What Visionalist Entertainment Productions does

Visionalist Entertainment Productions is a privately held, founder-led documentary film production company headquartered in Wixom, Michigan, founded in 1997 by Executive Producer and Director Keith Famie. The company produces emotionally engaging documentary films across three principal lines: (1) proprietary documentaries covering Detroit's cultural heritage (culinary, automotive, Hispanic community, faith, churches), veterans' stories, healthcare subjects (cancer, Alzheimer's, hospice), social issues (homelessness, disability), and Holocaust education — with 25+ films produced since 1997 and 11 Emmy Awards accumulated, including four 2024 Michigan Emmys for Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars; (2) client storytelling services spanning Legacy Stories for individuals/families, real estate developer films (e.g., Edward Rose & Sons), corporate brand storytelling, and 501c3 nonprofit awareness films for organizations including The Rainbow Connection, Gilda's Club, Kids Kicking Cancer, and Hospice of Michigan; and (3) historical broadcast work including the Food Network series Keith Famie's Adventures in Cooking (32 episodes, 2001-2004) and the Our Story Of ethnic heritage series for WXYZ-TV7. The company's core technology consists of video photography, editing, and motion graphics capabilities executed by an 8-person core team. Revenue is generated through one-time broadcast licenses (Detroit PBS, NBC affiliates), project-based professional services fees, physical DVD/Blu-Ray sales, legacy film packages, and a VHX streaming channel. Distribution combines regional PBS broadcast partnerships, community theater premieres across Michigan suburbs, a Vimeo/YouTube presence, Facebook social media, and direct physical media sales. The company has no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or subsidiaries, and operates exclusively within Michigan with a Detroit Metro focus.

Name

Visionalist Entertainment Productions

Legal name

Visionalist Entertainment Productions

Website

https://v-prod.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Visionalist Entertainment Productions is a Wixom, Michigan-based Emmy-winning documentary film production company founded in 1997 that produces award-winning broadcast documentaries for Detroit PBS, corporate storytelling films for enterprise and nonprofit clients, and personal legacy films for individuals and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Documentary Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Documentary / Nonfiction (Corporate & NGO) (MPADADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts & Culture Documentaries (MPADADAI), Real Estate, Architecture & Hospitality Marketing Video (MPADAEAO), Corporate & Internal Communications Video (MPADAEAC)

Keywords

• Documentary film production
• Video production services
• Corporate storytelling films
• Legacy documentary films
• Nonprofit awareness films

Headquarters

HQ city

Wixom

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Documentary Film Production: Producing documentaries for broadcast on NBC affiliates in Detroit and PBS throughout Michigan, including primetime programs. Films are shown in theaters at sold-out community premieres.
2. Client Services: Video production services for corporate clients and 501c3 organizations seeking impactful storytelling videos for brand awareness and organizational missions.
3. Legacy Stories: Personal legacy films for individuals and families, including collector DVDs, Blu-Rays, and private password-protected online access.
4. DVD/Blu-Ray Sales: Physical media sales of documentary films through printable order forms on the website.
5. VHX Streaming Platform: Digital distribution through VHX viewing platform for select documentary titles in full HD.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Visionalist Entertainment Productions is a documentary film production studio that produces, distributes, and licenses award-winning documentary films for broadcast television (Detroit PBS, NBC affiliates) and commercial client engagements. The company also produces custom storytelling films for corporate clients, 501c3 nonprofit organizations, real estate developers, and individuals/families seeking personal legacy documentaries delivered on DVD, Blu-Ray, or via private online access.

Product overview

Visionalist Entertainment Productions is an eleven-time Emmy Award-winning documentary film production company founded in 1997 by Executive Producer/Director Keith Famie. The company operates as a single, unified documentary production studio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its portfolio consists of two main offerings: (1) proprietary documentary films across multiple topics including Detroit's cultural heritage (culinary, automotive, Hispanic, faith-based, churches), veterans' stories (WWII, Vietnam, One Soldier's Story), healthcare (cancer, Alzheimer's), social issues (homelessness, disability), and Holocaust education; and (2) client storytelling services including Legacy Stories for personal/family documentaries, Real Estate Developers storytelling, Charitable Organizations storytelling, and Custom Films for both personal and corporate clients. The company also produced the Food Network series "Keith Famie's Adventures in Cooking" (32 episodes) and the "Our Story Of" ethnic heritage series for WXYZ-TV7. All productions follow the company's storytelling philosophy of inspiring, touching, or educating audiences through emotionally engaging narratives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Detroit: The City of Hot Rods & Muscle Cars Documentary celebrating Detroit's automotive heritage, featuring hot rods and muscle cars. Distributed through Detroit PBS and DVD/Blu-Ray channels; won four 2024 Michigan Emmy Awards.
• Detroit: The City of Chefs (and Detroit: The City of Chefs II) Documentary series exploring Detroit's historical culinary heritage from the 1950s-1970s trailblazer chefs. Available via VHX streaming and DVD/Blu-Ray.
• The Razor's Edge Documentary about those experiencing homelessness and poverty, along with the support systems that help mitigate obstacles. Launched with Pulte Family Charitable Foundation grant funding.
• The Calling Detroit PBS documentary exploring the lives of religious sisters who dedicate their lives to God and the betterment of humanity. Broadcast on Detroit PBS and available via VHX.
• Detroit: Our Hispanic Story Upcoming Detroit PBS documentary focusing on Detroit's Hispanic community and how Southwest Detroit's neighborhood shaped the city through food, art, music, and faith. Scheduled for 2025 broadcast.
• Detroit: The City of Churches Documentary celebrating Detroit's churches and religious heritage.
• Detroit: The City By The River Documentary exploring Detroit's relationship with its river and waterways.
• Detroit: The City of Faith Documentary exploring faith communities in Detroit.
• Shoah Ambassadors Documentary about Holocaust education and remembrance, making the topic accessible to younger generations.
• Blessed Solanus Casey's Journey to Sainthood Documentary following the path to sainthood of Blessed Solanus Casey, a Capuchin friar known for his ministry and charity.
• Those On The Front Lines Of Cancer Documentary highlighting healthcare professionals and caregivers fighting on the front lines of cancer treatment.
• Those On The Front Lines Of Alzheimer's & Dementia Documentary showcasing caregivers and medical professionals dedicated to treating Alzheimer's and dementia patients.
• Enlisted Documentary about military service and veterans.
• Death Is NOT The Answer Documentary exploring the intersection of mental health, violence, and healing.
• Maire's Journey Documentary following an individual's personal journey; won Best Editing at the Docutah International Film Festival.
• The Embrace of Aging Series Multi-part documentary series exploring the aging process from different perspectives: male perspective (2012), female perspective (2013-2014), and end-of-life (2015).
• One Soldier's Story Documentary about Sgt. Michael K. Ingram, Jr. and the legacy he left behind, developed in connection with the Mikie's Minutes charity foundation.
• Can You See How I See? Documentary exploring visual impairment and blindness, featuring individuals such as MAJ Ivan Castro who was blinded in the line of duty.
• Our Vietnam Generation Documentary honoring Vietnam veterans and their service, broadcast as a WTVS Ch. 56 / PBS Special.
• Detroit: Our Greatest Generation Documentary celebrating WWII veterans and Detroit's greatest generation; produced for WDIV-TV4.
• A Salute to Our WWII Generation: Let Us Not Forget Documentary honoring WWII veterans and ensuring their stories are remembered.
• Chromosomally Enhanced: What's Your Superpower? Documentary featuring individuals with Down syndrome celebrating their unique abilities and contributions.
• Hospice Care in America Today Documentary examining hospice care and end-of-life experiences in America; produced for Hospice of Michigan.
• All Aboard! The Great Lakes Trains History Documentary exploring the history of railroads and train travel in the Great Lakes region.
• Laid to Rest Documentary about funeral industry practices and honoring the deceased.
• Ice Warriors Action documentary following the Detroit Red Wings alumni team on a journey through Russia; broadcast on Fox Sports Network and earned two Michigan Emmy nominations.
• Keith Famie's Adventures in Cooking Food Network 32-episode documentary series featuring global culinary adventures, including 24 full 26-minute episodes covering destinations worldwide.
• Our Story Of Series Primetime WXYZ-TV7 documentary series exploring Michigan's ethnic communities including Italian, Polish, Greek, Arab American, and Indian heritage stories from 2006-2008; won multiple Michigan Emmy Awards.
• Charitable Organizations Storytelling Service Custom film production service for 501c3 nonprofit organizations seeking short films to build wider audience reach, donor engagement, and mission awareness. Past clients include The Rainbow Connection, Gilda's Club of Metro Detroit, Kids Kicking Cancer, Beyond Basics, and Friendship Circle.
• Real Estate Developers Storytelling Service Custom documentary production service for real estate developers and apartment community operators, producing promotional films, 100-year anniversary documentaries, and leasing videos. Past client: Edward Rose & Sons.
• Client Storytelling Service Inspirational storytelling video production services for corporate clients and organizations seeking brand awareness through emotionally engaging narratives.
• Legacy Stories Service Personal/family documentary storytelling service that captures individual life stories using old family photos and video clips. Deliverables include collector DVDs, Blu-Rays, or private password-protected online access; engagements often culminate in theater screenings with family and friends.
• Custom Films Library (Bespoke Documentary Production) Bespoke documentary production service creating personal stories, corporate stories, and custom films for individuals and organizations outside the standard legacy, nonprofit, developer, and client categories.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

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Broad incumbents

• Submarine Entertainment: Independent documentary sales and distribution company handling broadcast licensing and streaming rights for nonfiction films. Comparable to Visionalist's distribution activities (VHX streaming, broadcast licensing, DVD/Blu-Ray sales) and represents a typical next-stage partner as Visionalist looks to scale distribution beyond Michigan.
• ITVS (Independent Television Service): Publicly funded distributor that funds and places independent documentaries on PBS. Comparable as both a commissioning/funding counterparty to Visionalist-style independent producers and as a benchmark for how regional documentary houses scale distribution nationally.
• Florentine Films: Ken Burns' long-running documentary production house. Comparable to Visionalist in its singular focus on broadcast-quality long-form documentaries, PBS distribution model, and reputation-driven commissioning, though at significantly larger scale and national reach.

Direct peers

• Northern Light Productions: Boston-based documentary and nonfiction production company producing broadcast specials for PBS and Discovery. Directly comparable to Visionalist in producing nonfiction content for public television, working with corporate and nonprofit sponsors, and operating a similar team-based boutique production model.
• Kartemquin Films: Chicago-based, mission-driven documentary production company known for Emmy-winning feature documentaries (e.g., Hoop Dreams). Comparable to Visionalist in scale, broadcast orientation, nonprofit/community storytelling model, and Midwest regional identity.
• Tin Man Media: Indianapolis-based Emmy-winning production company producing broadcast documentaries and branded content. Closely comparable to Visionalist in Midwestern regional focus, PBS-affiliated documentary output, and blending of broadcast work with corporate/nonprofit commissions.

Regional players

• Detroit Public Television (DPTV): The local PBS station in Wixom/Detroit that is Visionalist's primary broadcast partner for the 'Detroit: The City of...' series and The Calling. Comparable as a regional player producing and commissioning local documentaries about Detroit culture, heritage, and community subjects.

Emerging players

• Hesed Productions: Faith-themed documentary and nonprofit storytelling production company. Comparable to Visionalist in producing mission-driven documentaries for faith-based and nonprofit audiences, including titles like The Calling and Blessed Solanus Casey's Journey to Sainthood.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZVubCDIpfAx3mfYVjEoGDg
• Facebookfacebook.com/visionalistprod
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/visionalist-entertainment-productions

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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