About Visual Captive
Visual Captive is a premier video production company based in Minneapolis, MN, specializing in commercial visual content for businesses across North America and abroad. Our team manages the entire production process, from creative strategy to final video delivery, so that our clients can focus on growing their business.
Who We Are
We produce video content designed to grow your business
We are creatives who speak business
We believe in process-driven creativity
We are passionate filmmakers crafting visually stunning imagery
Meet the Team!
Phil is a talented filmmaker with a keen eye for lighting and a deep understanding of technical aspects of film production. He holds a degree in Finance and pursued an unconventional path to the film industry. His unique blend of business acumen and creative storytelling skills makes him a valuable asset to Visual Captive and enables him to connect with a wide range of clients. Driven by his passion for the art of filmmaking, Phil is committed to delivering visually stunning and impactful work.
Phil Skulte - Founder, Director, DP
Anna Berger - Associate Producer
Anna is an Associate Producer at Visual Captive with a comprehensive background in digital marketing and video production. She holds a degree in Communications and honed her skills by producing internal company videos. With a strong focus on organization and effective communication, Anna strives to deliver exceptional results for clients.
Sophie Hart - Sales Associate
Sophie Hart is a dedicated Sales Associate with a background in Business Administration, excelling in sales and customer service. Skilled at understanding client needs and market dynamics, she drives growth and fosters strong relationships. Her exceptional interpersonal skills and commitment to excellence make her a key asset in achieving sales targets and ensuring customer satisfaction.
One Creative Family
At Visual Captive, we're more than just a single brand; we're a creative family with two additional ventures: Studio North and Testimonial Lab. Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, Studio North is our dedicated photo and video studio, boasting state-of-the-art facilities for capturing stunning visual content. Testimonial Lab specializes in crafting impactful testimonial videos, offering a range of flat-rate packages. Leveraging the unique strengths and expertise of each brand, we deliver a comprehensive and dynamic suite of services to our clients, ensuring exceptional quality and creativity across all our endeavors.
A Wide Range of Industries Served
Visual Captive serves a broad range of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, breweries, health & wellness providers, and more. Our approach to video production is what sets us apart and determines if we are the right fit for your business.
Partnering For Success
We believe in being a partner, not just a vendor, to our clients. Our approach to video production starts with taking the time to understand our clients' businesses, industries, and objectives so that the videos we produce not only look stunning but deliver results. Our goal is to align with your measures of success and create videos that address what you prioritize, whether it's increasing client retention, growing revenue, or attracting job applicants.
Process Driven Creativity
We believe that utilizing systems and processes in addition to great creativity is what will ultimately produce stunning results. Our video production process starts weeks if not months before a shoot takes place. This upfront investment of time is critical for us to ensure that the video we deliver matches our client's strategy and goals.