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Knok

http://www.knok.org/
Last activity: 06.06.2025
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It started with a crazy need: charities and ministries impacting the world, but having no way of telling others about their work. This was for good reason too; what charity has the resources to be distracted with starting and managing a full-blown media department to capture their message?
Why not create a nonprofit media studio that produces high-quality media... but make it so affordable that virtually any charity or ministry could access it?
Knok's wild concept was born from David Peterson and Beau Chevassus, two creative professionals who met while volunteering on a hospital ship in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Their job was to document and market, through photo and video, the work of this hospital ship. The two friends realized the phenomenal importance of charities communicating their work (especially to donors), but found a deep void in the industry; and those studios that did provide quality media services for nonprofits charged $20K per short film! It had to change.
Years later, Chevassus officially spearheaded Knok Studio, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, while Peterson applied his creative skills as a full-time employee with the hospital ship's organization. Currently Knok serves the entire USA and beyond and has a pool of creative minds that rival the best in the industry.
Funding! We have the talent, the drive, and the passion, but as you may well know studio work isn't without its financial burdens, which reminds us why charities can't afford broadcasting their message in the first place. But we have the tools, the talent, and the experience to capture these charities' missions. Fund us and you'll be funding 100 life-changing charities.
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Location
United States, Washington, Enumclaw
Phone
+1 657-229-5665
Founded date
2011

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FAQ about Knok

When was Knok founded?

Knok was founded in 2011.

Is Knok still active?

Yes, Knok is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 6, 2025.