From the studio

Field notes.

New Work

July 2026

Bringing Momi Jokoj Home: A Film for the Land Back Campaign

Riparian Studios produced a short documentary for the Indigenous Futures Society to support their campaign to bring 3,200 acres of ancestral Nisenan land, Momi Jokoj (Raccoon Creek), back into Native hands.

New Work

June 2026

Working Lands Volume III: The History of Forestry and Fire in Nevada County

A 50-minute documentary for the Nevada County Resource Conservation District. Premiering June 30 at the Don Baggett Theatre in Grass Valley. Free admission.

Field Notes

April 2026

When a Brand New Nonprofit Calls You About Wildfire

The Wildfire Ready Coalition came to us with a clear mission and a film idea that had real urgency behind it. What followed was Standing Dead.

New Work

December 2025

Two Films, One Mission: Supporting Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital

When the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation came to us, they needed two things: a film explaining the Foundation's role, and a campaign showing the human breadth of who supports it.

New Work

October 2022

Local Production Company Creates Ad for Nevada County School Food Initiative

Riparian Studios produces a fun and relatable ad for the Nevada County school food program, starring local actor Cole DeGregorio.

New Work

August 2022

Auburn Construction Company Features Groundbreaking Cancer Treatment Center in Film

A long-form production documenting the retrofitting of a 1970s office building into a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center in Walnut Creek.

New Work

August 2022

National Non-Profit Taps Nevada City Company for Film Sponsored by Wayfair

Community Solutions brings Riparian Studios on to document Nevada County's work toward functional zero for veteran homelessness.

New Work

May 2022

Riparian Studios Film Premieres in Theaters Across Nevada County

Two short films created in partnership with Nevada County premiere at the Del Oro, Sutton Cinemas, and the Nevada City Film Festival.

New Work

February 2022

Alternative Suspension Program Gains Steam with Film by Riparian Studios

The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools releases a film promoting the RAYS restorative discipline program.

New Work

November 2021

Nevada County "Better Together" Film Showcases Local Affordable Housing Projects

A new collaboration with the County of Nevada documents the affordable housing crisis facing Nevada County residents and the projects working to address it.

New Work

May 2021

Ready, Set, Go Film Released Alongside Handbook

A Riparian Studios-produced film accompanying Nevada County's Ready, Set, Go wildfire preparedness handbook, featuring local first responders and OES staff.

New Work

October 2020

Bear Yuba Land Trust Kicks Off Fundraising for Independence Trail Rebuild

BYLT teams up with Riparian Studios to produce a trailer for a film about the Independence Trail's history and the damage caused by the Jones Fire.

New Work

September 2020

CHIRP Shares the Story of Visibility Through Art

A short film for CHIRP tells the story of the Visibility Through Art project, bringing non-native artists together with Nisenan tribe members.

New Work

April 2020

Nevada County Releases Film on Fuel Break Project

The County of Nevada releases a film about the Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone project, a shaded fuel break funded by CAL FIRE.

New Work

November 2019

Trailer Released for Film Series Focused on Legendary Vineyards

Riparian Studios and Zinfandel Advocates and Producers team up again for a CDFA-funded series on legendary California Zinfandel vineyards.

News

January 2019

Two Riparian Studios Films Screened at 2019 Wild and Scenic Film Festival

Growing Together and Youth Ride Against Racism both screen at the 2019 Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Nevada City and Grass Valley.

News

December 2018

Growing Together — Official Selection at Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Our film for Sierra Harvest is selected for the 2019 Wild and Scenic Film Festival — the first collaboration between Riparian Studios and the non-profit.

New Work

October 2018

Riparian Studios Helps Educate Parents About Changes in Teen Nicotine Use

A video for the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools helps parents understand how teen nicotine and cannabis use has changed.

Field Notes

October 2018

Riparian Studios Tackles 2018 Film for Non-Profit Sierra Harvest

Completing work on Growing Together, a 10 minute film highlighting the stories of three Nevada County residents impacted by Sierra Harvest.

Field Notes

July 2018

Youth Ride Against Racism

Riparian Studios volunteers to document the Youth Ride Against Racism, organized by two young Nevada City middle schoolers.

New Work

May 2018

Riparian Studios Completes Video Project for Grass Valley Non-Profit ZAP

After nearly a year on the project, Riparian Studios completes the Zinfandel Stories: America's Heritage Grape series for Zinfandel Advocates & Producers.

New Work

July 2017

Zinfandel Advocates & Producers — 2018 ZinEx Grand Tasting Promo Video

A quick promo video for ZAP's annual ZinEx Grand Tasting event — the largest single varietal tasting event in the world.