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# Salt & Gorse Ltd - A Creative Film Production Company in Cornwall: Salt & Gorse is a UK-based film and video production company specialising in high-quality visual content for brands and agencies. We produce compelling, cinematic films that communicate clearly, engage audiences, and enhance brand identity — from concept development through to final delivery.


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## Posts
- [How we storyboard commercial film shoots](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/how-we-storyboard-commercial-film-shoots/): Salt & Gorse  /  How we work
- [The Best Budget Underwater Housing in 2025?! | SONY FX3 | Sea Frogs Salted Line Review](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/sony-fx3-underwater-housing-unboxing-sea-frogs-salted-line-fx3-fx30-first-look-2-2/): We took the Sea Frogs Salted Line underwater housing for the Sony FX3 into real surf conditions. This is the in-water review, build quality, control access, buoyancy and what it's actually like to film in the ocean with it.
- [Sony FX3 Underwater Housing UNBOXING – Sea Frogs SALTED LINE FX3/FX30 First Look!](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/sony-fx3-underwater-housing-unboxing-sea-frogs-salted-line-fx3-fx30-first-look-3/): The Sea Frogs Salted Line is an underwater housing built specifically for surf filmmaking with the Sony FX3 and FX30. First impressions, unboxing, and what makes it stand out from the crowd.
- [Safari Photography LENS GUIDE (Choosing the right lenses for your next adventure!)](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/safari-photography-lens-guide-choosing-the-right-lenses-for-your-next-adventure/): The best safari photography lenses aren't the most expensive — they're the most versatile. A practical guide from someone who's actually been on safari with a camera.
- [Why Podcasts Work for Brands: A Production Guide | Salt & Gorse](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/why-podcasts-are-one-of-the-most-powerful-marketing-tools-for-modern-businesses/): Podcasts build trust, authority and a long-term content asset for your brand. Here is how Salt & Gorse approaches podcast production for established businesses.
- [TikTok for Brands: What Actually Works (and Why)](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/how-to-go-viral-on-tiktok-for-brands-and-agencies/): TikTok is not about going viral. This is a production company's guide to what actually works for brands on TikTok — format, hooks, sound, and a sustainable content approach.
- [The Macbeths — Shakespeare’s tragedy reimagined](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/the-macbeths-shakespeares-tragedy-reimagined/): The Macbeths is Dominic Hill's radical retelling of Shakespeare's Macbeth — one bedroom, two performers, one relentlessly intense hour. Directed for Citizens Theatre and filmed with Urbancroft Films, it's the kind of restrained storytelling that inspires everything we make at Salt & Gorse.
- [The Father](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/the-father/): Florian Zeller's The Father (2020) is one of the most immersive pieces of filmmaking in recent memory — a film that makes you feel dementia rather than just observe it. Anthony Hopkins won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Here's what it teaches us about storytelling.
- [The Party](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/the-party-2/): Sally Potter's The Party (2017) is a masterclass in cinematic restraint — shot in two weeks, in black and white, set entirely in one London townhouse. Here's why it inspires our work at Salt & Gorse.
- [Video Marketing ROI in 2026: What the Data Says (and How to Use It)](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/video-marketing-roi-in-2026-how-it-delivers-the-best-results-for-your-brand/): With so many content formats competing for attention, video consistently delivers the highest ROI. Here's what the data says in 2026 — and how production companies can use it to build stronger strategies for clients.
- [Everyone’s Watching: Why Online Video Is the Most Effective Marketing Format](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/everyones-watching-why-2025-is-the-year-of-online-video/): In 2025, the average person watches over 17 hours of online video each week. Here's what that means for brands, and why video is consistently the most effective marketing format across every industry.
- [Why 91% of Businesses Use Video Marketing — Benefits, Stats & How to Start](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/why-91-of-businesses-use-video-marketing-in-2025-benefits-stats-how-to-start/): 91% of marketers say video is more important to their strategy than ever before. Here's what the data from HubSpot, Brightcove and Forrester tells us — and how any brand can build a video strategy that actually performs.
- [Video SEO for Production Companies: How to Get Your Work Seen and Ranked](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/the-ultimate-guide-to-video-seo-for-production-companies-how-to-get-your-work-seen-ranked-and-watched-in-2025/): Your video is beautiful — but no one's watching it. This guide covers every element of video SEO for production companies, from keyword research to YouTube metadata, hosting platforms, and the engagement signals that actually move the needle.
- [The True Cost of TV Adverts](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/understanding-video-production-costs-from-low-end-to-high-end-budgets-2/): TV advert costs vary wildly — from £3,000 for an AdSmart campaign to £100,000+ for national primetime. Here's the honest breakdown of production and airtime costs, from a production company that's made them.
- [Famous Films and TV Series Filmed in Cornwall](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/famous-films-and-tv-series-filmed-in-cornwall/): Cornwall has attracted filmmakers for decades, from BBC period dramas to Hollywood productions. Here are the most famous films and TV series filmed in Cornwall, and the specific locations involved.
- [The 90’s Film Vibe in Fashion: Mastering Retro Mixed Media Videos with VHS & DV Cameras](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/the-90s-film-vibe-in-fashion-mastering-retro-mixed-media-videos-with-vhs-dv-cameras/): The 90s aesthetic in fashion video works because it signals authenticity. Here's how to use VHS and DV techniques effectively — and what the best recent campaigns show about getting it right.
- [Capturing Style: Mastering Fashion Marketing Through Video](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/capturing-style-mastering-fashion-marketing-through-video/): A well-made fashion film creates atmosphere — you feel the collection before you understand it. Here's what makes fashion marketing through video work, with real examples from Gap x Palace, Gucci Aria, and Balenciaga Clones.
- [The Impact of Brand Storytelling Videos for Fashion Marketing](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/the-impact-of-brand-storytelling-videos-for-fashion-marketing-2/): The fashion brands with real followings use video to tell their story — not just show their product. Here's what brand storytelling through video actually means, why it works, and what makes a fashion brand film genuinely effective.
- [Understanding Video Production Costs: From Low-End to High-End Budgets](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/understanding-video-production-costs-from-low-end-to-high-end-budgets/): Video production costs range from £1,000 to £500,000+ — but what do different budgets actually get you? A straightforward breakdown from a production company that works across all tiers.
- [10 Pre-Production Musts: The Key to Excellent Branded Video Content](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/10-pre-production-musts-the-key-to-excellent-branded-video-content/): Pre-production is where shoot-day problems get prevented. Here are ten things worth getting right before the camera rolls, from shot lists and scripting to location scouting and legal clearances.
- [Why Your Business Needs Professional Video Production Services](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/why-your-business-needs-professional-video-production-services/): Video communicates things text cannot. Here is a practical breakdown of when and why professional video production makes sense for a business, including how to budget and what to expect from the process.
- [Comprehensive Video Production Services for Your Business](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/comprehensive-video-production-services-for-your-business/): An overview of the video production services Salt & Gorse offers, from brand campaigns and corporate video to fashion, lifestyle, surf, and short-format social content.
- [The Process Behind High-Quality Video Production](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/the-process-behind-high-quality-video-production/): High-quality video production is the result of a deliberate process — not just good cameras. Here's how we approach every project at Salt & Gorse, from brief to delivery.
- [How Corporate Video Production Can Enhance Your Brand Image](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/how-corporate-video-production-can-enhance-your-brand-image/): The best corporate videos start with purpose, not format. Here is what makes different types of corporate video work, and how to brief them effectively.
- [The Top 10 Creative Video / Film Production Companies in Cornwall and the South West in 2026](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/the-top-10-creative-video-film-production-companies-in-cornwall-and-the-south-west-2/): A guide to the most creative and capable video production companies working across Cornwall and the South West — including aerial specialists, brand film studios, and broadcast-level production houses.

## Pages
- [Tarquins Crowd Fund Campaign](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/tarquins-crowd-fund-campaign/): When Tarquin's Gin launched its first ever crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube in 2026, Salt & Gorse was brought in to produce the pitch film. The UK's No.1 super-premium gin brand - 100% founder-owned since day one - was opening its doors to outside investment for the first time, with a target of £1m to fund US expansion and a European rollout for Tinner Bros Whisky.
- [Sounder Golf – Clean Lie Polo Release](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/sounder-golf-clean-lie-polo-release/): The second Salt & Gorse campaign for Sounder Golf centred on the launch of the Clean Lie Polo. A tighter brief, a tighter weather window, and a day at Trevose that arrived with considerable wind.
- [Brand Video Production](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/brand-video-production/): A good brand video shows the product. A good brand film makes someone feel like they already belong to it.
- [Outdoor Lifestyle Video Production](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/outdoor-lifestyle-video-production/): Outdoor Lifestyle Video Production
- [Fashion video production](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/fashion-video-production/): Fashion Video Production
- [Sounder Golf – Winter Campaign ’25/26](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/sounder-golf-winter-campaign-25-26/): Created for Sounder’s “Play Well” campaign, this series of five social films explores a quieter side of golf. Not the game as competition, but the game as escape. A few uninterrupted hours outdoors, moving through the landscape at your own pace.
- [Video Production Work](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/video-production-work/): The Work
- [Golf Video Production](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/golf-video-production/): Cinematic golf video production for fashion led golf brands, sports companies, courses, resorts and campaigns built around culture, identity and feel.
- [VYV House of Life Podcasts](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/vyv-house-of-life-podcasts/): Maria of Egypt speaks about her own sacred pivot from clinical medicine into visionary entrepreneurship.
- [Georgia’s Voice](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/georgias-voice/): Georgias Voice AD - Confidential support groups for young women with mental health concerns.
- [Cornwall Air Ambulance – The Empty Chair](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/cornwall-air-ambulance-the-empty-chair/): The Empty Chair
- [Charity Video Production](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/charity-video-production/): Charity Video Production FAQ
- [Professional Podcast Production](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/podcast-production/professional-podcast-production/): We work with you to shape and capture those conversations, creating podcasts that earn a place in your listeners’ lives. Bringing technical craft, production expertise and a creative eye, we turn ideas into polished, compelling episodes that people want come back to, time and again.
- [Matt Cooke – Personal Brand Films](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/matt-cooke-personal-brand-films/): We teamed up with Matt to elevate his personal brand and build buzz around his manifestation course, Evolve.
- [Matt Cooke Coach Podcast Episode 2](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/matt-cooke-coach-podcast-episode-2/): Salt & Gorse films a Cornwall podcast where Matt & Corisande explore self-observation, surrender, and real tools for meaningful change in manifestation.
- [Matt Cooke Coach Podcast Episode 1](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/matt-cooke-coach-podcast-episode-1/): Behind Manifestation with Corisande & Matt
- [Cornwall Hospice Care](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/cornwall-hospice-care/): 45 Years
- [Dove Men + Care – Awareness Campaign](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/dove-men-care/): Ben Battell of Salt & Gorse served as Director and DOP on the Dove shoot, crafting cinematic visuals and leading production on location in Cheshire.
- [Influencer](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/influencer/): We create with leading influencers: think better sound, premium visuals, and stronger edits.
- [Podcasts – Professional Podcast Production in Cornwall](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/podcast-production/): We produce broadcast-quality podcasts for brands, coaches and changemakers, bringing the same creative ambition we bring to brand films to every conversation we capture.
- [Marthas Reach – Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/marthas-reach-mother-iveys-bay-holiday-park/): Marthas Reach
- [Married to the Sea Autumn/ Winter Campaign 2024/5](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/married-to-the-sea-autumn-winter-campaign-2024/): Married To The Sea's autumn/winter range needed a film that didn't lean on the usual golden-hour surf imagery. The brand is built for people who stay in the water when the season turns, so the campaign follows suit.
- [The Complete Guide to Surf Photography – From the Land](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/the-complete-guide-to-surf-photography/): Master the art of surf photography with our comprehensive guide on shooting from the beach. From choosing the best camera and telephoto lens to perfecting your focus settings and shutter speed, this guide covers everything you need to capture incredible surf action shots. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, our tips will help you elevate your surf photography game and make the most of your equipment for stunning results.
- [Ultimate Guide to Video Production in Cornwall](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/ultimate-guide-to-video-production-in-cornwall/): Cornwall, with its stunning coastlines, rich heritage, and dramatic landscapes, has emerged as a top filming destination in the UK. Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or a brand looking for the perfect setting for your next commercial, Cornwall offers an unparalleled backdrop for creative projects. This guide covers everything from the best filming locations and legal requirements to tips on accommodation, health, safety, and more.
- [Love of Lemons – 2024 Summer Campaign](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/love-of-lemons-2024-summer-campaign/): Love of Lemons moves between vintage and contemporary. The film follows that line. Shot across a rugged coastline and a decaying country manor. Sun-bleached, unhurried. A quiet nod to high fashion cruise campaigns. Love of Lemons is one of our fashion video production campaigns, shot for a summer swimwear release.
- [Sky AdSmart](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/sky-adsmart-tv-adverts/): Salt & Gorse Ltd - Video Production Company based in Cornwall - This is our About Page!
- [PETA – Celebrity Wool Campaign](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/peta-celebrity-wool-campaign/): Client: PeTADirector & DOP: Ben Battell (Salt & Gorse)Creative Team: Bex Sealy & Iona KirbyHMU: The PETA film sits within our fashion campaign work.
- [Video Production Cornwall](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/video-production-cornwall/): Based in Newquay · Working everywhere
- [Video Production Insights by Salt & Gorse](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/video-production-insights-by-salt-gorse/): Video Production Insights - by Salt & Gorse Key Frames - Knowledge base Back to our studio Home
- [Rubicon Raw – Boardmasters Surf Campaign](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/rubicon-raw-boardmasters-surfing-video-cornwall/): Client: Rubicon RAWAgency: IMADirector/ DOP: Ben Battell (Salt & Gorse)Producer: Miles @ IMAArt Director: Ben @ IMAEdit: IMASound Design: IMA Rubicon Raw at Boardmasters is part of our surf video production in Cornwall.
- [Surf Video Production in Cornwall](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/surf-video-production-cornwall/): Surf Video Production · Cornwall + Worldwide
- [Cornwall Filmmakers Sign up](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/cornwall-filmmakers-sign-up/): Be the first to hear about the launch of our film and social club events!
- [Man Down – 2024 Brand Awareness Campaign](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/man-down-2024-brand-awareness-campaign/): Client: Man Down CornwallDirector: Ben Battell (Salt & Gorse)DOP: Sam Oatey (Oatey Media)Co-Production: Salt & Gorse + Oatey MediaCreative: Ben @ Salt & Gorse
- [Freelancer sign up](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/freelancer-sign-up/): To join our collaborative crew of freelance creatives. 
- [Salt & Gorse | Cinematic Video, Film & Podcast Production Studio in Cornwall, UK](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/): Award Winning Creative Video, Film & Podcast Production Studio in Cornwall, UK | Salt & Gorse
- [About](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/about/): Salt & Gorse Ltd - Video Production Company based in Cornwall - This is our About Page!
- [Contact](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/contact-us/): Salt & Gorse works with brands, agencies, charities and organisations across the UK and internationally, making commercials, brand films and social content. If you've an idea, a brief, or just a feeling for what you want to make, we'd like to hear from you.
- [Privacy Policy](https://saltandgorse.co.uk/privacy-policy/): Salt & Gorse Ltd - Creative video production studio based in Cornwall, UK - This is our privacy Policy