Testimonials
“I gave out the DVDs to all the staff this afternoon. I'm hearing such wonderful praise of this video. I wish you and the videographers could hear and see how truly impressed and proud they are. [One of the staff] just told me it looks like something she'd expect to see on PBS.”
Jamie Kelly, Director of Marketing
JEVS Human Services
“Michael and his team did a great PR and fundraising video for the Penn Libraries. Everyone at my end was very impressed with how easy he is to work with, how he suggests clever approaches to conveying your message, and how well he engages his clients in the conceptualization and production of the work. He has a particular interest in helping non-profits tell their story. Check him out. You will be glad you did.”
Adam Corson-Finnerty, Director of Special Initiatives
Penn Libraries
“I can not tell you how pleased I was with the effort and professionalism of your staff. Kudos to all.”
Jason E. Allen, National Student Programs Manager
National Constitution Center
“Working with Michael is always an enjoyable experience because his attention to detail and ability to thoroughly communicate the "game plan" of a production to everyone involved ensures that the job gets done right, and everyone is effective at their assigned task. His ability to keep a production on the ball, while accepting feedback from those involved — and making mid-course corrections, is what keeps both clients and crew coming back.”
Anthony Burokas, Contributing Editor
EventDV Magazine
“Michael and the folks at PWP have worked on multiple projects for United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia & Vicinity. They have always been professional, easy to work with, and fair on pricing. Beyond that, Michael makes himself available as a resource for information when questions about film production land on my desk. He is always able to point me in the right direction.”
Rachel Crossot, Public Relations Coordinator
United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia & Vicinity
“I have worked together with Michael on several projects, from the highly technical to the highly creative and content-rich. The results of these collaborations have been uniformly excellent. Michael is a terrific storyteller in the visual medium, and just as importantly he has a talented, dedicated team behind him that is key to bringing the visual into focus. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Michael's work is the degree of commitment that he and his team bring to every project. They make the subject their own, then become experts and advocates, and pour that energy and enthusiasm into the production process.”
Chris Scherer, Producer
Films Media Group
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“Working with Michael and the Primitive World crew was as much fun as it was a learning experience. Professionalism is one thing, but PWP never hesitated to go that extra step or consider alternatives when needed. As a result, the campaign video we produced together was a great success. I'd highly recommend Michael and PWP without reservation.”
Hunter Boyle, Account Executive
Steege/Thomson Communications
“It was a pleasure working with Michael and the rest of the Primitive World Productions crew. They are all very knowledgeable about their craft and were extremely professional, but they were also a lot of fun! From concept development through to final delivery, plus the little extras after that, Michael and crew provided exceptional service. We would definitely work with them again.”
Megan Killian, Manager - Communications
Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs
“Michael delivers a great product at a reasonable cost. He is creative, meets his deadlines, and provides excellent customer service. Next time I am working on a video production, I will definitely contact him.”
Maureen Renzi, Vice President - Communications
Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs
“Michael and Primitive World Productions are outstanding resources for all stages of the video production process. We have used Michael's services on a number of projects with outstanding results. I highly recommend him for any aspect of video production from script to screen.”
Steve Bara, Director - Media Services and Asset Management
Films Media Group
“I appreciate your pricing, and your talent, and have become a loyal customer as a result.”
Alan Sharavsky, President
Sharavsky Communications
“Thank you so much for your professionalism and great work at the Scheerer Bearing factory last week! This was my first video experience, and thanks to you it was a good one!!”
Mindy Bogue, Communications Manager
JEVS Human Services
“And I'd like to add, Michael, that you, Pat, and Jess made all of the interviews go very smoothly. I heard nary a complaint. In fact, a couple of very shy folks told me you did a wonderful job making them feel at-ease. However much everyone you interviewed loves the Library and would do just about anything we ask them to support and promote it, they wouldn't necessarily elect to be on-camera talking about it! That they don't regret the experience is to your credit. We thank you!”
Adela Smith, Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost & Director of Penn Libraries
University of Pennsylvania Library
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“Michael and Primitive World engaged in a rescue operation for the Free Library of Philadelphia, taking a project that was already mid-production and turning it into a powerful video for our capital campaign. We are grateful and appreciative.”
Kathy Gosliner, Consultant
The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation
“Primitive World Productions has essentially become the in house video vendor for the Foreign Policy Research Institute, because they take care of every detail in planning the video needs for our events. On a recent conference, Michael reviewed our entire A/V order from a location where we had never before held an event. This helped us avoid a great deal of potential problems. The company, and Michael specifically, is an absolute pleasure to work with. They really understand how to balance providing full service without troubling me with a million questions while I am busy planning major events, all the while keeping a very close eye on our costs. We are so glad that we found Primitive World Productions.”
Jan Luxenberg, Event Coordinator
Foreign Policy Research Institute
“Primitive World Productions boasts a creative and technical team that gets the job done - on time and on budget. We were very pleased with the special event videos they put together for us. Michael Schweisheimer is sensitive to the particular needs of non-profits and a pleasure to work with.”
Stephanie Corp Maguire, Chief Development Officer
Inglis Foundation
“Last year we contracted with Michael to make an informational video about our School which would give the true feeling and flavor of PSD. In addition to being used for informational purposes, we also wanted to use it with prospective donors during a capital campaign which had just entered the public phase...The end product totally lived up to our expectations and beyond, and Michael was tremendously helpful at making suggestions for improvements as well as taking our suggestions at every step of the way. The video continues to be used a year later as a Board orientation tool, and incidentally, helped us secure a $300,000 grant for the campaign. Thanks again, Michael!”
Ruth S. Cella, Director
Development and Public Relations
The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (PSD)
“Working with Primitive World Productions made what became a very long process bearable and, amazingly, fun! The best part of our work with Michael and the company was that, through everyone's extreme thoroughness, we managed to improved the ENTIRE "Hospitality in the Restaurant Industry" project past the video due to Michael's thoughtfulness in telling the "real story" of the lives behind the restaurant business. The work was exceptional; . I would not hesitate to recommend their work to anyone.”
Shequila N. Jacobs, Communications Associate
Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board
“I'm certain that anyone who works with Primitive World Productions will soon discover as I did that it becomes a partnering relationship. Michael Schweisheimer is creative, caring and committed and the direction he has chosen for his company reflects his goal of involving himself in projects he believes benefit our society. Michael brings his heart and mind to a project in addition to his considerable talents. He is sensitive to the dynamics of the environment he finds himself working in, so whether he is dealing with your CEO, your biggest donor, or one of your clients, you can be assured that he will interact in an appropriate manner. His ability to become deeply involved while maintaining the objective view of an outsider, contributes to the creation of the successful project everyone is working to create. My association with Primitive World Production has provided some of the most rewarding experiences in my professional career.”
Joel D. Camphausen, Media Specialist
The American College