Filming on location in Lagos, Nigeria in 2019.

Filming on location in Lagos, Nigeria in 2019.

On the road in Accra, Ghana, 2021

We’re a London based creative agency with an international focus. We produce engaging films that resonate and deliver impact for our clients and their mission. The company was founded in 2009 by producer/director Jeremy Riggall. We are based at Soho Works in West London producing films for NGOs, corporates and broadcasters. We produce feature length documentaries, short docs and still images, often filming in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. With a strong background in documentary filmmaking, we make films that tell stories with integrity, sensitivity and a strong visual aesthetic. Our crews travel the world, from the deserts of Sudan to the bustling streets of Dhaka. We take on commissions for documentaries, NGO films, branded content and animations.

We work with a highly experienced team including self-shooting directors, editors, fixers, translators, motion graphic artists and producers. We work with global talent, often working with local directors of photography and crew. Recent clients have included Helios, DCMS, HM Cabinet Office, The Legatum Institute, The British Council, The School of Life, Start Network, Muslim Aid and the Arts Impact Fund.

We are a London based creative agency with international experience and focus.

Jeremy in lockdown 2020

Jeremy Riggall

Jeremy Riggall
Jeremy first started making short films with his brother Fabien Riggall (founder of Secret Cinema) in the 1990s when cameras ran on large tapes and Sony’s hi8 format was something new. Whilst at university he worked as a runner and assistant director on British produced feature films The Brylcreem Boys and Waking Ned. He then worked in development with the producer Sarah Radclyffe on Tim Roth’s directorial debut War Zone. He went on to work in finance and consulting, before co-founding Future Shorts, a national and global short film network with his brother Fabien Riggall, who went on to create Secret Cinema. He produced and directed short films and founded Sketch Films. He manages all projects for Sketch clients internationally. With a strong interest in development, human rights, social enterprise and the arts, Jeremy strives to deliver films that create impact and awareness. You can follow Jeremy on instagram here. In 2022-2023, Jeremy produced and directed a series of films in Oman, Dubai, Ghana and Tanzania. He is currently producing a series on Climate Guardians for the BBC. The first film on sea-sponge farmers in Zanzibar has been released.

DOP Jason Brooks on location in Nigeria, filming during a very rainy day in Lagos.

DOP Jason Brooks on location in Nigeria, filming during a very rainy day in Lagos.

Jason Brooks
Jason is a highly experienced self-shooting director who has travelled extensively. For Sketch he has produced films in Ghana, Sudan, Bangladesh and Bosnia. Jason shoots with different cameras including the FX9, FS5 and Blackmagic. He recently shot the feature documentary Of Love and Law which has won numerous festival prizes and released in the UK and Japan. Jason also edited the feature doc ‘Addicted in Afghanistan’ for director Jawed Taiman. He has shot numerous films all over the world and brings strong technical skills as well as the capacity to conduct interviews with contributors in challenging conditions. You can watch his reel here.

Pierangelo Pirak lives and works on the northern coast of Sicily

Pierangelo Pirak lives and works on the northern coast of Sicily

Pierangelo Pirak
A highly experienced motion graphic artist who has worked for the BBC, Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya, Pierangelo is quick to understand what clients are looking for and brings imaginative flair to his work. Previously he worked in house at BBC Worldwide. He produces title sequences, infographics, idents, animation and motion graphics. He has produced numerous projects for Sketch. He listens closely to client demands and expertly interprets the brief. Pierangelo is a perfect partner to help deliver high quality creative graphics. He’s based in Sicily but works everywhere.

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Ewan Dryburgh
Ewan is a highly experienced and talented sound recorder and cameraman. He lived in the bush in Africa for a year filming wildlife for Nat Geo, developing sharp tracking skills. He worked on the documentary ‘H is for Hawk’ and recently worked on the Greta Thurnberg Film ‘Nature Now’. You can watch some of the films he worked on here. You can find him on instagram here

Jason Harding
Jason is a highly talented motion graphic artist who has worked for a range of digital agencies serving clients such as Guy Ritchie, Nissan, LG, Hugo Boss, Prada, Guinness, Castrol, Absolut and Dorling Kindersley. He works closely with talented illustrators in 2D and 3D.