We tell stories that move, inspire, and make an impact.
Why Us
Sharing your story is a privilege.
Every organization we work with carries real people, real stakes, and real responsibility behind their mission.
We don’t take that lightly.
At Tolsma Productions, storytelling starts with listening. We invest the time to understand your purpose, your audience, and the outcomes that matter most, before a camera ever turns on. The result is work that feels authentic, resonates emotionally, and serves a clear objective.
Stories built to do something.
Our work is designed to move people, not just move pixels.
Raise funds by helping donors see themselves in the impact
Build awareness through stories that feel human, not promotional
Strengthen engagement with authentic voices and lived experience
Support events and performances by extending their reach and emotional power
Trusted by organizations that care deeply about their mission.
For more than three decades, we’ve partnered with nonprofits, cultural institutions, and mission-driven organizations across the country. Together, we’ve created award-winning work that raises money, builds momentum, and helps important stories reach the people who need to hear them.
2025 Telly Awards
We’re proud to announce: work produced in collaboration with our clients has been honored with four Telly Awards this year–including a Silver Telly for this social media short on the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Learning and Afterschool Programs. This piece was one of several produced in collaboration with the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation.
Recent Work
Browse some of our recent projects and client work and discover how Tolsma Productions helps organizations both big and small. Chances are we’ve helped a group just like yours achieve their goals through video storytelling.
Founder of Sunday Love Project and Greater Goods in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, Margaux Murphy is the most recent recipient of the Philadelphia Award. We’ve had the privilege of helping to tell the stories of the Philadelphia Award honorees for almost a decade.
Let’s create your story, together.
If you’re looking for a partner who understands the responsibility that comes with telling meaningful stories, we’d love to talk. No pressure. Just a conversation about what matters most to you, and how your story could make an impact.
What People Are Saying
“Rich and his team captured the essence of our project on day 1. He worked closely with my team and the college leadership to blend his expertise with our knowledge of the college and the product we wanted to produce. Our experience with Tolsma Productions was first rate, and I recommend them highly.”
— Don Hasseltine
Formerly with Dickinson College, Current VP for Development at Brown University
“Rich Tolsma Productions understands nonprofits – from story telling, to outcomes, to donors and sponsors. They will deliver a compelling product that will captivate your target audience… and win awards!”
— Rachelle Damminger
Formerly with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Current Deputy Director of Communications at Spark Program
“Rich and his team focused on understanding the mission and needs of our agency and were able to help us creatively and effectively communicate our message through numerous videos over the years.”
— Marlene Olshan
Formerly with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
“I’ve been working with Rich and his team for several years. They are adept at taking footage from one shoot and creating multiple videos for multiple platforms, which helps me create cost-efficiencies with everything I shoot. The Tolsma team also project manages extremely well under tight deadlines—and they’re always a pleasure to work with.”
— Nora Barry
Owner, Druid Media, Inc.