Bitanga Productions is a video production and marketing company. We embrace collaboration and foster relationships with marketers and creatives to scale our production to any required magnitude.
About Bitanga Productions
Having collaborated with mission-driven organizations, we’ve gained insights into their challenges and have crafted a method for producing and deploying content that yields impactful outcomes. Our approach involves creating multi-video frameworks designed to build trust and credibility among students, parents, and stakeholders.
What's particularly appealing about our approach is that your involvement can be tailored to your preference – whether you'd like to be highly engaged or more hands-off. We manage every aspect, from project logistics and scheduling to conducting interviews and more, freeing up your valuable time to concentrate on other essential responsibilities.
Our commitment to our clients goes beyond creating videos; we provide comprehensive video marketing strategies.
We have a track record of creating successful campaigns for mission-driven organizations of all sizes. Our notable clients include Cornell University, the Alaska State Council on the Arts, and the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
We collaborate with a network of experienced cinematographers, audio engineers, editors, photographers, and graphic designers. This allows us the flexibility to bring any video concept to life - from simple videos to complex productions.
We create videos tailored to guide prospective audiences through their respective decision-making processes, leading to heightened interest, improved retention, and a better return on investment (ROI).
Our Video Strategy Framework
The example above outlines a foundational strategy that can be applied effectively to higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and other brands. By strategically deploying various video assets, we address the unique preferences, concerns, questions, and uncertainties of your target audience. The result is establishing trust and credibility, ultimately delivering outcomes for your institution, non-profit, or for-profit.
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Rafael Bitanga
While in college at Cornell University, Rafael combined his degree in hospitality with his lifelong creative passion, forming Bitanga Productions. Bitanga Productions' notable achievements include assisting the Alaska State of Arts & Humanities in raising over $100,000 for youth programs across the state and helping the Alaska Travel Industry Association generate $9,000+ for scholarships aimed at high school seniors, college students, and industry professionals seeking further professional development.
In his spare time, Rafael enjoys playing the piano and singing love songs while his partner strums the guitar. After indulging in music, he dedicates time to reading a book each week, delving into personal finance, real estate (FIRE Movement), and mental health. During weekends, Rafael hosts dinners where he invites guests to engage in conversations ranging from the future of AI to the intricacies of starting a startup.
Director/Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
Allyssa Marie Buri
Allyssa Marie L. Buri, graduate of University of Batangas in Accounting, is a Filipina with big dreams. She aspires to see the Aurora Borealis while cherishing her Filipino heritage, including its cuisine, family bonds, and natural beauty. Allyssa's dedication shines through in all her endeavors, from studies to family responsibilities.
As a proud Pinay, she delights in sharing Filipino culture with others. Her journey is fueled by her strong work ethic and deep cultural roots, driving her to achieve great things and inspire those around her. Allyssa's growth is further nurtured by her work with Bitanga Productions, where she combines her passion for storytelling with the opportunity to empower diverse youth through film. This collaboration allows her to contribute to meaningful projects that amplify underrepresented voices and inspire change, all within a creative and dynamic environment that aligns with her values and aspirations.
Story Researcher
Joshua Branstetter
Joshua Albeza Branstetter is a filmmaker, writer, and photographer who has received international acclaim for his directorial work including collaborations with PBS, the University of Aberdeen, and the Alutiiq Museum. He is a Time Studios, Sundance Institute, and Rasmuson Foundation fellow and is a co-founder of Mana, a media collective led by Filipino Americans to preserve the oral history of Filipino elders in the U.S. through online, theatrical, and physical multimedia projects. Josh has received international acclaim for his award-winning films including Children of the Dig (2018) and Pinguat (2020). His work has been featured theatrically, in the Metro UK, the Anchorage Daily News, on Alaska Public Media, and Buzzfeed. He resides in Anchorage, Alaska with Rachelle, their two kids, his cat, and Rachelle’s frankencorgi, Millie.
Director/Producer/Cinematographer
Jonathan Samson
Jonathan Wong Samson is a Filipino artist and photographer. After immigrating from Zambales, Philippines to Kodiak, Alaska, he has found a passion for exploring various mediums of art. A proud alumnus of Kodiak High School’s Key Club and FCCLA, Jonathan graduated in 2017 on the Honor Roll. Two years later, Jonathan continued to excell in his academic endevours and graduated with a Magna Cum Laude. From photographing high school seniors soon to be graduating, families who are welcoming their newborns, and emotional weddings that have connected multiple families, to working with the Alutiiq Museum, Kodiak Filipino American Association, Kelly Tshibaka, who ran for the U.S. Senate against Lisa Murkowski and covering the annual Crab Festival, Jonathan built a strong bond and many long-lasting relationships with the wonderful community of Kodiak. If someone can rely on freezing a timeless memory, Jonathan has stepped up to capture that moment, framing portraits in countless homes, fridges, and social media to build their brand identity.
Photographer