About Visual Captive
Visual Captive is a premier video production company based in Minneapolis, MN, specializing in commercial visual content for businesses across North America and abroad. Our team manages the entire production process, from creative strategy to final video delivery, so that our clients can focus on growing their business.
Our Values
1. Make creativity approachable
2. Act like a partner, not a vendor
3. Align creative ideas with desired outcomes
4. Every problem is solvable
5. Collaborate and communicate
6. Bring new ideas to the table
Meet the Team
Phil Skulte oversees the entirety of production and post for Visual Captive with a people-first approach. He’s a documentary filmmaker and director who believes the strongest stories are built on trust. Phil’s unique background in corporate sales, operations, and supply chain management provides a strong technical foundation for managing multi-phase projects. He guides clients through every step of the process, from creative ideation to on-camera interviews.
Phil Skulte - Founder, Director, DP
Jonathan Presson - Producer
Jonathan is an award-winning filmmaker whose documentary work has been recognized at both regional and national film festivals. He specializes in balancing historical accuracy with emotional storytelling through his video production work. Jonathan’s experience in structured production management allows him to seamlessly align any project’s creative project with the client’s goals.
A Wide Range of Industries Served
Visual Captive serves a broad range of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, breweries, health & wellness providers, and more. Our approach to video production is what sets us apart and determines if we are the right fit for your business.
Partnering For Success
We believe in being a partner, not just a vendor, to our clients. Our approach to video production starts with taking the time to understand our clients' businesses, industries, and objectives so that the videos we produce not only look stunning but deliver results. Our goal is to align with your measures of success and create videos that address what you prioritize, whether it's increasing client retention, growing revenue, or attracting job applicants.
Process Driven Creativity
We believe that utilizing systems and processes in addition to great creativity is what will ultimately produce stunning results. Our video production process starts weeks if not months before a shoot takes place. This upfront investment of time is critical for us to ensure that the video we deliver matches our client's strategy and goals.
