If These Walls Could Talk: A New Framework for Historical Documentary
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Honest, carefully made documentaries for charities, cultural institutions and brands with a story worth telling. Short films start at around £1,950, and you’ll always have a fixed quote before anything begins.
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Good documentaries are built on trust. People open up when they feel listened to, and that’s where the most honest moments come from. So we put the time into research before a camera comes out, interview with care, and film observationally so the story can unfold on its own terms.
You work directly with Manuel Pennuto, the filmmaker behind your film, from the first call to the final cut. That might be a 3–10 minute film for a campaign, a longer, in-depth documentary that shows what your organisation stands for, or a feature for festivals and broadcasters.
Perfect for online platforms and social campaigns. We create compelling, concise documentaries (3–10 minutes) that make a powerful impact in a short amount of time.
Show the impact of your work and inspire donors. We create sensitive and powerful films for non-profits and charities that drive awareness and fundraising efforts.
Go beyond traditional advertising. We help brands tell authentic, human-centric stories that align with their values and build a deep, lasting connection with their audience.
Immersive, feature-length films that explore complex subjects in depth, creating a profound and lasting cinematic experience for your audience.
This documentary follows Scottish artist Rose Strang as she uncovers the forgotten ruins of a Carmelite friary in Luffness Forest. Inspired by its connection to a fallen Crusader and centuries of conflict, she transforms history into art. Featuring insights from renowned art impresario Richard Demarco, Traces explores how echoes of the past still shape our present.
This short documentary captures the groundbreaking collaboration between scientists, fishermen, and policymakers reshaping marine conservation. We spent nights aboard a vessel and traveled between Scotland, England and Northern Ireland documenting these innovative gear trials.
It starts with a free call about your story, your audience and your budget. From there we research, develop the narrative, find the right people to feature and plan the shoot together.
This is where the story comes to life. Our crew films with a sensitive, observational approach, using high-quality equipment to ensure a cinematic and immersive final product.
In the edit suite, we weave together interviews, footage, and sound to craft a compelling and emotionally resonant narrative that honors the integrity of the story.
You receive the finished film in every format you need, with social cutdowns and subtitles, plus help with festival submissions if that's where the film is heading.
Every film is scoped individually. Here’s roughly where projects land.
Focused documentary · 3–10 minutes
One story told up close, with one or two main contributors and one or two filming days. Includes research, interviews and observational filming, then a full edit with colour grading, sound design, licensed music and subtitles.
In-depth documentary · 10–30 minutes
A story followed across several people, places or months. More research and development, multi-location filming and full post-production, with cutdowns for social and campaigns.
Feature documentary · long-form
Films for festivals, broadcast or streaming. Larger productions are budgeted with you, including funding options.
Documentaries depend on trust, so you'll deal with me directly, from the first conversation to the final cut. So will the people in your film, and that's usually why they feel comfortable opening up.
These are guide ranges to give you a clear starting point. Every option suits charities, brands, institutions and independent projects alike, because the price follows the size of the story, whoever is telling it. You’ll receive a fixed, all-inclusive quote before any work begins. You can also see all video production prices.
Whether it’s the spark of an idea or a fully formed concept, we’d be honoured to hear it. Let’s start a conversation about how we can bring your story to the screen.
A strategic guide for heritage bodies. Learn how to use sound, art, and landscape to turn empty ruins into emotional cinematic experiences.
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Based in Edinburgh, filming across Scotland, the UK and beyond. Every enquiry is read personally and you’ll get a reply within 24 hours. A rough idea is plenty to start with.
