PWPvideo

What PWPvideo does

PWPvideo is a Philadelphia-based, Certified B-Corporation video production company founded in 2000 by Michael Schweisheimer. It operates as a boutique custom video shop serving exclusively mission-driven and nonprofit organizations across the United States, with a stated emphasis on understanding the 'why' of nonprofit storytelling rather than serving commercial or entertainment clients. Its core service catalog includes promotional videos, social media content, live webcasting, educational programming, commercials and PSAs, podcasting, still photography, and specialized drone videography, with more recent additions of fully produced virtual events. Customer logos span nonprofit, healthcare (CHOP), higher education (University of Pennsylvania), military family support (Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation), legal aid (Legal Services Corporation / The Justice Gap), housing (Habitat for Humanity, Mission First Housing), workforce development (JEVS, First Step Staffing), environment (Trust for Public Land, Wissahickon Trails), and education (Play On Philly!) segments.

The underlying technology stack is conventional professional video production rather than a proprietary platform: in-house cinematography, editing, motion graphics, podcasting, live webcasting, and FAA-compliant drone videography. There is no disclosed software product, SaaS layer, API, or platform; the offering is project-based professional services. The company complements its production work with two ecosystem programs: the MISSION Story Slam community initiative (in collaboration with producer David Winston), in which nonprofit storytellers record and publish their stories online, and an annual Holiday Giving program that channels client-gift budgets into nonprofit donations, with documented cumulative in-kind donations exceeding $550,000.

Commercially, PWPvideo runs a quote-based, project-priced professional services model with no publicly disclosed pricing. Distribution is entirely direct: outreach through the company website, phone, and email, with a stated consultative rather than self-serve approach. The firm maintains no external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries, and is founder-owned and privately held. Geographic footprint remains concentrated in the Northeast United States despite a national client portfolio. Headcount is in the 1-10 band (9+ in-house filmmakers plus an Administrative Manager).

Name

PWPvideo

Legal name

PWPvideo

Website

https://pwpvideo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PWPvideo is a Philadelphia-based, Certified B-Corporation boutique video production company founded in 2000 that creates promotional, documentary, educational, and virtual event video content exclusively for nonprofit and mission-driven organizations across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Multimedia Learning Production (Video, Animation, Interactive) (EDAGAKAG)

Keywords

• Nonprofit video production
• Mission-driven video services
• Documentary film production
• Promotional video creation
• Social impact storytelling

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Video Production Services: Custom video production services for mission-driven organizations including promotional videos, social media content, live webcasting, educational programming, commercials, PSAs, and podcasting. Projects are tailored to each client's specific needs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PWPvideo is a boutique video production company that creates custom video, audio, and photography content exclusively for mission-driven organizations. Its core offerings include promotional videos, social media video content, live webcasting and virtual events, educational programming, commercials and PSAs, podcasting, still photography, and drone videography, with each project scoped and produced to the individual client's storytelling needs.

Product overview

PWPvideo is a boutique video production company and Certified B-Corporation specializing in storytelling for mission-driven organizations. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their core services include Promotional Videos, Video for Social Media, Live Webcasting, Educational Programming, Commercials and PSAs, Podcasting, and Still Photography. Specialized offerings include Drone Videography and Virtual Events Production. Additionally, they operate the MISSION Story Slam community program. The company positions itself as 'Video with a Mission' and has developed deep expertise in the nonprofit sector since its founding in 2000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Promotional Videos Professional promotional video production for mission-driven organizations, creating compelling narratives to inspire action and support for causes.
• Video for Social Media Video content optimized for social media platforms, designed to engage audiences and amplify organizational messaging across digital channels.
• Live Webcasting Live streaming and webcasting services enabling organizations to connect with stakeholders, donors, and community members in real-time.
• Educational Programming Educational video content production for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, including training materials and instructional programming.
• Commercials and PSAs Public service announcements and commercial video production for broadcast and digital distribution.
• Podcasting Audio podcast production services including recording, editing, and post-production for mission-driven storytelling.
• Still Photography Professional photography services complementing video production, capturing visual assets for organizational use.
• Drone Videography Aerial drone videography services providing unique bird's-eye perspectives for video productions.
• Virtual Events Production Fully produced and streamed virtual events, enabling clients to connect with stakeholders, donors, and community members when in-person gatherings are not possible.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $550,000 in in-kind donations to causes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• B Lab (B Corporation)coreOthersPWPvideo is a Certified B-Corporation, meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency as verified by B Lab.
• Sustainable Business Network of PhiladelphiacoreOthersActive members of Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia, a local organization supporting sustainable business practices and community building.
• The Energy Co-opminorOthersPWPvideo uses The Energy Co-op for their energy needs, indicating a shared commitment to sustainable and community-focused energy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• See3 Communications: Chicago-based communications firm that produces video, digital content, and social campaigns specifically for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, sharing PWPvideo's vertical focus and storytelling approach.
• Epipheo: Studio specializing in explainer and educational videos for mission-driven and B2B clients, with a comparable emphasis on simplifying complex topics—directly adjacent to PWPvideo's educational programming service line.

Broad incumbents

• Lemonlight: Scale video production company producing commercials, branded content, and social videos for a wide range of brands; comparable to PWPvideo on service mix (cinematography, editing, motion graphics) but operates across all verticals rather than just mission-driven.
• Demo Duck: Boutique-to-mid-market creative video production studio offering explainer, brand, and animated videos; comparable in service scope and boutique positioning though not limited to nonprofit clients.
• Casual Films: Global corporate video production agency producing internal comms, training, and brand films; overlaps with PWPvideo on workplace and educational video work but serves for-profit enterprises primarily.
• Sandwich Video: Award-winning creative video studio producing commercials, brand films, and social content; comparable in craft quality and storytelling focus, with a similarly boutique team.

Regional players

• Brunner Studios: Mid-Atlantic video production studio based in Pittsburgh offering corporate, nonprofit, and event video services; comparable to PWPvideo on service mix and regional client base, though without the mission-driven-only positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0Zzx6PrxeePumJYP4j6vEw
• Facebookfacebook.com/pwpvideo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pwpvideo
• Instagraminstagram.com/pwpvideo
• Xx.com/pwpvideo

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about PWPvideo