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Hey, I’m Troy Fairbanks, the guy behind Fairbanks Films. I’ve been hooked on filmmaking since I was nine—running around with a camera, capturing anything that caught my eye, and making videos purely for the love of creating. That early obsession turned into a career, and now I get to do what I love—telling stories, helping brands connect with their audience, inspiring others, and showcasing the beauty and magic of life through film.
Based in Denver, Colorado, I work with an incredible roster of freelance crew members to bring ideas to life—whether it’s a high-energy action shoot, a dialed-in commercial, an inspirational documentary, or a live event. My background in action sports (I used to race downhill longboards) taught me how to capture movement, speed, and raw moments while staying agile. But over the years, I’ve come to appreciate all types of storytelling—big or small, fast or slow, indoors or on the side of a mountain, polished or gritty.
At Fairbanks Films, I’m all about capturing the good stuff—the energy, the emotion, and the little details that make a video stand out. Filmmaking isn’t just what I do—it’s what I love, and one of my purposes is to share it with others. Check out my work page to see what I do, and if my style resonates with you, let’s grab a coffee or set up a video call to see if I’m the right fit for your project.
We bring the right tools for the job—whether it’s a small, fast-moving shoot or a full-scale production. We use top-tier gear like the Sony FX6/FX3, DJI Inspire 3, and a solid fleet of FPV drones to capture everything from tight, controlled shots to big, dynamic visuals. On top of that, we’ve got all the essentials—pro lighting, audio, tripods, gimbals, sliders, teleprompters, an Easy Rig, and jibs/cranes.
Every project is different, and we keep things flexible to match your needs. If efficiency is key, we can run a lean, small-footprint crew to keep things moving fast and smooth. But if the project calls for it, we go all in—building a full-scale production team with trusted colleagues like producers, directors, gaffers, audio techs, camera operators, and more.
No matter the size, we focus on delivering high-quality results with the right balance of efficiency, good vibes, and attention to detail. And if you just need a camera operator, director of photography, or aerial cinematography (through my other company, Rise Aerials), I’ve got you covered. I can work solo or organize a team—whatever it takes to ensure the right approach for each production and our clients' needs.
Overview
Hired 10 times
Serves Denver, CO
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1 employee
13 years in business
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Type of production services
Videography
Editing
Additional services requested
Lighting
Voice over
Sound effects
Background music
Projects and media
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Projects and media
42 photos
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Alexis C.
May 31, 2021
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Details: Music video • Videography • Editing • Single camera
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Zane L.
Apr 12, 2021
Our organization hired Troy to create a product-focused video that displayed product utility and novelty in a unique/ attractive way for a product that was launched in March of 2021. Troy did an amazing job understanding the detailed and complex aspects of such a unique product (Orthopedic Biologic product) to truly capture, shoot, and create an impressive video that served both educational and marketing purposes to a T! Troy has an impressive ability to grasp complex concepts and knowledge of niche products/ ideas, and in turn, create simple and understandable videos that educate, market, and generate immediate customer interest and buy-in. This attribute made it very easy to work with Troy, as he could create a final cut exactly how we envisioned, with little direction. Troy is very transparent, fair, and works to truly make his customers happy. Troy's reputation as an impressive media creator, and all-around great individual to work with, absolutely precedes him; following the release of his first video with our organization, he has been hired by our organizations leadership to complete a multitude of additional marketing/ educational videos.
Patrick M.
Mar 12, 2021
Troy is a marvelous person to work with! He truly understands his craft and is always willing to go the extra mile to capture quality footage. He understands the production industry and consistently makes great suggestions on how to improve any project I throw at him to film. He is one of my go to people when it comes to capturing high quality video.
Samuel C.
Apr 19, 2021
From initial conversations through to delivery, Troy went above and beyond to ensure we got what we needed. On top of that, he put together some fantastic ideas for our video that we didn’t even think about and it added a whole new element that really allowed us to take it to the next level.
I highly recommend Troy for anything video, especially if it is in regards to Drone. Will happily use again when needed!
Anna C.
Apr 13, 2021
Worked with Troy on a corporate event for our clients. Could NOT be happier with the way he represented us and took care of our clients. Not to mention, the footage was immaculate! I'll be using him for video shoots as often as he will let us! Thank you SO much, Troy!
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Troy Fairbanks