
House of Founders · Corporate Documentary · 2025
5 companies, 5 days
A documentary on the community rewriting how Ai companies can build
Trailer
House of Founders is built around a simple idea: the people who build companies learn most from other people who build companies. This documentary follows the conversations, quiet moments and unscripted exchanges from an event designed to bring ambitious entrepreneurs together. It is less a recap and more a portrait of a mindset shared across a room.
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Client
House of Founders
Category
Corporate Documentary
Year
2025
Location
South Africa
Deliverable
Corporate Documentary
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Challenge
Event films tend to become highlight reels. House of Founders wanted something with more character — a film that captured the mindset of the founders in the room, not just the schedule of the day. The challenge was to move beyond stage shots and applause into the interactions that made the event feel meaningful.
Approach
We approached the film as a documentary about people rather than a recap of an agenda. A small, agile crew allowed us to move between conversations, sessions and quiet moments without disrupting them. Careful camera work and natural sound keep the film honest, while an editorial edit gives it the shape of a story.
Execution
Production ran across the full duration of the event, combining planned interviews with observational footage. Cinematic lenses, considered lighting and location sound give the film a premium feel while keeping it grounded in reality. The edit weaves conversations, faces and moments into a single portrait of the community.
Results
- A 1 hour documentary that reflects the mindset behind House of Founders rather than the agenda.
- A hero film used across community, partner and future edition communications.
- An asset that strengthens the identity of the event as a genuine founder community.
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Credits
Made by
dop
Geert Oomens
editor
Geert Oomens & Robbert de Vries
director
Robbert de Vres
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