Find the story
We discuss the people, change or question at the heart of the project. Research and contributor conversations help identify what can be shown on camera and what requires explanation or archive material.
THE CAMERA GUYS · SUFFOLK / UK-WIDE
Documentary Production.
MAKE ROOM FOR THE REAL STORY.
Interview-led and observational documentary films for organisations, communities and people with a story that deserves time and attention.
- 15+YEARS
EXPERIENCE - SUFFOLK BASED
UK-WIDE - UP TO 3 CAMERAS
WITH ONE VIDEOGRAPHER
A FILM WITH A PURPOSE
Start with curiosity, not a conclusion.
A documentary approach allows people, places and events to shape the film. We work with you to identify the central question, gain access and plan enough time to listen. The final structure grows from the material, supported by a clear editorial purpose.
Our interview production and charity filmmaking are useful starting points for human stories. Longer, archive-heavy or multi-location projects need a production plan specific to their scope.
BUILT AROUND YOUR BRIEF
From the first idea to the finished film.
Film with the people involved
Access, contributor comfort and permissions shape the schedule. An observational scene may need time to unfold; an interview needs a setting where someone can speak without being rushed or overheard.
Build an honest edit
We organise interviews and sequences into a coherent story, checking names, dates and supplied claims. Music, archive rights, captions and factual review are agreed as part of the production.
THE WORK IN CONTEXT
Opul Life
Opul Life combines real community outreach in Chelmsford and Colchester with a CEO interview. It demonstrates an observational corporate approach, not a broadcast documentary credit.
Opul Life case studyA USEFUL STARTING POINT
Bring us the essentials.
We’ll shape the plan.
You do not need a finished production brief. Start with these details and we can discuss the coverage, the practical requirements and the most useful outputs.
Your brief checklist
CLEAR RATES. AN AGREED SCOPE.
Know what goes
into the quote.
These are our current standard production rates. Your quote accounts for the people, preparation, locations and finished assets the project needs.
A shoot with several operators or specialist requirements is scoped accordingly.
Explore production pricing and options →- First filming hour / operator
- £249
- Each additional filming hour
- £99
- Editing / hour
- £49
- Pre-production / hour
- £49
Travel, additional crew and agreed extras are separate. No VAT is currently added to our prices. See the videographer cost guide for worked examples.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Your questions,
answered.
Practical details about documentary production.
Do you produce feature-length documentaries?
Discuss the intended duration, access, budget and distribution with us. Long-form work requires a bespoke assessment of research, filming days, archive and post-production before we confirm the scope.
Can you use archive photographs or video?
Yes, where suitable files and usage permissions are available. Tell us who owns the material and where the finished film will be shown so rights and technical quality can be checked.
Can a documentary be made for a business?
Yes. A business documentary can explore people, heritage or a project in depth. We agree how editorial decisions and factual review will work so the film feels grounded in real experience.
Where do you provide this service?
We are Suffolk-based and work across Essex, London and the UK. Share the location and access requirements when you enquire. Our Suffolk production, Essex video production and London filming pages explain our coverage.
How is the project priced?
The quote reflects preparation, crew, filming time, editing and the agreed deliverables. Travel and any specialist requirements are considered separately. See our current production rates and videographer cost guide, then send a brief for a scoped quote.
When will the finished work be delivered?
We agree a delivery schedule and review stages before production. Tell us about a fixed launch or event deadline at the start so we can allow for editing, feedback and the required versions.
LET’S MAKE A START
Tell us what
you have in mind.
Share the purpose, location and any dates you already know. We’ll help you work out a practical production plan.
Based in Suffolk, filming across Essex, Suffolk, London and the UK. See our filming locations and coverage.
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