What we make

documentaries

Specialising in ethnographic documentaries, often creating portraits of individuals or communities maintaining a traditional way of life.

We’ve produced several short films, winning awards and screening in galleries and festivals across the world.

promotional films

We work with businesses to create promotional, educational and illuminating videos.

Helping businesses gain exposure, making educational video content and working with clients to deliver whatever is needed.

super 8 weddings

Utilising the 1960’s home movie format of Super 8 film.

We capture unique, cinematic and nostalgic weddings films for couples to cherish.

Shot either entirely on film or a digital / film mix.

“Highly professional and extremely creative. I was incredibly impressed with the work undertaken by Honey Bee Pictures”

— MD of National Planning Consultancy

“It was fantastic to work with Honey Bee Pictures at Stott Park Bobbin Mill. They were able to capture the ambience of this historic place and bring life to the stories of the people who worked there.”

— Rachel Roberts, Assistant Curator, Collections & Access. Lakeland Arts

Who we are

As well as working with freelancers, Honey Bee Pictures is founded and run by husband and wife filmmaking team,

Jacob & Honey.

With a range of experience across scripted & non-scripted content in broadcast and online media, Jacob & Honey started the company in 2018 and continue to deliver content to clients and produce documentaries with an ethnographic and intimate feel.

“I’ve been lucky enough to work with Honey and Jacob a few times and have always found them to be extremely professional and personable. They can easily work to a brief, as well as being creative shooters when working autonomously. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”

— Jake Holdsworth, TV Production Manager

A qualified pilot, Honey began training as a commercial pilot before changing direction and entering TV production, studying Film & TV at York St John University.

An illustrator & photographer, Honey edits all our films and video content, with a background in art & design and the inspiration beind the name.

Born in North Yorkshire and raised in London, passionate about horses, women’s rights and making clothes for her husband.

An award winning documentary filmmaker & experienced drone operator, Jacob holds a 1st class degree in filmmaking from Kingston University and studied documentary filmmaking as a post grad at the New York Film Academy.

Aside from Honey Bee Pictures, Jacob freelances in TV as a Producer Director, often filming the Channel 5 show The Yorkshire Vet.

Born and raised in North Yorkshire, passionate about film history, animal welfare and wearing clothes made by his wife.

“Honey Bee Pictures have worked with our business to produce some very demanding aerial sequences involving aircraft of exceptional quality and design which they should be justly proud of.”

— Owner of Bagby Airfield