STAFF DIRECTORY FOR KNOK
Our Top 3
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Equip Storytellers
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Find Truth
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Broadcast Love
Our Values
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Love Jesus
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Do no harm
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Learn from the Creator
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Equip, send, & support creatives
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Discover unheard goodness
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Develop quality, true stories
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Broadcast love
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Build the Kingdom
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Exercise Humility
We Are About
Our ministry’s mission is to mobilize volunteer talent to serve non-profit organizations, churches, and charities by capturing these charities’ stories, broadcasting their missions, and ultimately spreading the love of Christ.
What makes us different
There’s a lot of video talent out there; whether it’s a conventional studio or a volunteer with an iPhone.
Is Knok really the best bang for your buck? Absolutely.
What makes Knok Studio® different?
- Knok repeatedly sees our videos being paid off within just a few days and sometimes hours. Videos tell stories and stories drive support.
- Knok is a non-profit 501(c)3—our goal is not to make a profit (as matter of fact it’s forbidden by the IRS). We charge just enough to get by. Our ministry is supported by awesome donors.
- Knok has a very fast turnaround time for our films; we average 2-3 weeks. We think it’s unfair to tell someone “We’ll get you your film in 4 or 5 months.”
- Knok sends first drafts; some videographers send one final film and either you “take it or leave.” That’s lame. We want you to be as excited about the film as we are.
- Knok is autonomous; we set goals with our clients and run with it. While we may ask for feedback, at heart we are a creative bunch and don’t need babysitting. You can trust us.
- Knok is not paid until the project is finished. Some studios require payment upfront (or sometimes 1/2). We don’t accept payment until you’re 100% happy with the work we’ve been asked to do for you.
- Knok doesn’t require on-going, yearly contracts. We found some non-profits can’t afford yearly contracts. So we remain flexible and serve people on a project-to-project basis.
- Knok wears many hats. We don’t just push “record” and walk away. We’re storytellers. Artists. Journalists. Filmmakers. Beards.* From 60 Minutes to YouTube, our stories turn heads because our non-profits have the most meaningful, most impactful stories in the world.
Let’s tell those stories.
*beards are available seasonally.
We Have a Story
Knok Studio’s wild concept was born from David Peterson and Beau Chevassus, two creative professionals who became fast friends while volunteering on a hospital ship in Sierra Leone, West Africa.
Our story...
Our Team
Jesus
Savior & God | Reason for Everything
A few thousand years of experience under his belt, Jesus is the reason why we do what we do. He saves, loves, motivates, and forgives us.
Beau Chevassus
Producer | President & Founder
Founder of Knok Studio, Award winning film-maker, YouTube Partner (+28 million views & +25K subscribers), Co-founder of Kalos Agon LLC, Owner of Chevassus Studios, and Elder at Wabash Church. Chevassus founded Knok with a passion to produce the best, most affordable Seattle nonprofit video. Knok has since grown into a world-wide endeavor.
Hayden Wilkens
Vice President
Founder & Owner of Five Nine Films, accomplished wedding videographer, traveler of Latin America
Jerry Chevassus
Chairman of the Board | Service Development
Head of Store Development at New Seasons Market, previous Director of Retail Ops at evo, +25 years Store development at REI, served as Youth Director and elder for Wabash Church, adventurer and outdoors-man.
Scott Vanlant
Board Member | Sales & Marketing Development
+20 years Sales & Marketing experience, Equipment Specialist Benco Dental, long-time youth leader with Wabash Church, and high-end earthscape designer.
John Skaanland
Board Member | Media Development
Blue Bridge Church, Production & Communications Director, web design sensei with Well Dressed Walrus, and graphic artist. Viral video star.
