Minnesota video productionYour story,
told beautifully.
Honest, cinematic films for businesses, nonprofits and schools — made by people who actually listen first.
Less talking. More watching.
A minute-long trailer for a wrestling club that wanted their kids to look like the athletes they are. They did.
Hello. I'm Nicholas.
I'm not interested in making you look flashy. I'm interested in making you look like you.
I was born in England and have spent the last decade-and-change in Minnesota, where my accent has somehow got stronger. It's good for business. My daughters remain unimpressed.
Since 2015, Make Your Name has made films for small businesses, schools, nonprofits, sports clubs and real estate teams. The process is simple: get to know you properly, find the story that's actually there, then tell it with care. No stock-footage montages. No shouting.
Six ways to be seen properly.
Brand & marketing films
Short documentary-style films that explain who you are and why it matters — for your website, socials and pitches.
Nonprofit & school video
Impact stories, fundraising appeals and gala films that make people reach for their wallets, and occasionally their tissues.
Real estate video
Listing films, agent brand videos and home tours for agents, builders and brokerages across the Twin Cities.
Drone & aerial
FAA-certified aerial filming for property, construction, events and anything that looks better from up there.
Social content
Short-form vertical video for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok — made in batches, so you're not starting from zero every month.
Sports & events
Promo trailers and highlight films for clubs, associations and events that deserve a bigger audience.
We knew you would kill it. Thanks again — the Waconia Wrestling promo was everything we hoped for and more.Matt Turek · Waconia Wrestling Club
Before you pick up the phone.
How much does a business video cost?
It depends on what you need, which is a deeply annoying answer, so I wrote a whole post with real numbers instead: how much a business video costs in Minnesota.
Where are you based, and do you travel?
Make Your Name is based in St. Michael, Minnesota, and films across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Florida projects happen regularly too.
What kinds of organisations do you work with?
Small and medium businesses, nonprofits, schools, sports clubs and real estate teams — mostly people with a good story and no idea how to tell it on camera. That's the bit I help with.
Do you still film weddings?
No. These days it's businesses and organisations only.
Got something worth saying?
Let's work out how to say it — beautifully, and on budget. No obligation. Just a conversation.