A San Diego Film Studio

Some stories are too important
to get wrong.
We get them right.

Missionist Media tells the stories missions depend on: for the nonprofits, foundations, and purpose-driven brands whose work deserves to be felt.

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Fair Trade USA · CommercialFilm · San Diego
Fair Trade Certified National Geographic San Diego Zoo Voices for Children Balboa Park Conservancy Qualcomm Fortune

Selected Work

The story underneath
the story.

Fortune · Interview Feature

The 6G Era

Fortune brought us into the boardroom with Qualcomm's CEO for their Titans & Disruptors series.

Documentary · with BLDG Studios

Knowing Our History

On a remote island in Micronesia, a culture's history lives inside its chants. We went there to capture it before it disappears.

Brand Film

Thunder Valley CDC

The Lakota people are reclaiming their land, their language, and their future. This is what that looks like.

Nonprofit · Film

Dear CASA

Josh grew up in foster care. This is the story of the person who showed up for him, and why it changed everything.

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Original Series · Coming Soon

The Missionists.

A documentary series from Missionist Media on the people behind Southern California's missions, directed by founder Shane Aguon.

  • Short cinematic documentaries, released monthly.
  • Each episode features one organization and the people who carry its mission.
  • Think your mission belongs on screen? Nominate it.
About the series Nominate a mission
THE
MISSIONISTS
Episode 001 · In Production

One production day a month. A story library that lasts for years.

How We Work

Start small.
Build a story that lasts.

One-time

Story Pilot

$1,999

One production day · no long-term commitment

  • Mini brand film (up to 60s)
  • Hosted brand feature
  • Social story kit, up to six reels
  • Creative direction, editing, color & sound
Start with a pilot
Monthly

Storytelling Partnership

$2,999/mo

Three-month minimum, then month to month

  • One production day per month
  • Monthly cinematic brand story
  • Eight short-form reels per month
  • Story roadmap & creative planning
Build the rhythm
Custom

Signature Productions

From $9,999

Scoped per project

  • Gala & campaign films
  • Scripted commercials
  • Documentaries
  • Photography & podcast builds
Scope a project

Gala Season 2026

Your gala deserves more than a highlight reel.

September to November production slots are filling now. Gala films, donor stories, and event coverage that keep working long after the night ends.

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"Impactful, beautiful, and true to our mission. Missionist Media knows how to tell stories with heart and purpose."
Alina Sau · Brand Manager, Fair Trade USA

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underneath yours.

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