Four feature films. Over 700 theaters.
I make documentaries with great organizations doing real good.
There’s this moment in a story when everything changes.
You know it’s coming when you feel the tingle on the back of your neck as tears well in your eyes. Then the moment comes: hope bursts in, justice rolls like a river, and sad things come untrue. This transformation is at the heart of true stories of people doing good work. My job is to find those moments and bring them to life.
Amazing stories,
Lasting Impact.
"Chris possesses a unique ability to capture the essential elements of a story in a way that is impactful and memorable, leaving his audience to consider their own lives more deeply."
- David Holsten, President and CEO
How I Work.
1. I start with clarity, not cameras.
I partner with key leaders and experts to discover the story worth telling.
2. I build it with you.
Together, we raise the funds, find the partners, and map out the journey.
3. I don’t work alone.
I work alongside a trusted network of filmmakers, cinematographers, musicians, artists, and distributors to shape the story and share it with the world.
4. I don’t stop at the release.
I come alongside you as we plan the impact campaign that invites audiences into the story.
“Many people claim to be storytellers. It wasn’t until I met Chris Burgess that someone challenged me with the questions: ‘Why do you want to tell this story?’ and ‘What do you hope will come from telling it?’ Chris did more than ask hard questions. He led me to clarity. He helped me define a calling.”
- Christopher Beth, Founder and Chief Storyteller
In half a day, you and your team learn to see and tell your organization's stories. I love making movies, but this might be the most fun thing I do. This workshop is for support-raising staff, comms teams, major donor officers, and key organization leaders who communicate your organization’s story and vision.
It’s a hands-on experience where we explore what stories are and how to find and tell them. You and your team walk away with concrete practices to share moving stories through support letters, online appeals, newsletters, from the stage, or in conversations with key partners who support your organization.
I teach this regularly for a global aviation ministry and for a clean-water organization working across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Story Workshop
Ways to work with me.
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A focused engagement to align leadership, clarify the core story, and determine the right next step.
Outcome: A clear narrative framework and decision-ready roadmap.
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I shape a compelling idea into a film-ready plan, including story structure, treatment, pitch materials, budget, and strategy.
Outcome: A clear, fundable, and executable vision.
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From short films to feature-length documentaries to immersive VR experiences, I lead projects end-to-end with a focus on story, craft, and impact.
Outcome: A powerful, story-driven film that shares your story in a way that moves audiences to action.
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A workshop for teams and leaders to communicate their story clearly in high-stakes moments: from fundraising to public engagement.
Outcome: Greater clarity, confidence, and alignment in how your story is told.
Stay Connected at ‘Still Here’
I write about the craft of storytelling, my own story, and stories of people who kept going. This is a peek into my life, spirituality, and story practice in real time. This weekly(ish) newsletter has become a community of people who explore why they should hang onto their faith when things get tough.