Once Films

A boutique film and video production company in St. Louis, MO creating documentary-style content for

We’re a close knit group of creative zealots and we make short films. We’re curious, purposeful, agile and we apply our talents to create rich, compelling, beautiful stories to connect people and inspire community.

07/14/2024

It’s been a minute but we didn’t skip a beat with our friends at Brinkmann Constructors! Always a great time.

Wheels-up and Boston Strong! It was a quick trip but a great one.

And off we went to the Coolfire Studios HOLLYWOOD Pinewood Derby. We didn’t bring home a winner but we still looked cool doing it. 😎 A great time was had by ALL! 🏁

Pinewood 2024: Holly-Wood 07/11/2024

Let’s Gooooooo! 🏁

07/07/2024

We came. We saw. We conquered.

We had fun capturing the NACCHO conference in D.C. Thanks Tremendousness!

But after a lot of traveling these past few weeks, we are ready for this Holiday weekend. We hope you have a good one too!

07/04/2024

🎉 Happy Independence Day!

Whether you’re enjoying a backyard BBQ, watching fireworks light up the night sky, or simply spending time with loved ones, let’s celebrate AMERICA. ❤️🤍💙

Wishing you all a fun and safe Fourth of July! 🎉🎇

06/17/2024

“You stay classy, San Diego.”
We headed towards the fun and sun with our partners at The Catholic Health Association of the United States for the annual achievement awards. Stay tuned for some inspiring stories.

Back home, we welcomed our Midtown Alley neighbors MOTHER MODEL MANAGEMENT to our studio for their own fashion shoot and we kept tabs on the progress of the Edo Rosenblith mural. It’s looking mighty fine!


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05/23/2024

This heartfelt story spotlights TinySuperheroes , crafting custom superhero capes for children with disabilities. Through simple acts of kindness, they spread joy and challenge perceptions, advocating for inclusion and celebrating uniqueness. We are proud to help spread their mission to empower every child and redefine what it means to be a hero.

05/12/2024

New York and Jersey bound this week with our friends at The Catholic Health Association of the United States. (and how ‘bout that breakfast of champions? 🍽🥓🍳Thanks for the intro Josh!

Back in the , we held down the fort and told stories with the great medical team at BJC HealthCare.

Be sure to check out out the cool window screen at 3033 Locust with all the latest on STL.org.


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Photos from Baked-In with Josh Allen's post 05/11/2024

Thanks Baked-In with Josh Allen!

Photos from Midtown Alley's post 05/07/2024

It was quite the feast! Thanks The Fountain on Locust, Steve's Hot Dogs, and Steve's Meltdown! 💕

05/05/2024

Our Midtown Alley is getting a facelift and it’s pretty cool! From new banners to a dope new mural by Edo Rosenblith, it’s the place to see and be seen!

And just how many people can you fit in a vintage Defender?

04/28/2024

Hot Dogs and Sandwiches and Salads, OH MY! 🌭🥪🥗

Thanks to our neighbors at The Fountain on Locust and Steve's Hot Dogs for the fantastic spread. That’s what it’s like to be in Midtown Alley!

There seems to have been some breaking and entering 🧐 on our recent trip to Fargo, but it’s all good. 👍🏼

And it was a pleasure as always to visit our Mayor Tishaura Jones; she always has something interesting to share.

Have a great weekend everyone!


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Climate Neutral Certified - Once Films — ONCE FILMS 04/22/2024

HAPPY EARTH 🌎 DAY!

Did you know that we are Certified Climate Neutral? So when you work with us we're helping save the Earth together!🤝

Climate Neutral Certified - Once Films — ONCE FILMS Responsible production is the future of the video industry. Learn how Once Films is taking a leading role in environmental sustainability and how our clients benefit from this initiative.

04/22/2024

The power of music can connect one heart to the next. We are proud to help tell the story of St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's Powell Hall and the renovations currently in progress. We hope you will join us in supporting efforts to expand and promote the development of a world-class facility that can impact our entire region. Learn how you can help here: https://slso.org/support-us/powell-hall/donate/

04/19/2024

Bryona is learning to be a sign language translator. But that wasn’t always the case. She describes her mental health crisis as living “in a burning house. I got so used to the heat, the fire, the stones, that I didn’t realize it was still burning.”

With the help of counseling services from Provident, Bryona, was able to remove the dark spots in her life so she could fully be the best version of herself. “Not only is the house no longer burning, but I was able to rebuild the house with everything I wanted in it...[Provident] is amazing at what they do.”

We unfolded this story for the 2024 Provident Gala and we understand the impact that they have on our community. These are the stories we live to tell.Watch 👀 the full inspiring story here: http://oncefilms.com/video/provident-gala-film-2024

Photos from Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis, Inc.'s post 04/10/2024

Because education is the key to finding success in life and we want to be a part of shaping our future…

04/08/2024

We enjoyed our trip to the dark side of the moon; hope you did too. 🌒

04/08/2024

Tune in MONDAY at 7p CST Nine PBS!

Tomorrow night, MONDAY, April 8, at 7p CST. Learn more about our Founder Chris Ryan, and what inspires him about St. Louis and his vision for STL.org on Nine PBS, Living St. Louis.

04/03/2024

"If it wasn’t for Marygrove, I’d probably be dead.”

When Marygrove asked us to help tell their story for their annual BLOOM gala, we were eager to help shed light on their vital work in our community.

We knew there would be challenges due to sensitive subject matter and privacy issues, however, it encouraged us to be even more creative in our approach.

While Marygrove exceeded their goal for this year’s event and had their best year since the pandemic, they have continued needs. We are honored to help and wish them continued success.

04/01/2024

How was your week?

We spent ours in Eden, North Carolina with our friends Nestle Purina and the opening of their new plant. CONGRATULATIONS! 🎊

Johnno Cary made a new friend! 🐶🦾
Spot the Robot Dog from Boston Dynamics- when it comes to system checking, Spot is the boss!


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Photos from STL.org's post 03/25/2024
03/22/2024

FOUNDATION is a compilation of excerpts from The Spotlight Series by STL.org.

Thank you AAF Ad Club St. Louis for this great honor and a special thank you to each subject who shared their stories. See each of the full stories from this award-winning series in the link in our profile.

StilL 630 Distillery Retta Jane BODA CLAY Rudy's Flower Truck Cbabi Bayoc Originals COCA (Center of Creative Arts) Tom Huck-Evil Prints Benjamin Lowder John Beck Steel Daily Disco

03/08/2024

Meet Shannon Williams; she plays viola with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

She’s a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Halloween, and a very “strange” Netflix series. Find out all about her in the “Meet the Musicians” series we helped create for our beloved SLSO.

03/01/2024

GRATITUDE!

What an incredible night it was at the AAF Ad Club St. Louis ADDY Awards!

We are thrilled to announce that we brought home a total of 5 GOLD awards for subcategories in cinematography and video editing, PLUS a special judges’ citation for The Spotlight Series by STL.org! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

Congratulations to each and every one of our talented team members who contributed to this outstanding achievement, we couldn’t have done it without your hard work and dedication.

And to all the nominees and creatives in the room last night; you are all winners in our book.

A BIG THANK YOU to all our supporters and subjects, for sharing their stories and believing in us. Benjamin Lowder Tom Huck-Evil Prints Sugarwitch Ice Cream Sandwiches

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and let’s continue to create magic together! ✨

And if you haven’t seen these films, be sure to check them out here: https://www.stl.org/stories/category/The+Spotlight+Series%C2%AE

02/14/2024

In case you were wondering…WE ❤️ YOU!

01/20/2024

From mental health services to child abuse prevention to alleviating food insecurity, and beyond, JFS St. Louis supports families and seniors in the St. Louis community. We are proud of the work they do and are honored to help tell their story for the JFS Annual Gala. See the full story here: www.oncefilms.com/video/jfs2023gala

Photos from Once Films's post 01/15/2024

“This investment says to the communities that are in this area that we are important and that we are in this together.” — Beverly Jenkins, Co-Founder and CEO, R&R Marketplace Refuge and Restoration NPO

In the true spirit of we want to share this incredible story of determination and inspiration.

We worked with our partners at the-STL to tell the story of Pastors Beverly and Ken Jenkins. Together they created the not-for-profit Refuge and Restoration are developing a hub aimed at transforming the communities of Dellwood, Ferguson and surrounding areas. Learn more about how they plan to change the narrative and improve lives for the better in our video here: https://lnkd.in/guV-h-nM

01/07/2024

🎉NEW Year! NEW Look! NEW !🎉

Back at the studio planning, organizing and scheming. We’re ready for you 2024!

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Videos (show all)

We ❤️ telling stories about St. Louis with our friends at the-STL especially when it comes to epic community projects li...
It’s been a minute but we didn’t skip a beat with our friends at Brinkmann Constructors! Always a great time.Wheels-up a...
We came. We saw. We conquered.We had fun capturing the NACCHO conference in D.C. Thanks Tremendousness! But after a lot ...
Are you ready to RUMBLE? 🏁Just a few more tweaks and we’ll be ready for the Coolfire Studios HOLLYWOOD #PinewoodDerby… 🏎...
Thanks for the fabulous intro Keyon Harrold! 🎺This week was all about creativity and music.From the craftsmanship of All...
“You stay classy, San Diego.”We headed towards the fun and sun with our partners at The Catholic Health Association of t...
Our inner child was invoked in the best possible way! Thanks for the fun Astro Toys. It was a beautiful day to set up sh...
He’s not a real doctor; he just plays one on TV. 😉🤣Our friends at Bold Science brought some medical talent to our studio...
This heartfelt story spotlights TinySuperheroes , crafting custom superhero capes for children with disabilities. Throug...
We had an incredible visit to the National Blues Museum with our friends at the-STL this week. Lucky us to have this imp...
New York and Jersey bound this week with our friends at The Catholic Health Association of the United States. (and how ‘...
Our Midtown Alley is getting a facelift and it’s pretty cool! From new banners to a dope new mural by Edo Rosenblith, it...

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