Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Video Production Partner in Bend
Wahoo Films is a full-service video production company founded in 2005 by Michelle Alvarado, a USC Cinema graduate with extensive experience at National Geographic and Showtime. Our team combines decades of expertise in cinematography, editing, and storytelling to create impactful videos that drive action for clients like Travel Oregon, National Geographic, and Facebook. As a Certified B Corporation, we prioritize social and environmental responsibility, hiring locally and supporting community initiatives.Our proven process includes story development, immersive filmmaking, and strategic distribution, ensuring clients achieve measurable engagement and ROI. With specialties in live streaming, documentary work, and multi-camera productions, we deliver high-caliber content tailored to organizational goals.
Services
Video Production
Live Streaming
Crew Rentals
Documentary Filmmaking
Video Marketing Strategy
Equipment Rental
3D Animation
Post-Production Editing
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We are a Certified B Corporation committed to social and environmental responsibility.
- Our team includes Emmy-nominated cinematographers and National Geographic veterans.
- We offer a proven 5-step process from story development to distribution.
- We specialize in live streaming, documentaries, and multi-camera productions.
- We prioritize local hiring and support community-driven projects.
Associations and certifications
- B Corp
What people say
Beautiful compelling story
Committed to high-caliber work
Talented artistic efficient
Gladly welcome them back
Stunning visuals and compelling stories
Services
Video Production
Wahoo Films crafts custom videos that drive engagement and action for organizations. Our team uses cinematic techniques and strategic storytelling to convey your message effectively. Clients benefit from end-to-end production, including scripting, filming, and post-production editing.
Live Streaming
We produce professional live-streaming events using expert crews and advanced equipment. Ideal for virtual conferences, product launches, or community outreach, our services ensure seamless broadcasts with high-quality visuals and audio for global audiences.
Documentary Filmmaking
Specializing in impactful documentaries, we highlight stories for nonprofits, cultural institutions, and advocacy groups. Our approach combines investigative depth with cinematic visuals to educate and inspire action, as seen in projects for Travel Oregon and Klamath Tribes.
Equipment Rental
Access high-end cameras, drones, and production tools through our rental services. Designed for independent filmmakers and agencies, our inventory includes 4K cameras, gimbals, and lighting systems to support diverse production needs.
Video Marketing Strategy
Maximize your video's reach with tailored distribution plans. We analyze audience behavior and platform algorithms to optimize content placement, ensuring higher engagement and ROI across websites, social media, and email campaigns.
People
Michelle Alvarado
Director & Owner
Founder Michelle Alvarado, a USC Cinema graduate, has led Wahoo Films since 2005. Her career spans National Geographic and Showtime, focusing on storytelling that aligns with client missions and community values.
Buster Tronolone Jr
Drone and Camera
Buster Tronolone Jr brings global cinematography experience, including National Geographic projects. His expertise in 4K drone and action videography creates dynamic visuals that elevate client storytelling and audience engagement.
Zac Boggs
Director of Photography
Emmy-nominated cinematographer Zac Boggs specializes in multi-camera productions, underwater filming, and drone work. With 20 years in the industry, he delivers stylized visuals for clients like Discovery Channel and Disney.
Sean Struble
3D Animator & Editor
Sean Struble combines film expertise with solar-powered mobile editing. His creative animations and travel-based workflow reflect Wahoo Films' commitment to innovation and sustainability in post-production services.
Questions
What types of video production services do you offer?
We provide full-service video production, including documentaries, commercials, live streaming, and 3D animation. Our services also cover equipment rentals and strategic distribution planning.
Are you a certified B Corporation?
Yes, we are a Certified B Corporation committed to social and environmental responsibility. This includes local hiring, ethical practices, and community-driven projects.
How does your video production process work?
Our process includes story development, pre-production planning, filming, post-production editing, and distribution. We collaborate closely with clients at every stage to ensure alignment with goals.
Do you work with clients outside Oregon?
Yes, while based in Bend, Oregon, we serve clients nationwide and internationally, including projects in Washington, California, and beyond.
What industries do you specialize in?
We work with nonprofits, tourism boards, educational institutions, and corporations. Notable clients include Travel Oregon, National Geographic, and Facebook.
Videos
Reviews (7)
Nickie
Apr 29, 2022
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We've worked with Wahoo on several short Oregon films and they've been incredible to work with: from story creation, talent management, filming to editing. The end result is always a beautiful, compelling story.
Abby June Becker
Apr 22, 2022
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Michelle and the team at Wahoo are great to work with! The entire team was quick at responding to any questions and very knowledgable. I highly recommend working with this women-led team.
Amanda Stuermer
Apr 10, 2022
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Working with Wahoo Films on our annual MUSE (un)Conference event was a real joy. Their team was incredibly responsive during the months leading up to our event, helped to brainstorm creative ways to make the most of our hybrid programming, and made everything run smoothly on the actual event day.
The Gear Fix Llc
Feb 08, 2022
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The team at Wahoo Films not only does an amazing job creating original and creative content, but they are easy to work with and make sure they are truly delivering the best possible product. We have been working with them for years and plan on keeping our business relationship alive for many more!
Stephanie Tarntino
Nov 25, 2021
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Wahoo is a great company to work with. Everyone on the team was responsive, helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. All meetings were very organized and they made any all changes we requested quickly. I would definitely recommend using them for all your media needs!
Brandon Ortega
Oct 02, 2021
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Great team to work with. They are positive, friendly and professional. Worked on 3 projects with them so far and been pleased every time.
Christopher Primley
Mar 03, 2021
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Wahoo did an excellent job on our recent project. Creating media isn't something particularly easy to do, but Wahoo made the process incredibly easy and efficient. Taking time to consult and strategize prior to our shoot made everything on the day-of absolutely seamless. Everyone from the Wahoo team was responsive and professional. They also did an amazing job putting you at ease in front of the camera. Whatever your upcoming media project entails, I would highly recommend Wahoo for their expertise and execution.