TV, video production and aerial filming

 Video East is a leading Suffolk-based production company producing innovative films and content


Let us bring our friendly approach and extensive experience of working with

broadcasters, agencies and leading brands to your production

OUR SERVICES

Production

We can make a stunning film for you


Supply a broadcast camera person

A self-directing cameraman with kit Sound person with kit

Motion rig with kit. Jib arm hired in

Aerial filming

One or two person drone crew with 

DJI Inspire 2 or Mavic 3,  Mini 4 Pro


CAA accredited GVC OA and insured 

including night time operations

European licensed A1,A2,A3

Editing

Over 20 years of experience with film, tape and non-linear.  Commercials, promos, brand films, documentaries


Multi-platform formatting for all

social media channels

The view from above. Our recent aerial work.

OUR WORK

*Nominated Best Short Documentary - 2024 Sunrise Film Festival
WE FOUGHT THEM IN GUNBOATS

TRAILER- REGIONAL CINEMA RELEASE including the ALDEBURGH LITERARY FESTIVAL 2024


Author and publisher Julia Jones goes in search of memories of HMS Beehive, the Coastal Forces base at Felixstowe Dock (now part of the Port of Felixstowe). One of the heroes of this story is Gunboat Commander Robert Hichens who night after night took on the German E-Boats in the North Sea during the Second World War.


Documentary duration 26 minutes.


Production Company: Motion East, Presenter: Julia Jones, Director/Camera/Editor: Tim Curtis, Interview Producer: Nick Cottam

Archive footage/ images courtesy of Naval Historical Branch, Coastal Forces Heritage Trust, British Pathe, IWM, Hichens family

 


Showcase
BRITAIN'S SISTINE CHAPEL - STEP INTO HISTORY

DISCOVER THE PAINTED HALL, GREENWICH


We produced films for an advertising campaign to promote the Old Royal Naval College as a top attraction to art and history lovers, especially younger visitors, with emphasis on The Painted Hall or 'Britain's Sistine Chapel' as it has become known due to it's incredible Baroque interiors.


Agency: The CoGency, Marketing Manager: Alex Robinson, Director: Tim Curtis DoP: Paul Cook


TV and BROADCAST work

BBC FILMING AND EDITING

BBC NEWS BBC BUSINESS BBC ACADEMY

MOTORHOMING WITH MERTON & WEBSTER

DRONE CAMERAMAN FOR CURVE MEDIA /CHANNEL 5

SUEZ TO SUFFOLK

SHOOTING PRODUCER FOR BRITESPARK FILMS

THE POPPIES - WW1 COMMEMORATIONS

DOP / DRONE CAMERA FOR 14-18 NOW! / ITV NETWORK /SHIVER

KATE HUMBLE'S COASTAL BRITAIN

DRONE CAMERA SUFFOLK FOR CURVE MEDIA / CHANNEL 5


BOLLYWOOD FILM

DRONE CAMERA, LONDON

DEEP SEA EXPLORATION

DOP / CAMERA / DRONE FOR NEKTON SUPPLYING FOOTAGE AND LIVES FOR BROADCASTERS

THE SUTTON HOO HOARD

DRONE CAMERA - ALLEYCATS TV / BBC ONE

UK BASED FREELANCERS

DRONE / CAMERA, EDITING AND LIVE EVENTS

Recent production
DEEP-SEA EXPLORATION off NEW ZEALAND

January-March 2024


Video East acted as Content Producer, Cameraman, Editor and Drone Op. for this flagship Ocean Census 'Bounty Trough' Expedition off the coast of New Zealand.


Supplying an array of cameras, drones and editing kit we provided daily social media coverage and short expedition films for a universal audience that were shown worldwide - by organisations including the BBC, CNN, TVNZ, ABC America, CBS America, New York Times

 
Above is a compilation reel of some of coverage from the expedition.


Ocean Census was founded by The Nippon Foundation and Nekton in 2023


Client: Ocean Census, Agency: Video East, Content Producer/Camera/Editor: Tim Curtis, expedition highlights films


We've got you covered
FOR ALL OF YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS



LinkedIn, Insta or Tik Tok ? We have your back.


We can re shape and re format your films for all of your social media channels


Client: Ocean Census, Agency: Video East, Director/Camera/Editor: Tim Curtis, Social media promo for expedition film

 


Showcase
TRAILER for A WING AND A PRAYER



"Public art inspired by the thriving, yet vulnerable natural environment at Minsmere on the Suffolk Coast"


This was a truly remarkable film project to work on. Especially as it began during the uncertainty of the Covid pandemic.

Above is the trailer for the film that was selected for the Suffolk Shorts Film Festival. Full film 9 minutes.


Agency: Video East, Director/Camera/Editor: Tim Curtis, Glass Artist: Arabella Marshall Installation: 'A Wing and a Prayer'

 


WHY DOES A WELL PRODUCED VIDEO MATTER? 

In a digital landscape where attention spans are fleeting, a video promotion holds the key to cutting through the noise and capturing your audience's imagination. Videos engage viewers on a deeper level, fostering a connection that mere text struggles to achieve. Whether it's showcasing your product, explaining a concept, or telling your brand story, a well-crafted video promotion has the power to leave a lasting impression, drive higher engagement, and ultimately convert casual viewers into devoted customers.

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PRODUCTION


We love making films and enjoy working with clients large and small.


From script to screen we have the talent and expertise to produce your next promo, web film or corporate video.


We would love to hear your ideas and look forward to your call.


We will be with you all the way.

CREWS


Just need a crew for the day or a one-off job? No problem. 


We can supply you with a professional broadcast camera person for your shoot, a sound person too if required and with a camera of your choice.


Sony FX9, FX3, FS7, F5, Canon C300, XF305, MKII 5D, GoPro11.

DJI RONIN RS2.


24hrs notice required for some bespoke shoots - as kit is often in London

AERIAL IMAGING


We are professional Cameramen with flying cameras. Our work appears in TV programmes, commercials and promos.


We are fully insured worldwide and accredited by the CAA with GVC and A2 C of C to get airborne including night time operations.


Competitive rates for one or two person crews flying DJI Inspire, Mavic 3 or Mini Pro 4.


We are also European licensed with

EASA A1, A2 and A3

Why Video East WE GO THAT EXTRA MILE! 

We’re here to give your ideas life, colour and sound. We thrive on meeting our clients needs. 

We work closely with you to deliver vibrant brand films and stunning footage that help you stand out


We are highly experienced in creating promotional content and films to run across multi-platforms

SOME OF OUR CLIENT'S EXPERIENCES

“Tim is a highly talented and experienced film-maker who worked with 14-18 NOW over a four year period from 2015-2018 to film a documentary record of the Poppies Tour and created multiple promotional films in 19 locations. 

I have no hesitation in recommending Tim for future work”

Nigel Hinds OBE

Executive Producer, 14-18 NOW

"In all respects I have found Tim to be an outstanding videographer, hugely inventive and versatile in his work on site. He is very persuasive and knows how to get the most out of all of his subjects. In a world where problem solving is vital, Tim is someone I feel I can go to for a solution and will with excellent good humour do all he can to make it happen"

Professor Simon Read

Visual Artist

“Your expertise and professional guidance have been, and continue to, be invaluable.” 


Damian Horner
Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Real Vision
“Video East were fantastic throughout the entire process. Professional, calm, highly responsive, Tim produced an excellent film in very challenging circumstances (Galapagos) and we are very grateful to him for all his hard work and high quality deliverables. We would be happy to recommend him to any of our corporate clients.”

Dr Tom Woollard

Environmental Resources Management

"Tim is one of the best Cameramen / Editors I have worked with. 

He has a tremendous eye for composition and is a wizard on the Avid, but most of all he's a journalist with a nose for a great story and the determination and people skills to develop ideas into great television."

Sandy MacIntyre,

Director of Global Video News, The AP

"Filming a classical music concert is notoriously difficult, particularly to make it interesting and different, without being too fussy or artificial.


And to do this without disturbing the peace of the concert for the artist and for the audience is a hard task. Tim achieves the lot and more, magnificently, efficiently and unobtrusively."

Joeske Van Walsum

Co-founder, Maestro Arts 

“Tim is a highly talented and experienced film-maker who worked with 14-18 NOW over a four year period from 2015-2018 to film a documentary record of the Poppies Tour and created multiple promotional films in 19 locations. 


I have no hesitation in recommending Tim for future work”



Nigel Hinds OBE
Executive Producer, 14-18 NOW

“Your expertise and professional guidance have been, and continue to be invaluable.”



Damian Horner

Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Real Vision



“Video East were fantastic throughout the entire process. Professional, calm, highly responsive, Tim produced an excellent film in very challenging circumstances (Galapagos) and we are very grateful to him for all his hard work and high quality deliverables. We would be happy to recommend him to any of our corporate clients.”


Dr Tom Woollard

Environmental Resources Management



"Tim is one of the best Cameramen/ Editors I have worked with. He has a tremendous eye for composition and is a wizard on the Avid, but most of all he's a journalist with a nose for a great story and the determination and people skills to develop ideas into great television."


Sandy MacIntyre, Director of global video news, AP



"Tim, the event was a resounding success! People viewed from the UK, Europe and the USA. The thing that I was amazed by was how moved people were and that could only happen because of the way your film created an atmosphere as well as showing the painstaking process of the whole thing. Many people said what a beautiful film it is."


Arabella Marshall, glass artist, A Wing and a Prayer.



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