Brian Petersen

Background

About Brian Petersen

I tell stories that change the world. I empower founders, executives, ministry leaders, and nonprofits to craft films that inspire action, raise funds, and build movements. With 20 years of experience producing media for the world’s leading brands, raising funds for major global nonprofit campaigns, and advising Hollywood brands, I bring creative excellence and strategic insight to every project. Leaders need more than a camera guy. They need a trusted advisor. What I deliver: • Directing leaders, founders, and ministries through the storytelling process • Executive consulting and coaching to help leaders communicate confidently on camera • Messaging development and brand refinement to sharpen key phrases and talking points • Global creative production from concept to completion • Proven fundraising storytelling to drive donor engagement • Nonprofit storytelling and ministry leadership expertise • Story-driven films that connect the heart and mind About My Work: I am the founder of Petersen Film & Photo LLC, based in California, with expertise that bridges both the global music industry and faith-based fundraising world. I serve as a trusted advisor to leaders needing high-end creative production, consulting, on-camera coaching, and nonprofit storytelling strategy. I have produced documentaries and fundraising films for ministries, nonprofits, and major brands, contributing to large evangelical fundraising campaigns with Gospel Patrons, Illuminations, Jesus Film, Generous Giving, NCF, and more. We’ve seen hundreds of millions committed to gospel ministry. In the music industry, I’ve created content for Grammy-winning artists and producers and tours like Beyoncé, Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen; produced documentaries for Capitol Records; served as producer for Waves Audio with millions of views; and produced YouTube shows like Pensado’s Place. I collaborated with the National Park Service to raise funds and awareness for national park accessibility by directing films for the Sequoia NP Accessibility Film Series. My filming experience spans Dubai, London, Uganda, India, Kathmandu, Rio, Shanghai, Tokyo, Manila, Singapore, Malaysia, Ethiopia, Israel, Romania, Ireland, Switzerland, Hollywood, and across the U.S. I’m a graduate of The Master’s Program for Christian business leaders, attended Seminary at Talbot School of Theology, hold a B.S. in Organizational Leadership from Biola University, pursued business and media coursework at Cal State Long Beach and Long Beach City College, and hold a TESOL Certificate earned in Shanghai, China.