Few places in Kent give a camera as much to work with as Canterbury. There are medieval streets, the river Stour winding through Westgate Gardens, the Marlowe Theatre’s modern frontage and busy independent shops, all within walking distance of each other. The difficulty is rarely finding a good backdrop. It’s choosing the right one for your message and getting it filmed properly.
Our crew drives over from Maidstone with cameras, lighting and sound, films at your premises or on location around the city, then takes everything back to the studio for editing. We produce:
A city with this much history comes with practical questions. Who owns that view? When is the street quiet enough to film? Do we need a permit? Some locations, such as the Cathedral precincts, have their own filming arrangements, and public spaces may need a permit through the Kent Film Office, so we raise these questions early and help you plan around them. Shoots are booked around your opening hours and the city’s busy periods. We plan the shoot with you in person, in Canterbury or at our Maidstone office, or over a video call if that’s easier. The crew comes to you on the day, and once the edit is ready we’ll go through it with you and make any changes.
1. Brief
A planning meeting, at your premises or our office, to agree the purpose, audience, length and where the finished film will be used.
2. Plan and permissions
We put together a shot list and schedule, and check what’s needed for each Canterbury location.
3. Shoot day
Our crew travels to your premises or chosen locations in Canterbury and films everything agreed.
4. Edit
We edit at our studio, then go through the first cut with you and take your comments.
5. Deliver
You receive final files in the formats you need for web, social and screens.
Our crew films across Canterbury, the rest of Kent and the UK, with editing handled at our Maidstone studio. Call us on 01622 470474 or get a free quote.
Video production in Canterbury: frequently asked questions
Can you film at our premises in Canterbury?
Yes. Our crew travels from Maidstone with all the kit, and we'll plan the shoot around your opening hours so customers aren't disrupted.
Can we film at the Cathedral or other landmarks?
Some landmarks run their own filming permissions and may charge a fee. We'll help you work out what's needed and suggest alternatives if a location isn't practical.
How much notice do you need for a shoot?
The more the better, especially if a location needs permission. Tell us your deadline and we'll say honestly whether it's achievable.
Can you film our event at a Canterbury venue?
Yes. We cover conferences, launches and performances, and can supply highlight edits soon after the event as well as longer versions.
Can we use the footage on our website too?
Of course. We can deliver cuts sized for your site, and our web team can help you place video where it actually gets watched.
