WHO WE ARE

 

"Mission Pictures researched, wrote, produced, and edited five tremendous videos for parents, and provided rich video content for nine more. Videos for parents can be preachy, but they managed to hit the perfect tone. Our affiliate schools keep asking for more. Arne and Shane are truly an inspired team with a stream of creative ideas and seemingly unending patience."

- Shira Lee Katz, Common Sense Media

 

At Mission Pictures, we are more than just videographers--we give you a complete package that can make a great video a valuable part of your overall mission. Our specialty is finding the heart of your story and then scaling to the needs and resources of your non-profit or company. Based in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood, we're tapped into the cutting edge of technology and good works. We don't just bring our creativity and experience in video to bear, but also our knowledge of and passion for the non-profit and sustainability sectors. Our experience producing and distributing a feature documentary ("Girls Rock!") about a nonprofit that played theatrically in over 90 cities gives us an exciting perspective on moving audiences to action. 

We can make everything from a quick video for a specific event up to a longer-term documentary that includes big picture and strategic consultations, multiple shoots and multiple deliverables. There's nothing quite like Mission Pictures for serving your mission.

Shane King- Principal            415-298-6597

Shane King has spent 20 years honing his production skills working in the corporate, broadcast, and documentary worlds.  His work has appeared on CNN, WB, and Discovery.  Shane has been relied on to capture once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to interview the likes of Jimmy Carter, John McCain and Jack Welch.  From run and gun trips across the country interviewing girls about music and life, to 40 person crews on location in downtown San Francisco, Shane is able to prepare for and execute efficient, productive, and relaxed shoots that yield beautiful and moving films.  After four years of working on Girls Rock! and building a thriving business, Shane is eager to take all he's learned about shooting, story development, guerilla marketing, and fundraising, and apply it to your projects.

Arne Johnson- Principal        510-332-7476

As Producer, Co-Director and Editor on "Girls Rock!", Arne entered the world of filmmaking and never turned back. Arne started by writing the screenplay for Shane King's award-winning "Park Files", a film for kids about native plant restoration, and has continued to perform his unique storytelling magic as Mission Pictures' primary editor and story consultant. For nearly a decade, he's found the heart of stories as diverse as a feature documentary about the Khemer Rouge and a short video about gang kids in the wilderness. Well-versed in all of the technical and aesthetic power of post-production, Arne provides a steady hand and penetrating insight to projects of all sizes.