Often video production companies are needlessly bloated with massive overheads and people standing around on set with not much to do. You'd be forgiven for (and should be!) asking questions like -

• Does *my* shoot really *need* that person who's sole job appears to be telling another person to tell yet ANOTHER person to set up a light somewhere?

• Who is that person doing social media for them - why am I paying them to be here?

• The guy that runs the company is here ... but they aren't actually doing anything? If they were ‘hands-on’ then that wouldn’t that save a crew member?

• Why is there an agency involved? How much are they taking?!

• Why did the production company have to rent in all the kit - wouldn't it be cheaper for us if they owned it?

• The company is so bloated and vague … who is actually editing our video?

For many shoots (and we’ve freelanced on plenty of them), unfortunately, you'd be right in thinking that funds aren't used efficiently, based on "that's just how the industry works". If you’ve ever asked all the above questions, your video probably cost 60-80% more than it needed to!

That's (partly) why we started Parable Film Co...

I (Jim) have always been an all-round filmmaker, directly handling and loving every aspect of production - cameras, directing, lighting, editing, colouring - also freelancing extensively in each of these areas for over a decade for clients such as Hugo Boss, Gucci, Disney, BT Sport and Red Bull Racing.

So, being multi-skilled, I started Parable Film Co using a "me + freelancers (when needed)" model - the most cost-effective and consistent platform/model possible, perfect for the average client, as they are only paying for what, and who, is needed on their shoot.

Of course for larger shoots and projects we can scale effectively, no problem! We have filmed everything from live events with audiences of thousands and crews of 6-8, to celebrity book launches with a crew of just 2.

On top of this we own (and constantly update) more kit than is needed for 95% of shoots, so we don’t waste time and client funds unnecessarily scrambling around for rentals, like many other production companies.

We take honesty, integrity and transparency so seriously - that our entire business model is based on it.

We are absolutely confident that you wont find better value anywhere else. That is to say, the price we offer with the combination of skill, experience, cost-efficient business model, and care, is unlikely to be matched.

Most companies wont list their prices and to be fair all projects vary massively from one to the next, but a day of filming can be as little as £650 (1 camera, no lighting). So it’s worth getting in touch to see what we can offer for your budget, knowing that its fair and realistic.

We have a pricing structure that is completely transparent, and keep you updated during the whole process on if we are beginning to push outside the agreed budget, or even if production changes have led to it costing less than first agreed.