TELL
GOOD
STORIES
Short Films and Photos
by Michael Barber
Visual storytelling for non-profits and faith-based organizations
Food for the Soul
REALITY BASED, 4-Minute Short Film
CityTeam Oakland rebuilds communities through innovative programs providing food, shelter, clothing, training and spiritual transformation.
Watch as Michael follows Ben Short for a day as he serves the people of Alameda County, California.
PRODUCTION NOTES
Lighted 2-Camera Interviews, Live Action, Ambient Sound, Licensed Music
Church Spruce Up
MUSIC DRIVEN, 2-Minute Short Film
With part of a $1M grant, a California church takes on a 2-month exterior painting project. Michael spends hours covering the project, transforming it into a 2-minute short film for an ongoing series called Piedmont Church Stories.
PRODUCTION NOTES
Graphics Intro, Live Action, Drone Footage, Licensed Music
Safe Place for Children
INFORMATIVE FUNDRAISER, 5-minute short film
Harbor House is a safe place in Oakland, California for children to spend time after school. They rely on donations to operate. Michael interviews children, teachers and donors to help illustrate the importance of this program.
PRODUCTION NOTES
Lighted 2-Camera Interviews, Live Action, Drone Footage, Licensed Music
Acceptance, Inclusion
EMOTIONAL INTERVIEWS, 5-Minute Short Film
Part of a 4 film package created for First Community in Columbus, Ohio, Michael interviews parishioners who have found their church home to be accepting and encouraging during difficult times.
PRODUCTION NOTES
Lighted 2-Camera Interviews, Live Action, Ambient Sound, Drone Footage, Licensed Music
Beauty of the Earth
ORIGINAL COMPOSITION, 4- Minute Music Video
Composer Stephen Main and musician Ian Cochran team up in a California church courtyard to play Main’s version of The Beauty of the Earth.
PRODUCTION NOTES
4-Camera set up, 12 Tracks, Pre-Recorded Sound Synced, Original Score
Still Images That Move You
Short-Form Documentary
Sanctuary Way is a documentary filmed in Tijuana, Mexico by Michael Barber following a group of 300 adults and young people as they build homes for families in need. The film was showcased during Amor Ministries’ 40th Anniversary celebration in California.
Video Editing
SUBMITTED MATERIAL, 30-Second Promo
In addition to filming original projects, Michael works with clients to create promos using third-party video. In this sample, clips from 6 sources were edited to create a promotional piece for a fundraiser sponsored by Top Golf in support of RiseUp Malawi, building schools for children in need.