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Tell your story,  change the narrative.

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Who?

We are experts at telling stories across the world for broadcast television and digital formats. Our background is in making visually stunning documentaries and short films which have maximum impact and effect change. We are based in Northeast England and founded by Andy Smythe, who worked as Senior Producer at the BBC for two decades. People care about people; finding the strongest human story always underpins our work, whether for corporate or broadcast clients.

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What?

We make high-end documentaries and current affairs films for television/video on-demand platforms. We also produce branded commercial content to companies of all sizes and restaurants. Our passion is bringing concepts to life and making the subject of our films instantly relatable. Journalism is at the heart of everything we do - from research to making subjects comfortable on camera and factual accuracy of presentation. Because we also run a drone operating company, we are a one-stop shop for all video and documentary services.

The Marathon Man

Our feature-length documentary film.

128 days, 3332 miles, 1 unspoken grief.

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Catcote Academy

Inspiring film about young people with

SEN supported into paid employment

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We are highly skilled at aerial filming and our drone work can be seen on many TV shows

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Why?

It’s hard to tell your own story. We are experts in finding the strongest hook to pull in the biggest possible audience for your film. The days of slick corporate content saying nothing of substance are gone. People crave authenticity, and creating that human connection builds trust. That’s why we use finely-honed storytelling skills in every type of project - whether for factual documentary or branded work. We go behind the scenes and reveal who you truly are and what motivates you.  Building a strong bond between the viewer and the subject matter increases clicks and ultimately grows your business. It starts with a blank page.,,

INQUIRIES

Studio Inquiries: andy@leftsidefilms.co.uk

Tel: +44 7740 457248


LeftSide Films is always keen to hear about commercial, television and aerial filming projects you would like help with.

Project Type

LEFTSIDE FILMS • NARRATIVE EXCELLENCE • CINEMATIC VISUALS • BESPOKE CLIENT EXPERIENCE• FILM PRODUCTION • BRANDED CONTENT • STUNNING AERIALS

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