Coffee is a multi-billion dollar industry, yet most coffee farmers live in poverty. Connected By Coffee is an inspiring and thought-provoking look into the lives and history of the people who grow the coffee we drink.
Films for a Better World
Films for a Better World
Entertaining, Educating, and Inspiring Through the Power of Video Storytelling
Stone Hut Studios is a video production company that creates films for a better world, focusing on projects that have a positive impact on humanity. Our work includes documentary films, promotional videos, educational videos, impact campaign videos and more. We enjoy working with businesses, campaigns, and non-profit organizations, and are always looking to grow our client base both locally and globally.
Films
Rick Sayler, a Traverse City farmer, owns of a six-generation cherry farm that two of his daughters help him operate. Rick believes that the land pulls the family together, and considers this way of life to be the greatest reward, and he does not want to see that go away.
A timelapse video featuring the beauty of nature in Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve. To find out more about the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, visit GTRLC.org.
A feature-length documentary about the daily struggles and joys of Palestinian olive farmers. When a group of American ultra-marathoners sets out to run 129 miles in 5 days across the West Bank they discover that in replanting uprooted olive trees they are planting hope and building cultural bridges.
In this short film, join Marti on a run as she explores her favorite parks in West Michigan. She talks of the importance of conserved parks, and their ability to help relax and inspire.
A documentary film about the Enbridge-owned Line 5 Pipeline that carries gas and oil underwater between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula in the Straits of Mackinac.
In collaboration with the Real Estate Coach, Chris Linsell, this video series guides Realtors through courses to improve their real estate business.
Kiteboarder Maurice Morillo is not your average "bro". Hailing from Saginaw, Michigan, Moe spends much of his time on the waters of Tawas Point, nestled along the edge of Lake Huron. He believes in the healing power of nature through the feelings of love, euphoria and adrenaline that kiteboarding provides him.
The SAIL Champion Program is a therapeutic sailing program created by Mental Wellness Counseling and Maritime Heritage Alliance. The program combines traditional sailing skills with therapy to teach leadership, responsibility, and self-awareness in youth at-risk in Northern Michigan.
This short video promotes the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy's Campaign for Generations. This campaign is a six-year, $71.4 million campaign that encompasses multiple important environmental projects.
In this promotional video, student's describe the benefits of studying in Northwestern Michigan College's "multi-faceted, in-depth, and hands-on" Nursing Programs.
Camp Bil-O-Wood's primary focus is to provide experiences, through which campers develop new skills, build life-long friendships and create lasting memories. As campers learn and grow they gain self-confidence, self-awareness and self-determination.
Forever a Connection tells the story of Jessica Nelson, of Munising MI. Jessica is the owner of Vanlandschoot & Sons Commercial Fishery, and talks of her deep connection to the land and Lake Superior through her roots as a member of the Sioux Tribe.
For Jeffrey Johnson, nature is “awe inspiring” and he considers himself a lifelong advocate for environmental stewardship. He urges people to find out how their lives affect nature and work to create a more positive impact.
This short documentary celebrates the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy's 25 years of land protection.
Impact
Impact Films
Impact Films are a core element of Stone Hut Studios’ mission. We believe social and environmental issues need their stories told and we use video to entertain, educate, and inspire people about these issues.
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Documentary
Branded
Branded Videos
We work with a wide range of clients to create promotional videos, branded videos, and advertisements.
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Stone Hut Studios Team
JESSIE BECKETT
Producer/Coordinator
AARON DENNIS
Director/Lead Videographer/Editor
JONELLE SICKLES
Videographer/Associate Editor
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