REC: SYDNEY + WORLDWIDE

THE RESISTANCE

Real stories worth fighting for.

  • breville

  • microsoft

  • science

  • petbarn

  • baratza

  • sage

The more artificial the world becomes, the more real stories matter.
The more artificial the world becomes, the more real stories matter.
The more artificial the world becomes, the more real stories matter.
The Resistance™ makes documentaries for brands and audiences. Real people, honest stories and films with something to say. Because stories told with conviction can challenge how we think, bring people together and remind us what makes us human.
The Resistance™ makes documentaries for brands and audiences. Real people, honest stories and films with something to say. Because stories told with conviction can challenge how we think, bring people together and remind us what makes us human.
The Resistance™ makes documentaries for brands and audiences. Real people, honest stories and films with something to say. Because stories told with conviction can challenge how we think, bring people together and remind us what makes us human.

REC: WORK

branded documentary.

Brand stories, people and purpose, behind the scenes and more.

Our foundational skillset. From brand stories through to behind the scenes formats, there's a story to tell.

Three people wearing winter jackets and scarves hike through a vast, grassy landscape under a cloudy, overcast sky.
Science
BRAND MOVIE
Three people wearing winter jackets and scarves hike through a vast, grassy landscape under a cloudy, overcast sky.
Science
BRAND MOVIE
Three people wearing winter jackets and scarves hike through a vast, grassy landscape under a cloudy, overcast sky.
Science
BRAND MOVIE
Three people with smiling faces stand close together, looking directly at the camera from a low angle against a clear blue sky, conveying a sense of joy and friendship.
Breville
BRAND MOVIE
Three people with smiling faces stand close together, looking directly at the camera from a low angle against a clear blue sky, conveying a sense of joy and friendship.
Breville
BRAND MOVIE
Three people with smiling faces stand close together, looking directly at the camera from a low angle against a clear blue sky, conveying a sense of joy and friendship.
Breville
BRAND MOVIE
A person wearing a dark red jacket with the hood up stands against a textured concrete wall, appearing serious and contemplative.
Microsoft
DOCUMENTARY
A person wearing a dark red jacket with the hood up stands against a textured concrete wall, appearing serious and contemplative.
Microsoft
DOCUMENTARY
A person wearing a dark red jacket with the hood up stands against a textured concrete wall, appearing serious and contemplative.
Microsoft
DOCUMENTARY
A person wearing a dark red jacket with the hood up stands against a textured concrete wall, appearing serious and contemplative.
Baratza
DOCUMENTARY
A person wearing a dark red jacket with the hood up stands against a textured concrete wall, appearing serious and contemplative.
Baratza
DOCUMENTARY
A person wearing a dark red jacket with the hood up stands against a textured concrete wall, appearing serious and contemplative.
Baratza
DOCUMENTARY
A person wearing a dark red jacket with the hood up stands against a textured concrete wall, appearing serious and contemplative.
Petbarn
DOCUMENTARY
A person wearing a dark red jacket with the hood up stands against a textured concrete wall, appearing serious and contemplative.
Petbarn
DOCUMENTARY
A person wearing a dark red jacket with the hood up stands against a textured concrete wall, appearing serious and contemplative.
Petbarn
DOCUMENTARY

REC: WORK

originals.

Film makers who believe in big stories with soul.

Three people wearing winter jackets and scarves hike through a vast, grassy landscape under a cloudy, overcast sky.
Ghost Town Cricket
BRAND MOVIE
Three people wearing winter jackets and scarves hike through a vast, grassy landscape under a cloudy, overcast sky.
Ghost Town Cricket
BRAND MOVIE
Three people wearing winter jackets and scarves hike through a vast, grassy landscape under a cloudy, overcast sky.
Ghost Town Cricket
BRAND MOVIE
Three people with smiling faces stand close together, looking directly at the camera from a low angle against a clear blue sky, conveying a sense of joy and friendship.
That's Not a Knife
BRAND MOVIE
Three people with smiling faces stand close together, looking directly at the camera from a low angle against a clear blue sky, conveying a sense of joy and friendship.
That's Not a Knife
BRAND MOVIE
Three people with smiling faces stand close together, looking directly at the camera from a low angle against a clear blue sky, conveying a sense of joy and friendship.
That's Not a Knife
BRAND MOVIE

REC: PEOPLE

the team.

Three complementary crafts. One shared belief in the power of real stories.

Not your typical production company.

We’re a filmmaking collective built around three essentials: directing, cinematography and producing. Work with us directly or bring us into the fold. We’re here to make the story work, whatever shape the team takes.

[DIRECTION]
Matt Sterne
DIRECTOR
Some guy that thinks he is good at making documentaries but is really shit. Get fucked.
[DIRECTION]
Matt Sterne
DIRECTOR
Some guy that thinks he is good at making documentaries but is really shit. Get fucked.
[CINEMATOGRAPHY]
Evan Papageorgiou
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Shapes how a frame feels before a single edit begins. Documentary instincts, now lighting brand films with the same eye for truth.
[CINEMATOGRAPHY]
Evan Papageorgiou
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Shapes how a frame feels before a single edit begins. Documentary instincts, now lighting brand films with the same eye for truth.
[PRODUCTION]
Henry Richardson
PRODUCER
Turns raw footage into something people actually finish watching. Believes the best cut is the one nobody notices.
[PRODUCTION]
Henry Richardson
PRODUCER
Turns raw footage into something people actually finish watching. Believes the best cut is the one nobody notices.

REC: PRICING

the money

it costs

Three ways to work with us — pick a scope below, or let's shape a custom one.

01

single story

For a single video — a launch, an ad, or a milestone moment that needs to land well.

+$2,500

01

single story

For a single video — a launch, an ad, or a milestone moment that needs to land well.

+$2,500

01

single story

For a single video — a launch, an ad, or a milestone moment that needs to land well.

+$2,500

02

campaign package

For an ongoing content push across channels, built from one coordinated shoot.

+$8,500

02

campaign package

For an ongoing content push across channels, built from one coordinated shoot.

+$8,500

02

campaign package

For an ongoing content push across channels, built from one coordinated shoot.

+$8,500

03

full partnership

For brands that need an embedded production team, not a one-off shoot.

custom

03

full partnership

For brands that need an embedded production team, not a one-off shoot.

custom

03

full partnership

For brands that need an embedded production team, not a one-off shoot.

custom

REC: TESTIMONIALS

the footage

the footage

they trusted us with

they trusted us with

"Working with the team felt effortless from the first call. They understood our brand voice immediately and delivered a brand film that's now the first thing every new client sees. Bookings from our site have genuinely picked up since it went live."

Sofia Lindqvist

Marketing Director, Havenwell Interiors

A woman with long, wavy dark hair stands in a doorway, wearing a white shirt and black blazer, exuding a sense of elegance and confidence.
A person wearing a rugged, weatherproof jacket stands on a mountain trail at dusk, with a scenic view of a winding river and distant hills in the background, highlighting an adventurous outdoor experience.
A person with curly hair stands confidently with arms crossed, wearing a dark blue button-up shirt in a bright, minimalistic room with white walls and shelves.
A person with long, wavy blonde hair and a calm expression is wearing a black top against a neutral background.

"Working with the team felt effortless from the first call. They understood our brand voice immediately and delivered a brand film that's now the first thing every new client sees. Bookings from our site have genuinely picked up since it went live."

Sofia Lindqvist

Marketing Director, Havenwell Interiors

A woman with long, wavy dark hair stands in a doorway, wearing a white shirt and black blazer, exuding a sense of elegance and confidence.
A person wearing a rugged, weatherproof jacket stands on a mountain trail at dusk, with a scenic view of a winding river and distant hills in the background, highlighting an adventurous outdoor experience.
A person with curly hair stands confidently with arms crossed, wearing a dark blue button-up shirt in a bright, minimalistic room with white walls and shelves.
A person with long, wavy blonde hair and a calm expression is wearing a black top against a neutral background.

REC: FAQ

the questions

the questions

you ask

you ask

Everything people usually ask before booking a shoot with us.

Everything people usually ask before booking a shoot with us.

Everything people usually ask before booking a shoot with us.

How long does a typical project take, from first call to final delivery?

Do you handle scriptwriting, or do we need to come with our own?

What's included in the final delivery?

Can we request revisions after the first cut?

Who owns the footage and final video once the project is complete?

How long does a typical project take, from first call to final delivery?

Do you handle scriptwriting, or do we need to come with our own?

What's included in the final delivery?

Can we request revisions after the first cut?

Who owns the footage and final video once the project is complete?

REC: CONTACT

what's your story?