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Behind the Lens: Twin Cities Video Production for The Minneapolis Foundation’s Fund for Safe Communities
A short, documentary-style film for The Minneapolis Foundation’s Fund for Safe Communities, produced by Lindsey Seavert and me. Our Twin Cities video production team highlights eight young advisors personally affected by gun violence who now lead change and healing in their neighborhoods—real stories of hope, resilience, and youth-led community impact.
bengarvin
2 days ago


Minnesota Drone Video: Sheep at Xcel Energy’s Sherco Solar Project
I flew my drone over nearly 2,000 sheep grazing beneath solar panels at Xcel Energy’s Sherco Solar site in Becker, Minnesota. What started as a playful shoot turned into a striking look at how clean energy and nature can coexist.
bengarvin
Oct 29


Minnesota Housing: A Short Documentary on Home and Hope
A short documentary about Minnesota Housing and its mission to help Minnesotans find safe, affordable homes statewide. Directed by Ben Garvin, the film features Commissioner Jennifer Ho and celebrates the staff and communities making housing possible for everyone.
bengarvin
Oct 23


A Scripted Campus Tour Video for Macalester College (11 minutes!)
I recently produced an 11-minute scripted tour video for Macalester College, covering everything from the Observatory to Kagin Commons. Working with students on camera made the project both fun and challenging — and my favorite part is an outtake at the very end.
bengarvin
Oct 1


Xcel Energy Video at UW Eau Claire's Sonnentag Center
At UW–Eau Claire’s new Sonnentag Center, we created a video for Xcel Energy that combined on-site footage with client b-roll. Edited by collaborator Renny McCauley
, the piece shows how our Minneapolis studio brings corporate video stories to life.
bengarvin
Oct 1
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