Editorial Partnerships
We find the story. We make the films. We publish them.
We create documentary films and series rooted in real lives and relationships, revealing something bigger about the way we live now. Each is made to stand on its own editorial merits and earn an audience’s attention, while giving partner organisations a credible place in conversations that matter.
We partner with organisations and brands to create documentary films and series exploring the human relationships at the heart of their world.
We partner with organisations and brands to create documentary films and series exploring the human relationships at the heart of their world.
We partner with organisations and brands to create documentary films and series that put human relationships at the heart of their storytelling.
We find the story. We make the films. We publish them.
We find the story. We make the films. We publish them.
We find the story. We make the films. We publish them.
We create documentary films and series rooted in real lives and relationships, revealing something bigger about the way we live now. Each is made to stand on its own editorial merits and earn an audience’s attention, while giving partner organisations a credible place in conversations that matter.
Commissioned by...
Your story, told by us.
You commission us to create a documentary film or series around the people and stories within your world.
We develop it together, bringing the editorial judgement and documentary craft that makes it feel human rather than corporate.
Supported by...
Our stories, made possible by you.
You fund a Relatively Speaking film, series or editorial strand around something your organisation cares about.
You bring funding, expertise or access. We retain editorial independence.
Documentary storytelling, built around human relationships.
We partner with organisations and brands to create documentary films and series exploring the human relationships at the heart of their world.
We partner with organisations and brands to create documentary films and series exploring the human relationships at the heart of their world.
We partner with organisations and brands to create documentary films and series that put human relationships at the heart of their storytelling.
Commissioned by...
Your story, told by us.
You commission us to create a documentary film or series around the people and stories within your world. We develop it together, bringing the editorial judgement and documentary craft that makes it feel human rather than corporate.
Supported by...
Our stories, made possible by you.
You fund a Relatively Speaking film, series or editorial strand around something your organisation cares about.
You bring funding, expertise or access. We retain editorial independence.
Documentary storytelling, built around human relationships.
Commissioned by...
Your story, told by us.
You commission us to create a documentary film or series around the people and stories within your world.
We develop it together, bringing the editorial judgement and documentary craft that makes it feel human rather than corporate.
Supported by...
Our stories, made possible by you.
You fund a Relatively Speaking film, series or editorial strand around something your organisation cares about.
You bring funding, expertise or access. We retain editorial independence.
Documentary storytelling, built around human relationships.
Not a commission to say something nice, a collaboration to find something true.
Not a commission to say something nice. A collaboration to find something true.
We help organisations tell stories about the things they care about, without making the organisation the story.
Not a commission to say something nice, a collaboration to find something true.
We help organisations tell stories about the things they care about, without making the organisation the story.
We help organisations tell stories about the things they care about, without making the organisation the story.
A school doesn't commission us to make "why we're such a wonderful school."
We develop: five adults remember the teacher who changed the direction of their life.
A care organisation doesn't commission us to make: "why our care is compassionate."
We develop: a 92-year-old and her favourite carer explain what they've taught each other.
A school doesn't commission us to make "why we're such a wonderful school."
We develop: five adults remember the teacher who changed the direction of their life.
A care organisation doesn't commission us to make: "why our care is compassionate."
We develop: a 92-year-old and her favourite carer explain what they've taught each other.
A school doesn't commission us to make "why we're such a wonderful school."
We develop: five adults remember the teacher who changed the direction of their life.
A care organisation doesn't commission us to make: "why our care is compassionate."
We develop: a 92-year-old and her favourite carer explain what they've taught each other.
An outdoor clothing company doesn't commission us to make: “why we're committed to protecting the planet.”
We develop: parents and children talk about the wild places they love - and what they fear won't be there for the next generation.
A holiday accommodation company doesn't commission us to make: "why people love staying in our homes."
We develop: one family returns to the same cottage every year and explains how it became part of their family history.
People don't connect with organisations. They connect with people.
Made to be watched
Is there a story hiding inside your organisation?
The most compelling human stories rarely arrive neatly packaged. They’re often hiding in the people, relationships and experiences already around you.
The Human Story Audit gives you seven questions to help uncover the stories your audience might genuinely choose to watch - and spot corporate messaging wearing a human hat.
Is there a story hiding inside your organisation?
Is there a story hiding inside your organisation?
The most compelling human stories rarely arrive neatly packaged. They’re often hiding in the people, relationships and experiences already around you.
The Human Story Audit gives you seven questions to help uncover the stories your audience might genuinely choose to watch - and spot corporate messaging wearing a human hat.
Made to be watched
Is there a story hiding inside your organisation?
The most compelling human stories rarely arrive neatly packaged. They’re often hiding in the people, relationships and experiences already around you.
The Human Story Audit gives you seven questions to help uncover the stories your audience might genuinely choose to watch - and spot corporate messaging wearing a human hat.
Made to be watched
Made to be watched
Relatively Speaking doesn't just make films. We give them somewhere to live.
Our films can be shared across the Relatively Speaking network as well as your own channels, giving stories a life beyond your existing audience.
Made to be watched
Made to be watched
Relatively Speaking doesn't just make films. We give them somewhere to live.
Our films can be shared across the Relatively Speaking network as well as your own channels, giving stories a life beyond your existing audience.
Made to be watched
Made to be watched
Relatively Speaking doesn't just make films. We give them somewhere to live.
Our films can be shared across the Relatively Speaking network as well as your own channels, giving stories a life beyond your existing audience.
Your values don't need to be written into a script. They should be visible in the stories you choose to tell.
Your values don't need to be written into a script. They should be visible in the stories you choose to tell.
Celia has an exceptional ability to find the human story at the heart of a project. She builds trust with contributors along the way drawing out authentic, engaging stories that resonate with audiences. She consistently delivers beautifully crafted films. - Chris, BBC
25+ years of documentary experience.
25+ years of documentary experience.
How it works
Our documentary partnerships range from a single film to a year-long editorial series, created for organisations and brands in the UK and internationally. We agree the shape together before we start.
Find the territory
We start with what matters to both of us - the human relationships that shape our lives - and find the territory where your organisation's world and our documentary storytelling naturally meet.
Find the story
You bring knowledge, access and expertise. We look for the people and relationships that will make a genuinely compelling documentary film.
Make the film
We bring more than 25 years of documentary filmmaking and production experience to telling real stories with warmth, curiosity and honesty.
With a trusted network of filmmakers and production contacts around the world, we can build the right crew wherever the story takes us - keeping it deliberately small so filming remains personal, relaxed and unobtrusive.
Find the audience
The films can live across the Relatively Speaking network, your own digital and social channels, or both - giving the story a life beyond your existing audience, with the partnership clearly credited.
Build something bigger
One film might be the beginning. We also develop documentary series, recurring formats and longer editorial partnerships.
Have a world worth exploring?
Have a world worth exploring?
Celia at Relatively Speaking was fantastic to work with. She took the time to understand our team, the people we work with and what we wanted to achieve. She shaped the film collaboratively, created a relaxed atmosphere, and delivered a beautifully crafted film with a quick turnaround. The result felt truthful to the people involved and to who we are as an organisation. - Laura, One80
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