MISSION STATEMENT

drones are dead.
long live
AUTHENTIC.

All good schools have good promotional videos.
Trouble is, they are all the same video…

the same drone footage; the same biology explosions; the same sports montage; the same musical score; the same contrived scenarios with well-behaved pupils play-acting their own lives.

And these videos work, of course.

Do they give prospective parents and students a true picture of life at these schools? Probably not. Do they accurately capture the authentic, magical experience of actually being there? Doubtful.

that does not SEEM TO matter for most schools.

Most schools simply want a glossy overview that shows them in their best light, relying on their reputation, facilities and exam results to do the rest.

BUT YOUR SCHOOL IS DIFFERENT.

YOUR SCHOOL IS UNIQUE. YOUR SCHOOL IS BRILLIANT. YOUR SCHOOL HAS STORIES TO TELL. AND IT DESERVES A FILMMAKER WHO WILL WORK TO BRING OUT ITS BEST. AUTHENTICALLY. HONESTLY. STYLISHLY.

ALL GOOD SCHOOLS HAVE GOOD PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS.
YOUR SCHOOL DESERVES A GREAT ONE.

WHO IS GEORGE?

HAT. BEARD. GLASSES. CAMERA.

AND A PASSION FOR HELPING SCHOOLS TELL AUTHENTIC STORIES BY CAPTURING WHAT MAKES THEM THEM.

Hi. I’m george.

i’ve BEEN mAKING FILMS FOR 20 YEARS. my work has won awards and has been screened around the world. i have also been an english and media studies teacher for 10 years.

NOW i’m using my experience in both fields to create unique, modern and dynamic films for educational centres wanting to bring life to their online content.

when i’m not behind the camera, i’m mostly working on producing my band’s music, ONLINE tutoring, and memoir-writing.

WHAT HAS HE SHOT?

everything, basically.

my work over the years has included fiction films, documentaries, charity promos, advertisements, music videos, social media campaigns, educational videos and, of course, a multitude of school films during my time as a teacher.

now, in 2024, I have embarked on full-time school film production, and my first project is an ongoing series of promotional films for monkton combe school in bath.

Have A look at A SELECTION OF WHAT WE HAVE CREATED TOGETHER SO FAR.

ALL CONTENT
written, directed, shot, edited, sound mixed, and scored by george.

WHAT DOES HE OFFER?

BESPOKE, AUTHENTIC, stylish promotional content.

A pROJECT LIKE NO OTHER:

all schools have different needs at different times. my job is to meet you where you’re at. i pride myself on drawing out the essence of each institution and putting it on the screen as honestly and authentically as possible. so your film won’t be like the last one i made, and it won’t be like the next one i make. it will be yours, with your own flavour and style.

SOME IDEAS FOR CONTENT:

  • FULL SCHOOL PROMOS

  • CAMPUS FILMS

  • ALUMNI INTERVIEWS

  • ONLINE ADVERTS

  • SPORT PROFILES

  • SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS

  • OPEN DAY PROMOTION

  • ‘A DAY IN THE LIFE’

  • EVENTS COVERAGE

  • MEET THE TEACHERS

…AND ANYTHING ELSE WE CAN DREAM UP!

HOw THINGS TYPIcally GO:

1. THE VISIT

establishING what you need and how to deliver it. SPEAKING TO STAFF/STUDENTS AND GETTING A MEASURE OF YOUR SCHOOL’S ESSENCE.

2. THE PITCH

CREATING A BESPOKE PLAN FOR THE PROJECT, INCLUDING TIMELINES. DEVELOPING THIS PITCH WITH YOU AND IRONING OUT THE FINER DETAILS.

3. THE Shoot

FILMING ON LOCATION. DURATION OF SHOOT DEPENDS ON NEEDS OF THE PROJECT. RETURNING FOR ‘PICK-UPS’ IF NEED BE. YOUR TIME TO SHINE!

4. THE EDIT

FINDING THE STORY FROM THE FOOTAGE. ADDING TITLES/ANIMATIONS, COMPOSING ORIGINAL MUSIC, GRADING AND SOUND EDITING.

5. THE REVIEW

GIVING YOU THE CHANCE TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK, NOTING ANY CHANGES TO BE MADE. WORKING CLOSELY WITH YOU MAKE SURE YOu’RE HAPPY.

6. THE DELIVERY

UPLOADING YOUR FINISHED FILM(s) IN WHATEVER FORMAT YOU NEED. HELPING WITH MARKETING IF NEED BE. GETTING THE MAGIC OUT THERE!

I’D LOVE TO GIVE YOU A CLEAR, ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL PRICING PLAN, BUT THE NATURE OF bespoke filmmaking is that every project is different. please do get in touch and i’m sure we can work out a plan that will fit your budget.

IF YOU DO CHOOSE TO WORK WITH ME, I CAN CERTAINLY OFFER YOU MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK COMPARED TO OTHER VIDEOGRAPHY COMPANIES YOU MAY KNOW:

THE NITTY-GRITTY:

SHOT BY OTHER COMPANIES

- One 3-5 minute video

- 0.5-2 days of filming

- 2-5 days of editing

- Guidance, ideas and advice

- Filming with sound and lighting equipment

- Camera operator

- Editing

- organisation and scheduling

- Pre-production meeting

-Logging and processing footage

- Secure online editing for feedback and approval

- High Definition hosting

-Addition of logo & contact details graphics

- Shot list compilation

- Internet music licence

- Secure archival storage

- Additional editing to create more videos

- Photography

- Voiceover

- Equipment hire

SHOT BY GEORGE

All of thOSE PERKS

plus

- Multiple films (depending on the project)

- Detailed pre-production meetings with staff and students

- more days on site (depending on the project)

- 10 years’ teaching experience (INSIDER KNOWLEDGE!)

- potential for longer projects over weeks and even months

- Re-editing for social media accounts
- SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS

- HELP WITH REBRANDING

- Original, bespoke music created specially for thE PROJECT

- shared rights of AND ACCESS TO complete raw footage

- Opportunities for student mentoring and film experience

- Optional re-edits if required

- VersAtile working schedule
(evenings/WEEKENDS etc.)

- Free film talks and workshops

…AND MUCH MORE!

REACH OUT!

I’m ALWAYS UP FOR An INITIAL CONVERSATION, EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT SURE QUITE WHAT YOU NEED YET. WHATEVER STAGE YOU AND YOUR SCHOOL ARE AT, FEEL FREE TO GET IN TOUCH AND WE’LL GO FROM THERE!