At Provid Films, we believe in supporting creativity of all sorts – because all people are creative, not just in the projects we produce, but in the community we’re a part of. That’s why we’re proud to highlight our very own Travis Johansen, Director of Photography and founder of Provid Films, and his long-standing collaboration as a Creative Mornings MSP Videographer.
Over the past decade, Travis has been more than just a participant – he has been a creative collaborator, a video production sponsor, and a visual storyteller for the Minneapolis-St. Paul chapter of Creative Mornings, a global lecture series for the creative community.
Alison Young: The Bliss of Perspective – video made by Provid Films’ Travis Johansen
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https://creativemornings.com/talks/alison-young
Travis has filmed and edited more than 25 full Creative Mornings talks.
Capturing the wisdom, vulnerability, and inspiration of speakers across countless industries, from entrepreneurs and musicians to designers, educators, and change makers, these events bring together the boldest minds in the Twin Cities, and Travis ensures their message is documented with care and cinematic precision.
Each talk is more than just a camera recording a stage. It’s a moment where lighting, audio, visual clarity, and pacing come together live and in-person and that’s where Travis’s years of experience shine. Whether it’s planning a multi-camera shoot in theater, auditorium, conference room, a warehouse, or a small office, crafting clean audio in an echoey venue, or working with a speaker’s nervous energy, he brings a calm, professional presence that elevates the experience for everyone involved.
Anahita Champion: Remembering the Six Year Old Creative You
https://creativemornings.com/talks/anahita-champion
🌟 Why It Matters
Creative Mornings is fueled by volunteer energy and passionate people. By sponsoring video production, Travis has helped ensure these talks aren’t just experienced in the room but they are shared globally online, reaching viewers beyond the morning coffee crowd. It’s a way of giving back to a creative community that has long inspired him and so many others.
As Travis puts it:
“Creative Mornings MSP events aren’t just about coffee or breakfast and quick talk – it’s not just about networking – it’s about community and life changing moments. It’s a live event full of energy, good vibes, friendships, it’s CHURCH for CREATIVES – without any judgement and full of positivity. Every speaker has a story that could change someone’s direction in life.”
Sam Schedler: An Illustrated Coming Out Story
https://creativemornings.com/talks/sam-schedler
👏 Thank You, Travis
We’re incredibly proud of Travis’s commitment to the creative community in Minneapolis and beyond.
His work with Creative Mornings MSP reflects the heart of what Provid Films is all about – capturing real people, real passion, and real stories at live events with professionalism and purpose.
Here’s to the next 25 talks and the endless creativity they’ll inspire.
Want to see some of the talks Travis has filmed? Head to Creative Mornings MSP on YouTube and keep an eye out for that signature clean, compelling style.
Sean McPherson: Share Your Work With Pride
https://creativemornings.com/talks/sean-mcpherson
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