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

Bold & Sassy: Michigan Sweet Cherries

Cherries are a summer fruit as seasonal as they come. Sarah and Phil Hallstedt or Hallstedt Homestead Cherries in Northport, Michigan, are on a mission to introduce eight sweet varieties to their cherry-loving visitors. Bryon “Fig” Figueroa, chef at Northport Pub & Grille, agrees that anyone would envy their produce.

Sip And Tour Wine Country

It’s a truly unique Leelanau County wine country experience when you travel by bike. Suttons Bay Bike rentals and the Tart Trail will help you visit up to seven wineries. A few must-stops: Shady Lane Cellars, Two K Farms and Ciccone Vineyard & Winery.

GTRLC – Springtime in Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve

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.

Mission Point Lighthouse

A welcome video for the Mission Point Lighthouse’s self-guided tour. Visit the lighthouse to enjoy this Traverse City icon’s beautiful surroundings and rich history, located at the farthest north end of Old Mission Peninsula.

Connected By Coffee

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.

NMC Now

At Northwestern Michigan College, your classroom might be the bay, the sky, the woods, around the block or halfway around the world. NMC is always evolving to help our learners craft their futures.

The People and the Olive

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.

Callie Barr For Congress Launch Video

Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center

Stone Hut Studios has created a variety of videos for the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center (TBCAC). We’ve produced a number of TV commercials to bring awareness to the TBCAC as well as educational videos that explain the process of intervention and counseling available at the TBCAC.

The Power of Nature: The Geography I call Home

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 Power of Nature: Six Generations on the Land

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.

Grand Traverse Bay YMCA 2023

Great Lakes Energy Videos 2023

Check out our work with of one the nation's largest energy cooperatives!

Kalkaska County Road Commission Bond Proposal Video

Great Lakes Energy Videos 2022

Otsego Resort

Otsego Resort in Gaylord has been a Northern Michigan vacation destination for more than 80 years. We loved filming this resort, founded in 1939 as a private club, the four-season resort is now open to the public and has family-friendly ski hills, 36 holes of championship golf, casual and fine dining restaurants and unforgettable views of the surrounding Sturgeon River Valley. Watch the video for a taste of what you’ll experience at Otsego Resort.

Lake Ann Camp

Lake Ann Camp offers six summer camp programs for campers entering 4th grade all the way through 12th grade. We produced their 2021 promotional video that included activities from all age groups including rafting, water slides, silly games, messy games, and more!

Wheels of Hope

FiveCap Inc.

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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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