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Award-winning video and media production, made in Melbourne.
For more than 15 years we have written, shot and edited bespoke films for brands, corporates, educators and documentary audiences around the world, including Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull, Montblanc, UNICEF and Melbourne Museum.
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Selected work
Brand films, TVCs, corporate and training videos, testimonials, event films and feature documentaries. Seven Twenty Films is a production company that helps people, businesses and brands tell their story in a unique way. Backed by a team of professionals to ensure creative originality and production efficiency, we love to inspire change or educate and engage an audience. We have provided our services to a full suite of A-class and global brands and many educational institutions, and our documentary films have been supported by local and international businesses and governments, winning many international awards and TV distributions.
Screened at 37 film festivals and on TV in 4 languages
In South Africa, between Durban and JBay, lies approximately 1000km of untamed topographical and oceanic paradise, in the middle of which is the Wild Coast. To local surfers Lungani Memani, Andrew Lange and Avuyile Ndamase, it’s their home. Every year, in June, the ocean swells to its peak, hosting the country’s most impressive surf conditions. The area also becomes host to the sardine run, bringing together a vast marine biodiversity that includes many species of sharks.
This documentary goes up close with pro surfers Lungani, Andrew and Avuyile, chronicling their families’ traditions and tribulations and, with insight from a hand-selected group of the best shark experts from the region, uncovers the real secrets and stories that surround the shark stigma that exists in South Africa.
Surfing and Sharks has been screened at 37 international film festivals worldwide and translated into 4 languages for over 1 million people on TV stations around the globe.
Skill Set: Creative Direction, Film Treatment, Film Funding, Management, Film & Audio Direction
All Trails · Torquay to Fairhaven
The Brooks Surf Coast Trail Marathon follows the Surf Coast Walk from Torquay to Fairhaven, past Bells Beach, Point Addis and Split Point Lighthouse.
Seven Twenty Films produced the event film for All Trails in collaboration with Seagrass Films, following the runners along one of Victoria’s most spectacular stretches of coastline, from the start line in Torquay to the finish in Fairhaven.
Skill Set: Production / Shooting / Editing · In collaboration with Seagrass Films
Brand awareness film
A PR film for Project Growth, an NDIS program that helps young people build skills, confidence and connection. We followed participants out in the bush and in their community to show the program through their own eyes.
Seven Twenty Films delivered the full production, from planning the story with the Project Growth team to filming with participants and editing the finished film.
Skill Set: Production / Shooting / Editing
Someday
Someday’s brand launch film starts with the Paris climate agreement and Europe’s goal of 100% climate neutrality by 2050. It moves through the impact of a changing climate, from melting ice and wildfires to storms and floods, and the Netherlands’ long history of living with the water, before landing on the answer: solar roofs, wind power and new homes built for a cleaner future.
Seven Twenty Films delivered the full production for Someday: we wrote the script, produced the film and edited it into a single story that takes the audience from a global problem to a local solution.
Skill Set: Script / Production / Edit
ValeVana
ValeVana Portugal is a travel inspiration series made to launch a new holiday destination in Portugal. ValeVana calls itself “conceptual camping”: tent stays in wild, open landscapes, with creative workshops, small festival-style events, local food and room for adults and kids to switch off together. Each chapter shows a different side of the experience, and Chapter 3, “In the Hood”, takes viewers into the towns and countryside around ValeVana.
Seven Twenty Films provided a full production service for the series, from concept and script to filming on location in Portugal and the final edit of each chapter.
Skill Set: Concept / Script / Production / Shooting / Editing
Brotherhood of St Laurence · ANZ
Given the Chance is the Brotherhood of St Laurence’s flagship employment program, opening real jobs to refugees, asylum seekers and other people who face barriers to work. ANZ has been a partner since 2007, and more than 370 people have joined the bank through the program.
Seven Twenty Films produced, filmed and edited the film for the Brotherhood of St Laurence.
Skill Set: Production / Interviews / Shooting / Editing
Fitzroy Lions Soccer Club
Fitzroy Lions Soccer Club creates community and possibility through football. The club kicks down barriers to participation in sport and empowers young people to be their best. It’s the only registered club in Australia providing free access to organised football, with subsidised registration, uniform and transport so no one misses out. For anyone. For everyone.
Seven Twenty Films provided a full production service for the film, from concept and script to filming and the final edit.
Skill Set: Concept / Script / Production / Shooting / Editing
Trade Institute of Victoria
Trade Institute of Victoria has been training Victoria’s next generation of builders since 2007, with hands-on building and construction courses including the Certificate III in Carpentry. A Day in the Life follows a TIV carpentry student from the morning commute into the workshop, framing walls and building roof trusses alongside trainers and classmates.
Seven Twenty Films wrote the script, sourced the talent, and shot and edited the film for TIV.
Skill Set: Script / Talent Sourcing / Shooting / Editing
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes me X Series introduces James ‘Storm’ Carew, the up-and-coming Melbourne kiteboarding legend. At just 18 years old, he’s already an international competitor representing North Kiteboarding on the GKA World Tour. Seven Twenty Films teamed up with APD and Artmix to create 3 unique stories, related to Melbourne in the areas of Sport, Art and Innovation. These films were used on social media and in-store on video walls and interactive screens at the Mercedes me Concept Store in Melbourne, Australia, one of six in the world.
Skill Set: Creative Treatment, Talent Scout, Camera, Audio, Film Montage
Red Bull · North West Tasmania
Red Bull Storm Chase is an event that challenges the best windsurfers to compete at any location in the world in Beaufort 10+ conditions. Tasmania is on the standby list of potential competition spots with the Roaring Forties hitting its shore all winter long. Seven Twenty Films was asked to shoot a portrait of local windsurfer John Pott in North West Tasmania, covering the area’s conditions and logistics to inspire the riders and worldwide audience that is anticipating this event. Here is the “Director’s Cut”.
Skill Set: DOP / Camera / Edit
Melbourne Museum
Bug Lab offered museum-goers an epic adventure through the world of bugs as imagined by Weta Workshop, the creative team behind The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Te Papa Museum in New Zealand. Seven Twenty Films was asked to help capture the exhibition and creatives behind the work. TVC and social media campaigns were created to launch the exhibition at the Melbourne Museum in Australia.
Skill Set: Camera, Lighting
Montblanc & UNICEF with David Bromley
Montblanc has been supporting UNICEF, the United Nations organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children, since 2004, with a particular focus (appropriately enough) on children’s literacy. To date they’ve donated more than $10m USD, and have pledged another $1.5m within the next 12 months. Seven Twenty Films was asked to film the event, including interviews with key talent with Andrew McUtchen from Time+Tide Watches. This is the social media cut from a longer film produced.
Skill Set: Camera, Audio, Lighting, Film Montage
Disti
Disti is a new online delivery platform for bespoke gin distilled in Melbourne, Australia. Seven Twenty Films was asked to create a launch video to tell the brand story of Disti to its customers, showcasing various distillery partners involved in the business.
We were also assigned to cover off each distillery chosen by Disti, creating specific brand / product / story content each month.
Skill Set: Creative Direction / Script / Shooting / Voice Direction / Post Production
Mercedes-Benz
As the first in our Mercedes me X series – Mercedes me Melbourne is proud to present Kerry Armstrong, the woman behind the magic of abstract expressionism. After a series of life-threatening hurdles, Armstrong gave up her corporate career and followed her passion for art. Now set up with her own studio and hosting exhibitions all over the world, Armstrong is the epitome of drive, creativity and resilience. Seven Twenty Films teamed up with APD and Artmix to create 3 unique stories, related to Melbourne in the areas of Sport, Art and Innovation. These films were used on social media and in-store on video walls and interactive screens at the Mercedes me Concept Store in Melbourne, Australia, one of six in the world.
Skill Set: Creative Treatment, Talent Scout, Camera, Audio, Film Montage
University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is committed to being one of the finest universities in the world, contributing to society in ways that enrich and transform our lives, with diverse campus locations all across Victoria and home to thousands of people from many cultures daily. Seven Twenty Films was asked to create a personal security film to engage with all staff and students showcasing their capacity in a way that was fun, engaging & informative.
Skill Set: Creative Direction / Script / Shooting / Talent / Post Production
Fujitsu
St. Peter’s chose Fujitsu servers as a key building block in their end-to-end security system. These were implemented as part of an overall security system delivered by Fujitsu partner Invotec. Seven Twenty Films was asked to shoot a case study film for UK agency Brand Impact which was used online globally and as part of a technology award in Japan won by Invotec shortly after the filming.
Skill Set: Director / Camera / Offline Montage
Regen Cellular
Regen Cellular is New Zealand’s most advanced stem cell company specialising in the treatment of osteoarthritis and sports injuries. They are the only clinic to operate its own laboratory growing patients’ own cells to numbers high enough for cartilage to regenerate. This treatment is called Pure Expanded Stem Cell (PESC) therapy. Seven Twenty Films was assigned the task to bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and the general public creating their brand story film. We have also been active in filming their patient success stories to help the public understand an alternative to mainstream surgery.
Skill Set: Creative Direction / Script / Shooting / Voice Direction / Post Production
AACG
The Australian Aged Care Group Pty Ltd has evolved from three generations of experience of the Matthies family, who’ve been involved in aged care since the 1960s. Seven Twenty Films teamed up with Mirus Marketing to create a story about Legacy of Care to help communicate the business’s core values.
Skill Set: Treatment / Storyline / Director / Camera / Montage
TAG Heuer
Chris Hemsworth talks watches, music and how he wants to be remembered as a dad with Andrew McUtchen from www.timeandtidewatches.com. The interview takes place on the TAG Heuer yacht at the 75th Monaco GP. Seven Twenty Films was asked to help shoot the interview and footage around the harbour and in the Monaco F1 GP Pits with the TAG Heuer Team. The film was used for PR on the Time+Tide website.
Skill Set: Camera, Sound, Film Montage
Biba Hair Academy
The Divitaris family established their network of professional salons in 1975 and then the two training campuses in 1999. It’s safe to say that the Biba brand has an established history with the Australian industry. Every year they spotlight their most creative students with the Biba Next Level Competition which is a collection of the best creative hands in the business. Seven Twenty Films has been covering these events for many years to help promote the business and inspire creativity.
Skill Set: Creative Direction / Shooting / Post Production
The Hearing Club
The Hearing Club is a local and independent hearing service provider which has been in operation since 1992. Their aim is to assist the hearing impaired in achieving the greatest enjoyment from life. Seven Twenty Films was responsible for the creative idea and direction for their television and cinema advertising for their regional audience in country Victoria.
Skill Set: Creative Treatment / Director
Mercedes-Benz Australia
Mercedes-Benz Road Care is a dedicated Roadside Assistance program which provides 24-hour roadside assistance. Mercedes-Benz Road Care can provide emergency accommodation, a replacement vehicle and towing, as well as legal and medical emergency assistance subject to the conditions contained in the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance booklet. Seven Twenty Films together with APD and Artmix created a unique way to inform all current and future MB customers in Australia about this service. The final piece is used online, in EDMs and in-store at all retail locations.
Skill Set: Creative Direction, Treatment, Voice Talent Scout / Direction, Animation Talent Scouting / Direction, Final Mastering
A Perfect Space
Book or list a perfect space. Find your perfect space … digital location scout for planet earth. A Perfect Space is a platform that turns the trials of hiring out your space into an easy, one-stop experience where you can list your space for location hires to photographers, film directors, event managers and more. Seven Twenty Films was asked to create a brand launch film that tells the unique story of A Perfect Space.
Skill Set: Creative Treatment, Camera, Audio, Drone Footage, Animation Art Direction, Film Montage
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes me X series proudly introduces John Fish, three brilliant minds working as one entity to create immersive and experiential art installations. John Fish uses new technology and techniques to challenge the way people absorb art. Having made pieces for major events like the Winter Night Markets and Melbourne Music Week, John Fish makes the viewer part of the story. Seven Twenty Films teamed up with APD and Artmix to create 3 unique stories, related to Melbourne in the areas of Sport, Art and Innovation. These films were used on social media and in-store on video walls and interactive screens at the Mercedes me Concept Store in Melbourne, Australia, one of six in the world.
Skill Set: Creative Treatment, Talent Scout, Camera, Audio, Film Montage
eVision
From single-asset digital Permit to Work solutions to fully global Dynamic Barrier Management systems, eVision has the experience and expertise to provide you with the tools you need. Our ONE Vision platform combines the best of Control of Work, EHS and Process Safety Management into a fully integrated Cloud solution. The next step in operational efficiency and safety, today. Seven Twenty Films created this new company film for eVision as a showcase of their 10 years’ experience as a market leader in their field.
Skill Set: Creative Direction, Treatment, Camera, Animation, Montage Final Mastering
Grindstone Barbers
Grindstone is an old-school barber shop that caters for gentlemen that don’t want to make an appointment. With a fridge full of beers Grindstone is a cool place for the guys to hang out. They take care of beards of all shapes and sizes and specialise in the old-school trade of cut-throat shaving. Seven Twenty Films & Artmix teamed up to make their new viral recruitment film which aimed to set them apart from all the hipster barbershops. The result: a full cast of talent, great styling and a bunch of neon graphics to turn some eyes online.
Skill Set: Creative Direction, Treatment, Talent Scout, Camera, Animation, Montage Final Mastering
Documentary film
After working with, and for, many brands, Seven Twenty Films decided to create our own socially driven education brand. Zero-2-Hero is an educational project based in Curaçao, endorsed by over 65 commercial brands internationally. The project is essentially a film/workshop experience targeting youth in the Caribbean Islands and in Holland. Focusing on troubled youth who are working towards a positive future, we present them as role models to an audience of a similar age. As a brand, Zero-2-Hero was twice endorsed by the Dutch Government and supported by international telephone and investment corporations and many other parties. This recognition led to premieres in Amsterdam and Curaçao of the film Artist Dream, for which a rap group wrote original songs. In addition, workshops with schools and special projects – such as a road trip that took 3 boys through 7 countries, each representing their country in a road rally from Amsterdam to Senegal – have ensured that Zero-2-Hero is still inspiring the youth of today.
Skill Set: Director / Script / Camera / Funding Sponsorship Management / Creative Management
Cast and creatives
Two young Indigenous players, Zane and Maki, are plucked from their modest lives to play in the big leagues – the AFL. The boys pack up and move interstate to the busy metropolis of Melbourne where their lives are turned upside down. Dislocated from traditional values, the boys struggle with their new-found celebrity and its lure of sex, drugs and fast living. To help launch the movie Seven Twenty Films was asked to shoot some behind the scenes footage on set and conduct interviews with the creative producers and writers which was used in combination with actual footage for Screen Australia.
Skill Set: Camera, Audio, Lighting, Interviews with Cast & Creatives
COP26 Activation
Made around the COP26 climate summit, COP26 House follows artists painting a giant kookaburra mural calling for net zero across the front of a terrace house, and the people behind it talking about why the climate movement matters to them.
Seven Twenty Films produced, filmed and edited the film.
Skill Set: Production / Shooting / Editing
eVision & Accenture
eVision Industry Software has entered into an alliance with Accenture, a leading management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Seven Twenty Films was asked to interview the global sponsors of the project from both sides and create a partnership film to launch the alliance and build strong awareness among Accenture sales teams throughout the world. The film is now used on every continent in Accenture Technology services sales kits.
Skill Set: Concept / Creative Direction / Post Production
Australian Conservation Foundation
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) stands for ecological sustainability. They aim to get to the heart of environmental problems by tackling the underlying social and economic causes. On December 8 over 140,000 people took to the streets across Australia to show their support as the world leaders gathered in Paris. Seven Twenty Films teamed up with the guys from Know Studio to help document the event.
Skill Set: Camera
Our clients
Every film we make is unique. We work with each client to shape the concept and script around the heart of the message, then produce and deliver it to a cinematic standard, on time and within budget.
We handle every element of video production, with full transparency on the process, and deliver clear, memorable films that inspire people to get involved with your business.
Because we love the job. Our client work has taken us all over the world, from the west coast of Europe to South Africa, offshore in the Middle East and across the South Pacific, before we made Melbourne home.
Every step taught us something. That international experience is what we bring to our clients today, along with the drive to go beyond what they expected.
Our client list is long and our experience is diverse, but every video we have made has one thing in common. Each one is a great story that inspires its audience to change, for the better, in how we live, work and play.
We see our clients as partners. We help them connect with their audience by developing strong concepts and scripts, translating them into visual treatments, then producing, filming and editing to a cinematic standard.
We like to work with clients in the creative phase, well before the lights go on and the camera rolls. A clearer message up front means a stronger film and a more efficient shoot day and delivery, which saves time and cost.
Services
With over 15 years in the industry, Seven Twenty Films has the production capability to deliver a wide range of video content, made for the right audience, on time and efficiently.
Every story is unique, and so is every brand to every person. We help clients communicate their brand essence through cinematic storytelling, from guiding a purchase decision to keeping customers loyal. We start working together long before the shoot day so your message is aligned, for industries from automotive to aged care and businesses from startups to global brands.
The right message, delivered clearly to the right people. We make external and internal corporate films for new service launches, business pitches, internal communications, education and change management, for banks, IT and infrastructure, software and energy providers around the world. We shoot on location or build a set that suits your needs.
Letting someone outside your business speak to camera about their experience is one of the best ways to build trust, add product value and influence a purchase decision. We have filmed influencers, celebrities, safety experts, medical patients and subject matter experts, with a clear, authentic story and visual treatment.
Competency keeps a business running at its full potential. Most people today learn visually, with short attention spans, so we make training and educational videos for automotive, IT, health and safety, universities, TAFEs and the trades, locally and globally.
Full-length documentaries on environmental and human issues that affect all of us. Our films have had a positive effect on the people in front of and behind the lens, with over 37 international film festival selections and screenings, and television broadcast to all seven continents in four languages.
Multi-camera video podcasts and live streams, filmed on location or on a set designed for your show. We light, record and edit each podcast episode and cut short clips for YouTube, Spotify and social media, and we stream launches, conferences, events and live performances to your website and social channels, with event films that capture the day.
How we work
We get to the heart of your message and write the concept and script with you.
The script becomes a visual treatment, with locations, crew and a clear budget and timeline.
We film to a cinematic standard, on location or on a set built for the job.
Edit, grade and sound, delivered with every cut-down you need for web, social and broadcast.
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Original documentary
Our feature documentary about surfing and free diving with sharks off the South African coastline. It was endorsed and sponsored by local governments, global brands and foundations, and made an impact on our crew and everyone who has watched it.
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Seven Twenty Films
105 Victoria St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Melbourne
