Stories With Integrity. Video With Purpose.

Meet Mike Kepka, Founder of Kepka House and four-time Emmy Award–winning storyteller.

Great stories don’t start with cameras — they start with curiosity. Kepka House was built on the belief that when storytelling is honest, intentional, and grounded in real people, it creates work that resonates, performs, and lasts.

The Founder

Mike Kepka is the creative force behind Kepka House, bringing more than 25 years of experience in visual storytelling across journalism, documentary, broadcast, and branded content.

He began his career as a newspaper photojournalist, spending the final 16 years at the San Francisco Chronicle, where he created the acclaimed video column “The City Exposed.” The series explored San Francisco’s most compelling eccentrics and everyday characters, earning Mike four Emmy Awards and establishing his reputation for bold, human-centered storytelling.

Working in the fast-paced world of journalism shaped Mike’s storytelling approach—honing his ability to uncover meaningful stories, communicate them to broad audiences, and deliver consistently under intense deadlines.

In 2015, Mike relocated to Washington, D.C., transitioning into documentary and branded filmmaking. From 2015–2017, he served as a go-to Director of Photography for CNN Courageous, traveling nationwide to produce documentary short films for major brands including Method Soap, National Car Rental, Clover Milk, and Deus Ex. This work culminated in a 30-minute documentary on Human Augmentation, which streamed on Amazon Prime and received a Cannes Silver Lion Award.

Career Highlights

Kepka House Philosophy

At Kepka House, storytelling is never just about visuals — it’s about trust.

Mike believes the most effective video work doesn’t chase attention; it earns it. Every project begins with listening, research, and intention, ensuring stories feel authentic while aligning with real business and organizational goals.

We work best with brands, unions, organizations, and media platforms that value long-term impact over short-term trends and understand that strong storytelling is both an art and a strategy.

What Makes Kepka House Different

By pairing award-winning storytelling with advanced video analytics, Kepka House ensures every project is creative, strategic, and measurable.

The Work Today

Since 2017, Mike has led brand-specific storytelling initiatives for Philips Healthcare, translating complex healthcare narratives into clear, human-centered stories. He has produced issue-based video campaigns for the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU International) since 2016, and beginning in 2025, for the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC).

From 2024–2025, Mike produced a four-part reality series for PickleballTV titled How I Met My Partner, blending entertainment, culture, and modern relationship storytelling.

Mike is a proud CWA union member since 1999 and continues to advocate for ethical, people-first storytelling across all projects. He also hosts “The Curious Creative”, a podcast focused on results-based video strategy and how to create content that delivers measurable outcomes. The show is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 

Looking Forward

Today, Mike leads Kepka House alongside a passionate team of editors, producers, photographers, and video data analysts, providing full-service creative and logistical support for commercial, documentary, television, corporate, and narrative projects. 

As video continues to evolve, Kepka House remains focused on one constant: creating stories that connect creativity with accountability — and deliver results that matter. 

If you’re looking for storytelling that’s strategic, human, and built to perform, you’re in the right place.