Question 1

A parent or grandparent. A couple. Brothers and sisters. Several generations together. Old friends. The people behind a family business. A particular chapter of family history. Or simply someone whose voice, character and stories you don't want to lose.

Accepted Answer

A parent or grandparent. A couple. Brothers and sisters. Several generations together. Old friends. The people behind a family business. A particular chapter of family history. Or simply someone whose voice, character and stories you don't want to lose.

Question 2

Almost everyone says this. The films aren't about extraordinary lives - they're about relationships. The conversations, humour, disagreements, traditions and everyday moments that make your relationships uniquely yours.

Accepted Answer

Almost everyone says this. The films aren't about extraordinary lives - they're about relationships. The conversations, humour, disagreements, traditions and everyday moments that make your relationships uniquely yours.

Question 3

Filming is deliberately relaxed and unobtrusive. Depending on the story, we might spend time at home, revisit meaningful places, look through photographs, film everyday life or simply sit and talk. There is no script and nobody needs to perform.

Accepted Answer

Filming is deliberately relaxed and unobtrusive. Depending on the story, we might spend time at home, revisit meaningful places, look through photographs, film everyday life or simply sit and talk. There is no script and nobody needs to perform. Our job is to create the conditions in which real conversations and moments can happen naturally.

Question 4

Every project is different, but we have an introductory call to work out participants, locations and activities; filming is scheduled and the edit typically takes about 2-3 weeks.

Accepted Answer

Every project is different, but we have an introductory call where we work out who is going to be in the film, where we will film them and what they will be doing. After that, we agree on a day (or two ) for filming and then the edit takes about 2-3 weeks.

Question 5

Yes — these are collaborative commissions and you'll have the opportunity to discuss anything before the film is finalised.

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. These are collaborative commissions., you'll always have the opportunity to discuss anything before the film is finalised.

Question 6

Costs depend on filming time, editing requirements and final deliverables; get in touch for a proposal tailored to your family's needs.

Accepted Answer

Every story is different. Costs depend on filming time, editing requirements and the final film deliverables. Get in touch and we'll create a proposal based on your family's needs.

Question 7

Not at all — the approach is quiet and unobtrusive, usually with a very small crew so people relax and forget the camera is there.

Accepted Answer

Not at all. Almost everyone says this before filming. Our approach is quiet and unobtrusive, and after a short while most people forget the camera is there. We usually work alone or as a very small crew, which helps keep things relaxed and natural.

Question 8

Reach out through the contact form and tell us a little about who you'd like to capture.

Accepted Answer

Reach out through the contact form and tell us a little about who you'd like to capture. We’ll take it from there.

Question 9

Based in the UK, but regularly filming throughout the UK and internationally.

Accepted Answer

We're based in the UK but regularly film throughout the UK and internationally.

Question 10

No — these are private commissions and films are not published or shared publicly unless you explicitly choose otherwise.

Accepted Answer

No. These are private commissions and your film will not be published or shared publicly unless you specifically choose otherwise. The films you see on this website have been shared with the permission of the people featured.

Films

Films

Original documentaries, short films and conversations about family, love, friendship, identity, work and the people who make us who we are.

Original documentaries, short films and conversations about family, love, friendship, identity, work and the people who make us who we are.

Films

Films

Original documentaries, short films and conversations about family, love, friendship, identity, work and the people who make us who we are.

Original documentaries, short films and conversations about family, love, friendship, identity, work and the people who make us who we are.

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