More than a video production company
We help brands communicate clearly, connect with their audience, and turn ideas into content that actually performs.
Built on creativity. Driven by results.
We’re a Sheffield-based video production team working with brands across the UK.
What started as a shared passion for filmmaking has grown into a business focused on one thing – helping companies get more from their content.
We combine creative thinking with a commercial mindset, so every project is not just visually strong, but strategically sound.
And these are the people that help you get there.
Our history.
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Set up Open House Pictures, 2018
Founded in 2018, Open House Pictures was created to turn a shared passion into a professional video production agency. Since then, we’ve focused on helping businesses make a lasting impact through dynamic, creative content tailored to showcase what makes each brand unique.
Won Best Marketing Campaign, 2020
In 2020, the Sheffield Business Awards recognised our work when we won Best Marketing Campaign for our Christmas campaign. Launching the project during lockdown came with significant challenges, but through determination, creativity, and hard work, we delivered a campaign we were incredibly proud of.
Our First Employee, 2022
As demand for our services continued to grow, we expanded the team by hiring our first employee, Michael Turnbull, as Video Editor. This marked an important milestone for the business, allowing us to increase our capacity, support more clients, and continue developing the company.
Best Creative Business Award, 2023
In 2023, Open House Pictures was proud to receive the Best Creative Business of the Year award for the South Yorkshire City Region at the UnLTD Business Awards 2023, recognising our continued growth, creativity, and commitment to delivering high-quality work for our clients.
Won Best Marketing Campaign, 2020
We were over the moon to win the Best Marketing Campaign at the Sheffield Business Awards 2020 for our Christmas campaign. Despite a challenging and difficult decision to run this campaign through lockdown we knuckled down and put the work in!
Where are we now…
Today, Open House Pictures has grown into a skilled team of eight, with dedicated roles including Videographer and Content Creator, enabling us to offer an even broader range of creative services to our clients.
A team that cares about the work (and the people behind it).
We’re a close-knit team of creatives, producers, and problem-solvers who genuinely enjoy what we do.
But more importantly, we care about who we’re doing it for.
We take the time to understand your business, your audience, and what success looks like – so the final result feels like a natural extension of your brand.
Joseph Palmer
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Joe co-founded Open House Pictures and helps keep everything moving behind the scenes. From leading projects to building client relationships, he’s passionate about creating content that makes an impact. Usually found juggling ideas, coffees, and far too many tabs at once.
Dan Bale
Dan is the driving force behind the camera at Open House Pictures, leading productions from concept to final cut. With a sharp creative eye and a calm approach on set, he makes sure every project looks its best - usually while carrying far more camera gear than necessary.
Michael Strachan Brown
Head Videographer
Michael is usually the one behind the camera capturing the moments that bring our projects to life. Whether he’s filming on location or helping shape creative ideas, he brings a calm, creative approach to every shoot - and somehow always finds the perfect angle.
Michael Turnbull
Head Video Editor
Michael is the editing mastermind at Open House Pictures, turning raw footage into polished, engaging content. With a sharp eye for detail and a love for storytelling, he’s usually deep in the edit timeline making the magic happen.
Hrithik Mehan
Content Creator
Hrithik brings fresh ideas and creative energy to the team, creating content designed to grab attention and connect with audiences. From filming to trends to social-first ideas, he’s always looking for new ways to make content stand out.
Alex Dunigan
Drone Videographer
Alex captures the shots that take our projects to the next level, specialising in cinematic aerial footage and dynamic visuals. If there’s a drone in the air, chances are Alex is behind the controls getting the perfect shot.
Scott Antcliffe
Photographer
Scott is the man behind the lens capturing sharp, professional photography that helps brands stand out. From events to commercial shoots, he’s always focused on finding the shot that tells the story best.
Laura Blackburn
Head Animator
Laura brings ideas to life through animation, adding movement, personality, and creativity to every project. Whether it’s slick motion graphics or eye-catching visuals, she’s all about making content that stands out.
Who we've worked with.
Why brands work with us (and come back).
As an established business it was great working with Open House Pictures on video ideas to help refresh our digital content for our 150th Anniversary. Their input helped in delivering a fantastic sales event for us, bringing commercial results and return on investment for us as a business.
David Cartwright Atkinsons
Let’s make something that works
If you’re investing in video, it should deliver more than views. Get your free quote or call 0114 205 1516.
