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Z-Channel Films We are a Denver-based company founded by Emmy Award-winning filmmakers who apply the best parts of the indie ethic while creating engaging films and videos for documentary, commercial, nonprofit, and real estate productions. It is a privilege for us to help tell the stories of outstanding people and organizations.
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We are a Denver-based company founded by Emmy Award-winning filmmakers who apply the best parts of the indie ethic to create emotionally engaging films and videos for documentary, commercial, nonprofit, and real estate productions.

At a time when production budgets continue to shrink we are well positioned to be able to help facilitate those projects that matter to us most while keeping our rates client friendly. We call it a privilege to help tell the stories of exceptional people and organizations around the world.

Our clients include DirecTV, AT&T, PBS, AARP, The World Bank, National Geographic, ICANN, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the IMF, United Nations, and the Wall Street Journal, among others.

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Jennifer Seybold
Jan 07, 2021
Doug at GrtizArts was so amazing! We had another production group back out with just 4 weeks until our event. I was in a bit of a panic about the amount of time I had left to capture our film and get it right, but when I reached out to Doug he assured me we had time, offered us a great price, and delivered an incredible product! We will definitely use GritzArts again in the future and would recommend their services to anyone looking for incredible quality!

Not only did Doug help us capture what we envisioned, he helped to make it even better by keeping the goal of the film in mind and coaching us along the way to make it the most effective. The Denver VOICE could not be happier with the finished product!
Alex S.-L.
Nov 07, 2020
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Doug to craft a virtual event video for our nonprofit's largest fundraiser. Doug's pricing was reasonable, especially considering the time, attention to detail, and ease of working with him through this process. Doug met every deadline. He crafted the story in the way that we wanted and was truly catering to what we needed.

The final product was beautiful, and so well received that we broke a new record for funds raised at this event. We plan to use Doug again and again for our video needs. Thanks on behalf of everyone at Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity--we appreciate you!
Amelie Collins Vance
Feb 02, 2019
Z-Channel was one of 8 video production companies that I worked with on a national project and they were by far the best. Doug was incredibly easy to work with and produced a phenomenally high quality set of videos. He has excellent intuition for what we were looking for and dealt with unexpected production problems with finesse and humor (at least it seemed that way to me). I would highly recommend Z-Channel to anyone looking for high quality, creative video work.
Cliff E
Jan 15, 2019
I've used other video companies and these guys were by far the best. Not just professional, but very creative. They did a great job and created some great videos. The final product exceeded my expectations. You can't go wrong with Z-Channel.
Reid Bruggemann
Nov 09, 2016
I was very impressed by Doug's ability to set up his photo equipment in my work space and create a unique lighting environment. The photos he produced really capture the action of the work I do, and the session was done more quickly than I had expected. Great results - I'm glad I had the chance to work with Doug!
Prof Mike Kilgore
Oct 27, 2016
Doug is extremely professional and gifted! I needed a perfect picture of the founder and president. Being in Florida added an additional challenge for me. I reviewed a dozen websites in the Denver area. There were many excellent photographers, but only one that captured charm and appropriate intimacy. I expressed to Doug what I wanted and he exceeded my expectations.

As our corporation grows and we add more executives we hope to keep Doug busy! You will be very pleased with his work. Respectfully, Mike Kilgore, Senior Vice President, LoanCheck
Elise C. Kim
May 21, 2016
I've had the pleasure of working with Doug since 2009 on everything ranging from on-location video shoots with VIPs to whirlwind photo shoots in the most challenging of spaces. Without fail, Doug delivers high-quality, beautiful work. His keen attention to detail and expert understanding of light make for well-composed, powerful images. He is very professional, easy to work with, and in general, a fun person to be around!
Brent Powers
May 10, 2016
Great experience working with Doug. He took headshots of our leadership team as well as a group shot, and he is really gifted in his craft. Prompt and professional in his follow-up, and the quality of the photography was outstanding. I would highly recommend his services to any company.
Lindsay Moore
Jan 26, 2016
I wish I could give Douglas Gritz Photography more than 5 stars! Doug is one of the best photographers in the Denver area. He is professional, positive, and engaging, and I will definitely be recommending him to others. Most importantly, Doug has an immaculate eye for detail, which showed in how he arranged the shots, offered directions and corrected things that were out of place, and in the attention he gave to the overall look and feel of each photograph. Again, I cannot recommend him highly enough!
Alexander Prada
Jun 19, 2015
I am usually not a photogenic person, but Doug made the photography experience comfortable as he managed to get excellent head shots of me. As a matter of fact, I am currently using a head shot for my online professional profiles. Doug takes the time and possesses the equipment to make sure that the environment and lighting are perfect in accordance with the pictures that he will take. I would absolutely recommend Doug for professional or corporate photography.
Ed Ruiz
Jan 24, 2015
A few months ago my company had the opportunity to work with Douglas Grtiz Photography for department head shots and team photos. Doug was very professional and accommodating. It was very easy to schedule a time and he was willing to meet us at our annual event for the photo shoot. He set up quickly and we began with the head shots. Photo shoots can sometimes be very awkward and stiff but Doug made the photo shoot fun and put everyone at ease.

He had the whole team laughing which allowed him to capture people with a natural smile. For the team photo he had creative and unique ideas. Instead of a stale group photo, he captured our team bonding around a fire pit with a sharp 'Vanity Fair' look. Check out the photos here! We have since worked with Doug for additionally videography needs and were equally pleased. We are excited to work with Doug in the future and recommend him to our clients and friends.
Sheena Sullivan
Doug at Z-Channel Films made a promotional video for my organization, Coal Creek Meals on Wheels. The process was seamless, he was so flexible and accommodating, and we couldn't be more pleased with the finished product.
Kara Verhoorn
Wow. Working with Doug goes way beyond a great experience. An incredibly gifted director, editor, and filmmaker, yes. But those are just table stakes for Doug. Doug willingly invests his whole mind and spirit in a project, resulting in a super-pro production from start to finish. Even when you think your project is great, just wait. Doug will insist on making it transformative.
Stephanie Cone
ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING work. I elected to work with Doug and Z-Channel Films for a real estate property shoot. Tired of the 'same old-same old' pasted together 'videos' of still shots, I wanted something that really stood out and was memorable. Doug and his team NAILED IT. With what could only be accomplished through the eye of a true artist, Doug managed to capture the essence and the feel of the property in what the owner called a "breath taking" video. This is NOT your run of the mill video; this is amazing quality with eye for detail and a far superior product. I will definitely be calling Doug again. Amazing.