About Hydraulic Pictures
Since 2013, Hydraulic Pictures has been the go-to video production partner in St. Louis—trusted by startups, nonprofits, foundations, and established brands to tell stories that stick.
Our Mission
Our mission is to combine creativity with reliability to produce videos that resonate. Every project is tailored to show what makes your work essential and to spark the response you need—whether that’s donations, engagement, or growth.
About Bill Streeter
I’m Bill Streeter, the director behind Hydraulic Pictures. With 25+ years of experience in filmmaking and editing, I bring both discipline and curiosity to every project. My background includes a stint in the U.S. Air Force, but my true career has been spent capturing stories, building creative communities, and producing work that feels alive.
Beyond client work, I’ve created projects that have become part of St. Louis culture:
Lo-Fi Saint Louis – a long-running video series documenting local music and arts.
Lo-Fi Cherokee – the annual one-day, multi-band music video marathon on Cherokee Street.
Brick by Chance and Fortune – a feature documentary about St. Louis’ brick legacy.
These projects reflect the same mix of reliability and vision that I bring to every client production.
You work directly with me on every project. And when the scope demands it, I pull together custom crews from a tight circle of cinematographers, designers, animators, and sound specialists. That way, you always get a team that fits your story—nothing bloated, nothing phoned-in.
Why Clients Work With Us
Hands-on collaboration, not corporate layers.
Production quality that rivals bigger studios, with flexibility for any budget.
A track record of work for startups, nonprofits, and national brands.
Storytelling that’s smart, sharp, and human.
How We Work
Every project is personal. You work directly with me from start to finish. And when the scope calls for it, I build custom teams from a trusted network of cinematographers, sound specialists, designers, and animators. That way, your project always gets exactly the crew it needs—no more, no less.
Why It Matters
Clients don’t just need video; they need a partner they can rely on. Hydraulic Pictures is built on two promises:
Dependable: clear process, deadlines met, consistent results.
Visionary: creative storytelling rooted in experience and culture.
That’s the balance that defines my work—and it’s why clients keep coming back.