Overview
Western Plains – A Whitefox Story is a documentary-style case study created for Whitefox Technologies, filmed entirely on location in Kansas by Cass Productions. As a project rooted in industrial video production, the film set out to capture innovation in action, revealing how Whitefox’s membrane technology improves efficiency, sustainability and performance within a live ethanol production facility.
Blending technical clarity with cinematic storytelling, the film offers an authentic, visually rich portrait of operations at Western Plains Energy. Through on-site interviews, process footage, drone cinematography and environmental b-roll, the finished piece demonstrates how modern industrial technology delivers measurable, real-world impact.
The Challenge
Whitefoxrequired more than a standard promotional asset. They needed an industrial video production project that could serve as a credible, technically accurate case study and communicate effectively with international stakeholders. The film had to:
- Explain a complex industrial process in a clear, accessible way
- Highlight collaboration between Whitefox Technologies and Western Plains Energy
- Feel cinematic, human and engaging, not purely technical
- Be suitable for audiences ranging from industry experts to investors and suppliers
- Support global communications, events and digital platforms
The key challenge was balancing precision and narrative, ensuring the technology was both understandable and compelling on screen.
Our Approach to Industrial Video Production
We worked closely with both organisations from initial planning through to final delivery. Our approach combined documentary techniques with the structure and accuracy required of high-level industrial video production.
Documentary-style storytelling
Interviews were central to the narrative. Speaking directly with plant personnel and Whitefox specialists allowed the story to unfold naturally, through lived experience and measurable operational outcomes.
Filming inside an active industrial facility
Capturing real-time activity within a functioning ethanol plant required strong preparation and an understanding of process environments. Our crew filmed:
- High-temperature production zones
- Equipment and membrane systems in active use
- Staff working across operational areas
- Key stages of the ethanol production workflow
These visuals grounded the film in authenticity and real-world relevance.
Drone cinematography for scale and context
Sweeping aerial shots of the Kansas facility and surrounding landscape added cinematic depth, helping audiences appreciate the scale and complexity of the Western Plains operation.
Environmental and operational b-roll
We recorded machinery details, workflow sequences and atmospheric plant footage. This allowed every technical point made in interviews to be supported by clear, illustrative visuals, a marker of effective industrial video production.
Full in-house post-production
Cass Productions managed the end-to-end post-production process, including:
- Narrative structuring
- Multi-stage editing
- Colour grading
- Audio enhancement
- Branding and messaging integration
- Platform-specific exports
This unified workflow ensured consistency and quality from initial interview to final master.
The Outcome
Western Plains – A Whitefox Storynow serves as a core communication tool for Whitefox Technologies. The film provides a credible, evidence-based view of their technology in action and is used widely for:
- Industry events and conferences
- Digital marketing and online campaigns
- Sales, partnership and investment briefings
- Stakeholder and technical engagement
By combining authenticity, clarity and strong visual storytelling, the case study strengthens industry understanding while celebrating the expertise of both Whitefox Technologies and Western Plains Energy.
It stands as a strong example of industrial video production designed for global audiences.
Work With Us
If you’re looking for industrial video production that combines accuracy, storytelling and visual impact, Cass Productions brings decades of experience working in technical, scientific and industrial environments.
Get in touch to discuss your project or explore more of our work.