Minnesota video productionYour story,
told beautifully.
Honest, cinematic films for businesses, nonprofits and schools — made by people who actually listen first.
Less talking. More watching.
Real people, real places, no stock footage. A few recent films for businesses, nonprofits, schools and clubs.
Made for the scroll.
Vertical films for Reels, TikTok and Shorts — captioned, because most people watch with the sound off.
For an audience of a few people.
Not weddings. Something quieter: documentary films about the people you love, made the same way as the business work — no posing, no script, just paying attention.
- A day with the family, as it actually is
- Milestones, reunions and big birthdays
- Parents and grandparents, in their own words
Films that get more valuable every year you keep them.
Hello. I'm Nicholas.
I'm not interested in making you look flashy. I'm interested in making you look like you.
I was born in England and have spent the last decade-and-change in Minnesota, where my accent has somehow got stronger. It's good for business. My daughters remain unimpressed.
Since 2015, Make Your Name has made films for small businesses, schools, nonprofits, sports clubs and families. The process is simple: get to know you properly, find the story that's actually there, then tell it with care. No stock-footage montages. No shouting.
Six ways to be seen properly.
Brand & marketing films
Short documentary-style films that explain who you are and why it matters — for your website, socials and pitches.
See the work →Nonprofit & school video
Impact stories, fundraising appeals and gala films that make people reach for their wallets, and occasionally their tissues.
See the work →Personal & family films
Documentary films about the people you love — a day with the family, a milestone, a story worth keeping. No weddings; plenty of heart.
See the work →Drone & aerial
FAA-certified aerial filming for construction, events, landscapes and anything that looks better from up there.
Social content
Short-form vertical video for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok — made in batches, so you're not starting from zero every month.
Sports & events
Promo trailers and highlight films for clubs, associations and events that deserve a bigger audience.
I've been working with Make Your Name for about 15 years. I always feel like I'm working with the best in the industry when I work with Nick. I receive countless compliments on the promotional videos we produce, and making a video with Nick is so much fun that I look forward to the process as much as the finished product. If you want the best, hire the best.Danny Kieffer · Principal, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School, St. Anthony, MN
We knew you would kill it. Thanks again — the Waconia Wrestling promo was everything we hoped for and more.Matt Turek · Waconia Wrestling Club
Before you pick up the phone.
How much does a business video cost?
It depends on what you need, which is a deeply annoying answer, so I wrote a whole post with real numbers instead: how much a business video costs in Minnesota.
Where are you based, and do you travel?
Make Your Name is based in St. Michael, Minnesota, and films across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
What kinds of organisations do you work with?
Small and medium businesses, nonprofits, schools and sports clubs — plus families who want a personal film. Mostly people with a good story and no idea how to tell it on camera. That's the bit I help with.
Do you still film weddings?
No weddings. I do make personal and family films — smaller, quieter, and arguably more fun.
Got something worth saying?
Let's work out how to say it — beautifully, and on budget. No obligation. Just a conversation.
You'll be talking to Nick, the person who'll actually be behind the camera.Photo: Hannah Knudsen