Shift Videoproductions

// documentary filmmaking

Stories That Move Hearts, Minds & Mountains

Character-driven documentary films and video content for purpose-driven teams

Lars Grote, Documentary Filmmaker

We live in a world drowning in content. Story is what makes people care.

// field journal

Currently in the Making

Warmth Is A Basic Need

Currently in pre-production.

Studio Mowk / De Steiger / De Brug / Mariasteen

Warmth Is A Basic Need

This story reveals that every person, regardless of their starting circumstances, carries inherent worth and untapped potential. It shows how the children at De Steiger are not "problems to be managed" but human beings deserving of dignity, agency, and investment. The collaboration between Mowk, De Steiger, De Brug, and Mariasteen demonstrates that when we design environments and systems that honor human value, transformation becomes possible. The story is inspired by the belief that a child's need for beauty, warmth, and safety is not a luxury, it's a basic human right.

// philosophy

Why Story?

Reports, statistics, infographics: they inform, but they rarely move. Story makes people feel. And when people feel, they act.

Thoughtful. I take time to understand deeply before I create.

Grounded. No hype, no fluff. Clear, realistic, trustworthy.

Personal. Real people and lived experiences, not abstractions.

Care. Genuinely invested in the people and outcomes.

Effective. The work should make a real difference.

25+

Films Produced

15+

Purpose-Driven Clients

6+

Countries

Trusted by purpose-led organisations

The Shift
WWF
EPHA
FH Europe Foundation
B for Good Leaders Summit
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The Shift
WWF
EPHA
FH Europe Foundation
B for Good Leaders Summit
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// client stories

What People Say

Lars has an incredible ability to capture the essence of a story. His work brought our campaign to life in ways we couldn't have imagined.
Sara Bertucci

Sara Bertucci

EPHA

Working with Shift was an absolute joy. Lars understood our vision immediately and translated it into a film that truly resonates with our audience.
Dion Van Oirschot

Dion Van Oirschot

RIETLAND bv

The documentary Lars created for The Shift was a game-changer. It helped us communicate our complex message in a way that's both accessible and deeply moving.
Sofie Pierreux

Sofie Pierreux

THE SHIFT

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