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 Spooks (BBC1), New Tricks (BBC1), The Hour (BBC2), Law and Order: UK (ITV1), Any Human Heart (Channel 4) 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

NBC Universal: "Outstanding DVD Bonus Features."

Andrew Woodhead: Executive Producer, Spooks (Kudos Film and TV):

"It was a joy working with Helen. Her passion and enthusiasm for the show was second to none and the resulting behind the scenes pieces were just brilliant. They will make this new dvd boxset of Spooks a very special and hopefully very popular one. I would recommend Helen very, very highly. She is just brilliant at her job."

Richard Stokes: Producer and Writer, Law and Order:UK (Kudos Film and TV)

"Helen James has worked on both series of Law & Order:UK, working behind the camera to bring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes sequences to the DVD boxsets. Helen's instinctive journalistic style makes all contributors feel at ease and ensures we dig deeper into the 'how-to' questions many other segment producers would gloss over. Her tenacity and professionalism combine to produce genuinely revealing documentary films of the workings behind a big prime-time television production. It's a joy to leave such essential work to someone we can trust to deliver the results."

Lynn Horsford: Producer, Any Human Heart (Carnival Films)

"It was a complete pleasure to work with Helen. Inevitably our filming time was very pressured, but she always managed to get the interviews without interrupting the filming. By asking just the right questions she got the actors and crew to give honest, interesting replies. Her perseverance and attention to detail really paid off with a meticulous EPK. So often "bonus features" are just a few out-takes, but with Helen they really are an important addition to the DVD."

KeithThompson: Producer, New Tricks (Wall to Wall)

"Helen produced the DVD 'extras' for series six and seven 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!!"

Derek Wax: Executive Producer (Kudos Film and TV):

"Helen approached the DVD extras for Lip Service in a delightfully fresh and engaging way. Her charisma and warmth immediately put the cast and crew at their ease and she brilliantly judged each interview, asked incisive and pertinent questions, working around the filming schedule with great consideration. She edited the behind-the-scenes material superbly, giving it a lovely narrative flow. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone."

Harriet Braun: Creator and writer of Lip Service:

"Thank you so much for the fabulous work on the DVD features. I loved them, they were interesting, exciting and informative with some great interviews. I was so grateful to you for managing to put me at ease before my interview - no small feat! I was really pleased with it and that was down to your fantastic technique and professionalism. It was a pleasure working with you and I hope we get a chance to work together again in the future."

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