Film production · Photography · Creative directionYour vision.
Our lens.
Let’s create.
A film and photography studio for hospitality, brands and experiences worth remembering.
The credits
Brands that trusted our lens
AMSOIL, Bucked Up, duPont Registry, The Comic Vault, Ferrari, Altera Signature Group, G-Force Rally, Lamborghini, 3M, Whips & Waffles
Sponsored with
Worked with
The studio
Every project starts with your vision. We shape it into film, photography and creative direction that make a brand, a space or an experience worth remembering.
Shift Focus Media is a production studio based in the Twin Cities, working with hotels, rentals, brands and events from single shoots to multi-day productions and ongoing partnerships.
Every project is led by our founding creative team, with a trusted network of filmmakers and photographers brought in as the scope requires.
About the studio- Projects delivered
- 500+
- Events filmed
- 50+
- States & countries
- 12
- Years behind the lens
- 7+
What we
do best
Your brand
could look like this.
Seen enough? Let’s make yours.
Tell us about your project and we’ll reply within 24 hours.
Selected work
Fresh off the timeline
- AutomotiveGFR — Brand in Motion
- HospitalityKindred Tiny Home — Forest Escape
- AutomotiveBeyond Ordinary — Ferrari
- BrandsThe Art of the Cut
- HospitalityA Stay in Elk River
- BrandsMirror Finish Detailing
- AutomotiveJapan in Motion
- EventsInspiring Resilient Women
- AutomotiveCircuit of the Dragon
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Who we work with
Who we work with
Our approach
Every project is different
We bring together film production, photography and creative direction to build an approach around each project’s unique needs. Whether it’s our core team or a larger crew, the focus stays the same: thoughtful, cohesive work with a clear vision.
Step 1Discovery
Your goals, your audience, your story.A real conversation about your goals, your audience and the story behind the project.
Step 2Pre-production
Concept, shot lists, locations and schedule.Concept, shot lists, locations and schedule, planned so the shoot day runs smoothly.
Step 3The shoot
Film, photo or both, captured unobtrusively.Film, photo or both. We stay unobtrusive and capture the real moments that make it yours.
Step 4Edit & deliver
Color, sound and retouching, ready for every platform.Color, sound, pacing and retouching, delivered ready to share on every platform.
Start a project
Have something in mind?
Tell us what you’re creating and we’ll put together the right approach, crew and quote, usually within 24 hours.