Frequently Asked Questions

What does Evergreen Media Productions do?

Evergreen creates educational videos, authentic business stories, and supporting website and social media content for locally rooted businesses. The goal is to help customers discover a business, understand its services, get to know its people, and find useful answers over time.

How is Evergreen different from a traditional video production company?

Evergreen focuses on building an ongoing collection of useful content rather than producing isolated promotional videos. Each project begins with the questions customers ask, the expertise a business can share, and the stories worth telling. Finished videos come with supporting materials that help businesses use them across their own platforms.

What types of businesses does Evergreen work with?

Evergreen works with businesses that have knowledge, services, people, or experiences worth sharing. That can include professional services, contractors, healthcare practices, retailers, and other locally rooted businesses. Evergreen is based in Holladay and primarily serves Salt Lake County and the Wasatch Front.

What are Evergreen's five GETs?

What makes a good first video topic?

A good starting point is a question customers frequently ask before deciding whether to contact your business. It might involve a common concern, a misunderstanding, or something people should know before making a decision. The goal is to provide a useful answer rather than immediately deliver a sales pitch.

Do I need to write a script or know what to say?

No. Evergreen helps research topics, develop questions, plan the story, and guide the filming process. Your role is to share what you already know about your business. Conversations and demonstrations are often more natural than memorized scripts.

What if I'm uncomfortable being on camera?

That's perfectly fine. You don't have to be a polished presenter. Evergreen uses a documentary-style approach that can combine natural conversations, workplace footage, demonstrations, and editing to tell a story without forcing a performance.

Where does filming take place?

Most filming takes place at your business or another location that fits the story. Evergreen comes to you, capturing your people, expertise, and work in real-world settings. There's no need to travel to a production studio.

How long does a filming session take?

The schedule depends on the project. For a coordinated five-video month, Evergreen generally plans one primary filming session of approximately three to four hours when practical.

How long are the videos?

Most educational videos run approximately three to five minutes. Short GET REMEMBERED messages are generally 30 seconds. The goal is to give viewers the information they need without unnecessarily stretching the runtime.

What do I receive besides the finished videos?

Evergreen prepares supporting materials to help you publish and share the content. These can include captions, short social media teasers, transcripts, customer-focused website articles, search titles and descriptions, YouTube publishing materials, and social media post copy, as applicable to the project.

Can videos help people find my business online?

Helpful videos and related website content can give potential customers more ways to discover and understand your business through search engines, YouTube, and other platforms. Results vary, and Evergreen does not guarantee search rankings, views, or customer inquiries.

Does Evergreen manage my website and social media accounts?

No. Evergreen prepares finished content and publishing materials for your business to use. You decide what gets published, where it appears, and when it goes live. Your accounts and passwords remain under your control.

Does Evergreen help with social media?

Yes. Evergreen prepares short video teasers and accompanying post copy to help businesses share their content across relevant platforms. Evergreen does not manage your accounts, publish on your behalf, or require access to your passwords. You remain in control of what gets posted and when.

How much does Evergreen cost?

Evergreen offers flexible monthly production packages: 1 video per month — $300; 2 videos per month — $500; 3 videos per month — $900; 4 videos per month — $1,100; 5 videos per month — $1,250. Each package includes applicable production and supporting content deliverables. Visit the Services & Pricing page for more information.

Do I need to commit to a full year?

No. Evergreen operates month to month, without requiring a long-term commitment. You can begin with a package that makes sense for your business and discuss adjustments as your needs change.

Does Evergreen offer a complimentary introductory video?

Yes. Evergreen offers a complimentary introductory educational video to a limited number of eligible local businesses. It's an opportunity to get acquainted, create something useful, and see how Evergreen approaches storytelling. There's no obligation to sign up for ongoing services.