What We Do

Upwards Productions is a boutique video production and strategic storytelling firm that helps corporations, nonprofits, and associations communicate their mission, leadership, and impact through compelling visual content.

Upwards specializes in high-quality documentary-style storytelling, executive communications, and strategic digital media content designed to support organizational messaging, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.

Founded by PJ Barbour, a veteran video producer and communications professional with more than a 20 years of experience working with executive leadership and communications teams, Upwards Productions combines production expertise with communications strategy.

What We’ve Achieved

What We Do

Whatever screen your audience is watching, Upwards Productions helps you show up on it. We're a full-service visual media partner — from trade show videos and brand promos to social content and podcasts — here to help you find your vision and tell your story.

Upwards Productions Storytelling and Video Production

  • Your mission is worth seeing, not just reading about.

    Upwards Productions creates documentary-style films that show the real-world impact of your work — built for fundraising, advocacy, and annual conferences.

  • What your leadership says matters. How it looks does too.

    Upwards Productions creates executive video content that helps your leaders communicate clearly and confidently — with stakeholders, employees, and the public.

  • Your event deserves more than a recap video.

    Upwards Productions delivers cinematic event coverage that actually gets watched — highlight films, speaker interviews, and social clips that capture the energy of your biggest moments.

  • Need a video team without the full-time commitment?

    Upwards Productions offers a Fractional Director of Digital Video retainer — your embedded video strategy and production partner, on demand. From ongoing social content to full-scale storytelling, we show up when you need us.

  • Got a great product but a tight budget?

    Upwards Productions creates professional product videos for YouTube and social media — without the big-agency price tag. We help small businesses look their best on screen, so you can focus on what you do best.

  • Some things can't be captured with a camera alone.

    Upwards Productions creates motion graphics and animation that bring complexity to life — turning abstract ideas, data, and processes into visuals your audience actually understands.tion

  • Need a steady stream of scroll-stopping content?


    Upwards Productions delivers short-form video built for the platforms that move fast — Reels, Shorts, TikToks, and LinkedIn clips that capture attention and drive results. Consistent, on-brand, and ready to post.

  • Ready to launch — or level up — your podcast?


    Upwards Productions handles the full production picture, whether you're going audio-only or bringing your show to video. From recording and editing to distribution-ready delivery, we make sure every episode sounds and looks the part.

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