Talented creatives often hit a ceiling by believing - or hoping - that their work ‘speaks for itself’.
While a portfolio can prove skill and experience, it can’t answer the more intuitive questions that matter most to your ideal clients: Are we philosophically aligned? Do I feel a connection? Do I trust this person?
A True Story brand film solves this.
We are experienced brand-building storytellers who understand that emotional resonance matters the most. It's what causes a shift from “I’ll get three more quotes” to “These are my people”.
Finding that resonance between you and your ideal client is a collaborative process that creates clarity - for both us, and you.
Based on our findings, we develop a narrative that is both personal and strategically focused. Only then can we craft a film that resonates with your ideal client.
If you're ready to stop competing and start connecting, let's explore whether True Story is right for you.
As True Story launches, we’re offering Founding Client pricing to a select group of creative practitioners in the fields of architecture, design, and creative services. This is a one-time opportunity to receive our full service for £2,900 + VAT. We provide a high-touch, low-volume service and there will only be 3 Founding Client spots available in Q1 2026. From Q2 2026 our standard investment will be £6,000-£12,000 (depending on scope and deliverables).
Full True Story process:
- 30min online consultation
- Proposal outline and costing
- In-person deep discovery session
- Narrative development and full creative proposal
- Cinematic production (typically 1-2 shoot days)
- Post production: Editing, colour grading, audio mix, social edits
Tangibles:
- Hero brand film (2-5 minutes) for your About page
- Visual-led film (30-60 seconds) for Home page
- Full edited interview (for YouTube, podcast, deeper content)
- 10-20 short-form edits optimised for social media
- Featured on our website and social channels (with your approval)
Intangibles:
- Greater clarity and confidence in your brand story
- A deeper connection with your audience
- A brand story that attracts aligned clients and fuels longterm growth
What makes us different:
Our service isn't transactional, it’s about connection and relationship. Our clients become part of the True Story community, and we will always seek to create connections within our network.
We offer a limited number of free online consultations every month. We’ll discuss where you are now and where you want to be. We'll ask about your creative philosophy, your ideal clients, and what makes your approach distinct. By the end, you'll have greater clarity and insight into your positioning, and understand if a brand film would serve your goals. If it's a fit, we'll outline what working together would look like. Register your interest in a 30min consultation here.
Established creative practitioners - architects, interior designers, wedding planners - who are:
- Proven in their craft (portfolio isn't the question)
- Established in their field (you already have clients)
- Ready to attract better-aligned clients
- Prepared to communicate who they are, not just what they do
If you’re ready to go beyond competing on cost, and connect with people who truly value what you offer, True Story is for you.
True Story isn't right if you:
- Are just starting out and need to build a portfolio first
- Are happy to compete primarily on price
- Want quick content without a collaborative process
- Value cost over outcome
- Aren't ready to show your true self
We take a high-touch, low-volume approach, working with a maximum of 3 clients per quarter.
Consultation: We begin with a 30 minute online conversation. We'll ask about where you are now and where you want to be, your creative philosophy, your ideal clients, and what makes your approach distinct. By the end, you'll have greater clarity and insight into your positioning, and understand if a brand film would serve your goals.
Narrative Development: Based on discovery, we develop a narrative outline, a visual approach, deliverables and costing. This becomes our shared roadmap.
Discovery: An in-person collaborative session where we get to know you and your business better and develop the narrative, style and approach of the film. It's also an opportunity to get a sense of the spaces we'll be shooting in.
Creative proposal: We're now at a place where we can provide a more detailed creative proposal, along with a schedule and timeline.
Production: Depending on the scope and locations, we film over 1-3 days, capturing interviews, process, projects and the details that make your work distinct.
Delivery: Within 4-6 weeks, you receive your complete content suite, ready to transform how you attract clients.
From discovery to final delivery: typically 6-10 weeks, depending on scheduling and production complexity.
Unless you’re used to being on camera, you probably won’t feel comfortable with the idea of being filmed.
We are used to working with people who have very little on-camera experience, and you can trust us to get the best out of you. We lead with curiosity and empathy to create space for authentic conversation. If you are passionate about what you do, you can do this.
However, if you’d like to work with us but would prefer not to appear on camera, we have creative ways to capture your story, values and vision without filming you.
Book a consultation. It's a no-obligation conversation to explore where you are and where you want to be, and whether True Story can help you bridge that gap. We'll be honest if we don’t think its the right time or fit.
Yes. While we're based near London, we travel throughout the UK and internationally for the right projects. Production travel costs are discussed during the proposal stage.
Legal Scope
True Story operates as a filmmaking service creating brand films for established creative practitioners.
All projects are governed by a written agreement outlining deliverables, timelines, payment terms, and usage rights.
We carry professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
You receive full usage rights for standard marketing purposes (website, social media, email, paid advertising).
True Story retains copyright of the underlying creative work and portfolio rights.
All music is properly licensed for standard use.
We handle your data in accordance with UK GDPR.
While we deliver high-quality films designed to attract aligned clients, we cannot guarantee specific business outcomes or ROI.
Ethical Scope
We're committed to authenticity over artifice - we'll never misrepresent who you are or create a manufactured persona.
If we don't believe in your work or values, or if True Story isn't the right fit for your needs, we'll tell you honestly.
We work collaboratively, not extractively - your story belongs to you, and the discovery process should feel like a partnership.
We take on a limited number of projects to ensure each client receives full creative attention.
We can't promise specific business results, but we can promise honest collaboration, high-quality craft, and a film that authentically represents who you are and what you stand for.