NO ONE FORGETS

A FEELING.

Capabilities

We partner with mission-driven brands and causes to make big-hearted films that build trust and start conversations.

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WHAT YOU GET

WHAT YOU GET

Hand-crafted human storytelling

Whether it's a short documentary that starts a conversation, a commercial spot that drives growth, or a fundraising film that inspires donors — we translate your ideas and objectives into deeply human stories that move people.

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Exceptional storycraft

You get our best people, every time. We care deeply about the stories we tell and bring the same level of attention and craft to each one.

 

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A collaborative experience

As your creative partner, we're here to meet you where you are and lend support where we're needed. Every project is different, so we fit ourselves around your needs, integrating with your team to move the work forward with precision and care.

 

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Built-in strategy

We understand that your project has a job to do. By combining heartfelt storytelling with strategic insight, we ensure that your film achieves the business objectives it was made for.

 

Our process

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Work that holds up

Every piece of content we make is purpose-built to last. We're committed to producing outstanding films for our partners that live beyond the campaigns and reach audiences in a way that traditional advertising can't.

 

Our work

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HOW WE WORK

HOW WE WORK

Creativity meets efficiency

We prioritize your experience throughout the process, ensuring a seamless, efficient journey. At Stonecastle Pictures you get the best of both worlds: a team with the creative energy to inspire and the organizational chops to keep things on track.

Five steps from concept  →  completion

Strategy

 

 

 

 

 

We begin by learning about your objectives and what you need your film to accomplish. Whether you're interested in an entire campaign or a single video, we'll map out a big-picture strategy that defines your goal and how we'll measure success.

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Creative development

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using your creative brief as a guide, we begin developing a narrative approach that will give your film its greatest impact. As former journalists and documentary filmmakers, we also dig into a research phase to uncover rich story details and media assets that add emotional depth to your story.

Pre-production

 

 

 

 

 

 

We take care of the details so you never have to worry about last-minute chaos. Our production team handles casting, scheduling, locations, and everything in-between. When you arrive on set, you can have confidence that your shoot is fully planned and that the schedule has been optimized to get the maximum production value out of every minute.  

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Production

 

 

 

 

 

 

We create an on-set environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Our goal is to create a safe space that allows non-performers to perform and unscripted, soulful moments to emerge.

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Post

 

 

 

 

 

 

We offer a full suite of editorial services to elevate your video to the highest standards. After you approve a final cut that's exactly what you envisioned, we put it through a finishing process that includes color grading, sound mixing and design, and animation design. We also provide cutdowns and alternate versions of your video so you'll have polished, platform-ready videos that perform across every channel. 

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GOT QUESTIONS?

FAQ

Do you work with in-house teams and agencies?

Yes, most of our work is direct to brand. We can lead the entire production or plug into internal teams and support where you need us, from development through post.

Do you travel or shoot remote?

Yes. We're based in Nashville, but we're built to travel. We've designed our documentary-style setup to offer the highest production value with the smallest footprint. This allows us to film just about anywhere, even in the remotest areas, without sacrificing quality. Over the years, we've filmed in Kenya, Ukraine, and all across the United States.

Can you help develop creative concepts?

Absolutely! We're equipped to come in as early into the process as you need. We specialize in collaborating with in-house teams and fleshing out creative ideas. We'll lead brainstorm sessions, guide conversations around the strategy behind your content, and present treatments that illustrate our creative approaches.

Do you produce scripted content?

Yes. While our roots are in documentary filmmaking, we also create narrative content for commercials and brand videos. We handle the creative concepting, scriptwriting, production, and post — the entire process from end to end. You can watch some of our scripted content here.

What types of content does Stonecastle Pictures produce?

We specialize in developing story-driven content, whether it features real people in a documentary-style format or actors in a scripted environment. Everything we make is driven by narrative storytelling, and that includes things like short documentaries, testimonials, commercials, social campaigns, fundraising videos, and awareness campaigns.

How is Stonecastle's process different?

Stonecastle's unique advantage, given our experience in both documentary and commercial production, is that we've learned how to blend the best of both disciplines into a efficient framework that makes your entire experience more creative, flexible, and affordable.

 

If you'd like to learn more, we've put together an entire series of articles called Production 101 that takes you through our entire process from start to finish.

How many revisions do I get?

As many as you need. At Stonecastle Pictures, we take your satisfaction seriously, so we'll keep working until you're completely happy with the edit.

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Contact

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Collaborate?

We’re always up for making new friends, so please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Barry Simmons

Founder and Director

barry@stonecastlepictures.com