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Film Production

Floating Harbour is a film and video production company, creating brand films, documentaries, corporate communications and social first content that are distinctive, cinematic and built to engage.

We deliver end-to-end production, from concept and planning through filming, post-production and delivery. You can work with us as a full service partner, or bring us in for specific parts of the process.

Explore our film portfolio and case studies.

Taking your film from concept to delivery

Full End-to-End Production services

We handle the whole process in house, from early ideas and scripts through to filming, editing and final delivery. Our team brings decades of experience across broadcast and commercial work for major broadcasters, innovators and organisations. We work comfortably across a wide range of budgets, from focused single shoot days through to complex, multi-location productions.

  • Production crew standing on stage behind the TEDx Bristol sign at a live event.

Messaging on point

Working with YOU

Every project is built on collaboration. We listen, question and refine so that the creative approach and the practical plan fit your brief, budget and audience. The films we make are high-end and authentic, with picture and sound finished to a genuinely cinematic standard and built to keep working for you across channels, supported by a production process that is tightly organised, creatively ambitious and firmly anchored in tried and tested production practice.

Production Services

Our production services range from focused single-day shoots to large, multi-location campaigns. We produce documentary and interview-led work, brand films, corporate communications and social content across the UK, shaping each production around your audience, your message and the way your organisation works.

Our capabilities include:


Concept development & scripting: We work closely with you to shape clear, engaging narratives that fit your organisation and audience, creating the foundation for strong production work.
Filming & direction: Our experienced directors and camera operators know how to work with people on camera, creating space for genuine performances while keeping the visuals strong across a wide range of productions.
Post production: From precise editing and colour grading to sound design and graphics, we shape your footage into a cohesive, cinematic film that reflects the care and craft behind the films we produce.

Post-production Services

Our post production services support both the films we shoot and standalone edit projects. We handle editing, colour grading, audio and graphics in house, shaping every project into a cohesive, cinematic film that works across multiple platforms.

  • Sustainable Film making

Sustainable Film making

Sustainability runs through how we work. We plan carefully, minimise unnecessary travel and equipment, and support organisations focused on climate, nature and social impact. It’s a practical, thoughtful approach that keeps productions efficient without compromising ambition or quality.

Learn more about our Sustainability Efforts.

  • Why Choose Us?

Why Choose Us?

Our approach is collaborative from the first conversation. We spend time understanding your audience, message and priorities, so the creative direction and production plan align with what your organisation actually needs.

As a small but highly experienced team, we’re used to handling complex shoots, fast turnarounds and multi-location projects. Our work spans feature documentaries, long-term commercial partnerships and environmental projects, which means we bring the right mix of craft, judgement and adaptability to every film we make.

Featured work

Last Breath – A feature documentary made for BBC and Netflix, combining deep access, complex storytelling and immersive production.
ZeroAvia – A long-running series following the development of hydrogen-electric flight, filmed across the UK, Europe and the US.
Commercial and corporate films –Brand films, campaigns and promotional pieces that help organisations explain what they do and connect with the people they need to reach.
Climate and environment films – Documentary-led stories about nature, climate action and environmental impact, working with partners across the South West and beyond.

FAQ

What types of films do you produce?

You can work with Floating Harbour on brand films, documentary, corporate communications, social first content, training and learning films, and live production. You can explore our film portfolio and case studies to see examples by sector and client.

Do you work UK-wide or only in Bristol?

Floating Harbour works UK-wide and internationally. We are based in the West of England and we film regularly across the UK, and we are also well used to working further afield when projects need it. We aim to plan travel efficiently, responsibly, and as sustainably as possible as part of the production.

Can you handle production from concept to delivery?

You can bring us in from the start or at any stage. We can support creative development, planning, filming, post-production, and delivery in the formats you need.

Can you work with our internal team or agency?

Collaboration is central to how we work. You can involve your in-house team or agency as much as you like, and we can fit into existing approvals, brand guidelines, and workflows.

What do you need from us to provide a quote?

You can share a short brief covering audience, purpose, preferred length, key messages, deadline, and where the film will be used. You can also get in touch with what you know so far and we can help shape the next steps. Contact us here.

What budget range do you work with?

Floating Harbour works across a wide range of budgets. You can tell us what you are working with, and we will recommend the best approach to achieve strong results within it.

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