This Film creates short documentaries and branded films for charities, arts organisations and public sector partners.

We focus on people, place and story — making films that feel honest, thoughtful and engaging.

Selected Work

Short documentaries and branded films shaped by people, place and story.

WORKING CLASSICAL HEROES

Sky Arts / Arts Council England

A short documentary exploring class, identity and access to the arts through the story of a young boxer and classical pianist from Leeds.

Winner of Best Short Documentary at multiple UK festivals.

THE TRAVELLERS REST – WHERE COMMUNITY GROWS

CAMRA / Community Ownership

A portrait of a community-owned pub and the people who brought it back to life.

A story of resilience, belonging and what can happen when a village refuses to let something go.

THE ANNIE – MORE THAN A PUB

CAMRA / Community Ownership

A portrait of a community-owned pub and the people behind it.

Exploring how collective effort can transform a local space into something far more meaningful.

AN UNREMARKABLE WOOD

Documentary / Arts & Environment

A quiet, observational film about a small woodland and the lives it holds.

Revealing the extraordinary within the seemingly ordinary.

20 YEARS OF THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME WRITING FESTIVAL

Harrogate International Festivals

Celebrating two decades of one of the world’s leading crime writing festivals.

A lively reflection on storytelling, audience and cultural impact.

TRUE NET ZERO

UK Research & Innovation / EPSRC

Exploring the challenges and possibilities of achieving net zero through research and innovation.

Making complex ideas accessible through human stories.

WHY THIS FILM?

Small crew. Story-first filmmaking.

For over 15 years, This Film has created documentary-led work for charities, cultural organisations and public sector partners.

We keep crews lean, the process collaborative, and the storytelling grounded in real people.

Let’s talk

If you’re looking for a film that feels thoughtful, well made and genuinely engaging, get in touch.

katie@thisfilm.co.uk

07870563011