At Upstart Media, we stand by two core beliefs. First, you should excel at what you do and always be ready to evolve. Second, business has the power to make a positive impact on the world.

With 20 years of experience in video production and a diverse client portfolio across multiple industries, we’ve got the first part covered. For the second, we maintain a Zero Waste profile, operate on Green Energy, and channel our profits into our nonprofit, Visual Anarchy. When you work with us, you receive the highest quality video production—while supporting a business that values sustainability and social impact.

Green Video Production

-When filming at large events, we help organizers facilitate a no food waste program.

-All batteries for the entirety of our equipment are reusable and rechargeable.

-We don’t use any paper in any of our processes or create any physical advertising materials.

-We maximize our use of natural lighting, use energy efficient bulbs, and turnoff electronics when not being used.

-We participate in OhmConnect & Ohm Hour when “dirty” power plants turn on to offset the load on the grid.

-We regulate our water usage and utilize reusable water bottles.

-We also donate old electronics, use green cleaning products, and use energy efficient transportation.

-We use canvas and other reusuable materials for all trashbags.

Responsible, Creative Storytelling

-Our earnings fund the 501c3 nonprofit Visual Anarchy. Visual Anarchy believes that everyone, regardless of financial means, gender, race, spiritual background, etc. should have the ability to create and share their own mission statements and media. 

Visual Anarchy has 4 major areas of outreach. First they teach free video production to small philanthropic organizations and empower them to create their own high quality messages. Second, they have a Poverty Education Campaign that uses film to educate people on the origins of mass homelessness and generates food, clothing, hygiene kit, and financial donations for a variety of homeless service providers throughout The United States. Third they provide free video production for struggling nonprofits and community organizations. Fourth they host an educational podcast and are trying build a free lending library of video production gear for people who can’t afford it. Visual Anarchy believes in the power of video to fight systemic inequality.

We have locations in San Francisco & London. However we frequently work in a variety of other locations throughout The United States & in Western Europe.