Salmonberry Studios · Vancouver Island
We make documentary films about the Pacific Northwest. The ecosystems. The peoples. The decisions that shape both.
A new name
Same team, same stories. A new name.
Olam Films is becoming Salmonberry Studios. The people, the approach and the commitment to the places and communities we film in haven't changed. Only the name on the door has.
We're building a new home for our work. Until it's ready, you'll find our complete portfolio, case studies and testimonials at olamfilms.com.
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Read all testimonials →I can't say enough about my experience working with Ben and Olam Films. Ben supported us in bringing to life a short film focused on documenting Indigenous-led work happening across BC. It was our first time making a film, and Ben was an extraordinary support throughout the process. Ben is a highly ethical storyteller and we hope to collaborate again in the future.
Benjamin is a storyteller at heart. His ability to capture just the right moment to express the values underneath the narrative is so evident in his work. He combines technical craft and an editing touch to allow the story to reveal itself in a naturalistic and compelling way.
They have been integral in telling our story with integrity and style, and produced pieces on budget, on time and in line with discussed visioning each and every time. Their grace and presence behind the camera has put participants at ease and elicited the best most authentic interviews out of everyone they speak with.
Clients
We work with governments, non-profits, First Nations, and mission-driven corporations on stories that require patience, trust, and incredible visual storytelling. Our clients come to us for deeply human approaches to important stories.
About
Stories that matter, told with care.
Salmonberry Studios works with Indigenous communities, nonprofits, and government agencies on stories that matter. We've spent a decade building relationships with the organizations doing the most consequential work in our region. Many of our clients call us not with a detailed brief, but with a trust that we understand what needs to be said and how to say it well.
We shoot on professional cinema cameras and work with a small, skilled crew. We make cinematic, beautiful work without the overhead of a large studio or the budget that comes with it. We're efficient because we're experienced, we plan carefully, and we don't waste resources on what doesn't serve the story.
But the real work happens before the camera rolls. We listen. We spend time understanding the people and the issues. We care about getting it right because we care about the organizations we work with and the regions we film in.
I built this studio on a simple belief: the organizations doing the most important work deserve films equal to it. The real privilege is getting to tell stories for people who are doing work that matters. When a client succeeds because of a film we made, I feel like I'm part of what they're doing. That matters to me. That's why I show up.
Contact
Tell us about your project.
Whether you have a detailed brief or just the start of an idea, we'd love to hear from you.
Or write to video@olamfilms.com