Brand Story Videos

We help you tell the story of what your company makes and why it matters. Customers meet the people behind the product, and that is what turns a viewer into a supporter.

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Brand stories we've told

These films tell the story of a product and the people who built it. This is what a brand story film looks like.

Films we make for brands

Brand story films are made to show customers who is behind a product and why it exists. Here are three that could help your brand.

The product story

This film is about what you make and why it matters. It follows the product from the problem it was built to solve to the people who use it now, told by the people who built it.

The craft film

This film is about how you make it. It shows the workshop, the process and the people whose hands are on the product, for companies whose quality is the story.

The founder film

This film is about why the company exists. The founders tell the story of the problem they could not leave alone and what they built to solve it, so customers understand who they are buying from.

Everything you get with the film

You commission one film and receive everything you need to use it on your website, in sales and recruiting.

Other films we make

If you don’t need a brand story film, these are some other ones we can help make.

Documentary Production

For when the story needs an hour.

Company Story Films

For when the founding story should be on record.

Nonprofit & Impact Films

For when donors need to see the work.

Recruitment Videos

For when candidates should see the work before they apply.

Mini-Docs

For when the story is one person, one idea, ten minutes.

How a film gets made

01

The conversation

You tell us about the company, the product and the budget you have. We tell you honestly what it can get you, and you get a fixed quote before anything starts.

02

Research

We learn the company, talk to the people who make the product and the people who use it, and find the story angle that brings the brand to life. You approve the plan before the cameras roll.

03

Filming

We film where the product is made and where it is used, with a small crew. The interviews are real conversations, not scripted answers, and nothing is staged.

04

Edit & delivery

We create the film from the interviews, you see two cuts, give notes, and the finished version is delivered in every format you need.

The crew

Josiah Mcgarvie, Ida Bechtle and Guillermo Lopez, the team behind Cult.Repo. They have spent years filming the people who built the modern web. Berlin Film House is the same crew, making documentaries for companies.

Josiah Mcgarvie
Josiah Mcgarvie
Ida Bechtle
Ida Bechtle
Guillermo Lopez
Guillermo Lopez

Frequently asked questions

What does a brand video cost?

Pricing depends on filming days, locations and length. Tell us your budget in the first call and we will tell you honestly what it can get you. Then you get a fixed quote, so there are no surprises.

How is a brand story video different from a commercial?

A commercial sells a product in 30 seconds and needs a media budget to be seen. A brand story video earns attention on its own, because it tells a true story people want to watch, and it can be used for years.

How long should a brand video be?

Two to five minutes. Long enough to tell a real story, short enough that people finish it.

We are not a tech company. Does your style still fit?

Yes. The documentary approach works wherever real people do real work, whether that is software, manufacturing, food or healthcare. If your company has substance, there is a story.

How long does production take?

Most brand story films take six to ten weeks from the first call to the finished film. Filming is usually one to three days. The rest of the time is spent on research and the edit.

Got a story worth filming?

Tell us what it is and who it is for. We read every message and reply ourselves.