Award Winning Minneapolis + St. Paul Video Production Company
Heart-Focused, People-Centered Video Storytelling™
Since our beginning in 2017, Blue Key Media has been focused on helping nonprofits, organizations, and companies unlock the power of video. And while the kinds of video we create has evolved throughout the years, it’s the heartfelt stories of people that have left a lasting impact on our team.
As we’ve grown, we’ve discovered our true passion lies in elevating the stories of real people. Because it’s stories that inspire action through emotional connection. We help you personify your message to connect with your audience on a human level that makes them feel something.
Our team’s collective 30+ years of experience allows us to guide our clients step-by-step through the entire process, from ideation and story identification through distribution and paid media. Not only will we lead you through the creation of your video, but we can actually help direct your distribution efforts for maximum impact.
And since we’re a team of filmmakers, we help you with the heavy lifting. Unlike a solo videographer, Blue Key Media leads the engagement so you can focus on what you do best.
Values That Drive Us
Everything we do is driven by our values
Over the years, we’ve built a great team, founded on a set of core values that we strive to live out every day and on every project.
Taking creative risks
Creativity isn’t achieved by playing it safe. We’re actively pushing each other to think differently and take risks to create something truly remarkable.
Embracing radical candor
Open and honest communication is paramount. We never sweep issues under the rug and will be upfront and honest with you throughout every step of the process.
Relationships that matter
At the end of the day, relationships are what matter most. We make our work fun and take the time to develop meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and clients.
Always learning and growing
If you’re not learning, you’re not growing. We are constantly developing our craft and sharpening our skills to create better videos for our clients.
Going the extra mile
No matter how big or small the project, we give it our all. We strive to create a wow experience for every customer, every time.
Our people are what makes us great
At Blue Key Media, we’ve assembled a tight-knit team of hard working creatives that live and breath video production.
Dan West
Owner & Creative Director
Dan is the head of our operation. He collaborates with clients and the Blue Key Media team from beginning to end to deliver award-winning work. When he’s not behind the camera, you can find him and his wife traveling the world, playing with his dog, or on the soccer pitch handing out yellow cards.
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Adam Lusch
Video Production Manager
Adam is our swiss army knife, helping throughout the entire creative process. When he isn’t head down in a project, you can find him reading a good book or gathered around a board game with friends.
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Jared Myers
Post Production Manager
Jared is our editing and post-production genius. When he’s not fine-tuning your edit, you can find him creating his own short films, teaching post-production at a local college, or climbing the ranks on Rocket League.
LinkedInA proven approach to drive real outcomes for your organization
We’re not only storytellers, we’re business-savvy. We help you get clear on the objectives, strategy, and messaging to ensure your investment pays dividends. Our three-step approach to effective video ensures that any content we create supports your overall fundraising and communications strategy.
Create emotional connection with your audience
Drive awareness and build brand equity
Build trust and empathy with your audience
Recruit the right talent to your team
Improve fundraising efforts and increase donations
We’ve worked with many purpose driven organization to tell great stories.
We’ve been nationally recognized for telling great stories.
Client Testimonials
At Blue Key Media of Minnesota we strive to build a lasting relationship with every single one of our clients.
Working with Dan, and the team at Blue Key Media, was fantastic. We brought them in to create a video for a YouTube pre-roll campaign, and they did a wonderful job. Dan composed a terrific team, bringing the best of the best to the job - from editing to sound and lighting. Incredibly professional, and we would absolutely work with Blue Key Media again...
Joseph Anderson
Creative Brand Director, Avtex
Blue Key Media took the time to learn about us and how we wanted to portray the information, and their professionalism in capturing it on video was excellent. The end result is an energizing video that we are so proud to share. From our executive team to the front line employees, I have received so many compliments on the end result....
Minde Frederick
Recruiting Manager, Hawkins
It’s one thing to understand mechanical engineering and design, quite another to capture the totality of our work and turn it into this extraordinary medium – Blue Key takes visual storytelling to another level. They have the unique ability to dig in, find the value in what they are learning and formulate those nuggets into compelling, creative content...
Angela Mork
Marketing Director, Harris
Dan and the Blue Key team are truly phenomenal! My company worked with them on 2 corporate videos and some social. They're so knowledgeable and able to explain in a way for our entire team to understand. They were very professional in our interviews with some of our (nervous) team members. I would recommend Blue Key for all of your video & editing need...
Julie Bedingfield
Marketing Associate, Nexus Pharma
We worked with Blue Key Media to create a new company overview video and were highly pleased with the results. The Blue Key team was flexible, easy to work with and highly talented. They brought us a great concept, took the time to really understand our business and delivered a phenomenal result....
Katie Hines
Chief Growth Officer, Lube-Tech
The Blue Key Media team is tremendously talented and visionary. We're beyond pleased with how they helped us bring our stories and achievements to life, supporting our business and advancing our mission....
Trina Lundblad
Director of Corporate Communications, Calyxt
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions we often get asked
How much do you charge for a project?
To be honest, it depends. We work with a variety of budgets, ranging from a few thousand dollars all the way up to $50,000 or more. Our average projects range between $10,000 – $20,000. We’ll work with you to craft a solution that fits within your budget and makes the most of your investment.
What’s the average turnaround time for a project?
Every project is a little different, but a typical brand video takes 2-3 months from start to finish. Pre-production varies between 2-4 weeks, production can be a few days or spread over multiple weeks, and post-production takes between 3-4 weeks to complete. We’ll work with you to create a realistic timeline that we all feel good about.
Why kind of industries do you work in?
We work with a wide array of clients across industries, put our passion lies with nonprofits and companies driven by a strong purpose. Our team are experts in crafting heart-focused, people-centered stories that connect your mission with your audience.
Do you outsource work to contractors?
We keep everything in-house for about 95% of the videos we create. However, we have a long bench of vetted partners we collaborate with to elevate your work and meet the demands of the project timeline and scope. We’re fortunate to have lots of very talented friends in the industry.
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