DVD Bonus Features & EPKs

Helen James Productions can help you bring your audience closer to the action through high quality DVD bonus features and Electronic Press Kits (EPKs). We recognise the expectation that viewers and fans of programmes demand from behind the scenes filming and interviews, and we’re specialists at drawing the best from the talent in new and creative ways, while at the same time working sensitively, quickly and efficiently so as not to disturb the principal photography. We are able to achieve the very highest standards as professional film makers.

We achieve this because we take time to thoroughly research scripts, actor biographies and details of the production beforehand which means we don’t work off written questions and are able to put interviewees, in particular those behind the camera and unused to being interviewed, at ease. The effect is an instant rapport and a one-take interview where informed and intelligent questions elicit natural and exclusive responses, interviews which can also be used in their entirety as individually unique viral marketing tools to sell the product on entertainment and retail websites.

We’ve a track record of this type work having produced DVD bonus features for dramas like New Tricks (BBC), Law and Order: UK (ITV1) and Lip Service (BBC Three) and we’ve filmed behind the scenes for broadcast news and ITV1 on the set of television dramas like Marple, Lewis, Primeval, Wire in the Blood and Midsomer Murders.

In summary, what we offer is tailor-made DVD bonus features to suit your budget without compromising imagination and quality. Just contact us to discuss your needs and we’ll work with you to produce the professional, distinctive DVD bonus feature you are looking for.

Electronic Press Kits (EPKs)

Helen James Productions is equally accomplished at helping sell programmes nationally and internationally by providing EPKs for our clients. Our years of experience in newsgathering means we have the instinctive ability to identify key quotes from the stars and production crew on set for use by TV press. We also include b-roll where you can see the film or drama being made, and which precisely captures the mood on set, the humour and camaraderie, the special effects and stunts, and helps furnish the TV press with all the ingredients needed to effectively promote the drama series or film to the world.

Helen James Productions can help you generate added interest in your production and promote your distinctive brand through DVD bonus features and EPKs. Why not get in touch with us to find out more?

Testimonials

Keith Thompson: Producer, New Tricks; Wall to Wall

“Helen produced the dvd 'extras' for series six of New Tricks, I was immensely impressed with her professionalism and the constant flow of creative ideas...and what's more she's a real charmer!!”

Mark Southgate: Regional Director: ITV Meridian/London

“Helen is a top class journalist, a terrific producer and director, a skilled interviewer and presenter, but – above all else – Helen is a wonderful problem-solver!

Her news background gives her the ability to work quickly, unobtrusively, and efficiently. She does her research thoroughly, plans carefully, and can then shoot fast and effectively, getting the most value possible out of a limited amount of time on location. Onto those core skills is grafted a confident and warm personality which means people like her, trust her, and enjoy working with her. It is a winning combination.”

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