Since 1999, Driftwood Productions has reached hearts and minds by combining creative concepts with stunning visuals. A boutique end-to-end production company, our passionate belief in quality and creativity shows in our work. We blend expertise in account and project management, art direction, design, motion graphics, cinematography and post-production to create transformative experiences that are felt and remembered.
Our capabilities span across customer-facing and staff communications, short films and documentaries – from concept, design and pre-production to delivery. We believe the best content starts by working with the right people. And although technology is necessary for creative filmmaking it’s only when put in the hands of the right people that a powerful impact can be achieved.
Our clients keep coming back because we make the creative and production process easy for them. And our experience shows in the quality we’ve been able to deliver to them over many years. We’re dedicated to delivering unforgettable, engaging stories using cinematic aesthetics that influence audiences.
Michael Smith
Cinematographer
With more than 30 years' experience, Mike started capturing images professionally in 1991 for broadcast TV networks and production departments - filming commercials and shows for national, state and regional broadcast.
Mike worked in London and across Europe with BBC, Channel 5, ITV, Czech TV, ZDF, WTN, APTN, Disney and Star TV Athens - creating beautiful moving images and telling compelling stories through documentaries.
For the past 24 years he is know in the industry as a 'first choice' Director of Photography for television commercials, branded content, corporate marketing and internal communications, online videos, documentaries and short films.
Vanessa Smith
Executive Producer
Vanessa is an accomplished video producer, editor, designer and animator with 30 years' experience. The last 20 years with Driftwood.
Her eye for detail ensures a creative edge. She's passionate about setting and maintaining the highest possible production values, no matter what the budget.
Vanessa started her career producing news graphics for regional television stations. The regional TV experience provided Vanessa with great exposure to learning opportunities and insight into how television functions from a design perspective.
Jenefer Healey
Graphic and Motion Designer
For the past 12 years Jenefer has been a permanent part of Driftwood Productions. She's an expert in visual communications, developing visual concepts, storyboarding design and animation.
With 20+ years on the design industry, Jenefer is a true expert in visual communications. She relishes the challenge of creating powerful two-dimensional animations for Driftwood's clients that achieve their desired results, while simultaneously meeting their expectations, brand and style guidelines.