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Tim Young and Elaine Strutz founded Four a Minute Productions in 2015 as a home for their independent creative projects, including branding videos for small businesses, narrative short films, and more.

"Four a minute" refers to the French New Wave filmmaker Francois Truffaut's sentiment that every minute of film should contain four ideas. We bring that restless creativity, along with a focus on story, technical expertise and a fearless indie spirit, to every project we do, no matter the subject matter or format.

There's a sample of our portfolio below. Visit the website at fouraminute.com for more.

Ajna Living: About Us

The co-founders of outdoor furniture company Ajna Living talk about running a family business and their commitment to quality as their company grows.

Bridge to Health: Bringing Point of Care Ultrasound to Rural Uganda (Copy)

Filmed in rural Southwestern Uganda, this video profiles an innovative program where North American doctors train local practitioners to diagnose and treat patients using portable ultrasound technology.

Introducing DIGI-Note

Amazon product video for handy home and office voice recorder.

COCKTAILS with Clinton Kelly and Devyn Simone: Ghosting

Clinton Kelly of The Chew and What Not to Wear, and Devyn Simone, his co-host on Love at First Swipe, weigh in on whether to ghost or not to ghost in this episode from a series of chatty promo. Watch the entire series here.

"This" Promo - Alliance of Women Directors

Promotional short for film industry advocacy group featuring diverse members of the growing organization.

Get Action (Official Trailer)

Short Film by Elaine Strutz, 8min, Four a Minute Productions

A woman’s attempt to cheer up her grieving friend goes wrong when she drags her out onto the unpredictable streets of Brooklyn.

San Diego International Film Festival: Sponsor Focus

Highlights from the 2018 San Diego Film Festival, with a focus on the partnerships that have allowed the foundation to program unique film events in their community.

StrongArm Technologies: The V22

StrongArm Technologies demonstrates how to use their V22 product, designed to help industrial athletes lift heavy loads. See more work for StrongArm here.

HACKED! Too Busy

Part one of a short narrative comedy series for client Inspired eLearning about the consequences of running the world's least cybersecurity-aware office. More here.

CP Lab Safety | Company Profile

The story of how it all began - for a lab supply company in Northern California that started with one product and grew into a sustainable family business.

Metermaids | IYAM music video

Music video featuring a unique two-camera super-wide splitscreen setup. See more music videos with Metermaids here.

Spread the Love Story

Founders Zach and Val Fishbain tell the story of their peanut butter and spreadable foods company Spread The Love, at The Great Big Family Play Day 2017 Event in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA.

StrongArm Technologies: Barclays Center Testimonial 1

StrongArm talks to the "industrial athletes" who help convert the Barclays Center arena in Brooklyn from an ice hockey rink to a hardwood basketball floor about using their Flx safety and posture equipment. See all of our work with StrongArm here.