Who are Frank Productions.
Frank Productions create video content that matters. Beautiful, engaging stories, that bring your vision to life and to make a lasting impact. Based in Wellington, our talented team serve all New Zealand with quality storytelling, video production, animation, and motion graphics.
What we care about.
Your story
We are firm believers that your story and vision matter. At Frank, we spend the time up front to understand the story that you are trying to tell and what your objectives are.
By connecting with your ‘why’, we have proven that we can produce a first draft that is close to a finished product.
The Personal Touch
You genuinely matter to us. At Frank we have structured our company to ensure that you only deal with one key account manager/account director. They will be your point of call for any questions, feedback, and advice. When we have a solid relationship, we produce work that makes an impact.
Our Commitment
We are committed to supporting all New Zealanders. Not just with our policies but on a social level. We have a diversity-first approach for all the work we do and where possible support our indigenous communities first. We are also committed to achieving positive environmental outcomes for Aotearoa and the world. We have structured our business to be agile to ensure we keep our carbon footprint small.
Your Budget
We have put in the work up front to make sure that we have robust budgeting and time management systems in place, so mitigates the risk of any unforeseen issues or challenges.
We are proud to say that we have never gone over budget. We are a firm believer our budget is our word.
The team.
Hamish McCormick
Camera operator, editor, director producer, drone operator, photographer.
Hamish is the company director and founder of Frank Productions. Hamish also talks. A lot. Perhaps too much.
Luke Frater
Director of Photograph, director, editor, drone operator, photographer.
Luke is our head of production and is pretty much the Captain America of pointing a camera at things. Luke also does some spectacular freelance work of his own. Check out his other talents here:
Leo Chida
Animator. Motion Designer. Graphic Designer. Illustration.
Leo is freelance digital wizard. Fact. Leo also creates insanely good content for others. Check out his other talents here:
Chris Ward
Chief Sound Editor, sound recordist, foley artist, adr recordist, dialogue editor, music and soundscape composer.
Chris is a master of sound. Period. Oscar nominated, BAFTA nominated, maestro of sound and music and one of the nicest humans you’ll meet.
Hamish McCormick
Director, chief editor, cinematographer, producer, drone operator, photographer.
Hamish is the company director and founder of Frank Productions. He truly believes in the power of storytelling and has a genuine superpower to extract your vision out of your brain and on to the screen. Hamish also talks. A lot. Perhaps too much.
Luke Frater
Director of Photography, director, editor, drone operator, photographer.
Luke is our head of production and is pretty much the Captain America of pointing a camera at things. Luke also does some spectacular freelance work of his own. Check out his other talents here:
Grace Bush
Te Whānau-ā-Apanui / Whakatōhea
Production Coordinator.
Grace is our amazing production coordinator who somehow manages to get us to the right place, at the right time, with the right people, on the right day. I’m pretty sure it’s magic. Unsurprisingly, Grace is also the first one to suggest coffee in the morning.
Chris Ward
Chief Sound Editor, sound recordist, foley artist, adr recordist, dialogue editor, music and soundscape composer.
Chris is a master of sound. Period. Oscar nominated, BAFTA nominated, maestro of sound and music and one of the nicest humans you’ll meet.
Leo Chida
Animator, motion designer, graphic designer, illustration.
Leo is a freelance digital wizard. Fact. Leo also creates insanely good content for others. Check out his other talents here:
William Cho
Editor, cinematographer, director.
William can create a story with just about anything, he just ‘gets it’. He’s super flexible with experience in narrative and documentary style work and his affinity for story and visuals means he is always ready to create some awesome. Will also loves iPods. Legit.
