Accolades
0 Emmys.
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The most awarded documentary and branded content production company in the Midwest. Every one of them for a documentary series made in Minnesota.
- 2025Dream State: ShakopeeBest Topical DocumentaryWinner
- 2024Dream State: WarroadBest Topical DocumentaryWinner
- 2024Dream State: WarroadBest DirectorWinner
- 2024Dream State: WarroadBest EditorWinner
- 2019Dream State: MinnetonkaBest Sports Documentary, Long FormWinner
- 2026Bonfire SessionsBest Human InterestNominee
- Home Ice AdvantageBest Sports Documentary, Long FormNominee
- Dream State: St. Paul JohnsonBest Sports Documentary, Long FormNominee
SSQTCH Sightings
12 festivals.
Seven countries. Three continents.
From Collegeville to Nairobi, SSQTCH films have screened and won around the world. Tap a city to see where, and for what.
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The Work
Documentaries, game night, broadcast and branded films for the NHL, the Minnesota Wild, Honda, USA Hockey and more.
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The Legend
It didn't start in a studio.
It started on the ice.
Not a media lab, and not behind cubicle walls. Our legend started in crammed vehicles, mountain ranges, dry deserts and frozen swamps, carrying cameras to the places most crews pass on.
SSQTCH (Sasquatch) was founded in Minnesota in 2016 on a simple idea: find the story first, then go wherever it takes us. Before a camera rolls, we are in the room writing it. Concept, storyline and structure are where our work is won.
That approach became Dream State, our documentary series on Minnesota’s hockey towns. It has aired on FOX Sports North, FanDuel Sports Network North and NHL Network, and Dream State: Warroad went three for three at the Midwest Emmys.
It also means we move fast when the call comes. Thirteen films across the state in 22 days for the NHL Winter Classic. A feature shot by day, cut overnight and on ESPN by noon. The open that plays on the Wild’s jumbotron before every home game.
Today we make documentary series, branded content and commercials for the NHL, the Minnesota Wild, Honda, USA Hockey and Red Bull, and our films have screened at twelve festivals in seven countries. We’re still going where the others don’t. The adventure never stops.
Work With Us
The story first.
Then everything it needs.
Hire the whole pipeline, or bring us in for just the part you need. Here’s how a project moves.
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Where we’re hired first
Story & Direction
Every SSQTCH project starts on the page. We find the story, write the treatment and build the arc before a camera rolls, then direct it all the way to the final cut.
- Concept and creative development
- Treatments, scripts and storylines
- Series arcs and episode structure
- Direction on set and in the edit
For R. D. Offutt · Bonfire Sessions · Minnesota ForgeBook on its own
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Concept to delivery
Full Production
One crew from first call to final file. We run the logistics, cameras, lighting, sound and post, which is how 13 films in 22 days for the NHL Winter Classic got delivered on time.
- Producing and line producing
- Cinema camera, lighting and sound
- Edit, color and sound mix
- Delivery for broadcast, streaming and the arena
For Dream State · NHL Winter Classic · Minnesota Wild
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Your team on the ground
Crew in Minnesota
Shooting in Minnesota? National networks and agencies hire us to line produce, crew up and run local production, with the gear and the people already here.
- Line producing and local crew
- Cinema vérité and ENG camera
- Location sound
- Fast turnarounds and overnight edits
For NHL · USA Hockey · ESPN · Navy FederalBook on its own
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Bring us the footage
Post-production
Already shot? We edit, color, mix and finish, from a single spot to a full series, cut for television, streaming, social and the big board.
- Editing and story editing
- Color grading
- Sound design and mix
- Motion graphics and deliverables
For NHL Black History Month · TNT · NHL NetworkBook on its own
In their words
Don’t take our word.
Take theirs.
They brought a perfect blend of passion and energy to Dream State, and it showed in their work. We’re already discussing another documentary and highly recommend them.
Jamie SpencerEVP, Business Development · Minnesota WildThe perfect combination of scrappy and high-level polished production chops. They’re my new (not so) secret weapon!
When SSQTCH came on to produce Dream State they took over a good show and helped make it great. They pour everything they have into making sure every project exceeds expectations.
They consistently capture the essence and energy of their subjects, and they’re really easy to work with at every step of a project.
Dave DeLandExecutive Director, Marketing · Saint John’s University