P1 / Storytelling
Extraordinary stories.Lasting value.
Great documentaries begin with exceptional access. Great storytelling is what makes that access matter.
Story first.Commercially aware.
Creatively independent.
01 / Storytelling
Documentary films & series
Real people. Extraordinary worlds. Stories worth watching.
We develop and produce character-led documentary films and series that take audiences inside worlds they rarely get to see.
From sport and business to culture, innovation and human ambition, we find the personal drama behind the bigger picture: the relationships, conflicts, decisions and turning points that transform a compelling subject into a compelling story.
We work from initial concept and development through filming, editorial and final delivery, creating films for broadcasters, streaming platforms and independently funded productions. Our ambition is simple: to make documentaries people choose to watch.
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Behind-the-scenes series
Beyond the spectacle. Inside the story.
We create premium, access-driven documentary series that reveal the people, pressures and decisions behind exceptional teams, organisations and individuals.
For sports rights-holders, teams and brands, these series offer something traditional event coverage cannot: a reason for audiences to care between the big moments.
From short documentary chapters to full-length, returning series, we develop storytelling that can build audience relationships, strengthen identities and create valuable opportunities for commercial partners.
Brand- and sponsor-supported stories should stand on their own as entertainment, not feel like advertising.
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In practice / Racing On The Edge
Beyond live racing.
Into people’s lives.
Our SailGP series demonstrates how sustained access and character-led storytelling can turn a sporting competition into an internationally distributed documentary property.
50+ broadcasters worldwide
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Executive production & creative leadership
Experience where it matters most.
Some productions need a clear creative vision and the experience to deliver it. We provide senior executive production, series direction and editorial leadership for ambitious factual projects.
From shaping an idea and building its narrative to directing complex international shoots and overseeing post-production, we bring creative judgement and hands-on leadership.
We can lead an entire production or become part of an existing team, helping protect its creative ambition while navigating the practical realities of making it happen.
Discuss creative leadershipThe P1 approach
Story first.
Commercially aware.
Creatively independent. Alive to the possibilities.
We consider the creative ambition alongside funding, audiences, rights and distribution from the outset. A well-conceived documentary can deliver more than a finished programme.
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