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About us

Is this you?

Before we tell you about us, let’s talk about you.

You have an important story to tell, and you know film could help.

Maybe you’ve already got a clear brief. Maybe you’re still working out exactly what you need. Either way, you want a film you’ll be proud of, one that connects with the right people and gets results.

There’ll probably be stakeholders to keep happy, people who’ve never been in front of a camera before, and a hundred other things competing for your time.

That’s where the right video production partner makes all the difference. People who listen, understand what you’re trying to achieve, and bring their own ideas and judgement to move things forward, without you having to manage every step.

If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.

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Meet woven

We’re an independent video production company based in Bristol, creating beautifully crafted short-form films for organisations and agencies across the UK.

Every project is different, but the way we work is remarkably consistent.

It starts with listening. We get to know you, your audience, what you want to achieve and the people whose stories we’re telling. From there, we shape the story and find the best way to tell it.

We take care of the details, planning ahead, keeping things moving, and making filming days feel enjoyable for everyone, in front of the camera as well as behind it.

We stay close right through the edit, refining the film with you until it feels right.

And we’ll always look for ways to make the most of what we capture, so your investment keeps working long after the shoot is over. One shoot, months of content.

From first conversation to final film, it’s a partnership. You’ll know what’s happening, what we need from you, and that everything else is taken care of.

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One of our case-study interviewee's stands outside their building, posing for an ending shot of the film
Boy runs with grandad as part of a promo film for a historic and history based exhibition at Dover Castle for English Heritage
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Two office employees have a friendly chat in the office as part of a film that woven are making to help with b2b sales
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Who you’ll work with

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Faith Hardy

Project Manager

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Dan Gardner

Co-Founder

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Joel Fennec

Co-Founder

Tom Stafford-Hughes +

Tom Stafford-Hughes

Filmmaker

Henry Honeywood +

Henry Honeywood

Filmmaker

Working together

The best films are made in partnership. Here’s what its like to work with Woven.

“They’re reliable as hell.”

Woven saves us so much time. They always deliver quality, and they’re reliable as hell. Always prepared, and very chilled, much more chilled than me!

Lenore Gibson, Marketing Director, Lendscape

“Over 10 years, quality has never dipped”

“They’ve been consistently good for years. The quality hasn’t dipped, and they haven’t become difficult or complacent. They still care deeply about the work.”

Tersia Boorer, Senior Content Marketing Manager, English Heritage

“End to end, it was a really positive experience”

We worked with Woven to deliver a short film for students. From the outset, Woven really understood the brief and our organisation. They contributed strong creative options but made sure that our ideas were factored in too. End to end, it was a really positive experience.

Andrew Parsonage, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Office for Students

FAQs

A few things you might be wondering.

What if we’ve never commissioned a film before. Where do we start?

No problem. You don’t need to know how the process works before you get in touch. That’s our job to guide you through.

We’ll walk you through what to expect at each stage, from that first conversation right through to the final film, so nothing feels like a mystery. You’ll always know what’s happening next and what, if anything, we need from you.

Give us a call. We’re always happy to talk it through, no matter how early or unformed things are.

What if the people in our film aren’t comfortable on camera?

That’s completely normal. Most of the people we film aren’t used to being interviewed, and we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeves to help them relax.

A big part of it is a simple pre-interview chat. We get to know them a little, understand what will help them feel comfortable and adapt the way we interview accordingly.

By the time the cameras are rolling, our aim is for people to relax, forget about the camera, be themselves and shine.

How much time will we need to commit?

We know you’re busy. That’s why we do as much of the planning as possible before filming, so your time is spent making informed decisions, not managing the process.

Our aim is to make things easier. We’ve got decades of experience between us, so we know what needs to happen, when. And we’ll take care of the details so it doesn’t feel like yet another project for you to run.

How do we make sure the film makes an impact?

Every film project starts by asking: what’s the goal? Whether that’s explaining a complex product simply, humanising your brand, building awareness, or turning customer results into credible proof. We start with what you want the film to achieve.

That gives us something clear to work towards. From the story we tell and the people we feature to the way we shoot and edit it, every creative decision is shaped by what you want the film to achieve.

The result is a film that doesn’t just look beautiful. It connects with the right people, inspires them to think, feel or act and delivers the impact you need.

How do I brief Woven to get things started?

Don’t worry about writing the perfect brief.

In fact, some of our favourite projects have started with little more than, “We’ve got a challenge. Can you help?”

Whether you’ve got a formal document or just a rough idea in your head, we’ll ask the right questions to fill in the gaps: what you’re trying to achieve, who it’s for, and what success looks like.

The earlier we’re involved, the more we can help. But wherever you’re starting from, we’ll meet you there.

Have an important story to tell?

Start the conversation here.

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Faith Hardy

Project Manager

Meet Faith, our masterful Project Manager / Producer. Faith’s an identical twin. And when it comes to project planning and delivery, it’s genuinely like having two people. She’s the method in the madness.
The secret sauce in the spreadsheets. Faith gets it sorted, double time.

Dan Gardner

Co-Founder

Dan is the smiley one. Years of experience as a freelance camera operator and editor helped him hone his filmmaking skills, as well as perfect his smile. Always the optimist, Dan specialises in making the mundane look spectacular. You will find Dan behind the camera, directing or editing.

Did we mention Dan has a smile that could melt butter on a cold winter’s day?

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Joel Fennec

Co-Founder

The self-proclaimed talker of the company, Joel loves wrestling with a challenging brief and delivering ambitious and creative concepts. When he’s not busy chatting, he specialises in producing, directing and is a CAA-approved drone pilot.

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Tom Stafford-Hughes

Filmmaker

Tom hails from the Isle of Wight, where life moves a little slower, which might explain his unnervingly calm presence on even the most chaotic shoots.

Camera, editing, directing — Tom is a triple threat.

Unflappable, unfazed, and somehow always in the right place at the right time.

Henry Honeywood

Filmmaker

Henry studied Politics at the University of York, before wisely deciding that filmmaking involved slightly fewer arguments.

After a stint in production and some time freelancing, Henry found his way to Woven, where you’ll find him behind the camera or in the edit.

He loves cycling, knows his way around a camera and is impressively strong. Handy when there’s a fully loaded kit trolley and no lift.