TELL
GOOD
STORIES
Short Films and Photos
by Michael Barber
Visual storytelling for non-profits and faith-based organizations
2-Minute Short Film
Filmed during a quiet, meditative Ash Wednesday service at First Community, Columbus, Ohio.
PRODUCTION NOTES
Canon C500ii, Arles Cinema Glass, Live Action, Slow Motion Footage, Reverent, Licensed Music
Ash Wednesday Short Film
3-Minute Short Film
My granddaughter celebrated her first birthday at a park in Mansfield, Ohio that features a carousel.
PRODUCTION NOTES
Upbeat, Fun, Live Action, Ambient Sound, Nikon ZR, Nikon Glass, Licensed Music
Baby’s First Birthday
Dramatic Voice Over, 3-Minute Short Film
Part of a 4 film package created for First Community in Columbus, Ohio, Michael created a motivational short film to introduce their annual fundraising campaign.
PRODUCTION NOTES
Live Action, Ambient Sound, Recorded Voice Over,
Drone Footage, Canon C300iii, Canon EF Glass, Licensed Music
Fundraising ‘Hype Reel’
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, Canon R5C, RF Glass, Licensed Music
Food for the Soul
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, Canon XF 605, Licensed Music
Church Spruce Up
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, Canon C200, Canon EF Glass, Licensed Music
Safe Place for Children
TESTIMONIAL, 5-Minute Fundraising Film
Featuring a church’s newest members speaking about their spiritual journey and personal involvement with the church.
PRODUCTION NOTES
2-Camera set up, Interview Audio, Canon C300iii, Arles Cinema Glass, Extensive Lighting, Licensed Music
Making the Vision Real
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.