Graphite Productions | SF Bay Area Video Production by Colt Bradley

Most brand films look great and say nothing. Gorgeous cinematography, perfect color grade. And the audience feels nothing.

We do it differently. We build story systems around real people. Your customers, your team, your founders. One shoot becomes a hero film, social cutdowns, stills, transcripts, and more. Real stories that move people to action.

What We Create

Story systems built around real people.

Social Stories

One shoot becomes a full story system.

Branded Documentaries

Longer-form stories for a longer-term strategy.

Originals

Stories we had to tell.

Motion Design

When live action isn't the answer.

Our process

Every project follows the same process.

Strategize

We start with strategy, not cameras. Before anything rolls, we figure out: What story are we actually telling? Who's at the center? How will this get used?

We're not order-takers. We shape the story with you so your film is built for impact, not just to look good.

Tree in a field during golden hour taken by Colt Bradley

Create

The real moments are earned, not staged. Getting a subject to trust you, coaching without scripting, knowing what question unlocks the moment. That's the invisible work.

We show up lean. Two to four people, max. We handle logistics and create the conditions where real moments happen. No bloat, no chaos, just focused execution.

Finalize

Post-production is where story structure matters. Promise. Progress. Payoff. What do you introduce first? How do you earn the ending?

We handle editing, color, sound, and graphics. We guide you through a clear revision process so the final product lands exactly where it needs to.

Distribute

One shoot becomes a full campaign.

You get:
→ Hero film (3-5 min)
→ Social cutdowns (15-60 sec)
→ Campaign stills
→ Pull quotes
→ Transcripts

A story system, not just a video.

Market from above in Guinea, West Africa

Have a story worth telling?

We're selective about the projects we take on. That's how we do our best work.

If you've got an initiative you're proud of, a customer doing something remarkable, or a founding story that deserves more than a sizzle reel, let's talk.

Get in touch

Brand films about real people.