How we work. Why it matters.

Story-first video for service-driven businesses and mission-led organizations.

Before cameras.
Before lighting.
Before we ever press record.

If the story isn’t clear, nothing works.
When it is, everything else falls into place.

It Starts With Story

We Work With You. Not Just For You.

This isn’t a handoff. It’s a collaboration.

From the first conversation to final delivery, your voice shapes the process. When people feel heard, the story gets stronger — and more honest.

That’s where the real impact comes from.

Small team. Serious standards.

We stay lean by design — but we think big.
Clear strategy. Defined process. High expectations.

Because small teams only work when the details are right.

Boutique. Big Picture.

This isn’t a checklist — it’s our standard. If it resonates, we’re aligned.

Meet Brent

A man with red hair and beard taking a photograph with a professional camera.

Brent J. Donaway

Founder

I'm Brent, founder of Haddon Film Co. We built our company on a simple belief: the strongest videos begin long before the camera rolls.

Every project starts with curiosity. We begin by understanding people, clarifying ideas, and uncovering the story that matters most. Everything else follows.

We partner with businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and community organizations to create story-led video content that is thoughtful, authentic, and strategically grounded. By combining the curiosity of documentary storytelling with agency-level thinking, we help clients uncover and tell the stories that matter most.

Before founding Haddon Film Co., I spent 17 years producing branded and mission-driven video content for corporate, healthcare, and nonprofit clients, contributing to projects ranging from regional initiatives to nationwide campaigns, including work connected to a Super Bowl LII commercial. Those experiences continue to shape the way we approach every project today.

FUN FACTS:

  • I have crooked pinkies (Clinodactyly)

  • Appeared in a Super Bowl LII commercial

  • Met actor Leslie Nielsen* at the Cherry Hill Mall

*I am serious, and don’t call me Shirley.