Parable Film Co is a video production company based IN WEST SUSSEX, working nationally with brands, organisations and artists.
We create beautiful video content that connects with the audience - engaging and inspiring them into action - to laugh, cry... or buy!
We are a team of talented and experienced creative professionals, able to scale effectively in response to each client’s needs, ensuring no job is too big or too small, and that each project is carried out in the most cost-effective manner.
Our work ranges across branded content, social media, event coverage, interviews, music performance and more - creating long and short-form video content across various platforms. We take great pride in our creativity and attentional to detail, with every element meticulously crafted together to bring your message to life, working with an honesty, integrity and transparency that our clients love and our entire business model is built upon.
Parable was founded by myself, Jim Elliott, with over a decade experience working as a director, DoP, camera-op and editor for major brands such as Gucci, Hugo Boss, Disney, Red Bull Racing, The White Company, TNT Sport and Bowers & Wilkins.
Jim Elliott - Founder, Parable Film Co
RECENT WORK
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Our Services
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Flexible Approach - Every project and every client is different. Some have marketing teams that collaborate with us to deliver an existing concept, others prefer a hands-off approach, where we handle all aspects of pre-production - concept creation, sourcing talent, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and location/studio hire. We welcome either approach.
Kit Provision - We own an extensive collection of filmmaking equipment - more than what is needed for 95% of shoots, so we don’t waste time and client funds unnecessarily scrambling around for rentals. In fact Production companies often come to us using kit rental service.
Location Scouting - We can help find the right location(s) for the project. An in-person visit - getting a feel for the natural light, amenities, and space, often puts all parties in the best position to plan ahead
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On Set - We work with you and keep communication clear so that everyone is on the same page - being adaptable to new ideas and keeping on-schedule in order to maximise content, while always maintaining our high production standards
Direction - We got this! Our team endeavours to understand your brand and ethos, and have the know-how to bring every element together - from the nuances in lighting detail and camera movement, to the tone of voice - all to ensure the right message is conveyed through the screen
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Edit/Colour - All our editing and colour grading has an extremely tight quality threshold, meaning no matter what style, pacing, tones and colours are meticulously dialled in to supplement your message, there is consistency across multiple videos and projects
Audio - On top of audio-mixing and adding the right music/sfx, we can offer a range of custom post-production audio services including voice-overs, and bespoke musical composition & production
Visual Extras - Need subtitles? No problem. We also offer motion graphic services which can raise production value and bring creativity and clarity
Delivery - Needless to say we can deliver multiple formats and different cuts to provide a range of assets across different outputs and social platforms
Q&A
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Often video production companies are needlessly bloated with massive overheads and uneccesarily large crews. You'd be forgiven for asking questions like -
Does this shoot need this many people on set when some people seem to be doing nothing for the shoot?
Why did they have to rent in all the kit - wouldn't it be more cost-effective if they owned it?
Everything seems so bloated and vague … who is the person actually editing our content?
For many shoots, 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 asked some of the above questions, your video content probably cost a lot more than it needed to!
That's part of the reason we started Parable Film Co...
I (Jim) have always been an all-round filmmaker, directly handling every aspect of production - filming, directing, lighting, editing - 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.
Being multi-skilled, I started Parable Film Co using a "me + freelancers when needed” model - aiming for the most consistent and cost-effective platform/model possible, perfect for the average client or agency, as they are only paying for what, and who, is needed for the shoot.
Of course for larger projects we can scale effectively, no problem! We have filmed everything from live events with audiences of thousands to simple product videos, with crews from 1 to 10 people.
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 by unnecessarily scrambling around trying to rent kit from elsewhere like many other production companies.
We take honesty, integrity and transparency so seriously that our entire business model is based on it.
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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 as all projects vary from one to the next, but a day of filming can be as little as £600. So it’s worth getting in touch to see what we can offer for your budget.
We have a pricing structure that is completely transparent, and keep you updated during the whole process on if we are beginning to approach the boundaries of the agreed budget.
OUR TEAM & FREELANCERS
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JIM
Founder, Director, DoP, Edit/Colour
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Andi
DoP, Camera Op
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Joel
Camera Op, Grip, 1st AC
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Angus
Camera Op, Motion Graphics
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Henry
Camera Op, Editor, Creative
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DAN
Camera Op, Grip, 1st AC
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Ethan
Camera Op
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Hannah
Camera Op
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Jonny
Music Composition & Production
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Olivia
Producer
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
'“Excellent attention to detail, flexible and honest. Loved working with you GUYS!”
— STEPHEN HARDING / INTEGRITY MUSIC
“I’ve worked with Jim and the Parable team on several projects for TEMPLESPA skincare. Everything from campaigns, product applications, charity partnerships, live events and consultant stories. Always a 10/10”
— OLIVIA HAMMOND / TEMPLESPA
“PARABLE always deliver. Their attention to detail at every level is second to none, ANYONE be incredibly happy with the final product of whatever is produced. 5/5 stars, would give 6 if I could”
— TOBI STATHERS / COMPASSION
“Cannot even put into words how impressed and happy I am with both the service and outcome. FANTASTIC communication from start to finish. I’m the owner of a small baby clothing brand and Jim has produced a short promo and multiple reels for me. very involved in the planning and gave advice to ensure we got the perfect outcome. nothing but professional on the day. The turn around time was very short and I have now received all the videos and I honestly couldn’t be happier! Will definitely be using for future shoots and would highly recommend. Thank you again.”
— EMILY WHATLEY / BERTIE & ME