Once Films

Once Films A boutique film and video production company in St. Louis, MO creating documentary-style content for

We’re a close knit group of creative zealots and we make short films. We’re curious, purposeful, agile and we apply our talents to create rich, compelling, beautiful stories to connect people and inspire community.

08/30/2026

THIS WEEK AT ONCE 🎬

Shoot. Edit. Repeat. It’s been a busy stretch at Once, with plenty of time behind the camera and even more in the edit suites bringing new projects across the finish line.

But amid all that hustle, one shoot slowed us down in the best way, a day in the park with a mother and daughter sharing their story for Mindhaven. A reminder that sometimes the most powerful stories are found in the quiet moments between two people who mean everything to each other.

Stay tuned. This is one we’re especially grateful to help tell. ❤️

08/23/2026

This Week at Once 🎬

Busy looks good on us.

✔️Up close and personal with David Halen, violinist and Concertmaster at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. 🎻

✔️A visit to the storied grounds of Bellefontaine Cemetery. Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum

✔️Conversations with the changemakers at Arch Grants.

✔️Things got sweet with Harold’s Famous Bee Co. 🍯🐝

✔️And a first look at the trailer for The Trail State with Magnificent Missouri. 🚲🌿 STL.org

Music. History. Innovation. Honey. Trails. A busy week doing what we love—finding and telling great stories.

08/16/2026

This Week at Once 🎬

We put some miles on the map this week. 🚐💨

🎶 A trip through Missouri, stopping at some iconic spots for Papa Ray’s Vintage Vinyl Roadshow
🚲 More miles and stories from The Trail State
🐾 Back to Cincinnati with our friends at Purina Purina
🏛️ And another great visit to Gateway Arch Park Foundation Gateway Arch

From record bins to trails, Cincinnati to the riverfront—we’re always chasing the next great story.

08/09/2026

This Week at Once 🎥🚲

More miles. More stories. More .

This week, we were back on two wheels capturing Missouri’s trail story — including and some pretty iconic views at the Gateway Arch.

Biking. Filming. Connecting the dots between our trails, our communities and the places that make Missouri home.

The Trail State keeps rolling. 🚲🎬

08/02/2026

This Week at Once 🎥🎶

Live music, beignets, and plenty of vinyl in New Orleans for Papa Ray’s Vintage Vinyl Roadshow. 🎸💿⚜️

Back at the studio, we’re keeping the creative wheels turning with more planning, more stories, and more good things in the works.

From the Big Easy to the editing bay, storytelling never stops.

07/28/2026

The best part of what we do isn’t the cameras, the lighting, or the final edit.

It’s earning the trust of people who invite us to tell their stories.

Hearing feedback like this from Julie McDowell, Vice-President of Advancement at Provident Behavioral Health reminds us why we love what we do. Every project is a partnership, and we’re grateful for clients who believe in the power of authentic storytelling.

Thank you, Julie, for your kind words and for trusting Once Films with your mission. ❤️

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07/26/2026

🎬 This Week at Once

From Denver filming another chapter of Vintage Vinyl Roadshow to spending time with the incredible Gateway Down Syndrome Association, this week reminded us that every story has its own kind of magic.

We captured great conversations, bubbles and smiles 🫧😊, and made plenty of progress back in the edit.

Different cities. Different stories. Same mission: creating films that bring people together.

07/22/2026

The best stories don’t start with a camera, they start with a great partnership. 🎥

We’re grateful to collaborate with incredible agencies and creative leaders who trust Once Films to help bring their vision to life.

Thanks to Steve Hartman and the team at for the kind words and continued partnership. We love creating stories that move people—together.

Here’s to many more. 🙌

07/19/2026

This Week at Once 🎬

This week was all about celebrating stories—past, present, and what’s next.
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A huge congratulations to the team behind the launch of Chuck Berry’s Hail! Hail! 100 live concert and documentary. Honored to be part of the kickoff and stay tuned for the October 2026 live concert and 2027 documentary on the Father of Rock ‘n Roll. 🎸

Back at the studio, it’s what we love most: connecting the dots, collaborating with great people, and turning hours of footage into stories that matter.

On to the next edit. 🎥✨

STLMade Editing BehindTheScenes

07/12/2026

This Week at Once 🎬

Not every week is spent behind the camera.

This week was all about pre-production planning, client development, and deep dives in the edit suite—where ideas take shape and stories come to life.

Stay tuned… we’ve got some exciting projects on the way.

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St. Louis, MO
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