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About Us

A family-run video production company from Newcastle upon Tyne. Three Hollands, a lot of kit, and a soft spot for a good story.
Turps Film crew on a night shoot with a cinema camera on a dolly

Who we are

We’re a family-run video production company in Newcastle upon Tyne. Luke directs, Claire runs operations and Dominic runs post-production, with more than 30 years of filming, editing and producing between us.

Everyone has an interesting story to tell. Our job is finding it and getting it on camera, whether that’s a hospice nurse, a factory floor or a product launch. We’ve made films for the NHS, Norton Abrasives, Sunderland City Council, Newcastle City Council, St Oswald’s Hospice and a lot of businesses in between.

The Turps crew on set, checking the call sheet beside a cinema camera

Everyone has an interesting story. You've just got to figure a way to get it out of them.

The people making your film

Three of us at the core, plus a crew of trusted freelancers we've worked with for years. You'll deal with us directly, from the first call to the final cut.

Luke Holland

Luke Holland

Managing Director

Directs, shoots and does most of the interviews. The team describe him as a Geordie Louis Theroux, but significantly less cool. Will ask 20 extra questions if he thinks there's a better answer in there.

Claire Holland

Claire Holland

Operations Director

Keeps every shoot on schedule and every client in the loop, and writes our quarterly round-ups. Favourite film: The Matrix.

Dominic Holland

Dominic Holland

Head of Post-Production

Edits nearly everything we make. Holds an unofficial record for first cuts signed off with no changes, and usually lands things early.

The crew we call on

The people behind the camera and on the animation desk. We’ve worked with them for years, and we bring in whoever your film needs.

  • JamieProducer
  • AdamDirector of photography
  • Chloe2D animator
  • Phil3D animator
  • CalPhotographer

How we work

We do our homework

By shoot day we've read up on your product, your sector and your sign-off process. We've filmed in hospitals, factories and labs, so technical or clinical detail doesn't faze us.

We plan it to the minute

Recces, call sheets, schedules, risk assessments. The boring bits are why the shoot day runs smoothly.

We're straight with you

A video can't be rushed. There, we said it. If something won't work in the time or budget, we'll tell you early, and if there's a cheaper way to get the same result, we'll tell you that too.

Want to work with us?

Tell us what you're planning. If it's not a job for us, we'll point you towards someone it is.