At Pioneer Productions, we are a full-service creative partner specializing in cinematic storytelling for brands, causes, and communities. From initial concept and strategy to final delivery, we guide our clients through every step of the process—offering expert consulting, creative direction, and in-house production.
We produce story-driven films and content designed to spark action and create real impact—from documentaries that move audiences and drive change, to commercials for broadcast and digital platforms that inspire and connect on a deeper level. Whether you need a powerful fundraising film, a brand story for your website, or a campaign that starts conversations, our team is here to bring your vision to life.
With nearly a decade of experience, we deliver boutique-level service and results for clients who want to stand out and make a difference.
Tenax Aerospace
Conference/Industry Events & Website Branding Video
This interview-driven company flagship video was created for Tenax Aerospace to highlight their work and impact. We filmed over the course of nearly a week and in two states to get their story covered. Their final deliverables included this flagship video as well as a special cut featuring their wildfire work.
Filmed, Directed, Produced, & Edited by: RD Chisholm & Ashley Thaxton Chisholm of Pioneer Productions
Clear The List
Living Kidney Donation & Organ Transplant Campaign
This feature-length documentary follows a historic 7-way kidney chain at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The full version is currently in film festival circuits and has not been publicly released yet, but the trailer for the film is available below & on the film’s website: www.clearthelist.com
Filmed, Directed, Produced, & Feature Edited by: RD Chisholm & Ashley Thaxton Chisholm of Pioneer Productions ; Trailer Edited by: Hayden Hoyl
UMMC Department of Surgery
Recruitment Campaign / Website Video
This video is part of an ongoing series we are producing with UMMC’s residency and fellowship programs. With our partnership going on for five years now, we have produced dozens of effective recruitment videos for numerous departments within the medical center.
Filmed, Directed, Produced, & Edited by: RD Chisholm & Ashley Thaxton Chisholm of Pioneer Productions
Don’t Bury
Cause Awareness Commercial
We created this commercial to bring awareness to a special cause. It was filmed without any CG or effects over the course of four days in Copiah County, Mississippi.
Written, Filmed, Directed, Produced, & Edited by: RD Chisholm & Ashley Thaxton Chisholm of Pioneer Productions
Veteran Voices
Branding Video / Special Event
This video was commissioned by AARP Mississippi as part of a short online series honoring Veterans Day. We were grateful to interview a local veteran who shared his story with us.
Filmed, Directed, Produced, & Edited by: RD Chisholm & Ashley Thaxton Chisholm of Pioneer Productions
Save The Children & TJ Maxx: 40 Years of Partnership
Internal Team Video
This video was produced for Save The Children to showcase their partnership with TJ Maxx. We had the opportunity to accompany Marmaxx executives around the Mississippi delta to tour education programs they are supporting. It was used primarily internally for TJ Maxx employees across the nation to highlight why the partnership is so important.
Mississippi Location Filming + Edited by: RD Chisholm & Ashley Thaxton Chisholm of Pioneer Productions ; Additional TN footage provided by Save The Children
Visit Natchez
Tourism Campaign
We produced several videos for Visit Natchez to kick off a new tourism campaign. This one featured here is one of our favorites from the series. From this campaign, our videos were used for broadcast commercial, website content, targeted online ads, and social media. We also produced a 40-minute documentary for their new Visitors’ Center featuring the history of the city as told by natives of Natchez.
Filmed & Edited by: RD Chisholm & Ashley Thaxton Chisholm of Pioneer Productions ; Produced by: Madden Media