FAQ
What types of education films do you produce?
Floating Harbour produces student recruitment and admissions films, course and department promotions, research impact storytelling, student experience content, internal communications, animated explainers, and live event coverage for universities, colleges and schools.
Do you produce student recruitment and admissions films?
Yes. We have produced many recruitment and admissions films for universities, including social first content, open day films, course-specific pieces, and student testimonial videos. You can see examples in our education portfolio.
Can you produce animation for education?
Yes. We produce graphics-led and animation-led films for education clients, including animated explainers, data visualisation, and mixed media films that combine live action with motion graphics.
Can you film on campus?
Yes. We are experienced at filming on university and school campuses, including lecture theatres, labs, libraries, sports facilities, and outdoor spaces. We work within your site access and health and safety requirements.
How do you handle permissions and contributor releases?
We manage contributor consent and release forms as part of the production process. We can work with your existing consent procedures or provide our own, and we are experienced at working with students, staff, and external contributors.
What is a typical timeline for an education film project?
Timelines vary depending on the format and scale. A short social first piece can be turned around in a few weeks, while a larger documentary or campaign may take two to three months from briefing to delivery. We can work to academic calendar deadlines and clearing cycle dates.
Can you work with our internal marketing or communications team?
Yes. Collaboration is central to how we work. We regularly work alongside university marketing, communications, and academic teams, and we can fit into your existing brand guidelines, approvals processes, and workflows.
Do you cover live events and graduation ceremonies?
Yes. We provide live event filming and livestreaming for education clients, including conferences, lectures, graduation ceremonies, and public engagement events.
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 do education film projects typically cost?
Education film projects with Floating Harbour start from around £1,000 for a short, straightforward piece. Costs depend on format, length, number of filming days, animation requirements, and delivery specs. We work across a wide range of budgets and will always recommend the best approach to achieve strong results within yours.