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GRAIN & GOLD

Visual storytelling for athletes and adventure seekers.

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Our cameras and our adventure-seeking film crew of audio pros, drone ops, cinematographers, grips, gaffers, video editors, and photographers make long-form videos and films that are packaged to meet audiences where they are: social, web, community events, fundraising events, and in-person film screenings.

Mini docs

Short documentary-style videos made for social media.

Estimated run time between 1-5 minutes

Mini docs

Short documentary-style videos made for social media.

Estimated run time between 1-5 minutes

Mini docs

Short documentary-style videos made for social media.

Estimated run time between 1-5 minutes

Most Wanted

docu series

Short film series made for web, streaming, and TV.

Estimated run time between 8-30 minutes

Most Wanted

docu series

Short film series made for web, streaming, and TV.

Estimated run time between 8-30 minutes

Most Wanted

docu series

Short film series made for web, streaming, and TV.

Estimated run time between 8-30 minutes

commercial films

Short and full-length feature films made for niche audiences.

Estimated run time between 12-60 minutes

commercial films

Short and full-length feature films made for niche audiences.

Estimated run time between 12-60 minutes

commercial films

Short and full-length feature films made for niche audiences.

Estimated run time between 12-60 minutes

MEET THE TEAM

Founded by Angela Hollowell and Jordan Mendys, our agency develops purpose-driven creative projects across film, digital, and social platforms. We are a full-service video production company with a thirst for telling authentic stories. Our creative agency, based in Durham, North Carolina, is driven by powerful human connection through beautiful imagery. Our collective is committed to inclusive visual storytelling that promotes community-building, meaningful conversations, exceeding fundraising goals, and making lasting change.

We work with regional organizations and national enterprises to amplify diverse groups and voices. Our work takes a documentary approach to narrative storytelling.

Angela Hollowell

Film Director, Producer

Angela Hollowell

Film Director, Producer

Angela Hollowell

Film Director, Producer

Jordan Mendys

DP/Cinematographer

Jordan Mendys

DP/Cinematographer

Jordan Mendys

DP/Cinematographer

PORTFOLIO

See our past work with organizations we're proud to know.

Urban Cycling Group: Changing Gears (Short Film)

EAST COAST GREENWAY ALLIANCE

EAST COAST GREENWAY ALLIANCE

EAST COAST GREENWAY ALLIANCE

Grant Impact Video

Blueprint nc

Blueprint nc

Blueprint nc

Brand Storytelling Mini Doc

Oh Goodness fine portraits

Oh Goodness fine portraits

Oh Goodness fine portraits

New Market Launch Brand Video

COPper builders

COPper builders

COPper builders

FAQs

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What type of films do you make?

What type of films do you make?

What type of films do you make?

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What partner opportunities are available?

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What are the themes for your upcoming original series projects?

What are the themes for your upcoming original series projects?

What are the themes for your upcoming original series projects?

What are the themes for your upcoming short and feature length films?

What are the themes for your upcoming short and feature length films?

What are the themes for your upcoming short and feature length films?

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The Process

we keep it STREAMLINED

From start to finish, here's what it's like to work with us. No journey is the smae, but the journey is always magic!

01. WE DESIGN THE PLAN, YOU SUPPLY THE MEANS

We work with you or take the lead on research and development, location scouting, creative direction, and film scheduling.

02. lights, camera, action

Documentaries, narratives, and behind-the-scenes stories all have one thing in common: attention to detail. We make sure everything we capture is intentional, fun, and compelling.

03. post-production and distribution

We don't just make the thing, we make sure it gets seen. Social videos, trailers, film festivals, impact events, speaking, commercials, and licensing.