PointClickCare
Client/Production Company: Provid Films
Year: 2019

Title/Name: NBC - Super Bowl Project
Client/Production Company: Provid Films
Year: 2018

Title/Name: Goldwind Americas
Client/Production Company: Provid Films
Year: 2017

Title/Name: Lifetime Fitness & Venus Legacy
Client/Production Company: Provid Films
Year: 2016

Title/Name: Comcast Cares
Client/Production Company: Provid Films
Year: 2013

Colin Threinen is a Minneapolis based Director of Photography and camera operator with 20+ years of motion picture experience. His work has taken him all over the world as he has worked in all areas of production --  everything from commercials, corporate videos to T.V. series documentaries.   

Colin is passionate about utilizing the latest technologies in video equipment to bring you the highest level of production.

A sampling of clients include:  

Target, Best Buy, UnitedHealth Group, ESPN, Big Ten Network, NFL Films, National Geographic, Travel Channel, Yamaha, Polaris, ABC, NBC, History Channel

Contact Info

Phones: (612) 325-0310 (Cell)

Email Address: colin@caffeinatedpixel.com

Websites: CaffeinatedPixel.com

Freelance Director/ Producer/ DoP. FAA and MNDoT certified and insured drone Pilot.

I come with multiple camera package options, motorized time-lapse dolly rigs and the MOVI. 

Contact Info

Phones: (608) 698-3326 (Cell)

Email Address: dusan@avnoy.com

Websites: Avnoy.com