it's the vibe, not the format.
WHY WE
CALL THEM
FILMS.
The reason we like to call these projects “films” is not the medium (sorry Kodak) it’s the approach. When you think about seeing a great film, it evokes a story that means something to watch. You stop whatever else you're doing and you focus on the screen. So, yeah, we’re as digital as they get, but what sets our “film” work apart isn't just the technical - it's our understanding that every video needs to serve a purpose beyond looking cool.
We know when to suggest a documentary approach for authenticity, when animation works better than live action, and when a simple talking head setup will outperform an elaborate setup. The key is matching the approach to your actual goals, not just regurgitating buzzwords that make your c-suite giddy.
B2B, nonprofit, Fortune 500... Your audience has limited time and is bombarded with boring. Treating them like real humans, with real feelings, turns out to be the most effective creative strategy there is.
where cinematic meets strategic
brand film styles WE
EXCEL AT.
For over two decades we've found that there's countless ways to tell a good story, so we see our versatility as a feature not a bug. Whatever type of video production project you need, we've got the goods to scratch that niche.
don't take our word for it.
"OUR AGENCY IS BASED IN LONDON. WE NEEDED FULL CONFIDENCE IN OUR U.S. PRODUCTION PARTNER. BIG TEETH EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS."
SAM JONES
Creative Producer, Southpaw Agency — ghd Campaign
documentary is in our dna.
documentary deep dive
A lot of what you see on this page is documentary work. Brand docs, nonprofit storytelling, character-driven films built around real people and real stories. How we approach documentary filmmaking is our pride and joy, so take a look at how we've helped so many organizations bring their story to life in Chicago and across the globe.
Judge Us By the Company We Keep
