About Us

Learn about our innovative agency, our bespoke processes, and our passion for the amazing work we do.

We Are Results Driven.

Video marketing is becoming more and more in demand for businesses but it often lacks a decisive idea of what the intended end result looks like. How is this video going to make you stand out? How is it going to bring you sales? And more importantly how this will increase your profit!

We prioritise questions like this from day one of working with you to ensure you get video content that not only looks good, but actually does the numbers.

And these are the people that help you get there.

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Our History.

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Set up Open House Pictures, 2018

The following year we decided to make our passion into an actual business and so Open House Pictures was born! With our new video production agency came the opportunity to create a real impact for businesses by producing content that felt dynamic and unique.

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!

Our First Employee, 2022

Due to hitting capacity with projects, we hired our first employee, Michael Turnbull, in the role of Video Editor, to increase our ability to work with more clients and develop the business.

Best Creative Business Award, 2023

We won the Best Creative Business of the Year 2023 in the South Yorkshire city region from UnLTD Business Awards.

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…

We’re now a skilled team of 5, having expanded our business to include a Videographer and Content Creator. 

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Meet Our Team.

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Joseph Palmer

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Joe’s focus is on working closely with our amazing diverse range of clients to understand their business needs and deliver results. His focus on strategy, long-term planning and innovative approach helps build strong client relationships within the company. With everything from big-picture ideas to day-to-day operations, Joe takes the time to ensure it all runs smoothly.

Dan Bale

Co-Founder and Head of Production

Our behind-the-scenes wizard, Dan’s focus is taking projects from start to finish and looking at ways to improve and elevate the creative process. With a keen eye for production planning, filming and editing, Dan drives our technical workflows and logistics making sure we’ve got the right team, plans and equipment to execute each project to a high standard.

Michael Strachan Brown

Videographer

Our Videographer Michael draws from his vast experience working across creative projects and breathing his life into every video shoot he’s on. His love for creating engaging, cinematic content is demonstrated through his excellent work ethic, talent and skillset.

Michael Turnbull

Lead Video Editor

Michael, the mastermind behind our video editing, infuses his passion for filmmaking into every project, adding a unique creative touch that sets our videos apart. His years of experience as a freelance video editor have honed his skills, allowing him to elevate every project he undertakes.

Hrithik Mehan

Content Creator

Hrithik is our dynamic content creator! With a skillset of both filmmaking and editing Hrithik brings a fresh perspective to all of our digital social content. His energy and creativity lend to fast-paced, engaging video content that’s sure to connect with a variety of audiences. Hrithik’s passion to make unique and eye-catching material ensures we are always ahead of the curve.

Alex Dunigan

Drone Videographer

Meet Alex, our skilled drone operator and aerial photography enthusiast. With a passion for capturing the world from new heights, Alex brings creativity and technical expertise to every project. Whether soaring above picturesque landscapes or expertly navigating indoor spaces, Alex’s keen eye and steady hand consistently deliver stunning and dynamic aerial shots.

Scott Antcliffe

Photographer

With a keen eye for detail, Scott has a remarkable ability to capture moments that speak volumes. His dedication and expertise shine through in every shot, delivering unparalleled professional photography services. Scott goes above and beyond to understand your vision, taking the time to precisely capture exactly what you desire.

Laura Blackburn

Animator

With a strong sense of visual storytelling, Laura turns complex ideas into clear and compelling animation. Her blend of creativity and technical craft shows in every project, resulting in work that feels thoughtful, dynamic and carefully refined. Laura invests the time to understand what you are aiming for, shaping animation that reflects your goals and elevates the message behind them.

What Our Customers Have Said.

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

Young Epilepsy
Young Epilepsy
We at Young Epilepsy have had the pleasure of working with Open House Pictures on several projects, and we couldn't be more impressed with their work. They have helped us produce and capture videos featuring young people telling their real-life stories, bringing their experiences to life in a truly impactful way. In a separate project, they were tasked with creating three films simultaneously for different audiences – not an easy feat, but they handled it with creativity and professionalism. Open House Pictures has been wonderful to work with and collaborate with, always coming up with creative ideas to overcome obstacles and always super friendly to work with. We highly recommend Open House Pictures for any video production needs. Their dedication, creativity, and friendly approach make them a fantastic partner.
Amelia Mather
Amelia Mather
LIFE ACT commissioned Open House Pictures to create a short documentary showing behind the scenes of our upcoming show. Dan & Aidan were absolutely fantastic! From the initial meeting, to them being in the space and shooting footage, to the final cut was a pleasure. As the documentary centred around disabled & learning disabled actors and crew with varying communication methods, I was particularly impressed with the Open House's ability to clearly communicate what each shoot day's intentions were using various methods, including some bits of BSL and Makaton which helped ensure the process was inclusive, especially as many of the actors were interview for the documentary too. Communication between myself and the OH team was great too; we were kept in the loop throughout the entire editing process -giving us ample opportunity to ensure the documentary had the exact tone we wanted. Would absolutely recommend, and I hope to work with the team again.
Jessica King-Rayner
Jessica King-Rayner
We worked with Open House on 2 occasions, both times delivered great service and nailed the brief. Lovely team to work with, creative and professional. Our videos with highest impressions and engagement on TikTok and Instagram, were both produced by Open House. Would definitely recommend for commercial use.
Jessica Kate
Jessica Kate
The Open House team are a great team to work with. They're knowledgeable and experienced, with great facilities. Joe recently did a talk for my students which was really insightful and authentic.
Sam Newton
Sam Newton
Massive thanks to the full Open House team for supporting us on pulling together our promo videos. They set up the shot, advised on what should and shouldn't be included and helped us through the recording process! Highly recommend!
Conor Clarke
Conor Clarke
I have worked with Open House on multiple occasions, but most recently we asked them to create an event video for our independent video game festival at Forge Warehouse in 2024. They were super responsive throughout the whole process, and an absolute dream to work with on the day. Made it very easy. Final product was spot on - expertly shot and edited. Looking forward to working with them again on any upcoming projects!
Joe O' Dowd
Joe O' Dowd
We worked with Open House Pictures on our client testimonial videos, and they were absolutely brilliant. Dan, who I worked with most, was professional, approachable, and full of creative ideas that really made the project come together. The whole team was easy to work with, super organized, and they made the entire process feel effortless. The quality of the final videos was excellent, and they really captured the message we were aiming for. I’d highly recommend Open House Pictures to anyone looking for professional and creative video production. Thanks again to Dan and the team for all your hard work!
Charlie Barnes
Charlie Barnes
We had the pleasure of working with Open House pictures who produced an absolutely fantastic film for us, documenting Life Act (a disability led theatre company). They carefully listened to our brief and created a film that was of the highest standard. The team are exceptionally capable and take great care in reaching the client’s expectations. They are hardworking and have a real eye for detail and will go the extra mile to produce the best quality work. Not only that, they are a pleasure to work with - friendly, thoughtful and professional. Highly recommended.
James Leitch
James Leitch
Great guys to work with. It was a pleasure to work with Dan/Joe and the team at Open House and I would highly recommend them. Thank you for your patience and support.
Andy Lester
Andy Lester
Joe came to our offices to take our team photos. We had lots of fun and Joe took some incredible photos, which we have since used for our website and various publications. Great job!

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Look no further, call 0114 205 1516 or fill in our enquiry form to discuss your idea with our dedicated video production company.

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