Portfolio
From concept to final delivery, we provide complete video production services for businesses of all sizes. We also collaborate with agencies, directors, and production companies to deliver high-quality visuals and seamless production support. Whether you’re building a brand or bringing a creative vision to life, we’re here to help.
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- Documentary/TV
- Corporate
- Film Reel
- Music
- Editorial
TO THE END - FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
To the End captures the emergence of a new generation of climate leaders - including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Abela Films provided field producing and additional cinematography (Mike Abela) for select California segments of this film. Directed by Rachel Lears.
FLUTTER by GOOGLE - CORPORATE VIDEO
The STAIR app was designed by Flutter, which is a UI toolkit by Google. Michael Abela was the cinematographer for this documentary-style corporate video, which was directed by Jennifer Steinman.
THE WAY HOME - DOCUMENTARY SERIES
The Way Home is a docuseries focusing on the homeless crisis in California and the USA. Abela Films provided cinematography and field producing for 3 seasons of this series, which was produced by KTF Films.
DEAR SANTA THE SERIES - DOCUMENTARY SERIES
Dear Santa expands from it’s original feature film to a documentary series. Mike Abela was the Director of Photography on both Season 1 and Season 2, premiering on HULU and ABC seasonally.
CITIZEN PENN - FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
Citizen Penn follows the story of actor Sean Penn in his effort to supply aid and recovery to Haiti after a massive earthquake struck the island in 2010. Michael Abela was a cinematographer on this Discovery+ original documentary, produced by KTF Films.
PICK OF THE LITTER - DOCUSERIES CINEMATOGRAPHY
Produced by Disney+ and KTF films, Michael Abela was the lead cinematographer on this series, which follows the ups and downs of 6 pups on their quest to become guides for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
GIANTS RISING - FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
Through the Stories of those on the frontlines of efforts to understand and safeguard redwoods, GIANTS RISING reveals the mysterious inner-workings of these towering trees. Mike Abela was a cinematographer on this project, which was directed by Lisa Landers.
ABELA FILMS REEL - PORTFOLIO
Check out some of the projects we’ve produced or contributed to in our latest production reel.
SONOMA TILE MAKERS - BRANDING VIDEO
This film was produced to showcase Sonoma Tile Makers and their high-end line of specialty tiles. It’s a great example of how a documentary style production can be used to market a product and company.
CISCO SF SQUARED - RECRUITMENT VIDEO
A corporate recruitment video designed to attract specialized talent into the Cisco SF Squared team. Production was carried out by Abela Films and the video was produced by Ironbound Films/Illume Films.
JIMMY CLIFF - MUSIC VIDEO
This music video was produced for Grammy-Award winning Jimmy Cliff. It was filmed on location in Kingston, Jamaica and produced in partnership with I.D. Studios.
JULIAN MARLEY - MUSIC VIDEO
Son of world-renown Bob Marley, Julian Marley follows his fathers footprints in this documentary style music video production. The video was filmed on tour by Joey Clay Studios and cut by Abela Films.
SYMSOIL - INVESTOR VIDEO
This short video was designed to target potential investors for this startup company. It was field produced and filmed by Abela Films and produced by Syndicate Studios.
EARTHQUAKE IN NEPAL - EDITORIAL
Set in Sindupalchok, Nepal, this cinematic editorial tells the story of a middle class town hit by a major earthquake, which destroyed over 80% of their homes.
BUN RIEU CHO NOI - SHORT DOCUMENTARY
This short documentary profiles Co Be, who sells noodle soup from her boat on the Vietnamese Mekong River Delta.