Taproot Pictures

Taproot Pictures We help people and brands share meaningful ideas - through film.

Whether it’s your brand, an idea, a product, or a story, it needs to connect in a way that’s true to who you are and that resonates honestly with what’s important to your audience. This is our mission – to use the power of cinematic filmmaking to help others tell their stories and share their ideas.

07/15/2026

Hear from director about his approach to the drone footage in “The Line”

07/13/2026

What do you do when your lighting only exists for a couple hours per day? talks about our approach to splitting production days to capture blue hour.

07/09/2026

Join us on set for a behind the scenes peek at our latest work for Ford!

04/23/2026

Go behind the scenes with Nate and Brett as they break down the creative vision and process behind our latest spot for Bissell.

It was a full team effort, built around a new product launch, shot over five days, and featuring some furry cast members. Thankful for everyone who brought their A-game to this project!

04/17/2026

Spots like this don’t happen by accident. Here’s a side-by-side of our latest work for Bissell, comparing the final cut and the original animatic!

04/15/2026

NEW WORK: “Gotcha Day” - Dir. Brett Warkentien

New dog, new memories, new messes. A simple premise brought to life in this energetic spot for Bissell. Grateful as always for our crew and partners who made this possible!
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Production: Taproot Pictures 🌳
Agency: Oliver Agency
Director: Brett Warkentien
Head of Production: Josh Carrasquillo
Executive Producer: Nate Morris
Agency Producer: Nate Weber
Producer: Shannon Strange
Production Manager: Isabella Copeland
DP: Jeff Sukes
1st AD: Greg Brautigan
1st AC: Tyler Hollman
2nd AC: Holly Crevier
Script Supervisor: Colleen Randolph
DIT On Site: Mike Herrst
VTR: James Brown
Gaffer: Matt Lowing
Best Boy Electric: Casey McClurken
Key Grip: Matt Ryan
Best Boy Grip: Scott Anderson
Swing: Chandler Forbes
Sound Mixer: Blaine Brown
Wardrobe Stylist: Valeria Nicole
Wardrobe Asst: Tajah Zion .iz.zzz
HMU Artist: Angie Miller
Production Designer: Zach Thomas
Art Coordinator: Kody Horton
Set Dresser: Jordan Han
Set Dresser: Alexandra Baiz
Art PA: Phil Buck
Locations Scout: Dan Wonsch
PA Driver: Tyler Scanlan
PA: Hunter Jones
PA: Natalia Via
PA: Joel Rogers
PA: Luke Holdom

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415 Norwood Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI
49506

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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