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Anatomy of a Brand Film: From Concept to Color

A walkthrough of how a 90-second brand film actually gets made — what happens before, during, and long after the shoot day.

Marcus DuPont·May 4, 2026·8 min read

Craft · 6 min read

Lighting on Location: Our Run-and-Gun Kit

The exact lighting package we travel with for documentary and one-day commercial shoots — and why it hasn't changed in three years.

Sasha Vance · April 18, 2026

Writing · 5 min read

Scripting for the Edit, Not the Page

Why we write scripts that read awkward but cut beautifully — and the three questions we ask before locking any draft.

Theo Akande · March 29, 2026

Post · 7 min read

Warm vs. Clean: Picking a Color Direction Early

Most color problems start in pre-production. Here's how we lock a look before a single frame rolls.

Iris Ng · March 11, 2026

Direction · 6 min read

Why We Cast Real People Over Actors

The case for documentary casting on commercial work — when it lifts a spot, and when it sinks one.

Marcus DuPont · February 22, 2026

Process · 4 min read

The 24-Hour Production Day Checklist

What we send to clients the day before a shoot — call sheet, prep notes, and the one question that prevents 80% of surprises.

Theo Akande · February 4, 2026