DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING
IS OUR SPECIALITY
The most impactful stories change our minds about what's possible. Our job at Matchlight is to build windows where there were once walls, leveraging the power of human connection to drive change.
TRUSTED BY
Matchlight's commitment to unique storytelling and high quality content defines their work. The creative process was exciting and full of incredible ideas. This team is very special and we cannot wait to work with them on many future projects.
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HOW OUR DOCUMENTARY PROCESS DELIVERS RESULTS?
As a documentary video production agency, our mission is clear: uncover the authentic story that moves hearts, shifts perspectives, and creates lasting impact for your brand or non-profit.
We’ve streamlined the entire process so you can stay focused on what matters most — the final film and its results. From the very first discovery call to premiere and distribution, we’ve got every step covered.
Case Study 1: Sydney Severance & MUSC Direct Funding Impact
Type: Social Impact Documentary, 7mins
Our documentary featuring patient Sydney Severance for MUSC Health proves that compelling, authentic healthcare storytelling can directly catalyze significant institutional change and funding:
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Funding Goal Surpassed: The film was central to the "Operation Upright" campaign, which successfully raised $1.2 Million to purchase the Carolina's first upright MRI machine.
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Systemic Change: This project resulted in the installation of a new $2.5 Million specialized MRI system at MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion, improving diagnostic accessibility for patients with complex spinal disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome .
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Expertise Signal: This high-stakes collaboration showcases our proficiency in creating narratives for leading healthcare institutions and non-profits that convert awareness into concrete philanthropic funding and infrastructure development.
Case Study 2: No Place to Grow Old Driving Digital Media Scale
Type: Feature Documentary, 43 Mins
Our feature-length documentary, No Place to Grow Old, produced with Humans for Housing, demonstrates our expertise in strategic distribution and generating massive visibility for social impact filmmaking:
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Media Reach: The campaign drove an audited 72,282,645 Press Impressions, confirming our ability to create content that resonates with national media and policymakers.
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Direct Engagement: The film connected with audiences through 9,933 Screening Attendees across 160 cities in the US, demonstrating the film's success as a tool for community discussion and action.
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Key Insight: Our various film promotional assets enabled our partners to use this film in venues ranging from community screenings under highway bridges to presentations in the halls of the State Senate, proving its power as a flexible advocacy tool.
YOUR BRAND HAS A STORY. READY TO BRING IT TO LIFE?
We specialize in producing authentic documentary films designed for results. Our proven methodology converts your story into measurable results, spanning projects that include feature-length documentaries, cinematic brand films, and high-impact social films.
Book a free consultation or check out some of our other cinematic stories to get your wheels turning.
OUR STORY
The human eye can spot a single match in the darkness from over thirty miles away. We apply this idea to storytelling, believing that a well-told story can cut through noise and clutter, resonating with customers seeking to stand out. This belief continues to shape every piece we create.
Established in 2019, Matchlight was founded by Noah Wallace, lead producer, and Davey Schaupp, lead director, as a response to seeing great organizations struggle to stand out in an increasingly noisy world.
Today, Matchlight has evolved into a full-service video production company, proudly operating out of Charlotte, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; and Portland, Oregon.
Our growth has led us to collaborate with nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies alike, showcasing our documentary work at film festivals nationwide. Despite this expansion, Matchlight's founding principle remains unchanged: no matter the project, the story comes first.
LET'S TALK ABOUT TELLING YOUR STORY
If your looking for a premier documentary film maker, schedule a free strategy call today and discover how we can help you grow.
Submit a form and we'll send a follow-up email with next steps. Let's discover your story together.
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CORPORATE BRAND DOCUMENTARY
CINEMATIC SHORT FILMS
FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY
SOCIAL IMPACT DOCUMENTARY
VIDEO PRODUCTION SHOULD BE SIMPLE
As a focused documentary film agency, our priority is simple: find the story that moves the heart and mind, positively impacting your business or non-profit.
We make the process simple, so you can focus on the result. We’ve got you covered with: cinematic short films, feature-length documentaries, compelling non-profit storytelling, corporate brand documentaries, and specialized social impact video.
the most powerful
stories aren't
manufactured they're
found.
Our job isn’t to stage or script: it’s to listen, observe, and translate
the story we find into cinematic form.
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