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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

Services

Creative DirectionStory DevelopmentProductionCinematographyEditingColor GradingSound Design

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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