documentary photography and video production
authentic and inspiring storytelling that matters
Our Process
Our documentary photography and video productions collaborate with producers, writers and directors worldwide. as a result we Combine cutting-edge production equipment and years of experience in the field to create original films with impact and honesty.
vision
We are an extension of our product. We take the time to understand who you are and why you’re passionate about your mission.
conceptualize
To effectively reach your audience, we explore platforms and storyboard creative ideas that will resonate with your target market.
execute
Once aligned on your vision, we get to work. We shoot wherever we need to capture the story.
how we do it
Cairns Film is a digitally native documentary photography and video production company creating all content in-house alongside the best equipment in the game. We are experienced shooting underwater, in class IV whitewater, at cliff’s edge, on mountains in blizzards and wherever else we need to find the best story.
equipment
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Sony cameras with 10 bit ProRes 4K capabilities
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DJI drones with 10 bit capabilities
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Cinema lens package
- Ronin gimbals
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Mobile Zoom audio recorders
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RAID Storage System and Solid State Drives
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DaVinci Resolve
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Audacity
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Adobe Suite
- Professional lighting and backdrops
licenses & certifications
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AIARE Avalanche Saftey
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FAA Commercial Drone License
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SCUBA Open Water
- Swiftwater Rescue
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Wilderness First Responder
featured project
Produced and written by Luke Mehall. Directed and edited by Greg Cairns of Cairns Film. In partnership with Guayakí Yerba, Roamworthy and Zia Taqueria.
Just A Climber (For Bears Ears) is the result of 20 years of thinking and recreating in Indian Creek. When the new protections are threatened by the Trump administration Luke Mehall sharpens his tools from his rucksack of poetry, and prepares for the battle to save Bears Ears.
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Testimonials
Let's Talk
All content created by Cairns Film is unique, original, and praised by many. If our work and style is of interest to you, we’d love to hear about how we can come alongside you and do what we do best, so that you can continue doing what you do best.