Long Haul Films

We make powerful and inspiring video content for creators, innovators, entrepreneurs and small biz

03/12/2025

Since there are some new folks around here, we wanted to re-introduce Long Haul Films to you.

We’re a film and video production company, and we’ve been around since 2012. Since that time:
🎥we’ve made hundreds of videos that have wracked up millions of views online
🎥made feature length and short films that have screened at dozens of film festivals, and won several awards
🎥helped countless brands, business owners, and non-profits share their stories and engage audiences

Our big focus is documentary storytelling and branded content, and we’ve worked with clients all around the world in tech/entrepreneurship, non-profit and fundraising, real estate and urban development, fashion and consumer goods, the music industry, and with so many small businesses. Even though documentary is our passion, we also make product videos and commercials, shoot music videos, and work on scripted short videos and films.

We hear our clients and collaborators repeat certain things about why they love working with us:
🎥our ability to conduct great interviews, and ask hard hitting questions
🎥the way we put on-camera talent at ease–– even for folks who aren’t used to being in front of the camera
🎥 we are open, transparent, organized, fast, flexible, and solution-oriented
🎥our sets feel safe, welcoming, and well-balanced— we often hear people say “this is the most non-toxic set I’ve ever been on” (which makes us wonder *WHAT* other people are doing on their sets!)
🎥we go above and beyond for our clients and collaborators— our passion always shines through

The most important thing to share with you is our “why”. We believe that film is one of the most powerful mediums for generating empathy, expanding understanding, eliciting emotion, and creating connection. If you’ve ever left a movie theater with that floaty feeling, like you’ve been transported to a different reality, then you understand the power of film. And we’ve always wanted to use that power to help people tell stories that matter, and create postive change.

If you made it this far, drop an emoji or comment to let us know how you found us, why you work with us, or why you follow!

03/10/2025

Some stills from recent shoots with and the campaign.

Xyla is an engineer, aviator, YouTube influencer, and someone we admire and respect for the work she does, especially watching the many paths she’s helped to pave for women in traditionally male-dominated fields.

Xyla told us the astonishing story of how talking openly about struggles she experienced after getting an IUD led to the loss of her FAA medical certificate, effectively grounding her from flying.

Not only were we shocked to hear about what Xyla is going through as she fights for her right to fly again, her experience raises critical questions about access to professional mental health support for pilots—an issue that affects all of us who rely on air travel.

Check out the 🔗 to hear Xyla’s story in the short, powerful documentary we made with her, and learn about the Pilot Mental Health Campaign, an advocacy group that is working for reforms in the aviation industry to support pilots getting the mental health support they need. If this issue matters to you, there are lots of ways to get involved with PMHC to help modernize the aeromedical system to work better for pilots and passengers.

03/06/2025

What happens when a YouTube engineering and aviation influencer shares the story of struggling with her mental health after an IUD insertion? Why, she gets reported to the FAA, "diagnosed" with hysteria, and grounded-- maybe for life.

Xyla Foxlin speaks out about her experience, and why everyone who flies needs to care about how the FAA's policies push pilots who need mental health support into the shadows... and even out of the cockpit for life.

Watch the whole video on YouTube, it's an incredibly brave and personal story that we're proud to have produced.

02/27/2025

Last week we had quite the challenging project with a major global tech brand— we filmed all day on Friday with the company’s leadership team here in California, then took the content and crafted it into a 90-minute program that was livestreamed by the company on Monday.

It took a ton of planning, tight ex*****on, lots of teamwork and a boatload of caffeine to pull this one off. We didn’t sleep much, but we did manage to pull together a 90-minute edit in under 48 hours, which helped this client engage, inform, and inspire their employee base.

Got a complex, high pressure video project you’re looking to pull off? Give us a call. We have the experience and skills to deliver excellence, even in the tightest and most pressured of timelines!

01/09/2025

We are devastated at the losses suffered by so many in Los Angeles as fires burn across the city. The filmmaking community here has been through many challenges in the last few years, making it hard to confront another emergency. We know so many are drained, exhausted, and scared.

We are currently safe, and keeping an eye on the situation as it develops. Friends in LA, please reach out if you need any help or support. It breaks our hearts to witness people in our community who have already lost their homes or studios.

We send love and gratitude out to the brave first responders fighting the fires across the city. And friends we hope you, your families, and your pets remain safe and healthy.

01/06/2025

Heyyyy friends! Welcome to 2025! We’re excited to kick off two exciting new projects this week. 🎥 What shoots are you looking forward to in the year ahead?

12/18/2024

Recently, we shared a video we made to introduce a new office building in Denver to potential tenants. Today, we have some from the shoot for anyone who wants a glimpse at what it took to bring this production together.

The building was still “a work in progress” while we filmed, which gave us the excuse to do one of our favorite things— wear a hard hat and high-viz vest (it makes us feel so official!).

A big part of our storytelling approach for this client was to bring to life the people and places that make Lower Downtown Denver such a dynamic location to work— so beyond simply filming the building, we got the chance to meet some cool, local small businesses, and hear about their unique experiences in the neighborhood.

Thanks to the hard working Denver crew and the cast of extras! This was such a fun one. 🎥⛰️

11/19/2024

Life is full of unexpected turns. Sometimes the journey isn’t what you imagined, but that doesn’t mean the mission is over.

As co-founders of Long Haul Films, we’ve always been transparent about our relationship and how it’s evolved, but we’ve been a little quiet this year as we adjusted to a new development.

After years of building both a life and a business together, we’re no longer married—but we’re still very much partners in filmmaking. 🎥 💼💪

Through all the changes, our shared vision for Long Haul Films remains the same. We still have each other’s backs, still care deeply about the success of this company, and most importantly, still share a commitment to creating meaningful work with our incredible clients.

Sometimes, growth means embracing change and adapting to new circumstances. A strong partnership isn’t defined by labels—it’s about respect, shared goals, and the willingness to keep moving forward. 🚀

Thanks for supporting us through it all. Here’s to the future—both personal and professional. 💫

10/29/2024

Hey friends, it’s been a minute. We’ve been soooooo bad about sharing our adventures in filmmaking this year, so starting to play catch-up with some fun from our shoot in Dublin with our friends at

Mozilla hosted its second Rise25 awards in Dublin this August, and honored 25 people from all around the world who are working to make Artificial Intelligence more open, accessible, and inclusive. The Long Haul Films team got the opportunity to film profiles with several of this year’s winners, and delve into their unique and impactful journeys in the AI space.

Head to the 🔗 if you want to check out profiles of many of the incredible Rise25 Honorees- including the first profile from the 2024 Honorees: Artist, Filmmaker, and Futurist .vision 🤩 We hear a lot about people using new technologies for less than stellar purposes, so it feels good to tell stories about people who are working to ensure that technology serves the good of our society.

Thanks to awesome photographer for these captures (go check out her work and give her a follow). And we can’t wait to share more highlights from this amazing shoot and web series.

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Films for game changers, made by award-winning filmmakers

Long Haul Films was co-founded by Director Melissa Dowler and Director of Photography Tom Dowler back in 2010 with a mission to create breakthrough short and long-form film and video content about people who create, invent, disrupt industries, challenge the status quo and forge new paths.

We make independent documentary films and take on large-scale commissioned branded content projects for mission-driven clients. We’re about emotional storytelling through cinematic visuals. We believe in guiding our clients to connect with their essential truth. We’re experienced managing complex projects that span multiple locations and are frequently told that we’re crazily organized (we are).

We believe representation matters, and when you work with us, you’ll engage with diverse and gender-balanced crews that bring a perspective you won’t find with a lot of production companies. We believe that film is a powerful tool to change minds, move hearts and shift perspectives. We’d love to help you tell your story and bring your mission to life through video and film. Let’s talk.