Our Work
Video storytelling that lifts up and highlights the stories of frontline workers, environmental advocates and social justice movements is at the heart of our work. Via interviews, workplace footage, rally/event action shots, drone cinematography, still images, motion graphics and more, each project embodies our passion for storytelling with a purpose.
The videos linked below are a representative sampling of producer, camera operator and editing work done by Michael Blain prior to launching Impact Video in April 2024.
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Environmental justice rally in Annapolis, MD
Maryland state delegates, members of Progressive Maryland, CASA, Food & Water Watch, 1199 SEIU and more gathered for a press conference and rally in Annapolis in Feb. 2024 in support of the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act. The bill would end subsidies for trash incineration currently in place under the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). Filmed and edited by Impact Video.
The Heavy Metal Summer Experience
This video features teens participating in the Heavy Metal Summer Experience — a free program that introduces teens to career options in the union building trade. Michael Blain filmed and edited this video while on staff with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART).
Dear Walmart Documentary
This is a trailer for a feature-length independent documentary that tells the story of how a movement of Walmart workers began, forging a new model for building power for workers in the retail sector. Collective action transformed all the characters in this film. Michael Blain co-produced the movie and this trailer.
Union Apprentice Profile
This video features a sheet metal apprentice discussing her journey from working multiple jobs with minimal benefits and no retirement security, to being a union member making ductwork for the Ford Blue Oval EV battery plant in Tennessee. Michael Blain filmed and edited this video while on staff with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART).
LA Clippers arena jobsite tour
This video features a sheet metal union member and Marine Corps veteran touring the new $2 billion home of the Los Angeles Clippers. Michael Blain filmed and edited this video while on staff with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART).
Union contractor profile
This video feature Scott McClure -- owner of McClure Stainless, LLC, in Las Vegas -- talking about what his company does and how highly skilled union labor helps him to win and complete high-end kitchen and refrigeration work. Michael Blain filmed and edited this video while on staff with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART).
Union retiree profile
This video features a union retiree discussing his sheet metal career, the value of his pension and why it's critical to speak out about protecting hard-earned retirement benefits. Michael Blain filmed and edited this video while on staff with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART).
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