Uptop Films

08/27/2025

We’ll never forget filming this retreat. It’s one of those rare spaces where families can drop the armor, share stories about their kids, cry if they need to, laugh if they want to, and know they’re not alone. That’s the magic of the SUDC Foundation Family Retreat. ❤️

We’re grateful to have played a small part in helping tell that story, and to the SUDC Foundation and Vivienne's Joy Foundation for making sure it happens year after year.

Oh and… it’s Julia’s 50th birthday! 🎉 She’s celebrating by chasing at least one donation from all 50 states to keep this retreat free for families. Let’s help her hit it:
Give: givebutter.com/julia50thbday
Watch: youtu.be/zv41MTwi9Jg

05/21/2021

For decades, the Kyle family has opened their home to those in need. Several years after moving their family from Ireland to a suburb of Minneapolis, MN, they now find themselves at risk of losing their home after a neighbor files a report with the local government.

This documentary has been 4 years in the making. Stay tuned as we work to complete the film.

Big thank you to everyone who worked on this project with us over the years.

Executive Producer/Director of Photography
Ryan Grams

Executive Producer/Director
Tony Franklin

Trailer Editor
Jeremy Wanek

Associate Producer
Joe Kessler

Camera Operators
Spencer Nelson
Katie Pope
Timmy Schrader

Assistant Editors
Jacob Kuehl
Katie Pope

Colorist
Jay Ness

12/22/2020

Hello friends!

This year, amiright? Seriously though, we want to acknowledge that this year has been hard and even painful for a lot of people. We also want to acknowledge that the resilience, strength, and care that we've witnessed is downright inspiring.

Thank you so much to each and every one of you. We are extremely grateful to have so many wonderful clients and friends who give us such fun and fulfilling projects to work on. Your support and encouragement means the world to us.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄

--
Ryan & the Uptop team

09/10/2020

Only a few more days until shooting starts for Awakening! Be sure to follow along on the page for production updates!

As majestic as this looks, we're happy we'll be shooting in early fall, and not winter. 😆 We're less than a week out! Julie Koehnen Ravenstream Productions Matt Roy Ryan Grams Jay Curtis Ness Sasha Michelle

09/08/2020

Our good friend and member of the local creative community Rick Ausland was recently in a rough biking accident. We want to spread the word to gather support while he is in recovery. To get the good vibes flowing, here's a video Ryan made with Rick and his brother, Andy, several years ago. And if any friends in the Twin Cities want to provide a meal for Rick and his partner Alejandra Iannone, head to this link: https://www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/V1P2W5G/meal-train-for-rick-and-alejandra?fbclid=IwAR3hXlD6DDQ6vtUjl1DZeHlttHmWouylrlAamdELELfnbRkMK_BqEo8q6mk

07/24/2020

If you haven’t heard from us lately, it’s because we’ve been planning some amazing things behind the scenes. We have revamped our studio for small-crew productions where clients can connect with producers remotely. We can’t wait to share more with you soon!

05/27/2020

How can you improve your video and web streaming content? We're here to help you navigate online communication in style! For guidance on digital events, meetings, company updates, and ad campaigns, check out uptopfilms.com/streaming.

05/14/2020

This video recently debuted at Scholarship America's online Dreams to Success event. We love that videos can connect people to a cause even when they can't physically gather together. We also love a chance to get on the ice even though Michelle was, very literally, skating circles around us...