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Documentary Storytelling for Good

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Your work changes lives. The hard part is getting other people to see the impact.


For over 16 years, I’ve helped nonprofits tell their stories through the people they serve. That means finding the stories worth telling, making people comfortable enough to share them, and shaping them so they hit home.

“Working with Kelsey is incredible! She created a video for our nonprofit that perfectly captured the voice of our students and the impact of our program.”

—Sarah Helleso, Try Pie

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Their words say it best ↓

I want to make a difference.

When I was in high school, I made a video to help raise money for a cause close to my heart. Seeing the impact that video had is what got me hooked, and it’s still what motivates me today. I’m passionate about creating great videos, but I’m even more passionate about helping others do work that matters. That’s why I’ve spent the last 16 years working with nonprofits to tell their stories.

  • Emmy Award-Winner

  • Edward R. Murrow Award-Winner

  • 20 under 40 Award Recipient

  • Best Woman Filmmaker Award

  • Best Iowa Film Award

  • Best Documentary- Brooklyn Film Festival

  • Blue and Gold NSPRA Awards

What my clients are saying

  • Sally Hollis McElroy Trust Lanehaven farms leader

    "Kelsey is truly the best of the best! From start to finish, she makes the entire process easy and enjoyable. She brings such a thoughtful, artistic eye to everything she does. You can tell how passionate she is about her work, and it shows in the final product. I can’t recommend Kelsey Hammer Productions highly enough!"

    Sally Hollis, Trustee

  • “We are a long-term client of Kelsey’s and it’s just the best investment we make every year. We literally could not do our annual event without her.”

    Megan McKenzie, Executive Director

  • Hannah Luce Executive Director Waterloo Schools Foundation

    "Kelsey has such an incredible gift for storytelling. Her work reaches beyond the norm to always move you, your emotions, and see an impact on something more than yourself. She is timely, always compliments your vision, and brings the best work to life!"

    Hannah Luce, Executive Director

  • Katie Hinders Program Officer, Nonprofit Funder

    "I worked with Kelsey on our Gold Star Teacher Award videos and ceremony, where we highlight teachers in Black Hawk County, and she knocked it out of the park! I am amazed at Kelsey's thoughtfulness and ability to get each teacher to open up to her! Her storytelling skills are unmatched. Everyone who watched the videos were deeply moved, and many commented how they add so much to the event."

    Katie Hinders, Program Officer

  • Emily Hanson, Executive Director at Black Hawk County Gaming Association Large Metro Founder Iowa

    “Kelsey has the unique ability to really bring out the best in people she works with, making everyone comfortable and confident. The high quality work she has done for our organization has taken us to the next level. We are incredibly appreciative for her expertise.”

    Emily Hanson, Executive Director

  • Sarah Helleso Co-Founder at Try Pie Waterloo youth development nonprofit

    “Kelsey is incredible! She created a video for our nonprofit that perfectly captured the voice of our students and the impact of our program. She worked quickly, professionally, and personably and we couldn't be happier with the result. We're so excited for a tool to share the work we do and invite others into joining our mission.”

    Sarah Helleso, Co-Founder/ Co-Director

  • Paige Price, Program Manager at Waterloo Community Foundation

    “Kelsey helped our organization create a branding video. She is not only an excellent videographer, but an incredible storyteller! Her marketing expertise allowed us to create something that amplifies and shares our story in a simple way. Everyone involved throughout the process raved about how easy she was to work with and we couldn't agree more!”

    Paige Price, Program Director

  • Beth Strike, Director of Creative Services and Marketing at Central Rivers AEA

    “I've worked with Kelsey extensively and she is incredibly thorough, professional and skilled at storytelling. Her reputation for excellence is well established.”

    Beth Strike, Director of Creative Services and Marketing

How we’ll work together

Step 1: Reach Out

We'll schedule a call to see if we're a good fit, discuss your goals, and explore how we can work together.

Step 2: Create Together

I'll guide your team and participants through a comfortable, stress-free process that captures authentic stories of your impact.

Step 3: Put It to Work

You’ll have a video you’re proud to share, one that helps donors, families, and your community see why your work matters.

With the right videos you can….

  • Share a consistent, powerful story every time across events, campaigns, and online platforms.

  • Build confidence with donors, volunteers, employees, and your community

  • Capture authentic voices from every perspective so your message always feels human and true.

In the age of AI and fake news, there has never been a more important time to connect with people through genuine human emotion. Let’s humanize those who deserve to be seen and heard.

Let's Tell Your Story

Let’s tell your story

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