the studio:
where curiosity becomes craft.
Stories come alive when you listen deeply enough to understand what they're asking to become.
the studio is the making space.
Curiosity is the core of our method in the Studio.
We begin by paying careful attention to what people say, how they say it, and what sits beneath their words. Then we gather fragments, emotions, textures and contradictions. Finally, we weave narratives that honour complexity and hold dignity at their core.
Craft matters. But the questions that guide the craft matter more.
story threads
Every story asks for a different set of tools. These are the threads we work with, guided always by curiosity and shaped by the needs of the narrative.
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We create photography with emotional clarity and narrative depth. From field assignments, to immersive documentary essays, to compelling portrait series, our work moves beyond the now-typical aesthetics to reveal the truth, texture, and dignity of lived experience.
Lab Insight: Our portraiture work is directly informed by The Lab's ongoing research into consent, narrative agency, and "The Gaze" - grounded in the idea that people are not simply subjects to capture, but partners in how the story is seen.
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Film is where movement, sound and memory converge. We craft documentaries and social-impact stories that value nuance over spectacle. The process is collaborative and grounded. The goal is always authenticity in storytelling that helps viewers feel something real.
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Audio allows stories to unfold with intimacy. We produce radio programmes, audio documentaries and narrative soundscapes designed for broadcast and digital platforms. Whether quiet or expansive, good audio invites the listener to lean in.
